‘You know what to do, left jab, left jab, feint, feint, step back, one two’: Tyson Fury’s trainer Andy Lee reveals what coach SugarHill Steward said to the Gypsy King moments before Deontay Wilder’s team threw the towel in
- Andy Lee revealed SugarHill Steward’s final piece of advice to Tyson Fury
- Steward’s instructions were carried out superbly by Fury in the seventh round
- Deontay Wilder’s corner threw the towel in after a lethal showing from Fury
- Lee also said that Steward told Fury to be quicker on his feet during the bout
Tyson Fury‘s trainer Andy Lee has revealed SugarHill Steward’s final instructions moments before Deontay Wilder‘s corner conceded defeat in Las Vegas.
Wilder’s team halted the bout in the seventh round after throwing in the towel, leaving Fury crowned WBC heavyweight champion after a rigorous training regime.
And in the wake of Fury’s triumph, Lee admitted that Steward had just one criticism for Fury during the fight – and outlined the combination that allowed Fury to dethrone his opponent.
Andy Lee has revealed SugarHill Steward’s final piece of advice to Tyson Fury in Las Vegas
Fury’s trainer outlined a combination that allowed the Gypsy King to overcome Deontay Wilder
‘Before round seven SugarHill said to him, “You know what to do, left jab, left jab, feint, feint, step back, one two”. And he went out and did it. It was perfect,’ Lee told iFL TV.
‘He said what he had to say very directly. The only criticism he had for Tyson at the start was his step back was too slow.
‘He needed to take a quicker step back and back in to him. He did that after the first round, Tyson made that adjustment.
‘Once we got into the six round he said, “Go and get him out of there, what are you waiting around [for]?” Similar to what Emanuel (Steward) would say, but not as animated.’
Fury, pictured celebrating with SugarHill, was told to sharpen up his footwork by his trainer
During his preparations for the highly-anticipated rematch with Wilder, Fury replaced long-time friend and trainer Ben Davison for Steward in a surprise move.
The change came shortly after Fury’s gruelling encounter with Otto Wallin, in which the 31-year-old battled to a points decision and sustained a gruesome cut above his right eye.
Fury’s father, John, was later filmed for a documentary chastising his son’s team – and the introduction of Steward paid dividends for the British star, who returned to the pinnacle of the sport after his fairy tale Sin City victory.
Wilder was left sprawled on the canvas twice during the bout, despite many punters predicting Fury would be unable to survive 12 rounds against the all-conquering American puncher.
Fury plans to retire from the ring after two more fights, and also hopes for a showdown with Anthony Joshua in a unification bout before the end of the year.
And Fury soon dethroned Wilder after his team threw the towel in during the seventh round