Tyson Fury announced his retirement from professional boxing after defeating Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The 33-year-old used a vicious uppercut to knock out his opponent in the sixth round before repeating a vow he made to his wife, Paris, to retire from the sport.
A Huge Promise
After winning his trilogy battle against Deontay Wilder last year, Fury promised his wife he would retire, but the WBC heavyweight champion chose to defend his championship against Whyte in front of a record-breaking crowd at Wembley.
Getting All The Support
However, Fury’s promoter Frank Warren stated that if his fighter decides to retire this time, he will support his choice.
Fury’s career has been marked by differences. He’s won some of the biggest fights in the last decade, but his mental health has been a major issue for him, and he’s even admitted to being suicidal before returning to the sport in 2018. In his view, though, there is no doubt that he is the best heavyweight fighter of all time, and he has the body of work to back up such a bold claim.