He added: “There’s always that fear factor, you’ve got to have that. That’s what keeps you sharp, you have got to have that. 

“That’s not to say you believe it always or you’re afraid of anyone, but to keep you sharp it’s a really important thing.

”I have to consider everything. We’re preparing for the best Deontay Wilder that he can be. Let’s just say he’s improved so much.

“You can’t go in there and think anything less. We’re preparing for him to come in at the highest peak of his abilities and that’s how we’re training and preparing – for the best Deontay Wilder.”