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The Aftermath of Facing Fury
According to John Fury, the father of boxer Tyson Fury, both Deontay Wilder and Otto Wallin were significantly impacted by their fights against his son. Fury went the distance with both fighters before facing Wilder twice more. John Fury believes that neither Wilder nor Wallin have been the same since stepping into the ring with Tyson Fury.
The Battles
Wallin faced Wilder for the first time in 2018 and managed to secure a draw, despite being knocked out in the final round. He then fought Wallin 10 months later, winning via unanimous decision but suffering a nasty cut over his eyebrow. Meanwhile, Fury fought Wilder three times, winning twice, including a knockout victory in their trilogy fight.
A Downfall
Recently, both Wilder and Wallin fought on the same card in Saudi Arabia. Wallin was defeated in five rounds by Anthony Joshua, while Wilder lost to Joseph Parker. John Fury believes that these recent performances show that neither boxer is the same fighter they were before facing Tyson Fury. He described Wilder's performance as the worst he's ever seen.
Looking Ahead
Tyson Fury is set to face Oleksandr Usyk next in an undisputed heavyweight clash on February 17. John Fury has warned that his son will need to alter his style for the challenge of Usyk, as he is a completely different type of fighter. He emphasized the importance of adapting and not relying solely on power against opponents like Usyk who possess speed and good footwork.
It seems that the bouts with Tyson Fury have left a lasting impact on Deontay Wilder and Otto Wallin. Only time will tell if they can regain their former glory in the ring.
