Deontay Wilder needs just one punch to defeat Tyson Fury, says promoter Bob Arum.
The Top Rank head Arum is looking ahead to Wilder and Fury’s trilogy rematch which is now set for Oct. 9. They had been due to fight in July but the current WBC champion suffered a bout of coronavirus which demanded a postponement.
Fury and Anthony Joshua had been expected to meet this summer to decide the title of the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, but Wilder-Fury means Joshua will face Oleksandr Usyk at the end of September.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Arum explained: "Fury is the better fighter, he proved that in the first fight which was called a draw. He certainly proved it in the second fight.
"However, if you're in with someone like Wilder? You're in with someone who has a loaded gun. If he fires that gun and connects, watch out!
"I don't think there is any heavyweight in boxing who has the one-punch firepower that Wilder has.
"But who is the better fighter? Clearly Tyson. Who is more skilful? Clearly Tyson. Who has the harder punch? Clearly Wilder.
"If he connects, it is lights out.
"That makes it interesting."