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      KO king Deontay Wilder says he’s put all his trainers in hospital… but was beaten in punchbag challenge by LIGHTWEIGHT

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      HEAVYWEIGHT Deontay Wilder once claimed to have put all his trainers in hospital – but is he really the hardest puncher in boxing?Testimonies suggest the Bronze Bomber, 35, has ridiculous power… yet he was beaten by a LIGHTWEIGHT in a 2019 punchbag challenge.
      Deontay Wilder challenged Gervonta Davis to a punchbag contestCredit: YouTube / PBC ON FOX
      The lightweight stepped up to beat Wilder’s 927 effortCredit: YouTube / PBC ON FOX
      And posted an impressive score of 939Credit: YouTube / PBC ON FOX
      Discussing his trainers in 2019, Wilder said: “Every last one of them, I’ve sent them to the hospital. This is no joking around. This is no faking.”
      Ex-heavyweight champ David Haye, meanwhile, has previously described Wilder as the ‘hardest puncher’ he’s sparred with.
      The Brit once said: “He’s got a very, very, very, hard right hand and it’s an equaliser… His punch power is 10 out of 10, that’s it.
      “I don’t know how else to say it. You know when you’ve been hit by him. It’s very different to anyone else.
      “He is the hardest puncher I’ve ever been in the ring with.”
      Wilder takes on Tyson Fury, 33, for a third time on Saturday night and has vowed to reclaim the WBC belt he lost in February 2020.

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      But the Gypsy King insists he’s not letting his guard down – and may take inspiration from Gervonta Davis’ upset two years ago.
      The lightweight champ – then a FEATHERWEIGHT – was tasked with beating Wilder’s score of 927 on an American TV show.
      Davis posted an incredible score of 939 before host Kate Abdo told viewers: “Nice, you are the leader. Deontay, I hope you’re watching.”
      Wilder’s score was with his left hand, though, and – in reality – few would deny he’s one of the most powerful heavyweights of his generation.
      Former Olympic champ Audley Harrison, who lost to Wilder in 2013, once said: “He almost had my eye out in sparring one day.
      “He caught me with this shot and it nearly detached my retina and suddenly I had to stop training for eight or nine days.”
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      And even Fury, who was floored by Wilder in their first fight three years ago, has confessed the American’s ridiculous power.
      He admitted in 2018: “Deontay Wilder is the most fiercest puncher in boxing history, in heavyweight division history.
      “And I saw that and I felt it. No wonder Anthony Joshua didn’t want no part of that right hand. He can’t move like me, he would have been nailed.
      “As easy as I got up [in the 12th], I may never have got up. That was the type of punch that sometimes people won’t wake up from.
      “Especially hitting me with a right hand and as I was going down he hit me with a left hook as well. So that should have been concrete, good night Vienna.
      “But the Gypsy King rose like a phoenix from the ashes off the canvas to rally back from the 12th and it was an epic round.”
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      Deontay Wilder vows to end Britain’s heavyweight dominance with Tyson Fury win then KO Oleksandr Usyk to win all belts

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      DEONTAY WILDER reckons he ends British boxing’s heavyweight dominance by beating Tyson Fury on Saturday and then chinning Oleksandr Usyk.The 34-year-old Ukraine ace snatched up all of AJ’s three world titles last month and is the red-hot favourite to win the rematch early next year.
      Deontay Wilder is confident he will beat Tyson Fury to reclaim his world titleCredit: Reuters
      The Bronze Bomber is also eyeing up Anthony Joshua’s conqueror Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      So Wilder wants to end WBC champ Tyson Fury’s career on Saturday and then nail down the sensational southpaw to become the first undisputed heavyweight king since Lennox Lewis.
      When asked if Usyk is top of his hitlist, the Bronze Bomber said: “Most definitely. I like what Usyk is saying.
      “He predicted that I would knock Fury out, he said he had no doubt that he would knock Joshua out and after that he wanted to get straight to it because he’s older and he means business.
      “I feel that he’s an honourable man. I think he will stick to his word.
      “A lot of people get the belt and then start acting funny with it but with him, he is a warrior and I’m looking forward to it because the only way I will be able to retire is if I achieve, ‘One champion, one face, one name’.
      “This is it. This is to close the book of me and Fury. This is it.”

