Tyson Fury has never been one to sugarcoat his opinions – and he stayed true to form when asked for his prediction on the highly anticipated grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.
When questioned about how he saw the fight playing out, ‘The Gypsy King’, who retired after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, replied with an unexpected answer.
Tyson Fury Gives His Say On Eubank Jr. vs Benn
When asked for his prediction for the mega-fight happening later tonight, Fury simply said:
“Don’t watch boxing anymore.”
Fury has withdrawn from the public eye and the limelight after his losses, and, after declaring his retirement, it is unclear if he will ever return to the sport.
Fans crave a huge blockbuster fight between Fury and Joshua, and it seems with both nearing the end of their careers it is now or never, so hope remains that Fury will rethink his retirement plans.
Fury has admitted in the past that he struggles to stay interested in the sport outside of his own fights. The former WBC heavyweight champion has taken extended breaks from boxing news and media before, often describing the circus around big events as draining and preferring to stay in his own lane.
Fury’s comment will come as a surprise to some, given the huge attention surrounding Eubank Jr vs Benn. The bout not only pits two sons of British boxing legends against one another but also carries added spice following weight controversy, heated press conferences, and years of personal rivalry.
Despite Fury’s lack of interest, the Eubank-Benn saga rolls on.