TYSON FURY claims he has knocked out cold all his sparring partners as he prepares to rematch Deontay Wilder.
The Gypsy King, 31, challenges for Wilder’s WBC title for a second time in Las Vegas on Saturday, 15-months on from their contentious draw.
Tyson Fury claims he has knocked out all his sparring partnersCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
Fury has been training in Las Vegas ahead of the Wilder rematchCredit: Instagram @bodypuncher
In the build up to the rematch the usual pre-fight rumours were rife as promoter Eddie Hearn and David Haye tipped the Bronze Bomber, 34, to be victorious having heard Fury suffered problems in his training camp.
But the 6ft 9in switch-hitter denied these allegations, claiming to have laid out all his sparring partners in preparation for hard-hitting Wilder.
He told BoxingScene: “I couldn’t have done anything more. I am feeling ready to go. I have not left any stones unturned.
“Every box has been ticked and I have finished the training and all that has to be done.
“Well, being that I have knocked all of my sparring partners out cold then yeah, I am definitely looking like a beast.”
Wilder, who was largely outboxed by the Brit in December 2018 despite twice flooring Fury, slammed his rival for having “pillow fists”.
However, British fan-favourite Dave Allen revealed to talkSPORT the former unified champion punches as hard as any heavyweight he has shared the ring with.
Allen, who has faced Dillian Whyte and Luis Ortiz as well as sparring Anthony Joshua, said: “If you’re Tyson’s paid sparring partner, he’s going to knock lumps off you.
“He used to tell me I was his friend, so he wasn’t there to take liberties with me, and he never did. There were times when the spars were hard, but he is a thinking fighter.
“He thinks a lot and moves a lot. But any time he sat down on his punches, and people are surprised when I say this, he’s probably one of the heaviest handed punchers I’ve ever shared a ring with.”
Deontay Wilder blasted Fury for having ‘pillow fists’Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
Dave Allen, seen sparring Fury, claims the Brit hits as hard as any heavyweight he has facedCredit: Karen Priestley
Tempers flare as Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder face off ahead of big fight
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