Tyson Fury wanted to knock Deontay Wilder out after ‘disrespectful’ Mike Tyson comments
dailystar.co.ukTyson Fury used Deontay Wilder’s disrespect for Mike Tyson as motivation for their February rematch. The Gypsy King outclassed his opponent throughout and delivered a seventh round TKO in Wilder’s maiden defeat.There has been no shortage of bad blood between the heavyweight rivals since they fought to a controversial draw back in 2018, but it was the involvement of Tyson that made Fury particularly determined.The 31-year-old has now discussed his return to the sport in 2018 after two years out, and how he got the urge to step back into the ring. "I started the regain mission to become heavyweight champion of the world again," Fury said to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman according to Boxing Scene. "I phoned up my trainer and said I was ready.
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