
Deontay Wilder, 33, boasts an impressive 40-fight unbeaten record that includes 39 knockouts going into his fight with Tyson Fury.
The showdown will be staged at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with millions of fans around the world set to tune in in the hopes of seeing another heavyweight classic.
Wilder said: “This fight means everything to the heavyweight division.
“This division was once in a dark place [but] we’ve brought the sport back to life.
“When we’re put in a room together you can feel the energy, to the point where you need security. People feel the intensity – it’s a huge fight.

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“It’s important to establish dominance. I’m the best, the baddest man on the planet.
“You know what I’m coming to do December 1.
“I know you’re coming to see some skills but you’re coming to see this man’s body on the canvas and that’s what I’m going to deliver to you.”
The ‘Bronze Bomber’ stands at 6ft 7in, or 2.01m
That makes him slightly shorter than Fury, who is 6ft 9in.
Wilder and Fury’s weights will be confirmed at Friday’s weigh-in, which will be live on BT Sport 2 from 8.30pm GMT.
The American weighed in under 215lb for his previous fight against Luis Ortiz, his lightest since 2009.
Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury odds
Betfair spokesperson Katie Baylis said: “This hugely anticipated fight is capturing the imagination of punters, but at this stage Wilder is a clear favourite at 4/7, with Fury the outsider at 13/8.
“A Wilder KO, TKO or DQ is the favoured method of victory, paying even money at the moment.
“A Fury victory will most likely mean the fight goes the distance according to punters and he’s 5/2 to win on points.”