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HYDE, ENGLAND – JULY 31: Tyson Fury trains during a media workout at Hatton Health & Fitness on July 31, 2018 in Hyde, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
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HYDE, ENGLAND – JULY 31: Tyson Fury trains during a media workout at Hatton Health & Fitness on July 31, 2018 in Hyde, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
After thrashing the power mammoth, Deontay Wilder twice, Tyson Fury has claimed that there is no one left in the entire heavyweight division who can beat the reigning WBC and the lineal champion. However, his former friend and the current rival, the WBC interim heavyweight champion, Dillian Whyte, has challenged the throne of undefeated stalwart.
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For the uninitiated, ahead of trading leather in the arena, the duo is indulged in making cutting remarks on each other.
However, it seems that ‘The Body Snatcher’ is not as active as ‘The Gypsy King’, though he has responded to the latter earlier. Interestingly, according to the 33-year-old legend, Whyte is no more active in responding or giving fake names to him because he has already warned the latter of it.
Talking to Dev Sahni on The Unibet Lowdown ahead of the much-anticipated clash, Tyson Fury said, “There will be no more, I did tell him on Instagram a few months ago. I said every time you call me a bad name, your percentage will go down. He didn’t call him any bad names. That’s why he went quiet so he did go quiet when I did tell him not so.”
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However, it speaks volumes about one of the biggest champions of this generation, ‘The Gypsy King’ that he can shut the mouth of his opponent.
What names did Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte give each other?
In the major press conference ahead of the mega-event, Dillian Whyte and his promoter, Eddie Hearn’s absence, became the highlight of the event. However, ‘The Gypsy King’s phenomenal charisma was enough to pull the crowd. Moreover, the champion got more time, which he used in targeting the challenger and his promoter.
‘The Gypsy King’ has branded his arch-rival as ‘Frillian Whyte-Knickers, because he’s as soft as it says in the title.”
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Tyson Fury looks on as promoter Frank Warren speaks during a press conference on April 26, 2018 at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, England. Fury is due to make his competitive comeback on June 9. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
However, on the contrary, ‘The Body Snatcher’ has claimed that the champion’s real name is ‘Luke’, the latter has intentionally changed to ‘Tyson’. But Fury has denied all such claims.
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In the end, it is not the first time when two warriors are using different names to insult each other. But one thing is sure, that such bold remarks will truly lead to a blistering bout.
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