“You Spend Most Your Time on Here Verbally Abusing People”: Despite Speaking Up for a Good Cause, Fans Grow Tired of Tyson Fury “Playing” the Mental Health Card

Tyson Fury has never been shy about discussing the severity of his mental illness and how close he came to ending his life. From the depths of despair, he has emerged as one of the strongest advocates in the struggle for better mental health care. However, his recent conduct, especially online outbursts against other boxers, brought about a different aspect of the English boxer. Hence despite his well-wishing message, few fans perhaps expect him to do a bit of self-introspection.

Yesterday evening, he took to his Twitter handle and shared a video message, saying, “Hi Guys, it’s mental health awareness week, and I’ve partnered with [the] charity Talk Club. Our aim is simply to go out into the street and start real conversations in aid of mental health. And I’ve challenged my team at Furocity to go out into the streets and do just that. and Here’s what happened.” The video continues showing people from different walks of life talking about mental health problems and, more significantly, about reaching out.

Since it came yesterday, the post has already garnered over half a million views. But a few among the three-hundred-odd users who commented were curious. Fans believe that his frenzied onslaughts, such as the one against Ukrainian world champion Oleksandr Usyk seemingly contradicts his message.

A good cause, but what about the insults and diatribes? Fans ask Tyson Fury

Since, most of the time, Fury is found mistreating people verbally, one user wondered whether he is serious.

Another user laments the sheer hypocrisy displayed by the reigning champion. His struggle with mental issues is worth every ounce of respect. However, his recent conduct, especially his verbal lashing on the Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk proves that he might not be the best person to talk about mental health care.

In the same vein, another user, also seemingly unhappy after the way he spoke about the physical features of Usyk, believes that it’s high time Fury should stop talking about mental health issues.

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One user, felt likewise, as he spoke about the innumerable insults Fury heaped on his opponents, be it related to their appearance, physicality, and at the same length, take up the cause of mental health.

However, among the angry few, user Mel Price thought otherwise and commended the heavyweight champion’s efforts. He appreciated that Fury was using his profile to make people aware of the issues related to mental health. Having open conversations about the problem and reaching out for help is crucial.

With his victory over Wladimir Klitschko on November 28, 2015, Fury attained his lifelong ambition of becoming a world champion. But right after the fight, he fell into the deepest melancholy imaginable. He was able to keep his car from crashing into a bridge in 2016 due to his concern for his family. When he realized he couldn’t handle things independently, he turned to drinking. Fury was already out of the ring when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Declared ‘medically unfit to box,’ many had written him off as done for good.

What’s your take on the reactions? Do you agree with them? Do share your views and thoughts with us in the comments section below.

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