Tyson Fury Will Be 20-Pounds Heavier For Deontay Wilder Trilogy Compared To The Rematch
Tyson Fury will be 20-pounds heavier when he steps into the ring on Saturday for his trilogy bout against Deontay Wilder.
Sugar Hill Steward, the head trainer of WBC heavyweight champion in Fury says Fury will be around 290 as he has put on muscle and strength.
“It’s not going to be 300 pounds, it’s probably going to be like 290 or something but not 300 exactly. Heavier than last time by 20 pounds or so, why not? The bigger the better, the heavier the stronger. He’s training with that weight, he’s built up. It’s not like he’s just putting on fat, it’s building up muscles. The bigger the better, the heavier the stronger,” Steward told Vegas Insider about Fury.
Although Tyson Fury walked through Deontay Wilder in their rematch, Steward says the Brit has to be cautious of Wilder’s power. Yet, they are confident they can build on what they did in the rematch and with the extra size, he should be able to take the shots better and add power behind his punches.
“There’s always that fear factor, you’ve got to have that. That’s what keeps you sharp. You have got to have that. That’s not to say you believe it always or you’re afraid of anyone, but to keep you sharp it’s a really important thing,” Steward said. “I have to consider everything. We’re preparing for the best Deontay Wilder that he can be. Let’s just say he’s improved so much. You can’t go in there and think anything less. We’re preparing for him to come in at the highest peak of his abilities and that’s how we’re training and preparing – for the best Deontay Wilder.
“The psychological side has a lot to do with fighting because the mind is what controls the body. Let’s just keep it real simple – whatever the mind can conceive it can achieve,” he continued. “Someone with a strong mind can definitely beat someone who is more physical than them. Just because you have a strong bicep does not mean you can control that bicep. The mind is what controls everything.
“A lot also depends on how a person adapts to certain situations. Someone may say something negative to you, how do you react to that? Tyson has had that a lot in his career. How long does it stay with you mentally before you block it out? Everyone is different, some people can overcome things and some people can’t. Some people can change and adapt quicker than others depending on each individual’s ability. Tyson has been able to do that,” Steward concluded.
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