Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has stated in a new interview that a lack of 'loyalty' led to last year's stoppage loss at the hands of Tyson Fury.
In February of 2020, Fury dominated and stopped Wilder in seven rounds to capture the WBC title at the MGM Grand in las Vegas.
The fight came to an end when co-trainer Mark Breland threw in the towel.
A few months later, Wilder fired Breland and accused him of being a possible double-agent for the other side.
Wilder also claimed that his water may have been spiked. And he made several allegations that Fury tampered with his gloves to increase the effect of his power punches.
Wilder is now trained by former opponent Malik Scott, who was knocked out in one round by the big puncher in 2014.
While not expanding on his answer, Wilder said a lack of "loyalty" was at the heart of his loss.
"Loyalty was missing. That's all. If I had loyalty, we wouldn't even be here," Wilder told BBC commentator Mike Costello.
Wilder once again took a personal shot at Fury - by stating the unbeaten boxer is "a cheat."
The trilogy fight with Fury will take place on July 24 at the T-Mobile Arena.
Fury was hurt by Wilder's accusations and promised to punish him in the third encounter.
"Everything he said, it was hurtful and resentful, it was not something I would ever say without evidence. It was disrespectful and as a former champion and warrior he has let himself down," Fury said to Behind The Gloves.
"He has made a million excuses and then accused me of cheating which would have belittled my victory over him. If I had said any of this, there would have been a big problem but to me it is all sticks and stones. It was hurtful and dishonorable and he has let himself, his fans, and his family name down."