Frank Warren has some choice words for a journalist, who on the week of Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, branded him a ‘petty thug’. Warren wrote on the matter in his column in The Daily Star, singing Fury’s praises and giving a slight glimpse into where his career may go next.
Tyson Fury challenged Oleksandr Usyk for the second time in December, in a bid to reclaim the title of world champion. Though the first fight ended in a split-decision win for Usyk, the rematch was far more conclusive on the scorecards, with Usyk being awarded a unanimous decision victory, and Fury falling in the heavyweight rankings.
On the day of the fight, an article published by The Telegraph saw sports writer, Oliver Brown, write ‘Tyson Fury thinks he is a noble warrior – I think he is a petty thug.’
Frank Warren Speaks Out on Thug Claims
In his column, Warren wrote, ‘To see him called a ‘thug’ by a newspaper columnist before the Usyk fight absolutely sickened me,’ elaborating that, ‘It was a disgrace.‘
Warren commented on the definition of ‘thug’ as being violent or criminal and defended Fury suggesting he is ‘none of those things, outside of the ring. He’s never been convicted of a crime.’
Instead, Warren championed Fury, citing his nature as a role model for people with mental health issues. He notes that Fury has said things before he disagrees with, but reminds his readers of Fury’s own condition, ‘Do people forget he is bipolar?’.
This is not the first time Frank Warren has mentioned Fury’s bipolar after The Gypsy King has been criticised for his actions. Notably, Warren described Fury’s bipolar as the reason for his controversial statements following his first loss to Usyk, in which he claimed the Ukrainian was only awarded the decision as a result of the war in Ukraine.
Frank Warren Hints at Fury’s Future
Frank Warren spoke of Tyson Fury’s next career move, and suggested he will not be ‘asking Fury to fight again’.
Though there is lots of money to be made still in Fury’s career, with a potential domestic blockbuster against Anthony Joshua on the minds of many, Warren insists that his only hope for Fury is to see him ‘happy and content with life’, and that the decision to continue must be his and his family’s alone.
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