Ben Davison Recalls Fury's Tricks Against Wilder

On February 22, 2020, the second fight between Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and Deontay Wilder (43-3-1) took place, with Fury winning by technical knockout in the seventh round to capture the WBC heavyweight title, which he still holds today.

Former coach Ben Davison reminisced about the fight and discussed Fury's preparation and psychological tactics.

"It was like a 13th round. Wilder didn't look very confident, and Tyson had told me years ago that he wanted to start the fight quickly. Start fast and get into Wilder's head, and it worked because when Tyson took a right from Wilder, he believed he could take Wilder's power. He took a right in the first round and went straight at Wilder, and I think that exacerbated the doubts that started in the 12th round of the previous fight, and everything spiraled from there.

Personally, I think the weight Fury showed on the scales was manipulated. I don't believe he was that heavy. I believe it was part of the mind games being played. I know Tyson, I know his body, and I don't believe he was that heavy – actually, I know he wasn't that heavy.

I believe his morning weight was more around 260-261 pounds (about 118 kg). Obviously, during the day as you eat and drink, your weight will increase. But I think the weight he showed was artificial, part of the mind games at which he is a master," said Davison.

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have faced each other three times in total: the first fight ended in a draw, and Fury won the subsequent two bouts.