TYSON FURY seriously considered hanging up his gloves following his recent victory over Deontay wilder. Claims his cousin Andy Lee.
Both world champions work together regularly in the gym, with the Irishman playing the role of assistant coach for the star.
Tyson Fury had been considering retiring before his fight with Deontay wilder in the Trilogy
The 33-year-old Gypsy King retained his WBC heavyweight title when he defeated Bronze Bomber in their exciting trilogy matchdown.
Lee claims Fury said to him that he had told him before he went over coffee that he was looking towards retirement.
The fan favorite will defend his belt now that he has won and with the possibility of an all-British clash against Dillian Whyte, the future holds the promise.
TalkSPORT's Lee said: "Well, I arrived in Morecambe some weeks ago. The first day we went out to a coffee, and I asked, 'What do I do? Lee said to TalkSPORT: "Well, I arrived in Morecambe a few weeks ago. The first day we went out for a coffee and I asked him, 'What do you do? Do you retire or hang them up?"
He said, "Well, that's what I think." Then he added, "On the other hand," and he continued, "But, what else am i going to do with my time?"
He loves to train and fight, and even though there are no real challenges, he still enjoys cleaning up the division, beating up the other guys, and making a lot while doing so.
Lee spoke out about Fury's showdown and revealed Fury’s excitement for his defense against Whyte.
Lee said, "He likes Dillian Whyte's fight."
"He is excited by that, that is what he is talking to me about so I can see that it being the next one."