Inspirational interview from the real people's champion Tyson '2FAST' Fury [VIDEO]

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That has to be the best IFLTV interview ever. You will never find a more genuine or colourful man in Boxing right now, the sport has desperately missed him.

There have been many negatives in recent times he will admit that he's guilty in that regard for the sake of being controversial in order to sell some tickets but largely he has been treated extremely poorly by BBBofC and UKAD, it drove him to a really dark place in addition to the racist abuse he suffers constantly but he's back now and in good spirits just being himself encouraging people to love each other more and show a tolerance to all races/creeds/religions whilst helping those struggling from mental health problems being someone who has been through it all.

They don't come as real as Fury and he's one for the every man. Hopefully the stuff with UKAD gets sorted soon and we see him back in the ring, not sure if he will be back to the 2015 level but Boxing is the greatest therapy.

 

[TQ89]

Tyson fury other interviews for ifl tv are also very entertaining. He has got a good rapport with them.

 

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Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed the interview. I hope Fury can get back in the ring asap and I will be going to the fight to support him, a truly inspirational character.

 

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Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed the interview. I hope Fury can get back in the ring asap and I will be going to the fight to support him, a truly inspirational character.

Tyson Fury is back! he has been free'd from the clutches of the evil ,corrupt and incompetent UKAD / BBBofC !

 

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/42329394

Tyson Fury free to resume boxing career after compromise reached with Ukad

Britain's Tyson Fury is free to resume his boxing career after accepting a backdated two-year doping ban.

The former world heavyweight champion was charged in June 2016 for using a banned steroid, but blamed the result on eating uncastrated wild boar.

His victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 was his last fight before beginning his legal battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad).

Fury, 29, is free to fight again once he regains his boxing licence.

The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC), which manages the licensing of boxers in the UK, has agreed to the outcome, according to Ukad.

Last month BBC Sport reported that Ukad feared it could be made insolvent or require a bailout over the dispute had Fury been cleared.

"In recognition of the retrospective counter-arguments and the risks inherent in the dispute resolution process, each side has accepted a compromise of its position," Ukad said.

Hughie Fury, Tyson's cousin, has reached a similar agreement after he also tested positive in February 2015.

The Furys insist they have "never knowingly or deliberately committed a violation".

Ukad maintain that doping violations took place.

Both fighters' respective bouts in February 2015, including Tyson Fury's victory over Christian Hammer, have been disqualified but results after that date, including the win over Klitschko, still stand.

How did we get here?

Fury secured the WBA and WBO heavyweight belts after defeating Klitschko in Dusseldorf in November 2015. A rematch was scheduled for summer 2016 but Fury was forced to postpone because of injury, before later withdrawing.

Ukad confirmed in June 2016 that he and cousin Hughie had tested positive for a banned substance - now confirmed to be banned anabolic steroid nandrolone.

Nandrolone acts similarly to the hormone testosterone and the Furys have relied on a defence that they ate uncastrated wild boar - which is naturally high in testosterone - as the reason for failing the tests.

The pair were charged by Ukad but provisional suspensions were lifted in August 2016 after appeals.

Two months later, Fury gave up his world titles to focus on mental health problems and the BBBofC suspended his licence "pending further investigation into anti-doping and medical issues".

 

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Official documents:

 

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UKAD getting on their knees to avoid a bailout great to see

 

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It will be a big accomplishment in itself when Tyson steps in the ring again, if he regains his 2015 form it would be a huge bonus. [MENTION=136302]Haz95[/MENTION] [MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION]

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&#55358;&#56650; &#55357;&#56698; When you find out Tyson Fury is free to fight again...<br><br>(&#55357;&#56561; Insta: gypsyking101) <a href="https://t.co/v5lmIWxCNx">pic.twitter.com/v5lmIWxCNx</a></p>— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSportsman/status/940610717949968384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">12 December 2017</a></blockquote>
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What a character lmao

 

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Tyson Fury has vowed to put the “nightmare of the last two years” behind him and reclaim the world titles which he says are rightfully his after being cleared to resume his career by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad).

Fury, now 29, agreed a compromise with Ukad over his positive test for the banned steroid nandrolone which has resulted in a two-year ban that has been backdated to December 2015. The former world heavyweight champion has been given the go-ahead to fight again immediately, subject to receiving a licence.

Fury and his cousin and fellow heavyweight, Hughie, tested positive in February 2015. The pair, however, were not charged by Ukad until June 2016, by which time Tyson Fury had beaten Wladimir Klitschko. A rematch with the Ukrainian was scheduled for July 2016 but Tyson Fury postponed the fight, citing a sprained ankle, on the same day the Ukad charge was announced. The cousins strongly denied the nandrolone charge, claiming the positive test was a result of eating wild boar that had not been castrated.