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      Despite his ten world title defences over five brilliant years racking up highlight reel KOs, Wilder has never won over the American public.
      Fury, here all the way from Morecambe, feels like the home fighter but Wilder believes he will get the recognition he deserves by settling their trilogy.
      He said: “This is what the defining moment is all about.
      “I know I will get it at the end of my career, or sadly when I die but I will probably be 150 when I die but I want it right now. I don’t want the same old trend.
      “There ain’t enough trendsetters, there are too many trend followers. The thing has been that people always appreciate great fighters at the end or when they die and that needs to change.
      “In this sport there is no such thing as being cocky or overconfident because it takes a lot to get in that ring.
      “So respect those that step their legs over that ropes and they throw these hands.
      “You have to respect a man for doing that, for their bad accomplishments and their good accomplishments. Appreciation, all we look for is appreciation.”
      Wilder’s utterly terrifying one-punch power means he has almost never been the underdog since turning pro in 2008, just a few months after winning bronze at the Beijing Olympics.
      But the beat-down Fury handed him means he is the rank outsider for the T-Mobile Arena showdown and he claims he loves the odds.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      Wilder barked: “I love being the underdog. A lot of fighters love being the underdog because when you’re the underdog you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to prove.
      “There is less pressure upon you. I love being in this position. God doesn’t make mistakes, he wants things to happen for a reason.
      “The Bible even tells you to lean not to your own understanding. That is what I’ve done. It’s been a great camp and I’m looking forward to October 9.”
      Fury arrived holding his WBC heavyweight world title belt he plans to defendCredit: Reuters
      The trilogy fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday nightCredit: Reuters
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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for huge trilogy fight

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      TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder are ready to go to war for a THIRD time with their long-awaited trilogy fight just days away.The Bronze Bomber’s revenge mission against the Gypsy King, which was supposed to take place on July 24, was postponed because Fury, as well as other camp members, tested positive for Covid-19.
      Tyson Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in brutal fashion back in early 2020Credit: Getty
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      Fury demolished Wilder inside seven rounds to inflict the first defeat of the American’s career back in February 2020 and win the WBC heavyweight title.
      Neither man has fought since then, and both have been busy in longer training camps.
      The winner is likely to fight Oleksandr Usyk, who beat Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision in their heavyweight clash to secure the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.
      Any match-up between Joshua and Fury now seems remote after AJ’s defeat, but Eddie Hearn promises the pair will go for a rematch.
      When is Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3?

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 was originally slated to take place on July 24, but will now take place on Saturday, October 9.
      Expect the main event of Fury vs Wilder 3 at around 4am BST.
      The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas plays host and Nevada is eight hours behind the UK, so the fight will begin about 8pm local time.

      What TV channel and live stream is Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 on?

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 is being broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      The fight will cost £24.95 on BT.
      In the US the event will be live on ESPN+ and Fox PPV.
      talkSPORT will bring you live and exclusive radio commentary of Tyson Fury’s heavyweight trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder this Saturday night. Download the talkSPORT app to listen.

      How the fighters compare
      It’s pretty fair to say that Fury and Wilder are two completely different fighters.
      In years gone by, Wilder has been known for his one-punch knockout power, his ferocious finishes and the mighty torque he gets into his right hands.
      He’s often been criticised for his lack of traditional boxing technique, having picked up the sport late in his life, before managing to secure himself an Olympic bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
      But Wilder has rarely ever needed boxing technique to get through his fights, boasting an incredible 41 knockouts from his 44 fights.
      Fury, on the other hand, has been boxing since he was a child, and is known for his excellent footwork, feinting, double-jabbing and ring IQ.
      He outwitted the great Wladimir Klitschko in their world title clash back in 2015 and outboxed Wilder for long periods of their first fight in 2018, though it ended in a draw.
      Fury does pack a heavy punch, however, as he showed in his rematch with Wilder, but it’s his boxing which allows him to set up the more offensive side of his game.

