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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 12: Boxer Tyson Fury (L) and Top Rank Founder and CEO Bob Arum attend a news conference at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on June 12, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fury will face Tom Schwarz in a heavyweight bout on June 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 12: Boxer Tyson Fury (L) and Top Rank Founder and CEO Bob Arum attend a news conference at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on June 12, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fury will face Tom Schwarz in a heavyweight bout on June 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Tyson Fury announced his retirement on Saturday night after clinching a stunning victory over Dillian Whyte. The news of the retirement of the greatest technician of this generation caught the attention of the boxing world, and they reacted to it.
In the post-fight talk, the British star announced he was bidding adieu to his professional career. The 33-year-old said, “I promised my lovely wife Paris for 14 years that after the Wilder three-fight, that would end and I meant it.”
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The news broke out and became a buzz. But Fury’s promoter, Bob Arum, refused to agree with it.
Talking to the USA Today, he said, “No, he definitely won’t retire. Of course not. Are you crazy?”
Interestingly, when Michael Benson of talkSPORT reported it on Twitter, it caught boxing fans’ attention. They took to add their opinion to it.
A Twitter user wrote, “It’s tragedy if we cannot watch Gypsy King’s fight anymore! I’m eager for Usyk vs Fury than AJ!”
It's tragedy if we cannot watch Gypsy King's fight anymore! I'm eager for Usyk vs Fury than AJ!
— ⛩Le Chat Botte🇯🇵🍶💉💉💉 (@firefox763) April 24, 2022
Undoubtedly, it’s a tragedy for the boxing universe. The Greatest heavyweight of this generation who showcased his art for decades will not compete in white-collar matches.
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Few more fans reacted to it. Probably, all of them speculated that if ‘The Gypsy King’ wants, he can fight for a few more years.
He’s looking sharper than he ever has. Heavyweights can sometimes go into their 40s before dropping off, and he’s got at least 5 more years before we start to see his performance dip.
— Andious (@AndiousCS) April 25, 2022
Fury is def pulling the retirement talk to get Top Rank/ESPN/BT to pay up.
— Sebastian Sandstedt (@sebbesand) April 24, 2022
Bob praying Fury signs another contract with him now his a free agent
— Knockout Power (@Knockout_Power) April 24, 2022
Reverse the order
— Mohamed (x davvero) (@momogania97) April 24, 2022
Yeah, if he can pull that off he can call himself one of the GOATS. People downplay AJ and Usyk way too much; They're his best challenges next to Wladmir. Furys best win is vs klitchko(one of the GOATS imo)
— djav (@djavady96) April 25, 2022
Bob needs the money? He’s worth 100s of millions , he’s just honest, if fury’s retiring take the belt. Simple.
— REECE FARRELL. (@reece_duran) April 24, 2022
I definitely want the undisputed fight but if he really wants to retire, let him 🤷🏿♂️
— Smiso (@directorsmiso) April 24, 2022
They can't afford him too.. he now needs to help bringing money back in
— pingu (@Pingu1913) April 24, 2022
Nice to have some backbone as opposed to Frank last night who refused to say anything and just fobbed off Bunce.
— Lewis 🇺🇦 (@smitchesto) April 24, 2022
Fight Usyk when he wins the rematch for the unification.
Then, fight AJ for the culture.
Then, retire.
— PR (@Alex_Ch_Fe) April 24, 2022
However, these were fans who expressed their opinions on Bob arum’s claim.
Why did Bob Arum refuse to believe that Tyson Fury is retiring?
The Top Rank boss, Bob Arum, not only promoted ‘The Gypsy King’ but also shared a strong bond with his fighter. The duo had been together for many years and offered a few mega-showdowns.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 11: Top Rank Founder and CEO Bob Arum (L) greets boxer Tyson Fury after Fury’s workout at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on June 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fury will face Tom Schwarz in a heavyweight bout on June 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Probably, the reason that Bob Arum made such a big claim was that Fury had announced his retirement several times before but eventually stepped inside the ring.
Maybe who knows Tyson Fury would return? As the talks for a fight with the UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is getting a pretty intense response.
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