DEONTAY WILDER is hard at work ahead of his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury – but the American is making sure to enjoy his preparations for his long-awaited return to the ring.
The Bronze Bomber will renew his rivalry with Fury on July 24 at Las Vegas’ brand new 65,000 capacity Allegiant Stadium.
Wilder, 35, has enlisted the help of former opponent Malik Scott to prepare for his third encounter with The Gypsy King.
But the pair have made sure their first camp together isn’t strictly business – having a boogie before a 2am training session.
Early on Tuesday morning, Wilder shared footage of himself dancing as Scott laced up his gloves to his Instagram page.
As Old School Funk by One Way blared out in the background, Wilder repeatedly shouted: “While they sleep, we work!”
Scott also got in on the act, much to the delight of his former opponent.
But the mood soon changed when Scott put on the pads and started putting Wilder through his paces.
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The Olympic bronze medallist didn’t let the music affect his focus, perfectly landing crunching combinations and showcasing better footwork than usual.
Wilder was demolished by Fury in their second meeting last February, suffering a seventh-round TKO defeat to the former unified heavyweight champion.
Scott has been impressed by the improvements Wilder has made during their short time working together.
And the Philadelphia punisher is adamant his former opponent will exact revenge on the WBC king.
He told 78SPORTSTV: “We built a facility to do a licensed homicide. Deontay Wilder is not playing. He built a facility to get this job done.
“When he wakes up and rolls out of bed it’s right to work. Everything we’re doing he’s right to work.”
He later added: “I’ve never seen it before from him like this at this level.
“I’m proud of him already for what we’re about to get done.”
Wilder’s co-manager – Shelly Finkel – has been equally impressed by what he’s seen of the former WBC champ, telling Sky Sports: “He’s training harder for this fight.
“He’s been training since August, July, physically. Now he’s been training tactically.
“It’s eight weeks from tomorrow, the fight.
‘”There is no reason to talk, because no matter what anyone says, most people aren’t going to believe it unless he proves it in the ring.
“He also has a lot of skills that he hasn’t shown recently.
“Like he says, ‘They need 12 rounds, I need two seconds,’ and I think you’ll see someone prepared for 12 rounds.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
