Deontay Wilder says he has "transformed into a killer" before his world title fight with Tyson Fury in Los Angeles.
Wilder and Fury meet on 1 December, in what will be just the third bout of Fury's comeback since the Briton vacated his WBO and WBA titles to focus on treatment for depression.WBC heavyweight champion Wilder, who has a 40-0 unbeaten record, also said Anthony Joshua was "a coward".
"I'm feeling wonderful. My mindset and body have changed," the American said.
In June, a potential fight with WBA, IBF and WBO champion Joshua was set back after the Briton was ordered to face Alexander Povetkin by the WBA.
After beating the Russian with a seventh-round stoppage in September, Joshua said Wilder would be his "number one choice" for his next fight, on 13 April 2019 at Wembley.
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Speaking on Monday, Wilder said: "I don't want anyone to ask me about Anthony Joshua. He was a coward and that's that."I don't have a message to Anthony Joshua, it's all about Tyson Fury. I feel like a killer. I'm transformed into a killer."
Source: BBC