The United Kingdom is like a galaxy of stars when it comes to sporting individuals. From Lewis Hamilton and Wayne Rooney to Andy Murray and Tyson Fury, the list is endless. Even though they are all aces in their respective position, not everyone agrees with it.

British professional boxer Tyson Fury was once reportedly upset over his lack of recognition in his own country as compared to other individuals. When it comes to individual honors and recognition, Fury believes he deserves them equally in his country as that of Lewis Hamilton.

The professional boxer didn’t leave it there as he took a dig at the Mercedes star, who received his knighthood from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. Fury stated in a report published by Daily mail, “unlike Lewis Hamilton, I live and pay taxes, which went up to £9 million ($10.5million) last year.”

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Admittedly, even after getting selected as the fighter of the year twice by Ring Magazine and Boxer of the Year by the Boxing Writers’ Association of America, the two-time heavyweight champion feels he deserves more recognition.

How did the Tyson Fury criticism go with Lewis Hamilton?

Things didn’t go too well with Lewis Hamilton on Tyson Fury’s criticism as the Mercedes driver got back at the British boxer. Hamilton defended his place and answered back to his fellow compatriot.

For this, the seven-time world champion spoke to The Sunday Times, “What people don’t realize is that I pay tax here [in the UK], but I don’t earn all my money here.”

“I race in 19 different countries, so I earn my money in 20 different places and I pay tax in several different places, and I pay a lot here as well,” concluded the Silver Arrows ace.

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Mercedes’ star driver received Knighthood last year as he equaled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven F1 world titles. Hamilton picked up his seventh title in the 2020 F1 season after winning 11 out of 17 races.