Tyson Fury says he will box till he's "cripple on a stick" and it's not for belts or legacy
Tyson Fury has made it clear that he has no intention of retiring anytime soon, stating that he will continue boxing until his body gives out. The 36-year-old former WBC heavyweight champion is set to face Oleksandr Usyk on Dec 21 in Riyadh for a highly anticipated rematch, where the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles are on the line. Usyk previously won their first encounter in May via a split decision.
In a recent interview, Fury expressed that his motivation is not driven by legacy or titles but purely by financial gain:
"It's not about legacy... it's to make as much money as possible. And to do that, I have to go over as many fights I can, unitl the will falls off this b*tch. Until I'm 50 year old cripple on a stick like that and walking down the street. That's how I'll be. Because you know why, that's how all great fighters went out. All of them... If you're a real fighter, that's what you do."
Check out Tyson Fury's comments below:
With a record of 34-1-1, Fury has already achieved immense success in the ring but insists that his main focus remains on securing financial stability for his future.
Tyson Fury predicts a knockout win over Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch
Tyson Fury expressed confidence in securing a knockout victory over Oleksandr Usyk in their highly anticipated rematch. Fury emphasized his track record of knocking out opponents in rematches and predicted a similar result against Usyk.
The first encounter between Fury and Usyk ended in a competitive contest, with both fighters showcasing their elite skills. However, Fury believes his history of dominating rematches will carry him to victory:
"As it would seem, my rematch with people always end up one way. I always end up knocking them out in the rematch, whoever I’ve faced more than once has been knocked out in the rematch. So I’m envisioning somewhat similar in the second fight with Usyk." [H/t: Bad Left Hook]