TYSON FURY knocked out Dillian Whyte with a sensational uppercut in the sixth round – and then reiterated his retirement plans.
The fight had begun in tentative fashion – before the Gypsy King upped the pace in the half-way mark and then brutally finished the job with distinction.
And after the fight UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou joined Fury in the ring and they CONFIRMED a “hybrid rule” clash with MMA gloves!
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And that is that
Tyson Fury closes out his press conferences by thanking everyone.
That main theme in that press conference was that he reiterated plans to retire.
Only time will tell but he did seem adamant.
Credit: Reuters What Fury told Whyte
Fury reveals he gave Whyte a “kiss and a cuddle” after the fight.
Also says he told Whyte he will become world champion one day.
Fury praises the way he and Whyte handled themselves in pre-fight build up throughout the week.
Credit: Jamie McPhilimey Fury speaks
He says: “Lately, we’ve found out that the big GK is as strong and as powerful as any heavyweight there’s ever been.”
He adds: “Dillian here, everyone thought that he was a dangerous man and he was.
“But I showed everyone that I was levels above that.”
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Made the Whyte call
Fury calls the winning punch “a Wembley Stadium showstopper”.
He also praises ref Mark Lyson for stopping the fight when he did.
Fury says he was ready to throw some more shots if needed but didn’t want to.
Credit: Reuters Back to WWE?
Fury says “don’t rule me out” of an appearance at the WWE’s trip to Cardiff.
He also calls out Drew McIntyre and says he will speak to WWE boss Vince McMahon and a return to WWE.
‘Get some of that Floyd Mayweather money’
Fury reveals UFC champion Francis Ngannou is on his “hit-list.”
And it can happen in a boxing or UFC ring, with whatever gloves Ngannou chooses.
Fury says he wants some of that “Floyd Mayweather money”. But he is quick to say his time as a traditional boxer is over.
Credit: Jamie McPhilimey Fury speaks
The Gypsy King reveals he promised wife Paris he would retire after his trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder.
But after being phoned by Frank Warren with the offer of a UK homecoming at Wembley, he couldn’t say no.
Fury does suggest though, that this will be his final one.
Credit: PA Fury speaks
“He deserves his credit. He got his shot and he made millions of dollars thanks to me.”
“I’m the best heavyweight there’s ever been.”
“And I’ve got balls like King Kong.”
Just a few quotes from a Fury monologue.
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Fury says: “Am I getting better? Hell yeah.”
Is he really ready to call it quits? Fury says himself he is only getting better.
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Frankly speaking
Frank Warren calls Fury “the best fighter I’ve ever been involved in”.
Fury says he predicted an “exceptional performance” moments before making his ring walk.
Derek Chisora says he’d bet his house on Whyte winning.
Fury hit back: “Now he’s homeless. So good luck to him.”
Here comes the champ
Fury praises the crowd and reveals he was so carried away he even forgot his ringwalk routine.
He credits his comeback to promoter Frank Warren, who brought him back from “the brink of death.”
Here comes the crew
We have promoter Frank Warren and president of Top Rank boxing Todd Duboef here.
No sign of Tyson Fury or Dillian Whyte for that matter.
We will bring you updates when we have them.
Kronk style
Lennox Lewis was famously trained by Emanuel Steward – the iconic uncle to Fury’s coach Sugarhill.
And the winning uppercut was something both Lewis and the late Emanuel could have been proud of.
Fury said: “As a professional, it was an uppercut. I think Lennox Lewis could even be proud of the right uppercut tonight.”
Credit: AFP Suit and Ty
Here is a photo of Tyson Fury celebrating in nothing but his boxing shorts and a green tie.
Credit: Reuters Sugar rush
Fury praises his coach Sugarhill Steward, with the pair now 3-0 all by stoppages.
He said: “I also want to say, this man here, Sugar Hill Steward, he made a great fighter. Years ago, used to jib and jab, touch and slide.
“But you’ve seen me here tonight. Sugar, what a legend you are, mate.
“You’ve made me the biggest puncher in the heavyweight division, by a mile.
“This man is the best trainer in all of boxing. He’s better than anybody. We were unbelievable tonight.”
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Tyson promises retirement
Fury has vowed to honour his retirement and says he owes it to his beloved wife Paris.
He says: “I promised my lovely wife Paris of 14 years that after the Wilder 3 fight, that would be it. And I meant it.
“We had a war. It was a great trilogy. And I meant that.
“But I got offered to fight at Wembley at home, and I believe that I deserved—that I owed it to the fans, I owed it to every person in the United Kingdom to come here and fight at Wembley.
“Now it’s all done. And I have to be a man of my word. And I think this is it.
“This might be the final curtain for the Gypsy King. And what a way to go out! A big thank you to the United Kingdom!”
Credit: Jamie McPhilimey Press conference to follow
The press conference is set to begin soon.
Unclear right how who will be in attendance, but Whyte could be absent and on the way to hospital.
Credit: Jamie McPhilimey Celebrations
Fury and his team celebrated with all the glee in the world afterwards in the ring.
Credit: Reuters Credit: Getty Fury praises Whyte
He says: “Dillan Whyte is a warrior. And I believe that Dillian will be a world champion. But tonight, he met a great in the sport.
“I’m one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. And unfortunately for Dillian Whyte, he had to face me here tonight.
“There’s no disgrace. He’s a tough, game man. He’s as strong as a bull. He’s got the heart of a lion.
“But you’re not messing with a mediocre heavyweight. You’re messing with the best man on the planet.
“And you saw that tonight with what happened.”
Credit: Jamie McPhilimey Fury vs Ngannou?
Well, it seems retirement is over, sort of.
While Fury claims to be walking away from traditional boxing, he is open to a crossover “hybrid” fight with Francis Ngannou.
The UFC champ joined Fury during his US TV interview.
Fury speaks out
Fury says after his win: “I’m overwhelmed with the support. I can’t believe that my 94,000 countrymen and women have come here tonight to see my perform.
“I just want to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much to every single person who bought a ticket here tonight or stayed up late to watch it on TV.”
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Mutual respect
This is great to see.
John Fury consoling Dillian Whyte after his brutal KO loss to the hands of his son Tyson.
Credit: Getty Uppercut from hell
Just take a look at the aftermath of that uppercut from Tyson Fury.
Credit: PA Credit: Reuters Tyson has a singsong
Tyson Fury singing in the ring.
Is he really going to call it quits? I’m not so sure, especially with a super-fight against Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk available.
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was also ringside here at Wembley.
Credit: Reuters Huge KO win for Tyson
Tyson ended things in the 6th after a relatively easy five rounds before that.
Credit: BT Sport Tyson Fury knocks out Dillian WhyteCredit: BT Sport Credit: AFP Credit: Reuters
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