Tyson Fury insists Deontay Wilder’s punches cause ‘no pain’ after recalling knockdowns from first fight

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Tyson Fury insists there is “no pain” when it comes to absorbing Deontay Wilder’s hellacious punches because you end up “waking up on the floor”.

Fury is preparing for his rematch against the WBC world heavyweight champion on 22 February and has switched trainers from Ben Davison to Sugar Hill Steward.

Despite surviving two knockdowns in the first fight at the end of 2018, Fury felt aggrieved at not being given the decision as the judges returned their cards to confirm a controversial draw.

“People will often say to me, ‘What’s it like to be punched in the face by Wilder?’ and it’s really no different than being punched in the face by anyone else,” Fury told Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole.

“The thing is, when he hits you with a proper shot, you don’t feel anything. You just wake up on the floor. So yeah, there’s no pain.”

Fury also leaped to the defence of Wilder after his style and boxing skills came into question.

“Deontay Wilder is obviously a great boxer,” Fury added. “He’s 42-0-1 and the man is unbeaten in 43 professional contests.

“Who are these people who are giving him criticism? I want to see their records. I want to see who they’ve fought and I want to see their boxing ability.

“Who are we comparing him to, Sugar Ray Leonard? This guy is a heavyweight, 6-foot-7, 210 pounds, 220, whatever it is.

“I’m not sure who they’re comparing him to with boxing skills, Sugar Ray Robinson or [Floyd] Mayweather? Not good compared to who?

“Even on his worst night, he still managed to win fights and knock opponents out. He’s doing something right.”