“You have a very uncanny way of bringing out the best in people”
Deontay Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott has posted a touching tribute to Tyson Fury on social media in which he described the ‘Gypsy King’ as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.
Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title against the American after an 11th round knockout in Las Vegas secured the victory in the final of the trilogy of fights.
After the dust had settled, Scott took to Twitter to provide his thoughts on the fight and praised Wilder’s opponent for a well-fought battle.
In his statement, he said: “Tyson, incredible fighter you are… you have a very uncanny way of bringing out the best in people and I really embraced this mission with open arms.
Statement from Deontay Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott reflecting on defeat to Tyson …