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To have Gypsy blood in your veins means that you come from a clan of fighters with a remarkable history and great legacy. It is in the Gypsy blood to never give up and retain what is rightfully theirs for the taking. Tyson Fury has been living up to all those principles for a long time. The ‘Gypsy King’ is one of the most successful heavyweights of all time. He became the unified champion in 2015 after beating Wladimir Klitschko. He currently holds the WBC heavyweight title, and it does not seem like anyone will be able to take that away from him right now. The great ‘Iron Mike’ himself believes that Fury is here to stay for a while as a champion.

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In a recent interview with talkSport boxing, Mike Tyson discussed the heavyweight division and who he thinks will be the next potential champion.

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Mike Tyson on Tyson Fury

In the interview, Mike Tyson was asked who he thinks is the best pound-for-pound fighter. To which he responded, “Tyson Fury proved over and over that he is the best. I respect Deontay Wilder, Usyk.”

Moreover, he added, “Tyson Fury is the reigning champ and is gonna be the champ for a long time.”

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When talking about Joe Joyce, who rose to fame not long ago, Tyson Said, “Mr. Joyce is a tough, durable guy, but he’s not gonna do it. Nobody is around here to do it yet.”

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Fury’s body of work speaks for itself. The ‘Gypsy King’ is an exceptional boxer and according to Tyson, there are no boxers in the heavyweight division who can put up a formidable challenge against him.

Tyson also talked about Oleksandr Usyk and said that size is not a factor in the Usyk-Fury fight. He said that Fury will not do what Anthony Joshua did against ‘The cat.’

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Mike Tyson believes that Fury will keep putting pressure on the Ukranian champion which will eventually result in a victory for the British boxer.

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Fury Vs. Usyk: What’s brewing?

A potential Fury-Usyk fight is currently a hot topic in the boxing world. A bout between the two is well anticipated among the fans. There were discussions between representatives from both sides for a matchup in Saudi Arabia, but it could not come to fruition as the construction of the stadium for the fight could not be completed on time. After the Saudi Arabia mishap, the fight will be held in Fury’s homeland in Wembley stadium, however, the finer details of the fight are yet to be finalized.

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Both the fighters have taken jabs at each other on social media. They have shown an eagerness to get their hands on each other.

But now, the future of the fight seems uncertain as there are no updates from both side.

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Agrim Sharma is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Boxing is Agrim's first love, and he has been enamored with the sport since witnessing the sheer courage and tenacity of 'Iron' Mike in his fight against Peter McNeeley. Agrim's recent coverage of the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight was widely appreciated by readers. Agrim is committed to staying on top of his game, never missing a single bout, and continually striving to deliver the best possible coverage of the sport. When he's not writing, Agrim likes to play his guitar to soothe himself after a tough day at the office, reflecting his passion for music and the arts. An avid reader, Agrim's love for books is a story in itself, reflecting his commitment to learning, knowledge-sharing, and quality.

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