Tyson Fury Reveals the Disturbing Reality of Being a Professional Boxer – ‘We’re Just Objects to Be Used and Abused’
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The WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, is one of the most recognizable names in the sport. The undefeated champion has reached the summit of boxing twice. And despite all the success, ‘The Gypsy King’ has revealed the harsh reality of being a boxer.
Fury is gearing up for another high-octane fight against Deontay Wilder. The pair will meet as the main event of an all-heavyweight card on July 24. And although the champion will make another fortune with this fight, he has revealed what he really enjoys about the sport.
The 30-0-1 boxer spoke to ESPN on YouTube and said, “It’s a short career. [I’ll be] 33 in a minute. How long’s a piece of string? And after this is all finished and done, as fighters, we’re just objects to be used and abused. And when it’s all over, it’s over. So I enjoy it today. I enjoy being active, that’s it.”
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Thus, this comment from ‘The Gypsy King’ showed that he wants to do as much as he can while his body allows. Moreover, he revealed that no one gives boxers any attention once they no longer compete in the sport.
Is Tyson Fury hinting at something deeper with these comments?
The comments from Fury will certainly raise eyebrows. He has spoken about how easy it is for him to beat the current challengers and thus; he is undeterred by them. However, the statements showed his concern over his longevity.
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Some fans will speculate that Fury is hinting at retiring, whereas some will point towards Fury calling for better treatment of fighters. Moreover, it could even be a case of both being right.
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Although Fury is in fantastic shape, he has not had the best habits. During his time out from the sport, the undefeated champion ballooned up to over 300 pounds. Therefore, he has put his body through a lot. Thus, could this be a way of Tyson Fury hinting at retirement?
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What do you make of these comments from Tyson Fury? Do you think he’s hinting at an early retirement from boxing?
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