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The case has been complicated by several other factors, though, as Tyson Fury failed a test for cocaine in September 2016 and later admitted using the recreational drug to deal with depression related to his injury and Ukad problems.

A Ukad statement read: “Ukad, Tyson Fury and Hughie Fury have agreed to resolve the proceedings brought by Ukad (1) against Tyson Fury and Hughie Fury based on the reported presence of elevated levels of nandrolone metabolites in urine samples that they provided after their respective fights in February 2015; and (2) against Tyson Fury based on his alleged failure to provide a sample in September 2016.

“Ukad’s position is that the anti-doping rule violations it has asserted have been committed and the consequences set out in the Ukad rules should apply. Tyson and Hughie Fury’s position is that they have never knowingly or deliberately committed any anti-doping rule violation. In recognition of the respective counter-arguments and the risks inherent in the dispute resolution process, each side has accepted a compromise of its position. The British Boxing Board of Control has also agreed to the resolution of these proceedings on this basis.”

Speaking after Ukad’s announcement, Tyson Fury said he was looking forward to his return to the ring. “I’m a fighting man through and through and I’ve never backed down from anyone in my life and I was certainly not going to back down from fighting this dispute,” he said. “Hughie and I have maintained our innocence from day one and we’re now happy that it has finally been settled with Ukad and that we can move forward knowing that we’ll not be labelled drug cheats.

“I can now put the nightmare of the last two years behind me, which has been particularly hard on my family, but with their support and strength, along with my uncle Peter, Hennessy Sports and Morgan Sports Law, we’ve fought through relentlessly together and I can now enjoy Christmas with my family and new-born daughter. Next year I will be back doing what I do best, better than ever and ready to reclaim the world titles which are rightfully mine. It’s time to get the party started.”

He also called out the current WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, tweeting: “Where you at boy? I’m coming for you punk ent no1 blocking my path now!”

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...gain-after-ukad-backdates-two-year-boxing-ban

 

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Tyson Fury has vowed to put the “nightmare of the last two years” behind him and reclaim the world titles which he says are rightfully his after being cleared to resume his career by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad).

Fury, now 29, agreed a compromise with Ukad over his positive test for the banned steroid nandrolone which has resulted in a two-year ban that has been backdated to December 2015. The former world heavyweight champion has been given the go-ahead to fight again immediately, subject to receiving a licence.

Fury and his cousin and fellow heavyweight, Hughie, tested positive in February 2015. The pair, however, were not charged by Ukad until June 2016, by which time Tyson Fury had beaten Wladimir Klitschko. A rematch with the Ukrainian was scheduled for July 2016 but Tyson Fury postponed the fight, citing a sprained ankle, on the same day the Ukad charge was announced. The cousins strongly denied the nandrolone charge, claiming the positive test was a result of eating wild boar that had not been castrated.


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The case has been complicated by several other factors, though, as Tyson Fury failed a test for cocaine in September 2016 and later admitted using the recreational drug to deal with depression related to his injury and Ukad problems.

A Ukad statement read: “Ukad, Tyson Fury and Hughie Fury have agreed to resolve the proceedings brought by Ukad (1) against Tyson Fury and Hughie Fury based on the reported presence of elevated levels of nandrolone metabolites in urine samples that they provided after their respective fights in February 2015; and (2) against Tyson Fury based on his alleged failure to provide a sample in September 2016.

“Ukad’s position is that the anti-doping rule violations it has asserted have been committed and the consequences set out in the Ukad rules should apply. Tyson and Hughie Fury’s position is that they have never knowingly or deliberately committed any anti-doping rule violation. In recognition of the respective counter-arguments and the risks inherent in the dispute resolution process, each side has accepted a compromise of its position. The British Boxing Board of Control has also agreed to the resolution of these proceedings on this basis.”

Speaking after Ukad’s announcement, Tyson Fury said he was looking forward to his return to the ring. “I’m a fighting man through and through and I’ve never backed down from anyone in my life and I was certainly not going to back down from fighting this dispute,” he said. “Hughie and I have maintained our innocence from day one and we’re now happy that it has finally been settled with Ukad and that we can move forward knowing that we’ll not be labelled drug cheats.

“I can now put the nightmare of the last two years behind me, which has been particularly hard on my family, but with their support and strength, along with my uncle Peter, Hennessy Sports and Morgan Sports Law, we’ve fought through relentlessly together and I can now enjoy Christmas with my family and new-born daughter. Next year I will be back doing what I do best, better than ever and ready to reclaim the world titles which are rightfully mine. It’s time to get the party started.”

He also called out the current WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, tweeting: “Where you at boy? I’m coming for you punk ent no1 blocking my path now!”

