Tyson Fury has recently revealed that he will contest in just two more fights and then will “sail into the sunset,” retiring from his boxing career.
Tyson, 31, defeated the Bronze Bomber 11 days back to earn the WBC world championship title.
The next fight will be between Tyson and Anthony Joshua but before that, the champion is looking forward to a trilogy rematch with Wilder.
Wilder has also confirmed that he will avail of the rematch option and will be fighting a third match against Tyson later this year.
The Gypsy King will have a much-anticipated unification fight with Joshua and that, sadly for his fans, will be the end of Tyson’s boxing journey.
After being suggested by his wife Paris that he has had enough of boxing for a lifetime, the beloved Gypsy King said on This Morning: “I’ve got two more fights left, then we’re going to really think about what we do from there.
“How long does a piece of string go on? I’m undefeated in 31 professional fights and this is my 12th year as a professional.
“I’ve already been the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. When I beat Klitschko I had all the belts, so as far as I’m concerned Anthony Joshua just has my leftovers.
“I never lost those belts, I had to take time out to deal with mental health issues, so they’re my belts. Until a man is defeated in a boxing ring, how can you pretend to be the champion?”
This time, Tyson made it clear that he is prepared to handle all the pressure and fame that is a part of being a world champion.
“Then you win and it’s like, ‘Oh well, I’ve done that’ and I slide down the other side,” Tyson said.
He added: “It’s almost an anti-climax. You elevate yourself in mind and body to go and box at his level and nothing means anything apart from the fight.
“Then you win and it’s like, ‘Oh well, I’ve done that’ and I slide down the other side.
“But I feel fine, I’ve learned over the years to maintain the mental health problems and to train on a daily basis and keep a routine.
“It takes me about two weeks to get back to normal after a massive fight.
“It is a rollercoaster of emotions, to be away from the kids and the school run and the screaming and shouting, it takes a lot to come back to that and get re-adjusted to that after three months away.”
Tyson’s wife said: “I don’t think he could ever just leave boxing because it’s such a big part of his life.”
Talking of his post-retirement plans, Tyson said: “I’m opening a local boxing club now where I am, I’m in the process of doing it.
“Like I had a chance to walking into a boxing club as a kid and do what I did today, I want to give other kids that opportunity.
“I just want to be positive and encourage kids to follow their dreams like I followed mine.
“So many people said it was impossible to do, so I know what it’s like to be told you can’t do something. I want to tell people everything is possible if you put your mind to it.”
Paris, sitting beside Tyson on the sofa, added her thoughts about his retirement, saying: “I don’t think he could ever just leave boxing because it’s such a big part of his life.
“If he did open a gym, did stay involved, I think that would be great. I think that’s a good thing to do.
“We’ve got other business we’re involved in, but there’s no real pleasure. It’s not boxing, is it?”
Talking of his upcoming trilogy competition with the Bronze Bomber, Tyson said: “I beat him the first time and I beat him the second time and I will surely beat him the third time.
“He’s a very worthy opponent. He’s a very dangerous opponent and he has the eraser knockout. You’re only one mistake away from disaster, you have to be switched on for all 12 rounds.”
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