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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 22: Tyson Fury enters the ring prior to the Heavyweight bout for Wilder’s WBC and Fury’s lineal heavyweight title against Deontay Wilder on February 22, 2020 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 22: Tyson Fury enters the ring prior to the Heavyweight bout for Wilder’s WBC and Fury’s lineal heavyweight title against Deontay Wilder on February 22, 2020 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The iconic ‘Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury is set to make a sensational comeback after a hiatus of over 7 months. As he prepares for an explosive showdown, it is worth pondering that he is currently one of the best boxers that the heavyweight division has produced. In fact, he proved the same by recently decking his trainer with a counter hook.
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Fury is currently preparing to fight Derek Chisora for their trilogy showdown. Meanwhile, he recently had his media workout ahead of this upcoming fight. The newly released video showed Fury shadowboxing as his trainer, SugarHill Steward, prepared himself to hold the mitts.
The duo then proceeded to perform a focus mitt drill with Steward trying to sneak in some sly offenses. It should be mentioned that Fury looked extremely fluid and agile for a boxer his size.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: Tyson Fury reacts after the final bell in his heavy weight fight against Otto Wallin at T-Mobile Arena on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fury won by an unanimous decision after the 12-round bout. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
However, Fury quickly showed why he is currently one of the biggest names in the heavyweight division. Steward tried to hit with a left hook aimed at his chin. Fury, on the other hand, was quick to hit back with a right counter to Steward’s face.
While it might have been accidental. These reflexes are a testament to why Fury is the behemoth that he is.
Fans share their thoughts on the counter hook by Tyson Fury
Fans were very impressed with Tyson Fury’s performance in the media workout. And a lot of fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the same.
A few fans were surprised at how agile Fury was for his size. Andy G said, “It’s insane how fluid he is being such a big guy it’s not normal, boxing rhythm just is built into him.”
Similarly, Sirsays mentioned, “Big Ah graceful ah boxing gazelle lookin ah lol lol he is ridiculously big to be so fluid and technic.”
Meanwhile, Lynch MoB added, “Let’s go champ. There’s onlyyyyyyy oneeeeee gypsy king.”
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Oleksandr Usyk in action during a public workout at the National Football Museum on November 7, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
On the other hand, a few fans were curious as to how Oleksandr Usyk would fare against him. Haters Have Opinion said, “I Wanna See Fury Fighting Southpaw Vs Usky.”
In the same vein, Nas24s felt, “There’s no way usyk beats fury.”
However, a few users felt that Fury did not ‘deck’ Steward. Tony McNamara mentioned, “At what point did he ‘deck ‘ his trainer?”
Similarly, Salahuddin Muhammad added, “I saw no trainer decked. lol.”
With Fury showcasing stellar performances. There is no denying that Chisora will have a hard time fighting for the WBC Heavyweight title.
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