Why does Deontay Wilder wear a mask and what is the meaning behind Bronze Bomber character?

DEONTAY WILDER faces Tyson Fury in a huge heavyweight rematch in Las Vegas.

The American defends his WBC title and the on the way to the ring he will again be be wearing a fearsome mask. But why does he wear it?

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Why does Deontay Wilder wear a mask?

Wilder says wearing a mask down to the ring puts him in his bronze bomber persona.

He will be wearing new gold mask for this fight against Fury on Saturday night.

Wilder said: "Putting the mask on is like a blocker, I zone in.

"Most definitely a strange feeling. The mask is everything for me but I'm changing it up, I've got a new custom one.

"I'm transforming, I feel like I'm the king of the division, I'm at the peak of my division. I'm here and I'm willing to test my skills on any man in the world.

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"I know what I'm capable of doing, I know how I feel, I'm just gifted in this sport. I'm blessed; like my grandmother used to say, I was anointed.

"When my mind transforms it is a scary feeling. Because it is a source of power that takes over and allows me to feel like I know  can… If I say I want to kill a man, people have a problem with it. It’s not the first time that has been said and it won’t be the last and it definitely isn’t the worst. Thing that has been said.

"Because I can do so, people have a problem, because I do possess the power to do it. When I have a feeling come over me, I don’t know the length of my own power. It's unexplainable."

What TV channel and live stream is it on?

• Fury vs Wilder 2 is all set for Saturday, February 22, with the ring walk expected from 5am on Sunday UK time - that is 9pm over in Las Vegas
• The MGM Grand in Vegas plays host
• The full undercard starts from 10pm UK time

• Watch Wilder vs Fury 2 on  - US fight fans can watch via .