'It was very heavy': Trainer's astonishing explanation for Deontay Wilder loss
Deontay Wilder’s trainer Jay Deas has questioned whether the heavy diamond suit the boxer wore out to the ring may have slowed him down during the opening rounds in his loss to Tyson Fury.
Fury became the first man to inflict defeat on Wilder after completely outclassing the American in their heavyweight rematch.
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The bout was regarded as the most highly anticipated heavyweight showdown in a generation, with Fury also hoping to protect an undefeated record.
And the ‘Gypsy King’ did just that after dismantling his opponent with relentless pressure and a barrage of punches that had Wilder look slow and rigged from the off.
But trainer Deas said to Boxing Social that the heavy suit Wilder walked out in before the fight could have played a factor in why he felt the American’s legs were cumbersome from the off.
“His legs didn’t look great to me early on. I didn’t think his legs look like they normally look,” he said.
“I know he came to the ring in the outfit, which was very heavy. I don’t know if that had anything to do with it.
“Tyson’s a lot of weight to be putting on you as well.
“I don’t know all the answers yet but once I see the film, I’ll know more.”
Wilder is known for his elaborate outfits when he enters the ring and this one had fans drawing comparisons to the character Sauron from Lord of the Rings.
The outfit was a tribute to Black History Month.
Fury outclasses Wilder
The only blemish on either Fury or Wilder’s record was their controversial split draw the first time they fought.
There was to be no repeat of that drama at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as Fury dominated the big-hitting American from the onset.
Fury was the aggressor in the first round, using his jab well to keep Wilder pinned down in what was a cagey opening to the fight.
Wilder looked to up the ante in the second round, catching Fury with some good shots before the Brit ended the round with a flurry of punches.
Fury managed to penetrate the American’s guard on a number of occasions before scoring the first knockdown of the fight in the third round.
Fury put Wilder on the canvas again before continuing the onslaught in the fifth round, seemingly determined to end the contest early.
Wilder had blood streaming down his face when Fury again went on the attack in the seventh - the American’s corner eventually throwing in the towel to hand the Brit the heavyweight title.
