TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder may have been dissing each other in the run-up to their eagerly-anticipated rematch, but at least they can agree on what they like to eat.
The heavyweight boxers are fans of a small fast food chain called Mr T’s Fresh Tasty in West Yorkshire, where they’ve chowed down on tasty burgers costing as little as £3.99.
Deontay Wilder loves Mr T’s Fresh Tasty in West YorkshireCredit: Facebook
Tyson Fury is also a fan of the fast food chainCredit: Facebook
Fury and Wilder followed in the footsteps of Floyd Mayweather by going to Mr T’s for burger and chipsCredit: Instagram@mr__ts
Fury, 31, was invited by owner Tauseef Malik to sample some fast food at the Bradford spot last year, while Wilder, 34, was also at the opening of their Batley restaurant.
Incredibly, it was Floyd Mayweather that kickstarted the love affair boxers have with Mr T’s after he was snapped getting a 3:30am snack after appearing at Liverpool’s Echo Arena back in 2017, forcing a road to be closed down.
TYSON BEATS WILDER TO THE PUNCH
After seeing ‘Money’ Mayweather eating at Mr T’s, Fury’s management wanted a slice of the pie… or burger, in this case.
His team contacted Malik and set the wheels in motion for a personal appearance.
“Fury’s management team approached me after seeing Floyd Mayweather visit us,” Malik told the Asian Express.
“I thought this was a great opportunity not only for my businesses but for the local area as well, so we arranged the day and time for the visit to take place.”
The Gypsy King was greeted by fans who queued all the way down the Great Horton Rd to meet their idol. He posed for photos, signed a boxing glove, and a portrait on the wall.
“The local youths who enjoy boxing and sports were able to see and meet a boxing legend,” Malik said.
“It’s a great buzz knowing that we have managed to give something back to our city.”
Fury made a personal appearance in 2018 and posed for snaps with fansCredit: Instagram@mr__ts
Fury stands alongside owner Tauseef MalikCredit: Facebook
THE GYPSY KING BURGER
In honour of his appearance, Mr T’s decided to create a burger, which is now off menu, and milkshake dedicated to the lineal heavyweight champ.
They had to be mindful Tyson, who famously battled mental health issues and lost 10 stone to return to the ring, had the apt burger to his name.
Malik said at the time: “We knew he is focussed on healthy eating so to honour his visit to Mr T’s, we created a brand new burger, the Tyson burger.
“It’s packed full of flavour as well as being a healthier alternative to other items on the menu.”
However, the Gypsy King milkshake, which is still available, is slightly more indulging, and contains banana, Ferrero Rocher and banana syrup.
Fury had a burger named after him, but that’s now been discontinuedCredit: Instagram@mr__ts
However, the Gypsy King milkshake is still on the menuCredit: Instagram@mr__ts
WILD TIMES
To celebrate the launch of a new branch in Batley, Wilder was invited to open a new Mr T’s branch, after he got a facial in Bradford.
“He had heard about us from them and from social media in the USA. His team contacted us and asked to visit,” Malik told Asian Sunday.
“I said he should come when we opened our new restaurant in Batley and his manager said that was fine.”
And the Bronze Bomber didn’t leave his appetite in the States either.
Wilder gobbled on pizza and the restaurant’s signature dish, parmesan chicken burger while he was there.
Just like Fury, he also got to make his own milkshake that is also still on the menu.
Fittingly named the Wild Man Wilder, it’s got Oreos, white Kinder Beuno, strawberries, pink Minions and ice cream in it.
Wilder opened the new Mr T’s in BatleyCredit: Instagram@mr__ts
Wilder chomped down on Mr T’s famous chicken parmesan burgerCredit: Instagram@mr__ts
BUT IS IT ANY GOOD?
You better believe it.
On Trip Advisor, the Batley location is given a stunning five out of five after 183 reviews, while JustEat rates the Bradford spot as five out of six after 5,634 reviews.
One fan wrote: “Great food and great service too, would recommend definitely will go back food was yummy. Excellent location and staff were great.”
Another said: “I went down with a few friends a couple of weeks ago and both the service and food were outstanding.
“It’s a nice environment to go for a meal from both friends and family.”
Mr T’s is a favourite for localsCredit: Facebook
On Trip Advisor, punters score it five out of fiveCredit: Facebook
With burgers costing as little as £3.99, Mr T’s won’t break the budgetCredit: Instagram@mr__ts
While another punter revealed: “Very quality food in my opinion best in West Yorkshire. Would recommend their Parmasan, burgers and milkshakes.”
With burgers starting from £3.99-£6.99, pizzas costing no more than £6.99, and delicious milkshakes from £4.50, a trip to Mr T’s won’t break the bank.
Better still, you might just sit opposite a heavyweight champ.
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury touch down in Las Vegas for much anticipated
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
