Tyson Fury wants to fight with the UFC star
BrotherConfirmed retirement immediately after knocking out Dilian Whyte on April 23, but boxer Tyson Fury left open the possibility of fighting UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
“I made a promise to my fiancée Paris that I would retire after three fights with Deontay Wilder. It was a sincere promise,” Fury said after defending the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles.
According to this boxer, he only postponed the time of retirement until now just because of an offer to fight this fight in London. “Wilider and I had a great three-fight. But then I was offered the fight at Wembley, and I think I deserved it. I also owe it to the fans, people in the UK, and found I had to go back and fight at Wembley.”
The heavyweight champion continued: “Now it’s all over. I have to keep my word, and I think my boxing career is over. This could be the final curtain for ‘King of Gypsy’. ‘. And it was the perfect performance to close a career. Sincere thanks to the UK.”
Fury is excited after successfully defending the WBC heavyweight belt, The Ring and Union Belt – a special edition belt made specifically for the match at Wembley on April 23. Image: Reuters
A few minutes later, when Ngannou entered the ring to celebrate, Fury left open the possibility of continuing to compete. In the joint interview on ESPN, Fury said: “It will be an explosive fight if it happens”. Ngannou then replied, “We’ll eventually find out who’s the strongest bastard on the planet, right?” The two put their arms around each other and laughed happily.
Then in another interview with BT Sport, Ngannou emphasized that he will fight Fury next year. He said: “That fight will happen. Definitely next year. 2023. Because at the end of the year, my contract will be clear. I will settle it and be ready to fight. Fury meets Ngannou. In Africa, it will be the best boxing match.”
In early 2022, Ngannou won by Ciryl Gane to successfully claim the championship title for the first time. Before that, the French-Cameroon fighter knocked out Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 in March 2021 to become the 19th champion in the tournament’s history.
Ngannou (right) took to the ring to congratulate Fury after the fight at Wembley, and confirmed he would fight a boxing match with the WBC champion. Image: ESPN
Ngannou is embroiled in a contract dispute with the UFC, and has turned down a lucrative new contract from promoting MMA. He has a contract with UFC until the end of the year, and wants to be free to break into boxing. “As I always say, boxing is my passion. That’s what I have to do before I finish my career. It’s not like I’m going to spend my whole life in the octagon,” Ngannou said after the defeat. Ganes.
Before the fight at Wembley, Fury confirmed that he would hang up his gloves when the match ended, despite the result of the title defense. He said: “I’ve come a long way, with a lot of ups and downs. I’m going to be 34 years old, so 20 years of professional competition. That’s enough. I need to do many other things, like taking care of my wife. and children, and enjoying life.”
The match at Wembley, London yesterday saw Fury completely overwhelmed. In the sixth round, the 33-year-old boxer threw an uppercut right into the face, causing Whyte to fall to the floor. The boxer nicknamed “The Body Snatcher” was still able to get up before referee Mark Lyson counted to 10. But he staggered and fell towards the referee, forcing Lyson to wave his hand to stop the fight. .
The main event of the Tyson Fury knock-out match Dillian Whyte at Wembley on April 23.
This technical knock-out victory helps Fury maintain his unbeaten record with 32 wins, a draw with the WBC heavyweight belt and The Ring. Fury is the only heavyweight boxer to own all the WBC, IBF, WBA, WBO, IBO and The Ring titles. During his career, he has defeated cult names such as Derek Chisora, “Steel Hammer Doctor” Wlardimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder (twice) and now Dillian Whyte.
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