Deontay Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott recalls sparring with Tyson Fury during the early days of the Gypsy King’s career. Scott who was a prominent heavyweight fighter at the time – flew out to Belgium to spend a week training with Fury in 2013.
However, Scott only last ‘a few rounds’ after a strong ‘right hook’ busted his ear and forced him to head home early.
Scott who is in charge of Wilder’s trilogy fight against the Gypsy King on October 9 – spoke about his experience with Fury in a Q&A on Instagram.
The former heavyweight boxer said: ‘I flew to Brussels, Belgium alone.’Boxed Fury a few sessions, he was very good and mobile for a big man. Big personality but you could tell he was missing a screw or two – for the better, if that makes sense.
‘The first session we sparred I got hit by a right hook around my guard and it clogged my eardrum up.
