Tyson Fury has opened up on what Deontay Wilder said to him with the Gypsy King revealing the Bronze Bomber didn’t shake his hand after Wilder vs Fury 3
Although both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder had left no stone unturned to belittle each other in the buildup to Fury vs Wilder 3, once the trilogy fight between the two ended, Fury was quick to appreciate Wilder’s fight and character.
The Gypsy King was seen walking to Wilder’s corner after winning the bout with Fury revealing he had gone to congratulate the Bronze Bomber for an intense brawl on the day. However, Fury received no love from his nemesis who not only refused to shake Fury’s hand but also said he had no respect for him.
Tyson Fury Opens Up On How Deontay Wilder Spurned His Handshake After Wilder vs Fury 3
Speaking after his win and at the post-match press conference, the Gypsy King spoke at length about how Wilder had accused him of cheating and said he would not be showing any sportsmanship towards Fury. Wilder was seen making an early exit from the T-Arena in Las Vegas with him not waiting around for Fury to be coronated as the winner of the bout.
"Heโs just a sore loser in boxing," says Tyson Fury after Deontay Wilder wouldn't shake his hand post-fight in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/Lize6uCXW8
— The Mac Life (@TheMacLife) October 10, 2021
๐ "Sore loser. An idiot."
๐ฃ @Tyson_Fury on what happened in @BronzeBomber's corner after the fight.
๐ฅ: @BTSportBoxingpic.twitter.com/z6Mf2us8jv
— SPORF (@Sporf) October 10, 2021
"How can you say I've cheated?!"
"I've acted like a gentleman!"@Tyson_Fury explains what went down with him and Deontay Wilder after the fight. pic.twitter.com/mXkunQ98dS
— Boxing on BT Sport ๐ฅ (@BTSportBoxing) October 10, 2021
Prior to the contest, Wilder had accused Fury of cheating on a slew of occasions with him claiming Fury was using horse padding in his gloves to thin out his gloves. While Wilder’s pleas fell on deaf ears as his complaint was rejected by the Nevada Athletic Commission, the Bronze Bomber continued to level the allegations at Fury.
Fury who knocked out Wilder in round 11 not only retained his WBC heavyweight title but also ended the trilogy series between the two with a 2-0 win.
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