      Who is on the undercard?
      The event, cross-promoted by Top Rank and Premier Boxing Champions, will see a host of heavy-hitters featuring on the undercard.
      That includes the battle of unbeaten heavyweights in Cuba’s Frank Sanchez meeting Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba.
      Sanchez, a training partner of Canelo Alvarez who is promoted by Top Rank, will put his 18-0 record against PBC’s Ajagba, who stands 15-0.
      Robert Helenius will also rematch Adam Kownacki on the bill.
      Polish prospect Kownacki, 32, was defeated for the first time and stunned by veteran Helenius, 37, in March 2020.
      American star Jared Anderson will return, with an opponent yet to be confirmed.
      Anderson, 21, is 9-0 and was credited as a huge part in Fury’s win against Wilder last year.
      He provided the Gypsy King with expert sparring Stateside, winning the praise of the WBC champion.
      What have they said?
      Tyson Fury has joked he will ‘cheat again’ with ‘horseshoes in his gloves’ in his trilogy fight against Wilder.
      The American accused the new WBC champ of having ‘loaded gloves’ days after he was battered into submission by the Gypsy King in their second bout.
      Wilder gave a whole host of excuses as to why he had lost – one was that his ring-walk outfit was ‘too heavy’ and another was a ludicrous accusation that his coach Mark Breland had ‘spiked his water’, something the well-respected Breland strenuously denies.
      Now Fury has joked that he will use ‘Peaky Blinders’ style tactics and load his gloves with ‘horseshoes and dynamite’.
      Speaking to MMA Hour after Wilder’s latest accusations, the 33-year-old said: “Do you know what, I’m gonna cheat again because I’m gonna smash his face in.
      “So, according to him that’s cheating because he’s not supposed to lose. But unfortunately I’m going to cheat again.
      “You ever watched Peaky Blinders? I loaded the gloves with horseshoes and dynamite.
      “This time I’m going to do exactly the same but I’m going to put a bit more metal in there.
      “With Wilder, in my opinion, he’s come out with all this stuff, I’ve cheated, I’ve done this, I’m a natural born cheater, his coach – I must have some power mustn’t I because I’ve even got his coach on my side!
      “And not to mention [trainer] Jay Deas, he’s on my payroll too.
      “I’m like Tommy Shelby here, I’ve got them all on the payroll. He’s on the payroll too, Jay Deas, because he was in the changing room while I was getting my gloves on the whole time.
      “So he must have helped me and Wilder’s in denial about that. But let me just put that out there as well.”
      Where is Fury vs Wilder 3 taking place?
      Fury vs Wilder 3 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, making it the third different venue in pair’s three fights.
      Fury vs Wilder 1 took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles back in December 2018.
      The T-Mobile Arena will play host to Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III
      And while their second happened in Las Vegas, the MGM Grand Garden Arena was the venue.
      But now the T-Mobile Arena, which has hosted huge fights such as Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor, Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin and numerous big UFC events, will play host for their third clash.
      Who is training Tyson Fury?
      Tyson Fury will be trained, once again, by SugarHill Steward, who took his corner for the second Wilder fight.
      Fury used to be trained by Ben Davison, who was in charge for the very first Wilder bout, but was replaced by Steward a year later.
      Steward instantly implemented his ‘Kronk style’ of training, one in which where boxers who fight out of the Kronk Gym in Detroit, Michigan, seek to put pressure on their opponents to force a knockout.
      The style of fighting was first introduced by legendary trainer Emanuel Steward, SugarHill’s late uncle.
      Fury predicted that with SugarHill in his corner, he would bring the fight to Wilder and take him out during their second fight, a prediction not many believed in.
      But the Gypsy King did just that, stopping Wilder in seven rounds. And now, with 18 months more Kronk training under his belt, Fury will be looking for the same result on October 9.
      Who is training Deontay Wilder?
      Wilder has brought in a new head trainer in Malik Scott, who the Bronze Bomber fought and knocked out back in 2014.
      Scott and Wilder have worked all summer in attempt to sharpen the latter’s boxing skills, quickening both his feet and hands in preparation for Fury.
      Wilder will still have ex-head trainer Jay Deas in his corner, but Scott will take charge on fight night.

