Size matters. That’s the message from heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, who has revealed the reason why Deontay Wilder was never able to knock him out despite four knockdowns in their epic 2018 fight.
Fury and Wilder met in the ring for the first time in December 2018, with the fight ending in a controversial draw. Fury was knocked down twice in the ninth round and twice in the 12th, but he was able to get back up each time and finish the fight.
Now, Fury has revealed the reason why Wilder was never able to finish him off. According to Fury, it was all down to his size.
“Size matters in boxing,” Fury said in an interview with Sky Sports. “I’m 6ft 9in and Wilder is 6ft 7in. He’s a big man, but I’m a bigger man. I’m a lot heavier than him and I’m a lot stronger than him.”
Fury went on to explain that his size and strength allowed him to absorb Wilder’s punches and remain standing.
“When he hit me with those big shots, I was able to take them because I’m a bigger man,” Fury said. “I’m a lot heavier and a lot stronger than him. I was able to take those shots and stay on my feet.”
Fury’s size and strength were also evident in his rematch with Wilder in February 2020. Fury dominated the fight, knocking Wilder down twice before the referee stopped the fight in the seventh round.
Fury’s size and strength have been a major factor in his success in the ring. He has been able to use his size to his advantage, both in terms of absorbing punches and delivering his own.
Size does indeed matter in boxing, and Fury’s size has been a major factor in his success. He has been able to use his size to his advantage, both in terms of absorbing punches and delivering his own. It’s no wonder why Wilder was never able to knock him out despite four knockdowns.
