Wilder’s Trainer Thinks Fury Was ‘Irresponsible’ For COVID-19 Diagnosis

Deontay Wilder‘s trainer believes Tyson Fury did the irresponsible thing, which led to a positive COVID-19 test.

Fury was expected to put the WBC Heavyweight Title on the line against Wilder in July. A COVID-19 outbreak swept Fury’s camp and the bout had to be pushed back to Oct. 9. Fury himself tested positive.

During an appearance on the PBC Podcast, Malik Scott expressed his belief that Tyson Fury didn’t do his due diligence ahead of the initially planned July date (via BoxingScene.com).

“So I heard he took one vaccine shot and he didn’t take another one. That’s the most [irresponsible] thing to me for him to do because you’re fighting Deontay Wilder. Deontay was someone who was totally against the vaccine but for the love of the sport and for the love of the fans and for the love of him trying to get payback and the title back and to redeem himself, not only did he take it, but he made sure we all [got vaccinated]…We all had to do what he had to do for this.”

Scott said that even though heated words have been exchanged between Fury and Wilder there is still a level of professionalism that should be upheld.

“Even though him and Deontay have these issue and can’t wait to hurt each other and Deontay wanting to decapitate him and all kind of stuff, there still should be a mutual respect and responsibility of each fighter to do your part in making it to the ring on the night of the fight. Now you have to be unselfish. Because now you have fans [making sacrifices] in terms of coming to support and their finances. What about the guys on the undercard? What about their fans who paid for tickets and flights and everything? What about the consumers that bought the pay-per-view? What about the promoters? The managers? Just everything.”