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...gain-after-ukad-backdates-two-year-boxing-ban

They would have gone bust if they didn't clear him, the entire case was a big shambles with so many inconsistencies. UKAD have little to no respect being an objective governing body, but this is the best outcome for them reaching a settlement with Tyson in order to rebuild their reputation.

 

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Brilliant news. Fury should have at-least 3 tune ups before the AJ fight, i believe the AJ fight will happen by the Summer of 2019.

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� �� When you find out Tyson Fury is free to fight again...<br><br>(�� Insta: gypsyking101) <a href="https://t.co/v5lmIWxCNx">pic.twitter.com/v5lmIWxCNx</a></p>— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSportsman/status/940610717949968384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">12 December 2017</a></blockquote>
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What a character lmao

Nobody beats his sense of humor

 

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It will be a big accomplishment in itself when Tyson steps in the ring again, if he regains his 2015 form it would be a huge bonus. [MENTION=136302]Haz95[/MENTION] [MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION]

Hope he takes it slow and slowly escalates to championship level over a period of 2-3 years. Ring rust is gonna be huge factor no matter how focused he is

 

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Tyson Fury: Former world heavyweight champion to make comeback on 9 June

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will return to boxing on 9 June against an unnamed opponent in Manchester - his first fight since 2015.

Fury, 29, has not fought since claiming the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles from Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015.

Fury was suspended in 2016 amid "anti-doping and medical issues" and accepted a backdated two-year ban in December.

"I can't wait to get in there and prove I am the best even after all this time out," Fury said.

"I'm coming into the prime of my life now. I'm stronger, faster, more confident. Looking at the competition out there, it should be relatively easy."

Fury first fought as a professional in December 2008 and has won all 25 of his pro bouts.

During his absence, fellow Briton Anthony Joshua has taken the IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles, while unbeaten American Deontay Wilder holds the WBC belt.

Fury had his licence reinstated this year and has now signed with promoter Frank Warren.

Fury said Wilder is "top of the pile" in the heavyweight division but added: "They're all very vulnerable and very beatable too."

Of Joshua's success he said: "I've got to congratulate the fella, he's done very well. I hope he makes 10 times more money than he's already got."

Promoter Warren said Fury was "already fit" but was "going to be busy" getting himself "fighting fit".

"He needs to get some rounds under his belt," Warren added. "The agenda will be Tyson's agenda."

After beating Joseph Parker to win the WBO title on 31 March, Joshua said: "I want Wilder. Or Fury. Get him [Wilder] in the ring and I'll knock him spark out."

The WBA has since ordered Joshua to begin negotiations with Russia's mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin, but the Londoner says he would prefer to fight Wilder next.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/43638416

 

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Tyson Fury: Former world heavyweight champion to make comeback on 9 June

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will return to boxing on 9 June against an unnamed opponent in Manchester - his first fight since 2015.

Fury, 29, has not fought since claiming the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles from Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015.

Fury was suspended in 2016 amid "anti-doping and medical issues" and accepted a backdated two-year ban in December.

"I can't wait to get in there and prove I am the best even after all this time out," Fury said.

"I'm coming into the prime of my life now. I'm stronger, faster, more confident. Looking at the competition out there, it should be relatively easy."

Fury first fought as a professional in December 2008 and has won all 25 of his pro bouts.

During his absence, fellow Briton Anthony Joshua has taken the IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles, while unbeaten American Deontay Wilder holds the WBC belt.

Fury had his licence reinstated this year and has now signed with promoter Frank Warren.

Fury said Wilder is "top of the pile" in the heavyweight division but added: "They're all very vulnerable and very beatable too."

Of Joshua's success he said: "I've got to congratulate the fella, he's done very well. I hope he makes 10 times more money than he's already got."

Promoter Warren said Fury was "already fit" but was "going to be busy" getting himself "fighting fit".

"He needs to get some rounds under his belt," Warren added. "The agenda will be Tyson's agenda."

After beating Joseph Parker to win the WBO title on 31 March, Joshua said: "I want Wilder. Or Fury. Get him [Wilder] in the ring and I'll knock him spark out."

The WBA has since ordered Joshua to begin negotiations with Russia's mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin, but the Londoner says he would prefer to fight Wilder next.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/43638416

Outstanding news, win / lose / draw ; when this man steps in the ring it will be a monumental victory in itself and probably even bigger feat then dethroning Wladmir in Germany.

