DEONTAY WILDER will be wearing an extravagant outfit as he walks to the ring for his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury.
American blamed his beating at the hands Gypsy King last Year on the diamond-encrusted gown and face mask he wore during the ring walk. He claimed that it weakened his legs.
Deontay Wilder will wear an extravagant outfit to his Saturday night ring-walk
The Bronze Bomber, however, has chosen to keep his traditional costume and wear a lighter outfit for the Sin City showdown.
Cosmo and Donato, designers, told TMZ that it would be much lighter. We don't have drama.
Wilder, who is 35 years old, has already worn the suit to ensure that it doesn't drain his energy.
Cosmo added: "He looks so amazing. He was so happy.
"The outfit fits him perfectly, and he's ready for slay!"
SunSport announced earlier this week that Wilder will wear a new outfit to pay tribute to his Nigerian roots.
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"He requested that we use red and black colors, which are Wilder's African roots.
"The red is for war, and the black is for funerals.
"This time, we created a couture surprise component that will make heads turn and honour Deontay’s African Edo tribe."
Cosmo and Donato believe Wilder will win his only defeat.
"We have never seen him more focused than now.
"There is a certain determination and fiery energy of redemption in him, as well as a calmness of spirit at the moment.
"We believe that he has reconnected with his roots, a tribe full of true warriors.
"He looks happier than ever and he looks better than ever before."
The Bronze Bomber is determined for victory in a devastating manner. He said: "I see him beating him up, then knocking him out."
"I saw a lot in the first fight, but I didn’t execute my gameplan.
"This is a completely different feeling. It's not just the environment, but the energy.
"I look forward to giving a great show."
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