      The Alabama native used to have former world champion Mark Breland in his corner, but he was sacked after Wilder accused him of spiking his water before the second Fury fight.
      It was also Breland who threw the towel in, forcing the referee to stop the fight midway through the seventh round.
      What happened during Fury vs Wilder 1?
      Fury’s first fight with Wilder took place in Los Angeles, California on December 1, 2018, several months after the Gypsy King’s two comeback bouts with Sefer Seferi and Francesco Pianeta.
      Wilder was the favourite heading into the fight, having knocked out every opponent he’d ever faced before Fury, who had spent two years out of the ring with drug addiction and mental health problems.
      But the fight ended in a controversial split decision draw with both fighters having success throughout the contest.
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder fought to a split decision draw in 2018Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Fury managed to outbox Wilder for most of the fight but was knocked down in the ninth and 12th rounds.
      The Brit miraculously got up off the canvas in the final round, getting to his feet on the count of nine, before boxing well for the rest of the fight.
      The fight was scored 115-111 for Wilder, 114-112 for Fury and 113-113.
      What happened during Fury vs Wilder 2?
      Fury vs Wilder 2 took place in Las Vegas on February 20, 2020 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
      The second fight turned out to be a more one-sided affair, with Fury shocking the boxing world to stop Wilder in the seventh round of their Las Vegas clash.
      Fury came into the fight with a new trainer in SugarHill Steward, after utilising Ben Davison in his corner for the first bout.
      Steward and Fury adopted an offensive game plan and came forward at Wilder throughout the fight, knocking him down in rounds three and five.
      Fury knocked Wilder down twice in their Vegas rematchCredit: Reuters
      Wilder’s assistant trainer Mark Breland eventually threw in the towel at the midway point of the seventh round, making Fury the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight champion.
      The Bronze Bomber would go on to make a slew of excuses for the loss, but one of them he later denied was that he suffered a burst eardrum.
      The Covid-19 pandemic delayed several attempts to get a trilogy rematch finalised.
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      Tyson Fury says he could retire after Deontay Wilder and NEVER fight Anthony Joshua – as he doesn’t need another £250m

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      TYSON FURY has revealed he could RETIREE after his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder and never face heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua.The 33-year-old has won all four world titles throughout his career, the latest of which came when he claimed the WBC strap from Wilder with a seventh round stoppage victory in February 2020.
      Tyson Fury has said he could RETIRE after the Deontay Wilder fight and not regret anythingCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua’s hopes of fighting Fury went up in smoke when he lost to Oleksandr UsykCredit: ©Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing
      Now The Gypsy King is stepping into the ring with the American once more and he has admitted there is a chance it could be his last fight.
      Speaking on the BBC’s 5 Live podcast, he said: “Listen, I could walk away today and never look at boxing again. I’ve done what I’ve done and it can never be taken away.
      “People would always remember the enigmatic Tyson Fury, the crazy man who fought everybody. Wasn’t bothered about nobody.
      “Even the biggest punchers in our generation didn’t faze him. Went across the pond, fought [Wladimir] Klitschko in Germany. 
      “No-one can say anything about me other than I did what I did and that’s it and be proud of it.”
      If Fury does retire, it would put an end to the constant speculation about a mega-fight between himself and British rival Joshua.

