Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has criticised the recent bout between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora, describing the fight as “sad to watch” while suggesting he may return to boxing.
Mr Fury delivered a blunt assessment following the London clash, which saw Mr Wilder emerge victorious, but left the former champion unimpressed with the overall quality.
Speaking after the bout, Mr Fury said both fighters had declined significantly from their peak years.
“I’ve never seen two men slide as much as these two. They look like a couple of club fighters from a white-collar match in a local leisure centre. It was sad for me to watch,” Mr Fury said.
Performance critique
Mr Fury, who previously fought Mr Wilder in a memorable trilogy and defeated Mr Chisora earlier in his career, compared their recent performance unfavourably to elite heavyweight standards.
He added that he would immediately retire if he ever performed at a similar level.
“If I ever looked like that, I’d retire on the spot,” Mr Fury said.
Comeback hints
The 35-year-old, who has been out of action since consecutive defeats to unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk, admitted he misses the sport, fuelling speculation about a potential return.
Mr Fury’s comments have reignited discussions about his future in boxing, particularly amid ongoing interest in high-profile matchups.
Upcoming fights and rivalries
Meanwhile, Mr Chisora, 37, is set to face Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in his first fight in 16 months, following his return from retirement.
Attention also remains on a long-anticipated all-British showdown between Mr Fury and Anthony Joshua, a fight that has eluded fans for years.
“If it happens, great; if it doesn’t happen, also great,” Mr Fury said, adding that his immediate focus would be on upcoming bouts before considering future matchups.
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