Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has made a shocking admission ahead of his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk. In an interview, Fury revealed that he is fighting Usyk solely for the money and that the opportunity to become the undisputed champion holds no significance for him. The highly anticipated showdown is set to take place in Saudi Arabia in just two weeks.
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The Money Matters More
Fury, also known as The Gypsy King, is set to become the first undisputed champion in the heavyweight division in over 25 years if he reclaims the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, and Ring titles in the upcoming fight. However, he has made it clear that his main focus is on the career-high payday he will receive rather than permanently etching his name in history. Fury stated, "To me, this is no more important than any of the other fights I've had before. It's exciting to me and attractive because of the amount of money I'm getting paid, not because of the belts that's on the line."
Belts in the Cupboard
Fury's indifference towards the significance of the belts is further emphasized by his collection of unused championship titles. He revealed, "If you ever get time to come to Morecambe when you're passing, nip into my front room, I'll show you 26, 27 belts that don't see the daylight." The 35-year-old fighter explained that after winning numerous titles throughout his career, he has become numb to their value. He added, "Why do I care about belts in a cupboard anymore?"
Just Another Day at the Office
While Fury's potential achievement of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion would put him in the company of legends such as Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, and Lennox Lewis, he views it as just another milestone in his career. Comparing it to climbing Mount Everest multiple times, Fury questions the significance of the achievement after doing it repeatedly. He stated, "Does it really matter anymore?"
Money Talks
Fury's focus on financial gain in professional boxing is evident in his candid statement. He likened boxers to high-paid escorts and emphasized the short window of opportunity to earn as much money as possible. Fury said, "If it wasn't about making money, as much as you can... We're prize fighters. We're pugilists."
The upcoming fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is generating immense anticipation, not only for the clash of two formidable fighters but also for the controversial motivations behind Fury's participation. Will money triumph over the pursuit of greatness? Only time will tell.
