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One of the greatest boxers of all time, ‘The Gypsy King’, Tyson Fury, recently announced his retirement from the sport of boxing following an emphatic win against Dillian Whyte. Outside the squared circle, Fury is a devoted family man.

The WBC and the lineal heavyweight champion has been married to his wife, Paris Fury, for 14 years and the couple is raising six kids.

Tyson Fury’s son reveals the kind of boxer he wants to be

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Following his retirement, the ‘Gypsy King’ is enjoying his time with his family. Consequently, the British boxer posted on his Twitter as he was walking around with his 2-year-old son Prince Adonis Amaziah. The father-son duo shared a hilarious moment with each other.

Fury asked his son what he wants to be when he grows up. The little kid replied, “A boxer.”

Following his answer, Fury further questioned him by asking him the kind of boxer he wants to be. Adonis replied to this question with a shocking name. He said, “Deontay Wilder.”

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The 2-year-old’s response had the undefeated heavyweight champion burst out laughing as he proceeded to name his dad’s greatest rival ever.

The history between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder

‘The Gypsy King’ and the ‘Bronze Bomber’ went toe-to-toe with each other in an epic trilogy. Consequently, the rivalry between the two heavyweight icons will go down in history as one of the best rivalries. The duo has provided the boxing fans with some of the greatest moments in the sport.

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The first fight ended in a controversial draw, wherein Fury got back after being knocked down. Following this, in the second fight, it was Fury’s turn as he knocked Wilder out for the win. However, Wilder activated the rematch clause.

The trilogy fight took place in October 2021. ‘The Gypsy King’ once again defeated Wilder with an 11th-round knockout.

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