![]() First, he changed trainers, ending a successful partnership with Ben Davidson to hire SugarHill Steward, the nephew of the late Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward. He somehow got up and finished strong.įury of Manchester, England, might be one of the most elusive heavyweights of his generation, but he has raised eyebrows with some of his decisions. That power has since been compared to Tommy Hearns’ and George Foreman’s.įury felt that power when he looked like he was out cold from a left-right combination in the 12th round of the first fight. Wilder, who will be making the 11th defense of his heavyweight title, said he first knew he had devastating power early in his career. Wilder knocked out Stiverne in a rematch and will look to do the same against Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs) Saturday night. Only two men have gone the distance with Wilder, Bermane Stiverne and Fury, when they fought to a split draw. Wilder, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., is 6-foot-7 and currently owns the highest knockout percentage in heavyweight boxing history with a record of 41-0-1 with 40 knockouts. “All I’m telling him is don’t blink,” Wilder said Friday.īehind the decision not to have face-off for Wilder-Fury bout But a heavier and perhaps more aggressive Fury might be even easier to find in the rematch. 1, 2018 - once in the ninth round and again in the 12th. Wilder dropped Fury twice in their first fight at Staples Center on Dec. ![]() That’s why the prediction here is Wilder by a late knockout to retain the WBC heavyweight title Can Wilder land what he calls “the Alabama Slammer,” his devastating right-hand? Can Fury avoid it? Fury must accomplish his task for 12 rounds. Wilder’s power will be the defining factor Saturday night in his pay-per-view rematch with Tyson Fury at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. ![]() “He can hit you on the forearm and on the shoulder and it’s immensely painful,” Deas said Friday. Those who hold the mitts while Wilder rains repeated thunderous blows to the padded hands and midsections don’t always escape without injury.īroken fingers, sprained elbows and, for Deas, a rib that separated from its cartilage during an uppercut are just a few of the injuries that have been sustained during training over a 15-year partnership. LAS VEGAS - Jay Deas, the trainer for Deontay Wilder, knows first-hand the power the WBC heavyweight champion packs in his punches. ![]()
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