      The pair looked set to meet in the summer in a £500million blockbuster before an arbitrator made the decision that Wilder had the right to a third bout with Fury.
      And the idea of an all-British dust-up being made took another hit when Joshua lost his three world titles after a unanimous decision defeat to Usyk last month.
      Meanwhile, Fury’s upcoming opponent Wilder has also hinted he is coming to the end of his career.
      The Bronze Bomber told the Last Stand Podcast: “I can feel it getting close, retirement… I’m seeking one champion, one face, one name.
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      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      “The faster I can get that, the faster I can retire and get the hell out of here.”
      Fury and Wilder will meet in the ring around 5am BST on Sunday morning as they do battle yet again.
      If the Brit gets the job done, he could be set to face fellow countryman Dillian Whyte next as he is Fury’s mandatory challenger.
      Fury and Wilder will fight for a third time this weekendCredit: Getty
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      Tyson Fury says he will be ‘sad and lonely’ person after boxing and insists he’s not in sport for legacy or money

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      TYSON FURY says he will be a ‘sad and lonely’ person when he ends his boxing career.The unbeaten 33-year-old will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas at the weekend.
      Tyson Fury, who will rematch Deontay Wilder at the weekend, says he will be ‘lonely’ once he quits boxingCredit: Getty
      Fury has a loving family who have supported him through some of his toughest battlesCredit: Instagram
      It is their third fight after a draw in 2018 and Fury’s crushing 2020 victory.
      Talking to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Boxing podcast, Fury says he would have no regrets if he never fought again and said he is not motivated by the vast purses he can command.
      The Gypsy King said: “I’m not fighting to be the greatest of all time, I’m not fighting to be a legend.
      “It wouldn’t benefit me earning another £50m or £200m, you don’t need to be rich to live my life.
      “I’m just a normal person who is very good at boxing and a very special, chosen person.”
      Fury said he could walk away and never look at boxing again, although he admitted he would not know how to occupy himself without the sport.

      He added: “What motivates me? I’m getting asked this a lot.
      “It’s definitely not a few quid. It’s a fact there’s nothing else.
      “I’m boxing because I can — I don’t enjoy anything else, I don’t have any hobbies. After boxing, I will be a very sad, lonely person.
      “I’ve tried looking after animals, four-wheeled driving, got a shotgun licence, clay pigeon shooting. Nothing turns me on.”
      The Morecambe banger has struggled with mental health issues and alcohol addiction throughout his career as well as weight issues.
      Fury is favourite for Saturday’s trilogy but has likened Wilder to an ‘atomic bomb’ in the build-up to the fight.
      He explained: “We both know what we can do, there’s no secrets.
      “I’m dealing with a guy that can knock you out with one punch, and he’s dealing with the same.
      “When you have the two biggest heavyweights going for it on the biggest stage, you are always in for an exciting night.
      “The heavyweight landscape can change in seconds, and it’s up to me to keep it on track and not let it change.”
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
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      Inside Deontay Wilder’s amazing car collection, from a £430k alligator-skin wrap Lamborghini to a metallic bronze Hummer

