Tyson Fury Speaks Out After Deontay Wilder's Explosive TalkSPORT Walkout
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury has issued a pointed response after his long-time rival Deontay Wilder was involved in a heated on-air confrontation with broadcaster Simon Jordan. The incident occurred during a media tour to promote Wilder's upcoming bout against Derek Chisora at London's O2 Arena on April 4, but tensions quickly escalated when the conversation turned to Wilder's past trilogy with Fury.
Wilder's Studio Confrontation and Premature Exit
Deontay Wilder appeared visibly irritated during a talkBOXING segment on talkSPORT when host Simon Jordan questioned him about his previous accusations surrounding his defeats to Tyson Fury. These included claims about tampered boxing gloves and ring-walk attire, topics Wilder has recently begun raising again in interviews. The former WBC champion eventually rose from his seat, confronted Jordan directly, and left the studio early as security staff intervened to prevent further escalation.
The moment has since circulated widely across boxing circles online, though it's believed there was more to the conversation than what aired in the final cut of the Wednesday evening programme. Wilder later explained that he did not want to revisit Fury-related controversy and felt the discussion moved into territory he considers deeply personal. He maintains that more details about their rivalry will emerge in time and that his comments are rooted in broader personal and cultural experiences.
Fury's Social Media Response and Mental Health Comments
After seeing clips of the exchange, Tyson Fury posted a brief but significant message on social media, claiming Wilder has 'mental health issues' and asserting that he won their trilogy fair and square. Taking to Instagram, Fury stated: 'I'm just sat here thinking about all the stuff that Deontay Wilder's been saying recently. Even me, I sort of got dragged into posting stuff, video of me knocking him out and whatever. I've just deleted that actually off my story.'
Fury continued: 'Because, rather than me retaliating and hating on somebody, this man really does have mental health issues, it's evident to see. And rather than just going back and forward with him and yada yada yada, saying he's deluded and all that, I'm just gonna pray for him and I'm gonna ask God to help him.'
The Gypsy King concluded: 'He obviously needs the help and I'm not getting involved in pettiness. The fights were won fair and square and that's it. I'm going to pray for him and ask the Father to bring him back to the light because this man is lost. A lost soul. And I beg Jesus to return him to the Kingdom.'
The Wilder-Chisora Promotion and Underlying Dynamics
Despite the dramatic interview, Wilder and Derek Chisora maintained professional decorum during their promotional activities. The pair visited Daily Mail headquarters in London for a head-to-head interview where, despite security protocol placing them in separate green screen rooms with guards keeping careful watch, there was no initial hostility when they came face to face.
They caught up properly, with Chisora even offering Wilder access to one of his three boxing gyms for fight week in April after Wilder admitted he was still looking for somewhere to train. This gesture highlighted the complex relationships within the heavyweight division, where fierce competitors can display moments of mutual respect outside the ring.
Historical Context and Future Implications
The rivalry between Fury and Wilder remains one of the most dramatic of the modern heavyweight era. Their three fights produced a draw in 2018 followed by two Fury stoppage victories, ending Wilder's title reign and fundamentally reshaping the division's landscape.
Attention now turns back to Wilder's immediate task: a high-stakes showdown with Chisora that is being billed as a crossroads clash for the 40-year-old American. Wilder's recent record has been mixed, with only one win in his last three outings, making this bout particularly significant for his career trajectory.
A convincing victory could revive his standing and potentially move him toward another major title opportunity down the line, with undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk still the focal point at the top of the division. Another defeat, however, would intensify questions about whether the former knockout artist's time at elite level is drawing to a close.
Regardless of the outcome, Wilder has once again demonstrated that wherever he goes, headlines tend to follow, keeping his name firmly in the boxing conversation even as he prepares for his next challenge in the ring.
