LENNOX LEWIS believes Tyson Fury "is the best heavyweight in this world" and doesn't want him to quit.
The three-time world champion saw the Gypsy King beat Dillian Whyte at Wembley on Saturday night. He delivered a devastating uppercut in round six.
Lennox Lewis wants Tyson Fury not to retire. He called him the "best in the world"
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He retained his WBC heavyweight title, and he extended his unbeaten record.
Fury, 33 years old, stated that he would quit boxing following the PS26million-plus payday.
Lewis, however, said that Fury is the greatest heavyweight in the world. He's not going anywhere.
"He's going to take some time, rest, and then come back to us.
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"I understand if he decides to retire, but I still hope that he returns. He won't retire, but I believe he will be back in the ring.
"I believe Fury will want to go for the undisputed."
Lewis said, "He's certainly up there in history scope, no question."
He is a great fighter and an undefeated man. Many of his fights are historical. It is not easy to box someone 6ft 9in tall who fights like this.
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"I was worried that the referee would stop the fight and disqualify someone.
"But the ref did a great job, sorted everything out and it worked."