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      THE Bronze Bomber loves his motors.Deontay Wilder, 35, has amassed a £30million fortune during a boxing career that’s left many of his opponents dazed and confused and hitting the canvas.
      Deontay Wilder, worth £30m, has splashed the cash on carsCredit: Instagram
      The motors in Wilder’s garage are a knockoutCredit: Alamy
      And his car collection is also a knockout, featuring a very special Lamborghini, a gentleman’s Rolls Royce, as well as a good, old American favourite.
      As Wilder gets ready to face Tyson Fury for a third time – at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday – SunSport takes a look at the Alabama native’s fine garage.
      It’s just as impressive as his famous right hook.
      LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR, £430,000
      In 2015, after claiming the WBC heavyweight title from Bermane Stiverne, Wilder wanted to treat himself – and why not?
      He rolled up to Exotic Euro Cars in Woodland Hills, California, and reportedly splashed around £430,000 on a special Lamborghini Aventador.
      What made this Aventador stand out from the crowd was its faux alligator-skin wrap that would even leave Floyd Mayweather jealous.
      This £430k Lamborghini Aventador is Wilder’s most extravagant possession and has a faux alligator-skin wrapCredit: Instagram
      Boasting a cream leather interior, it’s unlike any Lamborghini we’ve ever seen.
      A coat of bronze was added to the wrap – after all he is the Bronze Bomber – to complete the look.
      The Aventador can reach a top speed of 217 mph, and is one of the fastest Lamborghinis ever manufactured.
      It has a 700-plus horse power V12 engine that can reach 0-60 mph in just 2.6 seconds.

      ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM, £347,000+
      Every man of wealth should have a Rolls-Royce, after all it’s a true gentleman’s car. Lucky for Wilder he has two.
      His Phantom is a convertible, perfect to cruise around in with those hot, Alabama summers.
      You won’t be shocked to discover that the Phantom is the most expensive Rolls-Royce available on the market.
      Again, Wilder has his custom-made with a bronze metallic coat that’s fitting with his Bronze Bomber moniker.
      His model, the Phantom VII, has a 563 horse power V12 engine that’s capable of hitting 60 mph in 5.1 seconds.
      Deontay often shares snaps sat on the bonnet of this beast on social media, and who can blame him.
      It’s certainly a ride of beauty.
      Wilder rests on the bonnet of his Rolls-Royce PhantomCredit: Instagram
      A gentleman’s car, the Phantom is worth more than £347kCredit: Instagram
      Wilder often takes his Rolls-Royce for a spin with the hood downCredit: Instagram
      HUMMER H2, £70,000
      There was a time when you couldn’t move for Hummers in the US, especially among the sporting elite.
      However, the car manufacturer GM stopped making the Army-inspired SUVs in 2010.
      That’s now made the Hummer a collector’s item, something Wilder is well aware of, which is why he owns one.
      Reportedly worth around £70k, it’s bronze (again!) and it even has its own nickname – the Bomb Zquad Mobile.
      The 34-inch custom bronze and chrome star wheel rims are also engraved with the words Bomb Zquad on them.
      There was recent speculation that Wilder parted with his prized possession, but this was never confirmed.
      Another prized possession of Wilder’s is his Hummer H2, which was discontinued from 2010Credit: Instagram
      The nickname for Wilder’s Hummer H2 is the Bomb Zquad MobileCredit: Instagram
      ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN, FROM £269,310
      Wilder’s most recent purchase, he was spied driving the Rolls-Royce SUV back in August 2019.
      Just like his Lamborghini Aventador, the champ has wrapped the expensive motor in glorious fashion.
      His Rolls-Royce has a mottled black and bronze snakeskin finish, as well as a smooth leather interior.
      The hub caps surrounding the 26-inch wheels are customised with Wilder’s now famous logo.
      Wilder had his Roller souped up by Dreamworks Motorsports in North Carolina by Adam Wolfe.
      The moment it was delivered to him, he took to Instagram to record a video of his new wheels.
      Wilder shows off his recent wrapped Rolls-RoyceCredit: Instagram
      This Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a stunning vehicle that’s part of Wilder’s collection
      Wilder had it custom wrapped in a mottled black and bronze snakeskin finish
      Wilder took to Instagram to share his purchase with his followers
      DODGE CHALLENGER, £30,000+
      There’s nothing like a muscle car to complete your enviable garage.
      The cheapest motor in Deontay’s collection, you could argue that it’s his finest looking.
      His Dodge Challenger came with a starting price of around £30,000, but you can bet with extras and the custom paint job he had done to it, it’s now worth a lot more.
      Impressive hub caps, special side-opening doors and sprayed in shades of red – this motor looks like it belongs to the Fast & Furious franchise.
      We bet it drives like a dream too, thanks to a powerful 6.2-litre V8 engine.
      A £30k Dodge Challenger is the cheapest car in Wilder’s collectionCredit: Instagram
      Wilder’s Dodge Challenger looks like a car from the Fast & Furious franchiseCredit: Instagram
      SUZUKI HAYABUSA, FROM £14,500
      When four wheels won’t cut it, Wilder has been known to try two to get some kicks.
      Back in 2014, he shared an image of a Hayabusa that had been jazzed up with an exterior that looks like it belongs in a Mad Max film.
      The Hayabusa was designed with the sole intention of being the fastest production motorbike of its day.
      Incredibly, it can reach a top speed of 186 mph. Opening the throttle reveals its brutal power.
      “Imma keep riding my baby as long as the weather’s right,” Wilder wrote in a Tweet with a pic of the beautiful bike.
      Wilder’s Suzuki Hayabusa looks like something out of a Mad Max filmCredit: Instagram
      POLARIS SLINGSHOT, FROM £15,500
      The ultimate boy’s toy.
      Lewis Hamilton and Shaquille O’Neal also own the three-wheeled Polaris Slingshot that’s on every petrol head’s wishlist.
      And Deontay Wilder has shared images on social media, zooming around town on one.
      Launched in 2015, the Slingshot is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in under five seconds and is practically a street-legal go-kart.
      It’s powered by a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine that was built in Germany alongside Mercedes-AMG V8 hardware.
      Who knew Wilder was such an adrenalin junkie?
      Like Lewis Hamilton, Deontay Wilder has a three-wheel Polaris SlingshotCredit: Instagram
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      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder face off in the fashion stakes with bespoke suits, gold slippers and diamond jewellery

