Late Referee Once Called Tyson Fury the Dirtiest Fighter Ever

Tyson Fury, a British professional boxer, has been in the limelight for his exceptional boxing skills and his controversial behavior in and out of the ring. While he has a massive fan following, Fury has also faced criticism from various corners. Whether it is for his outrageous comments regarding women, religion or homosexuality or doping allegations, or for some anti-Semitic comments. It seems Fury is not afraid to face the whole world.

Steve Cunningham, who had been a good friend of Fury, has also called him out. Not only he, but the referee for their bout, the late Eddie Cotton, also came out and called out Tyson Fury. He referred to Fury as the dirtiest fighter he had ever seen. His interview resurfaced a month before his passing away. Cotton had a lot to say about Fury, and he did not hold back.

The Allegation by Eddie Cotton: Fury is the ‘dirtiest fighter’

Eddie Cotton refereed Tyson Fury’s bout against Steve Cunningham at Madison Square Garden. In a resurfaced interview, Cotton claimed that Fury was the “dirtiest fighter” he had ever seen in his 24-year career. Cotton explained that he warned Fury several times during the bout and even deducted a point from him in the fifth round for numerous violations, including elbow strikes, headbutting, and shoulder charges.

He said, “I warned him several times at one point. But in my 24 years as a pro referee, he’s one of the dirtiest fighters I ever had”.

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Cotton’s comment was surprising, given that he had officiated Andrew Golota, who was infamous for giving intentional low-blows to his opponents. However, Cotton stood by his statement, stating that Fury was the dirtiest fighter he had ever seen.

The Controversy Surrounding Tyson Fury

It was not only Eddie who had this opinion of Tyson, his opponent, Steve Cunningham also had his opinion towards Fury changed. Although, once good friends, now there is no semblance of their old friendship remaining. While he didn’t have anything bad to say about Fury after their fight. Cunningham turned on Fury after his two bouts against Wilder.

Fury’s boxing skills have earned him many fans, and he is considered one of the best boxers in the world. However, Deontay Wilder accused Tyson Fury of cheating during their fight. Though nothing came out of it, Wilder hasn’t stopped with his accusations. The duo even met in Saudi Arabia, and it seemed that they had let bygones be bygones. However, Wilder reignited the beef and called Fury a cheater in an interview afterwards. It seems even Cunningham agrees with Wilder, he commented on Tyson’s glove movement. He said, “It’s not a flick jab. It’s a bobbling glove. Until this is explained, I stand my ground”.

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