Tyson Fury says his reach would help him against the Klitschko brothers
September 8th, 2010
By Scott Gilfoid: Unbeaten British heavyweight Tyson Fury (11-0, 9 KO’s) seems to be looking way past his next fight against little known Rich Power (12-0, 9 KO’s) this Friday night at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London. Instead of hoping he can get by this guy, the 22-year-old Fury is talking about fighting the Klitschko brothers of all people, saying “I’m a 6’9” inches and have the world’s second longest reach behind Nikolay Valuev. It is a definite advantage and will only help me once I face one of the Klitschkos and finally get a shot at the world title.” Man, the guys is dreaming something fierce.
I don’t think his height is really 6’9”, because Fury looks about two inches shorter than his listed height. I don’t think Fury could beat either Sexton or Chisora, and I think those guys are fringe heavyweights and not top 10 guys. For Fury to get a shot at the Klitschkos, he’s going to need to step up his game in a big way real soon because he’s likely to be fighting the winner of the Chisora-Sexton fight next. I would give Fury about a 10% chance of winning that fight based on what I’ve seen of Fury lately. Chisora and Sexton appear to be fighting at a higher level than Fury right now, and I can see Fury getting knocked out by both of those guys.
Fury says “I’m leaving that [him fighting one of the Klitschko brothers] up to my promoters but God willing it will come sooner rather than later. I’ve been knocking on the door for awhile now and I’m ready to explode onto the scene. Be ready, because I’m coming.” I think someone needs to wake him up and revive him quick. Fury has been fighting as a pro for all of two years since 2008, and now he’s saying he’s ready for the Klitschko brothers based off a handful of wins over 2nd and 3rd tier opposition? Well, who knows? If David Haye can talk himself into fights for the heavyweight titles, then I suppose Fury can do the same thing.
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FURY IS NOT REALLY ENGLISH. HES AN AMERICAN IMPLANT IMPOSTER PUT IN PLACE AS AN EMBARASSMENT TO THE QUEEN.
HOW ABOUT TYSON FURILESS
As for annonymous the klitchkos will never be good enough to ever be in the top ten heavweights they are robotic and one dimentional. can you imagine them fighting mike tyson or even going again at lennox, he smashed the big one and still would now. tyson the talker fury.
I have seen some early fights of Fury’s. One time, I believe he was being interviewed by the great Barry McGuigan (who is an EXCELLENT commentator by the way)and they both mentioned the sparring that Fury had in Germany with “those Ukrainian giants”. They were obviously referring to the Klitschko’s, but for some strange reason, neither Fury nor McGuigan mentioned them by name. Anyway, my question to the British fans is this: does anyone know if this kid has in fact sparred with the Klitschkos ?
Tyson Fury is tall, and thats about all he has. He will never in his life time be good enough to beat the Vitali or Waldimir Klitscho, no matter how old they get.
The Klitcho’s are elite heavyweights and will soon be measured in the top 10 or 15 fighters who have ever laced up the gloves.
They will be along there with Ali, Frazier, Foremna and Mike Tyson.
@Patpump: I’m not saying you’re wrong, because the guys you mentioned have said some daft things, but you also gotta remember that this guy guilf0id quotes things out of context simply to court controversy & annoy Brits.
For a change I think that Gilfoid has got this one pretty well right. Fury has a lot to prove before he can be considered even a fringe contender, and mouthing off like this at this point doesn’t do a lot for him – if he gets sparked by Sexton or Chisora then he will look a complete fool.
That’s not to say Fury couldn’t be a contender with time, but he needs to work his way up; at the moment all he is is someone with some potential that is still learning the game. Fair play to his management, who have made him someone who can create a bit of a buzz already, but he’d be better advised to talk British or maybe European title for now, and start talking world titles when he may actually be taken seriously as a Top 20 fighter. You could argue at the moment he’s not even in the Top 5 in the UK….
Fury ur a pup no wer near ready 5 years time maybe ull get a title shot..i have to ask y the writers on this site keep sayin brit fighters r smaller than they r..jelousy is a funny thing.
Fury has a lot to prove before a title shot,unless haye gives him one.
I hear he offered to tarmac the klits driveway to get the fight
I gaurantee Wlad or Vitali could beat him at this point with their left arms only. (Wlad acually did that against Tim Austin, who was way better than Fury is at this point. He never had to throw a right hand………….literally.)
Fury is nowhere near ready !!!!! maybe he has a chance in 5 or 6 years .. but not now
Notnhing against the English but some of the fighters are out and out nuts. 1st Haye making bizzar claims and doing nothing. Kahn who I think is a good fighter but has acted like a complete Diva and has come out with some really way out there statements, Cark Froch who I also think is a really good fighter with alot of guts, but comes out with some really stupid statements and now this guy Furry, who the hell is he?…….Like I said nothing against the English but there seems to be a gravity problem there, those guys need to get back to earth.
Well done Tyson, you have now hooked Scott to write about you. The old saying there is no such thing as bad publicity is true in this case. I think Tyson Fury is better than Kevin Johnson, and could probably eat more burgers than him. I also think he could zoom Eddie Chambers into orbit, I also think he is the kind of competition that the Klitchkos like. He is better than any American heavyweight out there, maybe.
OH MY GOD what a complete and utter Tosser, The guy is scared of getting hit and then runs his mouth of like he is a champion. He wouldnt even get close to beating old Matt skelton in my opinion. That should be his next fight I think. hes going to need a lot of ice for when he wakes up lol.
Tyson Fury thinking he will be fighting the K brothers, AND in with a chance against them — HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, that is the funniest thing I have heard in a long while, thanks Tyson hahaha
I want him to do well in the future (ie about 5 years away), but if he honestly thinks he is anywhere near a finished article yet he needs to take a good long look in the mirror.
I agree the kid is delusional if he thinks either a matchup with either brother will come off, or that he could beat them. But remember he is still only 22, and if managed correctly, could definitely go all the way. Throwing him to wolves now would be detrimental to his career, but name me a boxer who doesn’t talk big?