For whom the bell tolls asked Metallica back in the ’80s and WWE answered it with The Undertaker. The bong and iconic combination of two legendary artists has produced groundbreaking moments for fans worldwide. It turns out, the reigning WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury has been a lifelong fan of the ‘Dead Man’.
The champion boxer has already shared his feelings about professional wrestling. He has also participated in WWE’s Crown Jewel event by going head-t0-head against former WWE wrestler Braun Strowman. Earlier in the week, Tyson Fury dressed up as the Undertaker and took a cheeky shot at his opponent Deontay Wilder.
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Fury said he would dedicate his win for the now-retired legendary wrestler, “This one’s for the Undertaker. I am here today in your hat, sir. I am gonna smash him and I am gonna say Rest in Peace.”
Undertaker responds to Tyson Fury demanding him to smash wilder
The 56-year-old wrestler has already noted his passion for combat sports and love for all the elite athletes. Naturally, homage from an esteemed heavyweight champion like Tyson Fury wasn’t going to go unaddressed.
Ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder. The WWE legend laid down his wishes and gave his blessings to Fury to use his famous catchphrase, after securing a knockout victory.
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He said, ” You smash this guy, and when you are looking over him. Just for me, look down at him and say, Rest in Peace.”
I got you @undertaker ⚱️ pic.twitter.com/aEV3rxgiqh
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) October 8, 2021
Tyson Fury has a powerful ally
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Fury has now earned a powerful ally in The Dead Man, who has already showcased his support. This will definitely boost the 33-year-old boxer’s morale ahead of his clash with former WBC Champion Deontay Wilder. Following Anthony Joshua’s defeat, this fight has become even more important for the heavyweight division.
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Aside from Fury, the undefeated Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk is the only other fighter in the Heavyweight division who hasn’t suffered a loss. If Fury manages to secure another win against Wilder, then it will open doors for the perfect match-up, which will finally unify every single Heavyweight title in boxing.
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