A fighter has called out Tyson Fury’s father and trainer, John Fury for a fight. While it could be an interesting proposition for the boxing community, it gets furthermore intriguing given how this fight masques itself as protection of Mike Tyson’s honor.

Senior Fury has called out the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ for a confrontation in the ring. However, the former heavyweight has shrugged off any such suggestion. Now, in a fresh escalation, ‘Iron Mike’ has leveraged the fight offer to get his friend and former sparring partner, Joe Egan who is seeking his comeback. With calls for this fight racing up, big names have chimed in, pushing hard for the fight.

Joe Egan accepts the challenge

Earlier this week, Egan, who starred in Sherlock Homes declared that he’s looking to enter the ring for his “last hurrah,” and this is a comeback after 20 years. He was recorded saying, “Hello everyone. I have one last hurrah in me. I haven’t fought in over 20 years.” To make a grand comeback, he sought the help of Mike Tyson. Using Fury’s earlier callout for Tyson as an opponent, Egan positioned himself as a proxy for his former sparring partner. In a video posted on his Instagram, Egan notes, “John Fury, I haven’t challenged you, I have accepted your challenge. You throw around a challenge to Mike Tyson, the only 58-year-old on the planet that’s game enough to get into the ring and box you. I’m game enough to get into the ring and box you John. Throwing tables to air and your YouTubers, doesn’t make you macho. Get into the ring, and exchange punches, when I am Mike’s ex sparring partner. Talk the talk, now walk the walk.”

Tyson doubled these efforts. He noted, “John Fury, you got my friend Joe Egan really mad at you, saying you want to fight me. And he also told me that you told Russel Crowe that he was a fraud. So, Joe Egan’s looking for John Fury, okay? And if I am able to see that fight happen, hope, it’s not in England, because I’m a Felon and I can’t go to England. But he’s coming for you John Fury, for my honor.” 

While Mike Tyson and Joe Egan hold some massive stakes in getting the fight rolling, there’s someone else who’s also rooting for this bout to happen.

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Tamer Hassan eggs the fighters on

British actor, who was also a poignant part of the hit movie, ‘Batman Begins’, Tamer Hassan is one of those folks who remains excited for the fight. In a social media video that was later posted on a YouTube page, the actor was seen noting, “It’s a fight I’d like to watch, so make it happen, mate. John, my mate Joe wants to fight ya, I’d love to see that fight and I’m sure lots of people will, friends and family. And I’d love to see a fair fight happen, make it happen John. John, get it on.”

Also Read: “I’m a Felon, I Can’t Go to England”: Mike Tyson Makes a Plea While Calling Out John Fury

More and more people are rallying for this fight. When the John Fury vs. Joe Egan does happen, it will be as though the golden days of boxing are back to their glory. Will it happen? The ball lies in Senior Fury’s court. Who do you think would win that fight if it were to happen? Let us know in the comments section below.

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