Oleksandr Usyk's honest reaction to Tyson Fury's retirement - but the Ukrainian has doubts
Oleksandr Usyk has shared his initial reaction to Tyson Fury's retirement from boxing just weeks after he defeated him in their world heavyweight title rematch.
The Gypsy King was furious about losing on the judges' scorecards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in December and stormed out of the ring after the decision was read. The following month, Fury took to Instagram to announce that he was hanging up his gloves.
In a recent interview with talkSPORT, Usyk was asked to share his initial reaction to Fury's recent retirement claims - and the Ukrainian isn't convinced the decision will stand this time either.
"I think it's not true. After Tyson relaxes and rests, maybe Tyson will come back. If you do this for a long time: 10, 15, 20, 25 years, then boxing is like a drug. If you don't go to training for a day, then you feel dead. I train every day. I don't box every day," the Ukrainian declared.
Many agree with Usyk, suggesting that Fury is using his retirement as a negotiating tactic to get a better deal for a fight with Anthony Joshua.
A fight between Fury and Joshua was being prepared by Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh before Fury released his retirement announcement on social media, ending talks.
Boxing fans have long been waiting for a fight between the two heavyweights and are certainly hoping that Fury will return to boxing. /Telegraph/
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