Tyson Fury has reiterated his decision that he will give up boxing.
The WBC Heavyweight Champion spoke on Piers Morgan: Uncensored and explained why he will never fight again.
“I am happy, I am healthy, I still have my brain, I can still talk. I have a beautiful wife, I have six children, I have ten belts, a lot of money, success, fame, glory, what do I do that for?
Boxing is a very dangerous sport, you can be knocked down with one punch like we saw on Saturday night, and just one unlucky hit, and you might not get up. that canvas. I’m giving up while I’m ahead. I am undefeated, the second man in history to retire from the undefeated heavyweight champion.
I am very, very happy, in my heart very satisfied with what I have done, with what I have achieved. ”
Fury leaves after being a two-time heavyweight world champion, never losing a fight in 33 rounds (a draw in his record to Deontay Wilder) and knocking out Dillian Whyte (Fury’s 23rd) in his final performance on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium.
While financial figures are thrown around for how much he can earn compared to someone like Anthony Joshua, attracting more money is a no-brainer for 33-year-old Fury.
“For me, it’s not about the money. I drive a 07 VW Passat, I am a very ordinary person. I don’t need a lot of money to impress people.”
Instead, the ‘King of Gypsy’ is about to retire and wants to focus on spending time with his family.
“I have four young children to raise and two older children. I’ve been on my way for the past 10 years on my way around the world from boxing. When will I have time to be a father, a husband, a brother, a child? I need this personal time.”
“The fans will always want more; They are always trying to get more blood but at the end of the day I have no more blood to give,” he added.
“I gave everything I had. I have been playing professionally for 14 years and boxing for more than 20 years. Every good dog has a day in the sun and mine is up high. I always say that I want to get on top of the sport and do it on my terms. Go play with a bang. Close to 100,000 at Wembley, a knockout, they won’t forget The Gypsy King in a hurry. And no material possessions or money can make me retire because I am so happy.”
