Deontay Wilder tells Tyson Fury he's still a bigger draw ahead of February rematch

Deontay Wilder claims he is bigger box office than Tyson Fury - despite his successful move into WWE.

Fury boosted his US profile by winning his WWE debut against Braun Strowman in the Crown Jewel contest in Saudi Arabia recently.

Wilder admits it was a clever marketing move by the former world heavyweight, but insists he will be the bigger draw in their February 22 rematch.

The unbeaten American defends his WBC title against Luis Ortiz at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 23 and said: “He’s doing it for promotion.

“He’s trying to get his name bigger in America and that’s a good route to take because WWE has millions upon millions of followers.

Fury appeared on a number of WWE shows (REUTERS)

“So that was a good approach for him, trying to build his name especially after coming from his Vegas shows and their ticket sales. 

“The only reason he sold the first time was because he was coming to have a fight with me.

“So now he’s trying to find some type of way to market himself even more before the rematch or the fight. 

“We’re going to tell the difference when I fight in Vegas. You’re going to see the difference of what I do and what he did.

“We will know for sure who sold the pay-per-view and I guarantee you right now it’s going to be me.”

Deontay Wilder prepares to take on Luis Ortiz (Getty Images)

Wilder, 34, also aimed a dig at Anthony Joshua, claiming he has a loser’s mindset.

Joshua bids to reclaim his WBA Super, IBF and WBO belts from Andy Ruiz Junior in Saudi Arabia on December 7 and Wilder says he has a much-stronger mentality.

“Me and Anthony Joshua, we have different mindsets,” he said. “My mindset is very strong. It’s way stronger than him.

Joshua takes on Ruiz Jr again next month (Action Images via Reuters)

“I spoke about this before and Joshua, he called it upon himself. He knew he was going to lose one day. He had spoken about it.

“He had spoken it to the universe and when it was time for it to happen, look, he gave his belts over to Ruiz. He literally transported his belts to this man. His energy gave his belts to this man.

“My mindset is different. I’m a totally different king. I’m a totally different beast.

"I’m the best in the world and I prove it each and every time I go in the ring.”