Check out this incredible video promo which gives some backstory on pretty much everything that has gone on:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HE’S BACK!!! �� <br><br>Delighted to announce <a href="https://twitter.com/Tyson_Fury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tyson_fury</a> has signed a promotional deal with us.<br><br>June 9th at the <a href="https://twitter.com/ManchesterArena?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManchesterArena</a> is the first step back to reclaiming what is rightfully his.<br><br>Get ready because <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HesBack?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HesBack</a> <br><br>�� Tickets on sale TODAY via <a href="https://t.co/5V6hG6jam8">https://t.co/5V6hG6jam8</a> <a href="https://t.co/8p3B83IXYM">pic.twitter.com/8p3B83IXYM</a></p>— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) <a href="https://twitter.com/frankwarren_tv/status/984411895015903234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">12 April 2018</a></blockquote>
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Great video [MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION] you"ll love this channel.

[MENTION=138836]WC-Passion[/MENTION] Interesting watch for you as well with regards to the possibility of AJ / Wilder and a couple of stumbling blocks due to money unfortunately and the model Manny / Floyd left behind ; Tysons return complicates things as well. I

In an interview recently AJ was shocked to find that Tyson will be fighting 4 times before looking to get a shot at the world title, it's not shocking at all when you look at how he has been out for nearly 3 years and needs to regain match fitness but from AJ's POV it is best to get in the ring with Fury asap when he is not 100% and cash out before facing Wilder.

The positive for AJ is that Fury aims to be ready by 2019 maybe the summer, so the Wilder fight could be a possibility after that. Fury himself is trying to rush himself because he is concerned about his pay day, if Wilder knocks AJ out then his stock takes a hit and AJ / Fury all of a sudden is not worth as much money, still a big fight but not as much money.

It's annoying but these guys are just not old school, throwback heavyweights fought to prove they are the best but now it's all about money; only fighter who has not had that mentality has been Fury, he has always been motivated by accomplishments but that has also been one of his downfalls mentally because after achieving his ambition dethroning a hall of famer who was unbeaten for nearly a decade he went off the rails.

Hopefully AJ / Wilder fight a lot sooner for a change in this modern era though because they are the two best active HW's even though I still recognise Fury as the lineal champion.

 

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Great video [MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION] you"ll love this channel.

[MENTION=138836]WC-Passion[/MENTION] Interesting watch for you as well with regards to the possibility of AJ / Wilder and a couple of stumbling blocks due to money unfortunately and the model Manny / Floyd left behind ; Tysons return complicates things as well. I

In an interview recently AJ was shocked to find that Tyson will be fighting 4 times before looking to get a shot at the world title, it's not shocking at all when you look at how he has been out for nearly 3 years and needs to regain match fitness but from AJ's POV it is best to get in the ring with Fury asap when he is not 100% and cash out before facing Wilder.

The positive for AJ is that Fury aims to be ready by 2019 maybe the summer, so the Wilder fight could be a possibility after that. Fury himself is trying to rush himself because he is concerned about his pay day, if Wilder knocks AJ out then his stock takes a hit and AJ / Fury all of a sudden is not worth as much money, still a big fight but not as much money.

It's annoying but these guys are just not old school, throwback heavyweights fought to prove they are the best but now it's all about money; only fighter who has not had that mentality has been Fury, he has always been motivated by accomplishments but that has also been one of his downfalls mentally because after achieving his ambition dethroning a hall of famer who was unbeaten for nearly a decade he went off the rails.

Hopefully AJ / Wilder fight a lot sooner for a change in this modern era though because they are the two best active HW's even though I still recognise Fury as the lineal champion.

Yep I had seen this channel's video about heavyweights of the 1990's. It has good content and the poster has got quite good knowledge & is well balanced in his opinions. I agree with his joshua vs wilder analogy with Floyd vs Manny.

That was also another feud where both guys & their promoters delayed the bout as much as possible. That is why I am not hopeful that AJ or even wilder will face each other or Fury until they feel they need that fight to make some money.

 

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An amazing and highly insightful video in the build to a great heavyweight battle between Wilder and Fury who have set the tone for the division, it is the biggest heavyweight fight in the states for decades and no one could have predicted Tyson Fury would be challenging for the world title against the most ferocious heavyweight in the world in December 2018, for him to even be back in the ring is a monumental achievement; I ask posters to watch the video in the OP to see the type of place Fury was in not so long ago but he remained steadfast in his ambition to overcome it all.
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An amazing and highly insightful video in the build to a great heavyweight battle between Wilder and Fury who have set the tone for the division, it is the biggest heavyweight fight in the states for decades and no one could have predicted Tyson Fury would be challenging for the world title against the most ferocious heavyweight in the world in December 2018, for him to even be back in the ring is a monumental achievement; I ask posters to watch the video in the OP to see the type of place Fury was in not so long ago but he remained steadfast in his ambition to overcome it all.
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Fury is one determined man. In 2016 even i was not giving him much of a chance of comeback but he did.

