Briton Tyson Fury, who won the world heavyweight boxing title, announced his retirement on his 34th birthday on Friday after doubts about his future in the ring.
And Fury, who on Tuesday hinted at the possibility of his retirement, wrote on his Twitter page: “After much hesitation, I finally decided to retire on my 34th birthday (August 12, 1988). I wish you a happy journey. .”
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO MY CAREER OVER THE YEARS AND AFTER LONG INTENSE TALKS IV FINALLY DECIDED TO LEAVE AND ON THE DAY OF MY 34TH BIRTHDAY I SAY “Have a good trip”. LISTENING TO A FEW WHO MADE SPECIAL ON THE WAY… pic.twitter.com/jNeF1CbBqm
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) August 12, 2022
Fury, nicknamed “The Gypsy King” (King of the Gypsies), posted in a video clip on his Twitter account that he wants to return to the ring to challenge his compatriot Derek Chisora (33 wins to 12 losses), who previously defeated him twice.
The Brit attributed his decision to return to his ability to “be the first heavyweight champion to get two triples in his favor (a series of three fights against the same opponent). One against Deontay Wilder (he won) and one against Derek Chisora.” .”
However, his recent statements contradicted what he did in the spring before a knockout victory over American Dilian Whyte for the WBC world heavyweight title in the sixth round of the fight at Wembley Stadium in London.
In March, ahead of his WBC heavyweight title fight, Fury announced that he wanted to retire because “I have 150 million euros in the bank and I have nothing to prove.”
Fury does not have 33 professional fights lost in his career, knowing that one fight ended in a draw against American Deontay Wilder in 2018.
Source: AFP.