One of Tyson Fury’s sparring partners for the Deontay Wilder trilogy fight has expressed concern over the form of the British World Heavyweight Champion’s form in training. Michael Hunter, himself a heavyweight contender, has discussed being unimpressed by Fury’s preparations and unsure about the validity of the Covid-19 claim which postponed the fight, which had been due to take place on July 24.
In an interview with FightHype.com, Hunter spoke candidly about his experiences inside the Fury camp. He said: “He wasn’t doing too well in the gym.”
Hunter’s comments will no doubt fuel the fire with regards to Wilder’s opinion that Fury pulled out because he wasn’t ready as opposed to contracting Covid-19. The ‘Bronze Bomber’ has previously posted such theories via his Instagram account, recently saying: “Say it ain’t so. Not the Covid-19 lie. They’re going to hell for that one. Oct. 9th cannot come any faster.”
Hunter was unwilling to go as far as Wilder and describe Fury’s claims as lies, but still cast doubt over their veracity. When asked about the matter, Hunter said: “He wasn’t doing too well in the gym but not enough to call the fight off.
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