If fury did not have ring rust, I would 100% back him but right now I am 50/50 on both guys to beat each other. All in All, it is an awesome fight & for once we are seeing the best two heavyweights squaring off against each other rather than making us wait years & years for a dream match (as is the norm now).

 

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He sounds so much different than I thought he would lol.

 

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He sounds so much different than I thought he would lol.

He was overweight before and also had a serious issue with his throat during that time, some surgical work has helped remove the problem and now he sounds like his old self again thankfully.

 

[shaz619]

Fury is one determined man. In 2016 even i was not giving him much of a chance of comeback but he did.

If fury did not have ring rust, I would 100% back him but right now I am 50/50 on both guys to beat each other. All in All, it is an awesome fight & for once we are seeing the best two heavyweights squaring off against each other rather than making us wait years & years for a dream match (as is the norm now).

I totally agree, the inactivity makes the fight a lot closer; Wilder may start as the favourite but when you look at Tyson as an opponent from the POV of Wilder and this is probably the biggest test of his career so far. We are very blessed that these two will be doing battle, god willing they make it to the fight all healthy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I fight for those people!" <br><br>"I fight to give them hope everyday, so they can wake up in the morning and know there's somebody out there banging for us!" &#55357;&#56911;<a href="https://twitter.com/Tyson_Fury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tyson_Fury</a> won't stop fighting to crush the stigma around mental health &#55357;&#56394; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldMentalHealthDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldMentalHealthDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/FGHqxVGJGF">pic.twitter.com/FGHqxVGJGF</a></p>— Boxing on BT Sport &#55358;&#56650; (@BTSportBoxing) <a href="https://twitter.com/BTSportBoxing/status/1049966849918668800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">10 October 2018</a></blockquote>
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Top man Fury!

And [MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION] Maybe Fury will get some vengance for Iron Mike as well for the disrespect Deontay had shown him ala getting Holmes for what he did to Ali

 

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An amazing and highly insightful video in the build to a great heavyweight battle between Wilder and Fury who have set the tone for the division, it is the biggest heavyweight fight in the states for decades and no one could have predicted Tyson Fury would be challenging for the world title against the most ferocious heavyweight in the world in December 2018, for him to even be back in the ring is a monumental achievement; I ask posters to watch the video in the OP to see the type of place Fury was in not so long ago but he remained steadfast in his ambition to overcome it all.
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I found this fascinating. Tyson looks cool as a cucumber and although I haven't seen many interviews of Wilder, he looks a bit flustered.

What I found bizzare was this mention of spirits entering the body, when he turns into the Bronze bomber. At first I thought he was talking in spiritual terms as in power from God but when I listened to him again, I had a feeling he was being more literal. Is the man possessed by Jinn? lol

This fight cant come quick enough, still nearly 3 months to go! The more I think about it the more Im leaning towards Tyson. If he can win this one it will be one of the all time legendary performances in any era.

 

[TQ89]

I totally agree, the inactivity makes the fight a lot closer; Wilder may start as the favourite but when you look at Tyson as an opponent from the POV of Wilder and this is probably the biggest test of his career so far. We are very blessed that these two will be doing battle, god willing they make it to the fight all healthy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I fight for those people!" <br><br>"I fight to give them hope everyday, so they can wake up in the morning and know there's somebody out there banging for us!" ��<a href="https://twitter.com/Tyson_Fury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tyson_Fury</a> won't stop fighting to crush the stigma around mental health �� <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldMentalHealthDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldMentalHealthDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/FGHqxVGJGF">pic.twitter.com/FGHqxVGJGF</a></p>— Boxing on BT Sport �� (@BTSportBoxing) <a href="https://twitter.com/BTSportBoxing/status/1049966849918668800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">10 October 2018</a></blockquote>
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Top man Fury!

And [MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION] Maybe Fury will get some vengance for Iron Mike as well for the disrespect Deontay had shown him ala getting Holmes for what he did to Ali

Lol Who knows cause fury is one sneaky fighter. I remember they way he beat Wlad in 2015. Thoroughly out-matched him at every point.

 

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[MENTION=46929]shaz619[/MENTION] did u see wilder attacking the mascot. What did u think and clear your DMs rofl.

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I fight for those people!" <br><br>"I fight to give them hope everyday, so they can wake up in the morning and know there's somebody out there banging for us!" ��<a href="https://twitter.com/Tyson_Fury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tyson_Fury</a> won't stop fighting to crush the stigma around mental health �� <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldMentalHealthDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldMentalHealthDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/FGHqxVGJGF">pic.twitter.com/FGHqxVGJGF</a></p>— Boxing on BT Sport �� (@BTSportBoxing) <a href="https://twitter.com/BTSportBoxing/status/1049966849918668800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">10 October 2018</a></blockquote>
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Lol @ trying to justify beating each other to a pulp as some noble cause. If you like to punch people for money, just say so, don't hide behind some mumbo jumbo of giving people hope, crushing stigmas yada yada.

