Do you think Tyson Fury’s father believes in him?
John Fury, a former professional boxer himself, has offered to bet David Haye £100,000 ($129,000) that his son will beat Deontay Wilder in their rematch Feb. 22 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The elder Fury and Haye were discussing the fight on BT Sports’ “The Debate” when Fury, who suggested Wilder would crack under pressure this time, made the offer.
Haye didn’t bite.
“I don’t like to bet,” he said. “It’s not about betting. It’s about my opinion, and my opinion is Wilder won’t crack. He’s not the cracking type of guy. I’ve never seen anything in the ring when he’s fought, and I’ve never seen anything personality-wise.
“I’ve never seen anything in sparring that suggests that he cracks under pressure. Until I see a man crack, I give the man the benefit of the doubt. Tyson Fury proved that he didn’t crack last time out”
John Fury said his son, still rebuilding after his layoff, wasn’t physically prepared for the fight with Wilder. This time, he says, the fans will see a different fighter. And a different result.
“I know this time what my son is capable of doing,” he said. “… Give him the opportunity when he’s physically and mentally, he’s unstoppable, Tyson.”