by Tyson Fury, the world heavyweight boxing champion, has revealed he has £200million in his bank account and admitted money is his only motivation to keep fighting.
The Gypsy King made these candid comments ahead of his highly anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, scheduled for December 21st.
Fury’s candid admission comes as he prepares to avenge the only defeat of his professional career.
In this fight he will try to regain the undisputed heavyweight title from Usyk, who secured a split decision victory in the previous duel.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Fury was clear about his motives. He explained: “Andy Lee never had £200 million in the bank to make him happy, did he?”
“So what is my goal and what is my goal? It’s not a belt. It’s not a legacy. It’s not a boxing match. It’s about making as much money as possible.”
Tyson Fury has admitted he only fights for money
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The boxer continued: “To achieve this I have to fight as many fights as possible until the wheels fall off and I’m 50 years old, crippled with a stick, walking down the street. That’s how I’ll be.”
Fury’s blunt honesty sets him apart in the world of professional boxing.
Fury’s candid approach also extends to his views on his past fights.
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Fury’s focus on monetary gain is clear. He explained: “I ask myself, ‘How much money can I make at a given point in my career?’ If you want to fight, the only question I ask is ‘How much?'”
The rematch between Fury and Usyk is scheduled for December 21st. Usyk’s previous victory crowned him the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
Despite his defeat, Fury remains optimistic about the fight ahead.
Tyson Fury lost his first fight in boxing when he defeated Oleksandr Usyk
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He attributes his earlier defeat to divine timing, stating: “It was not my time to win, otherwise the Almighty would have given me victory.”
Fury confidently predicts a knockout victory in the rematch.
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Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk again on December 21st
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He explained: “Whoever I met more than once was eliminated in the rematch. I imagine something similar in the second fight with Usyk.”
At the first press conference for the rematch, Usyk made a theatrical appearance, dressed as the legendary video game assassin Agent 47.