 

[shaz619]

Lol @ trying to justify beating each other to a pulp as some noble cause. If you like to punch people for money, just say so, don't hide behind some mumbo jumbo of giving people hope, crushing stigmas yada yada.

At least do a bit of research before you post, he balooned to nearly 500 lb not so long ago and had been suffering some severe mental health problems which are well documented; he was as low as any man could go and on the brink of suicide, to get from that position to where he is now in a world title fight against the most dangerous puncher on the planet is nothing short of inspiring. So when he says he is giving people hope to people it is true, he is giving hope to all those who have suffered similar problems that they too can climb out of a big hole; in an era where mental health in general is a taboo topic especially amongst men for him as a fighter to open up is courageous, it raises awareness and gives people a much needed lift, but ignore all this if you've time travelled from the middle ages.

I've seen you cheer lead for Khabib on this forum, am guessing when he gets in the cage he gives his opponents a cuddle and some kisses in between? that's not really combat is it? then again I can't blame you because that's what MMA is, two men rolling on the floor in y-fronts, you don't have a problem with that. But let there be no doubt, Boxing is a life saver and why shouldn't these athletes get paid for their elite skill levels. Most of you go through the same routine every day 9-5 which you absolutely despise and you still get paid for it though and because you're not lacing a pair of gloves like a warrior it doesn't make you anymore noble for it.

 

[DeadBall]

At least do a bit of research before you post, he balooned to nearly 500 lb not so long ago and had been suffering some severe mental health problems which are well documented; he was as low as any man could go and on the brink of suicide, to get from that position to where he is now in a world title fight against the most dangerous puncher on the planet is nothing short of inspiring. So when he says he is giving people hope to people it is true, he is giving hope to all those who have suffered similar problems that they too can climb out of a big hole; in an era where mental health in general is a taboo topic especially amongst men for him as a fighter to open up is courageous, it raises awareness and gives people a much needed lift, but ignore all this if you've time travelled from the middle ages.

I've seen you cheer lead for Khabib on this forum, am guessing when he gets in the cage he gives his opponents a cuddle and some kisses in between? that's not really combat is it? then again I can't blame you because that's what MMA is, two men rolling on the floor in y-fronts, you don't have a problem with that. But let there be no doubt, Boxing is a life saver and why shouldn't these athletes get paid for their elite skill levels. Most of you go through the same routine every day 9-5 which you absolutely despise and you still get paid for it though and because you're not lacing a pair of gloves like a warrior it doesn't make you anymore noble for it.

Man, I have never cheer-led for Khabib or any other fighter, maybe I was being sarcastic and you took it seriously. In fact I made fun of him recently for not knowing how to correctly pronounce his own name.

You didn't get my point, Kudos to him for getting out of depression, getting back in shape etc but at the end of the day it is just to punch another person. You can add all the feel good mumbo jumbo to justify it but at the end of the day it's just two people wanting to beat the crap out of the other.

Don't really care about his personal problems, although what he did took a lot of hard work and commitment but in the end its just to make money beat someone else into a pulp. I would have been more impressed if he had said no to this unwarranted violence promoted to the testosterone fulled and did something more useful.

I however do get the need to watch two guys go at it, as it is in our nature, my only point was he shouldn't try to make it sound like he's doing something for the betterment of humanity.

 

[shaz619]

Man, I have never cheer-led for Khabib or any other fighter, maybe I was being sarcastic and you took it seriously. In fact I made fun of him recently for not knowing how to correctly pronounce his own name.

You didn't get my point, Kudos to him for getting out of depression, getting back in shape etc but at the end of the day it is just to punch another person. You can add all the feel good mumbo jumbo to justify it but at the end of the day it's just two people wanting to beat the crap out of the other.

Don't really care about his personal problems, although what he did took a lot of hard work and commitment but in the end its just to make money beat someone else into a pulp. I would have been more impressed if he had said no to this unwarranted violence promoted to the testosterone fulled and did something more useful.

I however do get the need to watch two guys go at it, as it is in our nature, my only point was he shouldn't try to make it sound like he's doing something for the betterment of humanity.

You still have interpreted this all as a casual observer and making stuff up when his views are well known; he is not saying that he or any man that takes up the sport of Boxing is doing so for the sake of humanity or feel good mumbo jumbo, in fact if you know who Tyson Fury is he takes no pride in legacy, materials or championships. But for him to carry on doing well in his field after everything he has been through is an inspiration for all those who have been through the same issues, so when he says he fights for those people he means it because being a mental health advocate his story is very important and so is his journey, many a time people go through some severe lows and never recover, now it is important for Tyson to do well and extra motivation / responsibility because all those who have been suffering look up to him and it's important that he stays on this path and continues to ensure his mental health, others look up to him as an example and see that it is possible to get better no matter what your situation is, this is what Tyson Fury means when he says he fights for them.

