Boxer Tyson Fury in bizarre Twitter rant
Retired .. three hours later, not retired. Heavyweight world boxing champion Tyson Fury appears to be unwell. Photo: AAP
Britain’s world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he was now “here to stay” just hours after announcing his retirement from boxing on Monday.
“Boxing is the saddest thing I ever took part in, I’m the greatest, and also retired,” Fury said in an expletive-filled rant on Twitter.
A few hours later, however, the 28-year-old revealed he was planning to carry on fighting.
Hahahaha u think you will get rid of the GYPSYKING that easy!!! I'm here to stay. #TheGreatest just shows u what the Medea are like. Tut tut
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) October 3, 2016
Fury, WBA and WBO and champion, had been due to defend his titles against Wladimir Klitschko in July but pulled out with an ankle injury.
The fight was rescheduled for this month but postponed again due to an unspecified medical condition.
Now he’s talking about his return as “soon as I get better”.
Soon as I get better I'll be defending what's mine the heavyweight thrown. pic.twitter.com/LaUjlg4dB2
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) October 3, 2016
Fury has tested positive for cocaine, ESPN reported last week citing a leaked letter sent by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA).
Fury’s uncle and trainer Peter Fury said recently that the boxer was “almost at breaking point” and receiving professional help.