Wilder’s mask for Fury rematch is based on 60s horror film The Devil Rides Out starring movie legend Christoper Lee
DEONTAY WILDER’s walk-in ring outfit for his fight with Tyson Fury will be LITERALLY something out of a horror film.
The Bronze Bomber, 34, has been known to strike fear into his opponents by wearing intimidating masks, elaborate cloaks and gold and crystal crowns.
And for his rematch with the Gypsy King at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night, designers Cosmo + Donato have told SunSport they’ve been inspired by British 60s horror flick The Devil Rides Out, or The Devil’s Bride as it’s known in the US.
“From my time in art school, I developed a love for the golden age of Hammer Studios,” Donato revealed.
“The look was born when I came across an old poster for The Devil Rides Out from like the sixties.
“It’s terrifying, and we feel it’s just the right time to instil some terror.”
NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE
And Cosmo is certain that boxing fans will be in for a treat when they see fearsome puncher Wilder make his way to the ring.
“We’re fairly certain what we’re doing for this Wilder/Fury rematch hasn’t been done before,” Cosmo said.
“It’ll be mind-blowing for the sports world and a show before the show.”
A CULT CLASSIC
The Devil Rides Out has become a cult classic since its release in 1968 among horror movie fans.
Starring the late Sir Christopher Lee, the film is set in London and the south of England, and the plot finds Duc de Richleau (Lee) investigating the strange actions of the son of a friend, Simon, who has a house complete with strange markings and a Pentagram.
He soon deduces that the boy is involved with a devil worshipping cult and attempts to save him.
Filmmakers had to wait four years before they could start production on The Devil Rides Out when censorship worries over Satanism eased.
Lee, who passed away in 2015 aged 93, previously said that of all the films he starred in during his 70-plus year career – The Devil Rides Out was his favourite.