You might look down on the sport but if it's so easy and as simple as beating another to a pulp for large sums everyone would do it, but why shouldn’t’ t thy get paid? Would you rather these folk get treated like citizens in the UAE , are you cool with not being paid after completing your hours? Boxing is Tyson's forte and it was Muhammad Ali's to, why sacrifice the one thing which will bring more food on the table for your family compared to anything else; both have emphasised this during their careers. Boxing is not street level fighting or the stuff you may have seen in MMA; they call it the sweet science for a reason and it is a metaphor for life itself when you try to grasp that one would have to push themselves to the absolute mental and physical limit.

Testosterone fuelled and unwarranted violence are very popular stereotypes but the sport saves lives, teaches control / discipline, reduced crime and promotes physical and mental fitness; maybe you should take it up to judge more objectively and you’d see a major improvement in your life.

You can watch this recent interview if you like for some background on the comments he said up to you but feel free to maintain your opinion on Fury and Boxing, each to their own but I can't disagree with you more.

 

[shaz619]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Epic podcast with <a href="https://twitter.com/Tyson_Fury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tyson_Fury</a> today. That man has balls of steel for opening up the way he did about mental illness and his battle to overcome. RESPECT! <a href="https://t.co/WyAVYGO0cu">https://t.co/WyAVYGO0cu</a></p>— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) <a href="https://twitter.com/joerogan/status/1055674486450728960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">26 October 2018</a></blockquote>
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[shaz619]

Great interview guys, very up lifting. Check it out [MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] [MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION] [MENTION=48620]Cpt. Rishwat[/MENTION]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former heavyweight world champion <a href="https://twitter.com/Tyson_Fury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tyson_Fury</a> recently sat down with <a href="https://twitter.com/joerogan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@joerogan</a> and gave one of the most astonishing and honest athlete interviews in recent memory &#55357;&#56391;&#55356;&#57340; <a href="https://t.co/BTgLZcrk87">https://t.co/BTgLZcrk87</a></p>— BJ Penn (@bjpenndotcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/bjpenndotcom/status/1056245572376641536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[shaz619]

This was the interview when he was at the peak of all the issues he was having but also was trying to turn things around, watch this interview and the latest one in post #34 to gauge an insight into Tyson Fury's psych at his worst and best.

It's unreal to see the turn around he has made from roughly a year ago and you can compare his physical state, the good news is that mentally he is doing better but I still worry about him. Win, lose or draw in December have to respect him taking up the sport again and while some have looked down on Boxing, Fury is a clear example of an individual who the sport has saved.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I watched that face to face interview with Wilder and Fury (great surnames for fighters by the way!) and it was riveting stuff, neither of them blinked. Fascinating fight, I had never really followed Fury before his fight with Pianeta, and never realised how good his boxing was. He's got incredibly quick hands for a big guy, even if he doesn't seem to hit that hard. I would probably back him to outpoint Wilder at this point, not sure Wilder has enough boxing skills to land enough punches, Fury is very good at spoiling tactics. This is the real heavyweight match up, Joshua is clearly avoiding both fighters, and can't say I blame him.

 

[shaz619]

I watched that face to face interview with Wilder and Fury (great surnames for fighters by the way!) and it was riveting stuff, neither of them blinked. Fascinating fight, I had never really followed Fury before his fight with Pianeta, and never realised how good his boxing was. He's got incredibly quick hands for a big guy, even if he doesn't seem to hit that hard. I would probably back him to outpoint Wilder at this point, not sure Wilder has enough boxing skills to land enough punches, Fury is very good at spoiling tactics. This is the real heavyweight match up, Joshua is clearly avoiding both fighters, and can't say I blame him.

That was a facinating interview into the minds of both men, but after all the press conference shennanigans am not sure if it was just me but in that particular interview it was the first time in so many interactions that I felt like Wilder got a little under Fury's skin towards the end, especially with the stuff he said about being anointed since he was a child and how his grandma never let anyone beat him, a spirit which possesses him when he fights and how it will be his god vs Fury's.

