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Bob Arum Tells Tyson Fury To ‘Remain Happily Retired’ As He Doesn’t ‘Think He Should Step In The Ring Again’
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Legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum believes Tyson Fury should stay retired and NOT fight again. The Top Rank kingpin has co-promoted ‘The Gypsy King’ since 2018, and feels that Fury should enjoy retirement now and not step foot in a boxing ring again.
Bob Arum Comments On Tyson Fury Retirement
Following his second defeat at the hand of Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch back in December, Tyson Fury announced his retirement from the sport of boxing.
This was the fourth or fifth time that ‘The Gypsy King’ had announced his retirement, but this time he seemed more serious. That being said, boxing fans are still speculating about a potential comeback for the former two-time world heavyweight king.
A fight with British rival Anthony Joshua remains incredibly lucrative for both fighters, albeit both are now past their best. Although this is a fight that would make insane amounts of money for both Fury and ‘AJ’, a lot of people believe the fight shouldn’t happen and that Fury should remain retired.
Fury has been co-promoted by Hall of Fame promoters Frank Warren and Bob Arum since around 2018. Both Warren and Arum want Tyson to do what is right and stick to his guns, whether that be enjoying retirement or returning to the ring.
However, Arum has been more vocal on why he feels ‘The Gypsy King’ should not return to the ring ever again. The Top Rank boxing promoter believes that Fury owes it to himself and his family to remain retired, and that he should enjoy the fruits of his labour and millions of pounds he has made.
If Tyson Fury were to return to the ring, he would still be one of the best heavyweights in the world. The temptation will always be there, as it is with so many fighters and has been over the years.
As previously mentioned, an all-British clash with Anthony Joshua remains an option and one that makes sense for both men. However, Bob Arum feels that Tyson Fury should totally forget about professional boxing and instead stay well away from the ring.
"Tyson should remain happily retired" ‼️
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Bob Arum On Tyson Fury Retirement: ‘I Don’t Think He Should Step In The Ring Again’
As a man that has been around boxing for over six decades, Bob Arum certainly knows a thing or two. His opinion is highly respected as a Hall of Fame promoter and now 93-year-old boxing icon outside of the ropes.
As someone who has promoted Tyson Fury and been close to him in recent years, Arum firmly believes that the Englishman should remain happily retired, enjoy time with his family and not even contemplate returning to the ring ever again.
It remains to be seen whether this is the case or not. ‘The Gypsy King’ ultimately could be tempted out of retirement for a potential showdown with Anthony Joshua for tens of millions or perhaps even more, but Arum doesn’t want to see his friend and business partner competing in the ring ever again.
“Tyson Fury owes it to himself and his family to remain happily retired.
“I don’t think he should step in the ring again because I think he’s had enough,” Arum told Sky Sports.
Time will tell whether or not Fury listens to Bob Arum or not. For now ‘The Gypsy King’ remains happily retired, enjoying his family time and being away from the media spotlight. However, it wouldn’t be a huge shock whatsoever if Fury was to return to the ring.
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