Deontay Wilder storms out of studio after Tyson Fury questions
Deontay Wilder abandoned a talkSPORT broadcast this afternoon following a heated confrontation with presenter Simon Jordan over allegations concerning Tyson Fury, reports BritPanorama.
The American heavyweight had arrived at the studio alongside Derek Chisora to publicise their forthcoming bout on 4 April at London’s O2 Arena. However, the promotional appearance descended into chaos when Jordan raised the subject of Wilder’s trilogy with Fury.
“I don’t want to talk about him,” Wilder declared immediately. “We’re here about Derek Chisora, we are not gonna talk about him at all. Understand that.”
Jordan persisted, questioning Wilder about his longstanding accusations that Fury had tampered with his glove padding before their second and third encounters, both of which Fury won. The situation escalated further when Jordan described Wilder’s various explanations for his defeats as “flaky” and expressed disappointment in the former champion’s conduct.
“Because I know the truth!” Wilder bellowed in response. “I have the facts. Understand that.” The Bronze Bomber then rose from his seat and advanced towards the host, prompting security personnel to step in and prevent any physical confrontation.
Wilder continued shouting, “I don’t give a f*** about that! I said we didn’t want to bring him up in the first place. It ain’t got s*** to do with him!” The 40-year-old subsequently left the studio entirely, abruptly concluding the interview as Chisora remained seated throughout the altercation.
During the exchange, Wilder branded Fury “the biggest cheat in boxing,” reiterating his claims that the Gypsy King had removed padding from his gloves prior to their contests. He also mentioned forthcoming evidence, stating: “When the documentary and everything starts to come out, I’m gonna show everything.”
Jordan had elaborated on several of Wilder’s previous justifications for his losses, which included allegations of spiked water and a long count by the referee during their initial 2018 draw. When the host brought up Wilder’s elaborate ring walk costume being excessively heavy, Wilder disputed this claim while maintaining that his other allegations were factual.
Fury appeared to respond to the ongoing allegations yesterday via Instagram, stating, “You don’t hear me crying and moaning about it, saying someone cheated. That’s not me.”
The upcoming bout at the O2 represents a significant occasion for both fighters, marking the 50th professional contest of each man’s career. Wilder enters the ring after a challenging period, boasting only two victories in his last six outings following knockout defeats to Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker. His most recent appearance was last June, where he stopped Tyrrell Anthony Herndon in the seventh round.
In contrast, Chisora arrives in markedly better form, having secured three consecutive wins, including a decision victory over Otto Wallin just last month. The 42-year-old Briton is expected to retire following the contest, concluding a lengthy career that has seen him face numerous elite heavyweights.
In the charged atmosphere of professional boxing, Wilder’s outburst serves as a reminder of how past grievances can overshadow the present, complicating narratives in a sport where personal stakes run high.
