TYSON FURY was “taking no chances” after he refused to drink a bottle of water following his win against Deontay Wilder.
The Gypsy King, 31, was addressing his seven round demolition of Wilder in the post-fight press conference when team member Andy Lee passed him a bottle of water.
Tyson Fury refused to drink a bottle of water following his win against Deontay Wilder
Fury hands the bottle back to Andy Lee
Fury grabs the bottle, asks where it has come from before returning it and shaking his head.
The 6ft 9in traveller did the same in 2015 after he stunned Wladimir Klitschko on points.
Fury feared the water could have been spiked in what would later potentially tarnish a post-fight drug test.
So the heavyweight went without drinking any water.
And it appears the Gypsy King was just as cautious in Las Vegas as he became heavyweight world champion for a second time.
Fury – who partied with Liam Payne after his win – completely dominated Wilder, twice dropping the American, before the fight was stopped.
The unbeaten Brit switched trainers from Ben Davison to Javan ‘Sugarhill’ Steward in an attempt to be more aggressive and knock out Wilder.
The Bronze Bomber, 34, scoffed at Fury’s pre-fight knockout prediction, but was made to eat his words after insisting before the rematch that his rival had “pillow fists”.
Fury said: “Don’t forget, when I came here they said I can’t punch.
“Deontay Wilder said himself that I’ve got two pillow fists.
“But you know, not bad for an old fat guy who can’t punch, eh? Done alright, didn’t I? I’m an old feather duster who can’t break an egg.”
Fury leaves the Bronzed Bomber dazed and confusedCredit: USA TODAY Sports
Fury poses with the WBC belt and Ring Magazine title after beating WilderCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