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      TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder may be fighting in the ring this weekend, but the duo are also competing to be the best dressed fighter ahead of their trilogy bout.Over the years, as the pair have squared up to one another at press conferences, they’ve both managed to cut stylish figures.
      Tyson Fury, ahead of his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder, cuts a stylish figure in a bespoke suitCredit: Alamy
      Fury seen at the MGM Grand wearing a bespoke suit by designer Claudio LugliCredit: Splash News
      Deontay Wilder shows off a gold chain and medallion around his neckCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Fury is well known for attending press events in bespoke suits, and he has continued that trend for Furv v Wilder III.
      It’s a far-cry when the Gypsy King wore a Batman costume in the build-up to his bout against Wladimir Klitschko, of course.
      But, thanks to help of his tailor Claudio Lugli, Fury’s outfits have become a centre piece in the build-up to the fights.
      Most recently, Fury donned a two piece that featured his own image sitting on a throne wearing a crown.
      While, ahead of the second fight he wore a suit that had messages regarding mental health
      Wilder, himself, has been more paired down this time round wearing sportswear. But, he’s still making sure he’s matched Fury when it comes to the jewellery stakes.
      DRESS TO IMPRESS
      As well eye-catching suits, Fury also has a penchant for wearing slippers with his suits, including a fetching gold pair.
      Not wanting to be outdone by the unbeaten Brit, Wilder marched to the MGM back in 2020 dressed to impress.
      The 35-year-old arrived to the event wearing a fur-collared leather coat, with a gold chain and medallion hanging around his neck.
      A gold-encrusted watch was also proudly shown off by the American, as well as a gold ring and jazzy, spiky footwear to prove he truly is the King of Bling.
      This time round, focused Wilder has paired down with sportswearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Gypsy King showed off his custom-made suit with hidden mental health messagesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Wilder wore a fur-collared leather jacket, while he also showed off his gold watch ahead of their 2020 boutCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Fury’s size 14 gold slippers have certainly caught the eyeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Wilder’s silver and gold trainers proved that he truly is the King of BlingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      On Monday, Fury spoke with the British media in a £375 Versace dressing gown about Wilder’s reluctance to talk in a previous press conference.
      “I don’t care what they do. None of my business. I keep my own business to myself and I don’t really care what that big dosser does, nothing,” he told Sky Sports.
      “I don’t care what he does. If he talks or he doesn’t. It doesn’t make any difference to me. Mind games don’t work with me anyway.”
      Fury also warned Wilder that he doesn’t matter how well prepared he is for the fight, the outcome will still be the same.