Wilder is the odds on favourite because Fury will not be match fit and only a year ago was close to 400lb. Otherwise I could see the odds being a lot different, Wladmir was unbeaten for over a decade, a super champion that couldn't lay a glove on Fury because of the evasiveness, movement and ring generalship. Beating Wilder will be the biggest comeback win and arguably even bigger in the heavyweight division since Ali beat Foreman, when Ali was inactive all those years he was still keeping himself in tip top condition and was getting in high calibre sparring, then he would take on some real top 5 contenders and beat them which was mighty impressive, but even so Ali's engine had declined and Frazier was able to put him away which made the win over Foreman so impressive. Fury on the other hand has not been right in the head, abused his body and only went into camp just 12 months ago after a long lay off.

But even so, if there is a man to beat Wilder having to overcome those obstacles then it has to be Fury and I don't believe he'd have taken this fight if he didn't believe he could win. Frank Warren wanted him to have at least 4-5 tune ups which was the sensible thing from a promoters POV having been in the game for so long. Regardless, both fighters deserve respect for setting the tone for this division in current era, let there be no doubt that Fury remains a dangerous threat for Wilder and like you say he can out box him over the distance, I believe he may even stop him. Fury post 2013 changed his style up but prior to that fought mostly on the inside and sat on his punches, I would take his power very seriously if I was Wilder. The winner of this fight for me without a doubt is no.1 in the division, biggest fight of the year.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Great interview guys, very up lifting. Check it out [MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] [MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION] [MENTION=48620]Cpt. Rishwat[/MENTION]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former heavyweight world champion <a href="https://twitter.com/Tyson_Fury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tyson_Fury</a> recently sat down with <a href="https://twitter.com/joerogan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@joerogan</a> and gave one of the most astonishing and honest athlete interviews in recent memory ���� <a href="https://t.co/BTgLZcrk87">https://t.co/BTgLZcrk87</a></p>— BJ Penn (@bjpenndotcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/bjpenndotcom/status/1056245572376641536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Thanks for sharing this, one of the most in depth and inspirational interviews ive ever watched from any sportsman. Tyson did not hold back, was very honest regarding his struggles and how we found a way back.

It's hard for people to imagine someone who became heavyweight champion of the world and then suffering mentality with depression to the point he wanted to take his life. His story of how he nearly drove his Ferrari into the bridge. Respect of Joe for giving him a lot of time and asking questions in a good manner. I really hope he beats Wilder and then doesn't go back down the same route. My respect for him has only increased.

 

[Suleiman]

Have looked at a lot of his stuff in recent weeks, wish him all the best for the fight.

One thing that stood out for me which he said to Deontay at that face off, and while yes, some of it might've been staged for hype, but still has a lot of weight to it:

"You chose boxing as a back-up option at 21, for me boxing was the only option, from day 1, I've been a fighter my whole life"

Boxing runs in this dude's blood, has family in it too, his dad named him after Mike.

Here in the US people look at it as a US vs UK thing, but I'm backing Tyson.

 

[shaz619]

Thanks for sharing this, one of the most in depth and inspirational interviews ive ever watched from any sportsman. Tyson did not hold back, was very honest regarding his struggles and how we found a way back.

It's hard for people to imagine someone who became heavyweight champion of the world and then suffering mentality with depression to the point he wanted to take his life. His story of how he nearly drove his Ferrari into the bridge. Respect of Joe for giving him a lot of time and asking questions in a good manner. I really hope he beats Wilder and then doesn't go back down the same route. My respect for him has only increased.

Incredible interview and Joe did on hell of a job without a doubt, didn't realise he was such a huge fan of Boxing; asked some excellent questions. I was just going to mention to you the point about the Ferrari, the way Tyson described the incident sends chills down my spine. God willing he stays on the good path and doesn't fall so deep again, I feel like the sport is therapy for him each and every day, his family need to keep an eye on him and always give support.

 

[shaz619]

Have looked at a lot of his stuff in recent weeks, wish him all the best for the fight.

One thing that stood out for me which he said to Deontay at that face off, and while yes, some of it might've been staged for hype, but still has a lot of weight to it:

"You chose boxing as a back-up option at 21, for me boxing was the only option, from day 1, I've been a fighter my whole life"

Boxing runs in this dude's blood, has family in it too, his dad named him after Mike.

Here in the US people look at it as a US vs UK thing, but I'm backing Tyson.

It's a shame that Wilder hasn't been as well known as he should be in the US, Fury has really captured the imagination of the American public and it's also great for Deontay because he gets that exposure to. A genuine super fight and the biggest of the year in 2018 for me. Boxing / Bare Knuckled Fighting for sure runs in Fury's family, it was literally their forte and you can go back decades to see the lineage, almost like the Samoan wrestling dynasty. He truly is the travelling fighter and the Gypsy King.

 

[Suleiman]

That's some weight loss.

 

[KingKhanWC]

He looks in terrific shape. It's no surprise he is motivated to face Wilder but its some serious determination to lose so much weight since his return. As this fight approaches, I'm leaning more and more towards a Fury victory.