Tyson Fury says WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will try to avoid a rematch with him “at all costs”.
An enthralling fight in Los Angeles ended in a draw, although many ex-professionals said Briton Fury should have been declared the winner.
“I’ve got a funny feeling he’s going to get his running shoes out and stay away from me,” said Fury, speaking on ITV.
Wilder’s trainer Jay Deas told BBC Radio 5 live he wants a rematch.
After the 12 rounds – during which Fury was knocked down twice – the fight was scored 115-111 for Wilder, 114-112 for Fury and 113-113, with Alejandro Rochin the judge who had the American as the winner.
Briton Fury, 30, said he had “never seen a worse decision in my life” and described it as a “gift” for his 33-year-old opponent. Read more