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COLOGNE, GERMANY – APRIL 28: Tyson Fury reacts as Wladimir Klitschko speaks to the media during Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko head to head press conference on April 28, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. Fury v Klitschko Part 2 will take place in Manchester on July 9 for the WBO, WBA and IBO heavyweight belts. (Photo by Sascha Steinbach/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY – APRIL 28: Tyson Fury reacts as Wladimir Klitschko speaks to the media during Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko head to head press conference on April 28, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. Fury v Klitschko Part 2 will take place in Manchester on July 9 for the WBO, WBA and IBO heavyweight belts. (Photo by Sascha Steinbach/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY – APRIL 28: Tyson Fury reacts as Wladimir Klitschko speaks to the media during Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko head to head press conference on April 28, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. Fury v Klitschko Part 2 will take place in Manchester on July 9 for the WBO, WBA and IBO heavyweight belts. (Photo by Sascha Steinbach/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY – APRIL 28: Tyson Fury reacts as Wladimir Klitschko speaks to the media during Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko head to head press conference on April 28, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. Fury v Klitschko Part 2 will take place in Manchester on July 9 for the WBO, WBA and IBO heavyweight belts. (Photo by Sascha Steinbach/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Tyson Fury is bringing in Wayne Rooney to his training camp. He has invited the English soccer icon to spar with and help produce good results in the upcoming fight against the unified WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk.
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The former Manchester United striker was present at the ringside in Fury vs Chisora trilogy. Following Fury’s dominant win, he gave a call for the latter’s knighthood.
Calling him best, Rooney admired Fury’s contribution to the sport. According to him, the absolute legend is unbeatable in the current scenario of boxing.
These heavy remarks made several storylines. So when ‘The Gypsy King’ came across ITV for an interview, he was asked about this.
What did Tyson Fury say about Rooney?
Making it more interesting, the 34-year-old made a stunning revelation. He claimed that Rooney agreed to help him in training.
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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – AUGUST 15: Tyson Fury during an open public workout at Castle Court on August 15, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Carl Frampton boxing bill also featuring Tyson Fury and Paddy Barnes takes place on Saturday night at Windsor Park. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
“I spoke to Wayne last night and he’s well up for it. But he’s a right-handed person, so he’s got to switch up to be southpaw left-handed. So we’re going to bring Wayne in for preparation for Usyk.”
When asked if this is a joke, Fury smiled and continued, “No very very serious. He’s agreed, so he’s going to come to camp for around four weeks to help me. I’m a big fan of his.”
Tyson Fury has now said Wayne Rooney has agreed to spar him: "I spoke to Wayne and he's well up for it. We're gonna bring Wayne in for preparation for Oleksandr Usyk. No [it's not a joke], very serious. He's going to come into camp for about four weeks to help me." [@ITVNews]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 12, 2022
Michael Benson of talk sports reported this on Twitter and caught fans’ attention.
How did fans react to the news saying Fury is going to spar with Rooney?
A fan wrote, “Didn’t Rooney famously get bodied by his mate, at home, with a jab.”
Didn't Rooney famously get bodied by his mate, at home, with a jab 🤨
— Matt 🤘 (@DemBlades85) December 12, 2022
There is an amusing context behind this remark. A few years back a video clip of Rooney getting knocked out circulated on the Internet.
The retired player was sparring with a fellow premier league player Phil Bardsley. During the casual exchange in a kitchen, Bardsley landed a jab sending unconscious Rooney on the floor.
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So when Fury talked about training with Rooney, fans mocked the latter’s boxing skills.
Wayne rooney would chin AJ, aj doesnt like to fight short fat guys, if he sees rooney in the ring he will have PTSD from andy ruiz, my money on wayne
— Arthur jhonson (@Thetruth666222) December 12, 2022
If we're just saying things that aren't going to happen then I'm going into his camp for 6 weeks to teach him how to make unicorns fly.
— Dom (@Dom_1810) December 12, 2022
And Usyk is bringing in Peter Crouch as prep for Fury.. pic.twitter.com/d5KMhGmUVD
— Sweet Pugilsm (@DreamsR4Real999) December 12, 2022
Makes sense, Wayne Rooney is around the calibre of fighter Fury likes to fight
— Ed Plant (@EdPlant1) December 12, 2022
Imagine preparing for a unification fight by sparring a guy that got sparked by Phil bardsley 🤣
— tez dring (@terrydring) December 12, 2022
Just talk to Uysk, they're bringing in The Big Show and The Mountain to spar in preparation for Fury.
— Turbo Willis.. (@TCanestra) December 12, 2022
The man had to many knocks to the head and tyson well he should of stayed retired. Turned the sport he loved into a joke
— 🤍💛💙 (@NaNaNaNaLeeds) December 12, 2022
Better getting Phil Bardsley, he sparked Rooney out years ago!
— niall walsh (@niallwalsh2) December 12, 2022
Did he not see the video of him being KO’d
— Darren (@Sporthub365) December 12, 2022
He would be Fury's second best opponent
— Nerrad Nel (@NelNerrad) December 12, 2022
What do you think of Fury’s claim? Do you think Rooney has enough skills to spar with one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time? Let us know in the comments below.
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