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Tyson's Friend Coming for John Fury
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has issued a warning to John Fury, father of boxer Tyson Fury, stating that his friend Joe Egan is "coming for him." Tyson and Egan were sparring partners during Tyson's prime and Tyson even referred to Egan as "the toughest white man on the planet."
Egan Challenges John Fury
Joe Egan, a former national amateur champion, recently announced his plans to come out of retirement and publicly challenged John Fury. However, his callout went unanswered.
Tyson Drags Russell Crowe into the Row
In a bizarre twist, Tyson also mentioned that Egan informed him about John Fury allegedly calling Russell Crowe a fraud. Tyson used this as further motivation for Egan's desire to fight John Fury.
Tyson Unable to Attend Fight in England
Tyson expressed his hope to witness the fight but mentioned that he cannot attend if it takes place in England due to his status as a felon. Tyson was banned from traveling to the UK in 2013 because of his 1992 rape conviction.
John Fury Rejects Callout
John Fury, however, has refused to entertain Egan's callout. He stated that he is "not interested in talking about those people" and requested to move on from the topic.
Egan Eyes Mega-Money Payday in Saudi Arabia
Egan, who has been out of the ring for two decades, expressed his desire for a boxing match with John Fury in Saudi Arabia. He believes that this would be an opportunity to show the world how two experienced fighters can perform.
It remains to be seen if John Fury will respond to Egan's challenge or if this feud will escalate further.
