Deontay Wilder made quite an entrance as he arrived in Northern Ireland Friday, gate-crashing Tyson Fury’s weigh-in and clashing with his father John.
Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs) had only landed in Belfast that afternoon but went straight to Fury’s weigh-in at the Europa Hotel. Fury (26-0, 19 KOs) was being measured ahead of Saturday’s fight against Francesco Pianeta, of which Wilder will be ringside. A November bout between the fighters is expected to be announced immediately afterwards.
The WBC heavyweight champion stormed into the room as Fury was being weighed and shouted “bomb squad”. Fury’s father, John Fury, who was on the stage, had to be held back as the pair shouted at each other.
WBC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DEONTAY WILDER IN BELFAST, CLASHES WITH JOHN FURY AT WEIGH IN 😲@BronzeBomber @Tyson_Fury pic.twitter.com/DooOwoI1IU
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) August 17, 2018
Following the weigh-in, Wilder and Fury clashed outside, with the two fighters separated by security.
Hahaha @Tyson_Fury yes champ pic.twitter.com/ygEkEn3QtK
— Rocky Fielding (@Rocky87Fielding) August 17, 2018
Fury weighed in at 18st 6lbs ahead of only his second fight in almost three years, and is over a stone lighter than he was in June ahead of his clash with Sefer Seferi. Fury has now undergone a remarkable transformation since ballooning to 27st during his period of inactivity.
Pianeta weighed in lighter than Fury at 18st exactly.