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Updated February 20th, 2020 at 18:57 IST

Deontay Wilder taunts Tyson Fury's mental health struggle in pre-fight press conference

Wilder vs Fury 2: In 2018, Tyson Fury publicly admitted that he attempted suicide. He was addicted to drugs and he almost crashed his Ferrari.

Reported by: Raj Sarkar
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WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder spoke harshly against undefeated rival Tyson Fury in the final press conference of 'Wilder vs Fury 2'. He taunted the Briton over his mental health issues and called him a drug addict. The heated up press conference broke all limits since Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder did not hold back while taking verbal digs at each other. By the end of the night, things got so personal that the heavyweight gladiators got into a physical beef before their bout on February 22.

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Deontay Wilder makes fun of Tyson Fury’s mental health issues

In 2018, Tyson Fury publicly admitted that he attempted suicide. He was addicted to drugs and he almost crashed his Ferrari. No wonder, Deontay Wilder did not forget to mention it in the latest press conference. He slammed The Gypsy King by saying, “Don’t you ever forget that when I found you, you (Tyson Fury) were strung out on coke. You were like a big house, contemplating killing yourself. Don’t you ever forget who brought you to big-time boxing. I brought you back, dragged you back, I put food on your table for your family to eat and I am doing it again for a second time. I am the one who sells pay-per-view and tickets. They come to see me.”

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However, Tyson Fury did not hold back when his time came. The Gypsy King insulted Deontay Wilder’s mom by calling her the second-best heavyweight of the world. No wonder, it was a clear taunt from the Briton’s side as he made fun of Wilder’s mother’s weight.

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Published February 20th, 2020 at 18:57 IST

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