Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder: Watch the moment press conference had to be called off
Relive the extraordinary London press conference
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Your support makes all the difference.Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder clashed in their first press conference ahead of their world title fight in Los Angeles on December 1.
The pair both have reputations as two of the most exciting and eccentric men in boxing – and so it proved in today’s presser, with the two coming close to blows before the event was abandoned by promoter Frank Warren.
Here's how their extraordinary press conference played out:
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After violently dispatching all 39 men he has ever shared a professional ring with, Deontay Wilder admits the devastating power with which he punches is starting to scare even him.
And that is why the WBC champion believes Tyson Fury will be fearful by the time they finally step through the ropes at the Staples Center, Los Angeles on December 1.
All but one of Wilder's 40 victories have come inside the distance and Bermane Stiverne, the only opponent to make it through 12 rounds, was ruthlessly taken out in the first round of their 2017 rematch.
But Wilder's next assignment could be the toughest of the lot with undefeated Fury considered one of the most awkward and hard-to-hit heavyweight movers on the planet. The pair come nose-to-nose today at Stratford's Olympic Park as they kick off the three-city press tour to publicise their intriguing winter tussle.
Question to Wilder: Are you No 1 among the heavyweights?
"I wouldn't be boxing if I didn't think I was the best. I'm not worried by anybody else or any other fighters. I know what I represent and what I stand for. Buy that PPV and tune in."
Question to Fury: Is this a dangerous fight considering your inactivity?
"I picked him because he's an easy touch. He's a lemon and I'm gonna squeeze him nice and hard. I'm going to make lemonade out of him."
Handbags!
Wilder shoves Fury across the stage.
"My wife pushes harder than that, you b****" is the response from Fury.
They're closing the press conference! After some pushing and shoving the presser is abruptly drawn to a close.
Well, that was eventful. The presser was going well enough until Fury stood up and demanded Wilder "SHOW ME THE POWER". Wilder instead decided to shove Fury, leading to an on-stage scrum and a hasty conclusion.
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