Why does Deontay Wilder wear a mask and what is the meaning behind Bronze Bomber character? – The Sun
DEONTAY WILDER faces Tyson Fury in a huge heavyweight rematch in Las Vegas.
The American defends his WBC title and the on the way to the ring he will again be be wearing a fearsome mask. But why does he wear it?
Why does Deontay Wilder wear a mask?
Wilder says wearing a mask down to the ring puts him in his bronze bomber persona.
He will be wearing new gold mask for this fight against Fury on Saturday night.
Wilder said: "Putting the mask on is like a blocker, I zone in.
"Most definitely a strange feeling. The mask is everything for me but I'm changing it up, I've got a new custom one.
"I'm transforming, I feel like I'm the king of the division, I'm at the peak of my division. I'm here and I'm willing to test my skills on any man in the world.
"I know what I'm capable of doing, I know how I feel, I'm just gifted in this sport. I'm blessed; like my grandmother used to say, I was anointed.
"When my mind transforms it is a scary feeling. Because it is a source of power that takes over and allows me to feel like I know can… If I say I want to kill a man, people have a problem with it. It’s not the first time that has been said and it won’t be the last and it definitely isn’t the worst. Thing that has been said.
"Because I can do so, people have a problem, because I do possess the power to do it. When I have a feeling come over me, I don’t know the length of my own power. It's unexplainable."
What TV channel and live stream is it on?
- Fury vs Wilder 2 is all set for Saturday, February 22, with the ring walk expected from 5am on Sunday UK time – that is 9pm over in Las Vegas
- The MGM Grand in Vegas plays host
- The full undercard starts from 10pm UK time
- Watch Wilder vs Fury 2 on BT Sport Box Office – US fight fans can watch via ESPN Plus.
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