Despite losing the rematch against Tyson Fury via knockout, former WBC champion Deontay Wilder believes that he won the first fight against the Brit. Relying on his sensational knockdown in the last round, Wilder claimed that he haad overpowered ‘The Gypsy King’ in the ring.

However, the fight ended in a draw, and Wilder revealed why it was unfair to him.

Tyson Fury had outboxed Deontay Wilder throughout the fight. But Wilder staged his moment by notching the big knockdown in the final stage.

Everyone thought it was over for Fury. However, ‘The Gypsy King’ rose back and continued the showdown till the last bell. That said, Wilder accused the referee of helping Fury in the fight.

Speaking with Fight hub, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ said, “Hands down, I won that fight (Fury vs Wilder 1). You know, so not only with me knocking him (Fury) out and the ref giving him more time because he felt like it would be the right thing to do. You know I am saying because of the type of fight it was. It was a highly anticipated fight.”

According to Wilder, such fights attract more attention from fans, making the referee play a unique role. So, he blamed Jack Reiss for giving extra time to Fury, while he was recovering from Wilder’s right-hand shot.

Wilder continued, “You know had a lot on the line and you know, sometimes these referees go out of their character. Feeling like, well, I am gonna do what’s best for the sport. Instead of what’s best for what is in the rules. It was a lot going on in that fight but we ain’t gonna get into all that. I definitely knocked him out.”

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The first fight saw both the heavyweights depart with their undefeated records. However, Fury left no doubts in the rematch. He introduced his best form in the ring and dominated Wilder from the initial stage.

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He secured an early knockdown in round three and continued the trail till the seventh round until Wilder’s corner had to throw in the towel. The rematch sparked severe controversies as Wilder blamed his own team for the loss.

A trilogy fight was also on the cards, but due to lack of interest and activity, it has little chances of coming to fruition.

Meanwhile, Deontay Wilder hasn’t announced his return since losing the fight. So, it’s bizarre to envision him returning in another big fight against Fury, especially after such an enormous loss.

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