Tyson Fury vs Tom Schwarz: How one of boxing’s biggest contradictions ditched ‘pantomime villain’ character for ‘epic show’ in Las Vegas
5 years, 7 months ago

Tyson Fury vs Tom Schwarz: How one of boxing’s biggest contradictions ditched ‘pantomime villain’ character for ‘epic show’ in Las Vegas

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The self-anointed ‘Gypsy King’, who faces undefeated German Tom Schwarz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night, has often been one of the sport’s biggest contradictions. It was a performance which prompted ESPN to sign the Wilmslow man to a mega-money, 30-month contract which promoter Frank Warren predicted would make Fury ‘bigger than Beckham’ in America. open image in gallery Tyson Fury admits he could retire if he loses to Schwarz “It makes me feel very proud that my story can inspire others to get help, get better and get well again,” he added. “This is the Tyson Fury show, it's not about anyone else.” Tyson Fury takes on Tom Schwarz live on BT Sport Box Office.

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