      Fury, 33, is known for attending press events in bespoke suitsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Wilder, 35, will be hoping to reclaim his WBC heavyweight titleCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Fury appeared in a £375 Versace dressing gown when he spoke to the British media on MondayCredit: Getty
      Wilder cuts a stylish figure in a smart tracksuitCredit: Instagram
      He said: “I don’t think it matters, what he does, because it’s not about him, it’s about me, what I do. It wouldn’t matter if he ran around the ring in a circle, if he comes forward throwing bombs.
      “It doesn’t make any difference. When we’re in there, I’ll adjust to whatever it is on the night and what he’s going to do.
      “Winning is winning. An inch or a mile. I’ll take a knockout or I’ll take a points victory. It doesn’t matter, as long as you get the win, you move on to the next one.”
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      Tyson Fury offers to train Anthony Joshua for Oleksandr Usyk rematch and guarantees rival victory over Ukrainian

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      TYSON FURY has remarkably offered to TRAIN heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.Joshua was comprehensively outboxed by the Ukrainian in a one-sided fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month, relinquishing his three world titles for a second time.
      Fury has offered to train Joshua for his rematch against Usyk in 2022Credit: Getty
      Joshua was dominated by Usyk in London at the end of last monthCredit: PA
      The defeat leaves a clash with WBC champion Fury dead in the water as The Gypsy King prepares to take on Deontay Wilder for a third time in Las Vegas this weekend.
      But Fury, who switched trainers from Ben Davison to SugarHill Steward before his win over Wilder in February last year, believes he and SugarHill could give Joshua the pointers he needs to overcome Usyk.
      Speaking about Joshua’s loss, he told Steve Bunce on BBC’s 5 Live Boxing podcast: “Crazy times because a lot of people who don’t know about boxing would say this smaller guy [Usyk] doesn’t look a specimen like AJ [and] would get beat by him – before that [it was] Ruiz.
      “They’re obviously good fighters that have beat him and the landscape has changed. But do I like to kick a man when he’s down? Nope, not really.
      “Do I think he can beat Usyk in a rematch? Definitely, if me and SugarHill trained him for it.
      “We could give him the victory in that fight and then I wouldn’t be able to train him for the fight vs me.”
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      When asked whether he could make the difference for Joshua against Usyk, he simply added: “For sure.”
      Fury and Joshua looked set to meet in the summer in a huge undisputed fight before an arbitrator ruled Wilder was entitled to a trilogy bout.
      So Fury and Wilder will now meet once more this weekend as the Brit looks to successfully defend his world title for the first time.
      If he wins, Fury could face WBC mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte before he takes on the winner of the Usyk-AJ rematch.
      Speaking to iFL TV, the 33-year-old’s promoter Bob Arum said: “I haven’t spoken to [WBC President] Mauricio [Sulaiman] yet, we will have to see [what they rule on Fury’s mandatory].
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      “I assume you are talking about Dillian Whyte, who is the No1 contender.
      “And that could be a big, big fight for Tyson, particularly if we held it in the UK.
      “That is not out of the question, Dillian Whyte is a capable heavyweight and a fight against Tyson Fury or Wilder [or] whoever wins would be a very interesting fight.”
      Fury and Wilder will face-off in the early hours of Sunday morning UK timeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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