By Tim Royner: Tyson Fury looked badly stressed out on Saturday after hearing the news that heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua could retire without fighting him if he unifies the division by beating WBO champion Joseph Parker and WBC champion Deontay Wilder.
Tyson Fury
Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury, a British boxing giant standing tall at 6’9″ and tipping the scales at 278 lbs, has been ruling the heavyweight division with his iron fists since 2020. Not just a family man with a bunch of kids and a love story that dates back to 2008 with Paris, but Fury also boasts a record that reads like a warrior’s epic—especially his trilogy with Deontay Wilder (2-0-1, with 2 KOs) and a hat trick against Derek Chisora. Before claiming the WBC crown, he unified the heavyweight titles way back in 2015, only to take a brief hiatus from the throne. With a squad of fighting siblings by his side, Fury’s not just throwing punches; he’s crafting a legacy that’s as large as his frame. Tyson Fury’s net worth is estimated to be around £50million, according to Forbes magazine.
Tyson Fury comeback targeted for June 9
By Tim Royner: Tyson Fury return to the ring is being talked about taking place in three months from now on June 9th on the Terry Flanagan vs. Maurice Hooker card, according to ESPN. Fury’s opponent is still unknown.
Live Stream: Browne vs Whyte Weigh-In
Official Weights from London:
Dillian Whyte: 254.2 lbs.
Lucas Browne: 264.5 lbs.
Saturday’s HBO Boxing After Dark® telecast begins at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT with a same-day replay at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Live from the O2 in London is a 12-round heavyweight showdown matching Britain’s Dillian Whyte against Lucas Browne of Australia.
Hearn says Fury wants 3 low-level fights, but he can’t provide money for that
By Scott Gilfoid: Promoter Eddie Hearn doubts that he’ll be able to sign former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to his Matchroom Boxing stable, because he’s interested in facing 3 lower level opponents and he’s give him the money he wants for those fights. Moreover, Hearn says he doesn’t want to give those types of fights involving Fury to the boxing public. As such, Hearn doubts that Fury will sign with him.
Fury targeting Joe Louis’ record of 25 title defenses
By Tim Royner: Tyson Fury has set a huge goal for himself to break former heavyweight world champion Joe Louis’ 68-year-old record of 25 successful title defenses. Fury, 29, believes he can break Louis’ record if he captures a world title heavyweight title, and then defends it three times per year for the next 10 years for him to surpass it with 26 defenses.
Tyson Fury close to announcing fight date and venue
By Scott Gilfoid: Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (24-0, 18 KOs) says he’s close to making an announcement for his comeback fight in 2018. Fury, 29, says he’ll have a date and a venue for his comeback fight.
Tyson Fury says he’s coming for Joshua and Wilder
By Tim Royner: Tyson Fury says he’ll be soon coming for WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and IBF/WBA champion Anthony Joshua to beat them after he makes his comeback in the near future. Fury, 29, is sparring with former WBA heavyweight champion Lucas ‘Big Daddy’ Browne to get ready to resume his career.
Tyson Fury says he’s about to announce “massive deal”
By Marcus Richardson: Tyson Fury is saying that he’s about to announce a new “massive deal.” The 29-year-old former heavyweight champion Fury (25-0, 18 KOs) isn’t saying what the deal is about. There’s a great deal of speculation about this. Some fans think Fury is about to sign with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport company.
Tyson Fury reacts to Deontay Wilder’s win over Luis Ortiz
By Scott Gilfoid: Former heavyweight belt holder Tyson Fury came out of the woodwork today to give his thoughts on Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder’s dramatic 10th round knockout of Cuban talent Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz (28-1, 24 KOs) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Bellew wants Tyson Fury fight in summer
By Tim Royner: Tony Bellew says he would like to face former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in the summer at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. The two fighters briefly spoke last week while attending the George Groves vs. Chris Eubank Jr. fight last week.