Tyson Fury Delivers Cutting Response to Deontay Wilder's Latest Cheating Allegations
The long-standing feud between heavyweight boxing rivals Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder has erupted once again, with Fury firing back at fresh cheating claims from the American fighter through a pointed social media post.
Wilder's Explosive Interview and Fury's Mocking Retort
This week saw Deontay Wilder storm out of a TalkSport interview after host Simon Jordan pressed him on his accusations that Fury cheated during their trilogy of fights between 2018 and 2021. The heated exchange ended with Wilder being restrained by security as he shouted about not wanting to discuss his British rival.
Fury, who has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing throughout their rivalry, responded with characteristic bravado on his Instagram story. Sharing footage from their third encounter, the 37-year-old Briton mockingly wrote: "The cheat was clear to see, big right hook was all it took." The clip showed Fury's decisive 11th-round knockout victory over Wilder in 2021.
Historical Context of the Bitter Rivalry
The Fury-Wilder rivalry represents one of modern boxing's most compelling narratives:
- Their first meeting in 2018 ended in a controversial draw, with many observers believing Fury deserved the decision
- Fury secured a seventh-round stoppage victory in their 2020 rematch
- The trilogy concluded with Fury's emphatic 11th-round knockout in 2021
These fights marked the first professional losses of Wilder's career, with the American subsequently offering various explanations for his defeats including claims of spiked water, an excessively heavy ring-walk costume, and tampered gloves.
Upcoming Fights and Continued Tensions
Both fighters are preparing for separate bouts this spring, ensuring their rivalry remains in the public consciousness:
- Wilder faces Derek Chisora at London's O2 Arena on 4 April
- Fury emerges from his fifth retirement to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov at an undisclosed UK venue on 11 April
Earlier this week, Fury addressed Wilder's latest cheating allegations more directly, stating on Instagram: "You don't hear me crying and moaning about [my losses], saying someone cheated. That's not me. There's no point crying over spilt milk." This comment referenced Fury's own recent decision losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, about which he had previously suggested questionable judging.
The continued public sparring between these heavyweight giants demonstrates that despite their fighting careers moving in different directions, the animosity and competitive fire that defined their trilogy remains undiminished. As both prepare for their April contests, their verbal exchanges continue to captivate the boxing world and maintain interest in a potential future encounter.
