The Gypsy King and Bronze Bomber shared a controversial draw in their first bout in 2018 before the Brit scored two stoppage wins over the American in 2020 and 2021.Across those three fights, Wilder displayed his legendary power to floor Fury four times.
However, the stubborn Gypsy King got up on every occasion and fought on to ultimately triumph.
Fury told Foxify: “My most formidable opponent was Deontay Wilder.
“I had three fights with that guy and all three times it could’ve been curtains for me at any single second.Deontay Wilder has dynamite in his fists and if he lands on you, whether it’s round one or round 12, he’s going to knock you down or knock you out.”
Giving his thoughts on why he survived Wilder’s power, Fury added: “I think my sheer size and weight has a lot to do with him not being able to knock me out cold.
“He hits a guy 6ft 3ins and 225lbs, they’re nailed to the canvas.
“But a guy 6ft 9ins and 277lbs – I think that has a lot to do with it, size matters.