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Deontay Wilder apologises to mascot he knocked out on live TV and offers tickets for Tyson Fury fight as compensation

American heavyweight has addressed claims that he injured the mascot when he floored them with a brutal right hook

DEONTAY WILDER has issued a sincere apology to the mascot that he brutally KO'd on live TV.

The American heavyweight, 32, offered the person tickets to his fight with Tyson Fury in December after allegedly breaking their jaw.

 The Bronze Bomber surprised everyone in the studio when he floored the mascot
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The Bronze Bomber surprised everyone in the studio when he floored the mascotCredit: Refer to Caption

While promoting his fight with the Gypsy King on Spain's Nacion ESPN, the Bronze Bomber was invited to show off his skills.

But Wilder decided to throw an aggressive right hook that left the mascot flat on their back in the middle of the studio.

The WBC champion has now issued a grovelling apology amid claims that he did not know a human was inside.

He wrote: "Anything headlining I didn't know a 'human being' was in there is just straight 'click baiting'  like come on wow.

 Reports had suggested that Deontay Wilder broke the man's jaw
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Reports had suggested that Deontay Wilder broke the man's jawCredit: Refer to Caption
 Deontay Wilder shared the apology with his 1.1 million Instagram followers
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Deontay Wilder shared the apology with his 1.1 million Instagram followers

"I guess the mascot rolled out there. Show some respect.

"I sincerely apologise to the brave man that was injured (if this is true) I have the up most high respect for him, his participation, willingness and courage.

"If this is true I personally would like to invite him to my Dec 1 fight. Word is bond."

Wilder and Fury have already come to blows ahead of their showdown at the Staples Centres in Los Angeles.

 Deontay Wilder will put his WBC title on the line against Tyson Fury
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Deontay Wilder will put his WBC title on the line against Tyson FuryCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The heavyweight rivals had to be pulled apart as their third and final press conference descended into chaos.

Wilder believes that he could pocket as much as £75 million from the fight when the pair put their undefeated records on the line.

He was expected to face British superstar Anthony Joshua after Fury, but he has confirmed that a showdown in April will not happen.

 The American boasts a remarkable record of 40-0
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The American boasts a remarkable record of 40-0Credit: Reuters
Deontay Wilder brutally KOs mascot on live TV in astonishing footage ahead of Tyson Fury showdown
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