Deontay Wilder activated the rematch clause for a trilogy fight against Tyson Fury, and many boxing fans and pundits alike have already been saying that Fury should win again.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. believes otherwise, but under one condition.
During an event in Manchester, England, over the weekend, Mayweather was asked, "Do you think Wilder will win in a rematch with Fury?"
The retired, undefeated boxing legend and self-proclaimed "TBE (The Best Ever)" reportedly responded: "If I train him! If I train him, I can teach him how to win!"
Mayweather's words come just over a week since Fury destroyed Wilder via seventh-round TKO to become the new WBC world heavyweight champion. While many fans were mocking Wilder on social media over the loss, Mayweather chose to uplift "The Bronze Bomber," instead.
"Win, lose or draw ... Deontay is our brother that has accomplished many triumphs and as a community we should all uplift and support him throughout it all," Mayweather said on his Instagram account the day after Wilder's devastating loss. "No matter what, you're still a winner in my eyes, King!"
Wilder is managed by Al Haymon, who's Mayweather's business partner. But would Wilder be open to being trained by Mayweather? After fighting Fury to a thrilling split draw in December 2018, Wilder didn't pull any punches in calling Mayweather jealous over the attention that "The Bronze Bomber" has garnered in the sport.
"The world loved it, but I don't think he liked that, though," Wilder told TMZ Sports at the time. "He wants all the attention on him. It's sad that it's like that, but the heavyweight division is where it's at because we're big guys and they know we're heavy hitters. And when you get a fight like (Wilder-Fury I), that's what they want to see — the excitement back. He always wants the attention. But no more of that!"