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Deontay Wilder has insisted he should be made WBC world champion and given his full pay cheque if Tyson Fury pulls out of their rescheduled trilogy showdown next month.
The two heavyweights will renew their rivalry in Las Vegas on October 9, with Fury making the first defence of the belt he stripped Wilder of over 18 months ago.
Wilder and Fury were originally scheduled to face each other on July 24 but the Brit and several members of his training camp tested positive for Covid-19, causing the fight to be delayed.
Deontay Wilder wants to be given the WBC world heavyweight title if Tyson Fury pulls out
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The Bronze Bomber has refused to accept Fury's reasoning and even accused him of 'lying' about the situation in order to get the fight postponed.
The American power puncher claimed he is wary that his British rival may try to evade facing him and has demanded that he automatically be awarded his WBC belt should he pull out.
Speaking to "78SportsTV, Wilder said: 'If he don't show up he's going to have to suffer the consequences, the penalties that've been set forth. If he don't fight, then pay me what you're supposed to pay
