Have we just seen the first proof that the Gypsy King, Tyson Fury, is heading back into the world of sports entertainment, bringing his unique skillset, arrogance, and charisma back into the squared circle?
If the recent social media posts from the World Heavyweight Champion boxer are anything to go by, then the answer would be a resounding yes.
Fury has regularly taken to Instagram of late to share updates on his training regime, and in typical style, he was bullish about his performance. “In the gym, guys; smashing it, absolutely smashing it.” He proclaimed to his 5.4 million followers. However, moments later, he revealed the outfit he wore at the 2020 Crown Jewel to the camera. “He’s coming, the Saudi Arabian King is coming back. Get up there, my boy, some big news coming. Hold tight.”
Although Fury hasn’t yet revealed what that ‘big news’ is, he’s certainly thinking about heading back into the WWE as his wife Paris went on to reveal on BBC radio over in England that he’s in constant contact with Vince McMahon.
Fury’s first foray into the wrestling ring came in the Middle East at the second edition of the Crown Jewel event, which has been held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, since 2018. The Brit took on Braun Strowman in a battle of the giants, with the boxer coming out of the thrilling eight-minute contest as the victor. Fury struck Strowman with a hard-right hand that led to a count-out; it infuriated the ‘Monster Among Men’ who, as reported by Bleacher Report retaliated by power slamming Fury after the winner had been announced. It left the door open for a rematch as wrestling fans were pleasantly surprised by the performance of the Gypsy King.
The WWE contest in Saudi Arabia came just ahead of Fury’s second fight in the trilogy against Deontay Wilder. He not only re-established himself as the WBC World Heavyweight Champion, but he also elevated his status to become one of the true greats of the modern era in boxing. Although the middle fight of the three between the Bronze Bomber and Fury was memorable, the third was even better; leaving many proclaiming it was one of the best in history. Fury won the bout with an eleventh-round knockout, the fifth knockdown of an epic encounter in Las Vegas, setting the Brit up for a chance to unify the belts. Next up for him is a mandatory defence of his title against Dillian Whyte, a fight in which he’s the favorite to win in the current odds from Ladbrokes. Should he overcome the challenge of Whyte, Fury is also tipped to win potential future bouts against either the holder of the remaining heavyweight title belts, Oleksandr Usyk, or previous champ, Anthony Joshua. The pair square up against each other in a rematch, with the victor looking likely to take on Fury in a winner takes all clash. Another option on the tip of people’s tongues is a possible bout with the heavy-hitting UFC Heavyweight Champion, Francis Ngannou, which shows how much of a draw the Gypsy King is to everyone in combat sports.
Whatever Fury decides to do post the Whyte bout, he’s already proven that his personality and talent are the ideal combinations for the WWE. Although he won’t be able to revive his rivalry with Strowman, who has now left the organization, there’s plenty of time for him to get back into the squared circle and forge a career outside of the boxing ring.
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