Tyson Fury says he will NOT apply for new BBBofC licence and hints at retirement
Fury, 29, has been without a licence since it was revoked in October last year following the fighter's failed drug test
TYSON FURY has hinted at retirement and says he will NOT be applying for a new licence with the BBBofC.
Fury, 29, has been without a licence since it was revoked in October last year following the fighter’s failed drug test for cocaine use.
In a scarcely comprehensible tweet, Fury followed up his claim that he will “not be applying for a BBBOCboxinglicense. After they way they have handled stuff. No thanks”. (sic)
He later tweeted: “Make it Clare I’ll not apply to the BBBOC for a new Licance I’ll go elsewhere, take my money & bisuness to somewhere that appreciate it.” (sic)
The tweet was met with derision from many of his followers, who mocked his spelling and posted pictures of Clare Balding.
Fury posted a marginally more cryptic tweet shortly after, with hashtags including: #suspencionlifted #returnofthemack #totallyincenent #cantkeepagoodmandown #Toldyouso (sic)
Peter Fury, Tyson’s uncle and trainer, replied to one of Tyson’s tweets suggesting that Hughie Fury’s licence could be withdrawn.
After coming off second best against Joseph Parker, the Fury camp have accused the judges of ‘corruption’ and begun legal action.
Peter Fury tweeted: “Will also look to withdraw Hughies as well. Bent b******* all of them.” (sic)
However, a later message suggests Peter may not have been thinking straight.
He tastelessly followed it up with: “15 pints later. I will Fight & beat Any dwarf disabled in a chair. Guinness a real mans pint.” (sic)
Tyson showed his love of a night out recently, with eyewitnesses saying he was ‘barely able to walk.’
He could now apply for a licence from another nation.
But the BBBofC’s stringent tests would likely mean that Fury is some way off a return to fighting in this country.
Fury recently ranted at British boxing chief Robert Smith following cousin Hughie’s controversial loss to Joseph Parker.
Taking to the microphone in Manchester, Fury claimed: “How long must I be held up and kept out of action?
“It’s been 15 months since I’ve been under investigation, you’re keeping an innocent man from fulfilling his destiny and from providing for his family.
“Everybody else is dealt with in a few months, why must I be treated any differently?
“Surely there must be a human rights law preventing this from happening to people!
“Either ban me or set me free as I’ve been in limbo for a long time! I want to move on with my life!
“Clear my name and let me return to my former glory.”
Fury hasn’t fought since November 2015 when he stunned Wladimir Klitschko on points in Dusseldorf.
A rematch was scheduled for 2016 but Fury dropped out twice, because he was deemed ‘medically unfit’ to box.
Fury unofficially retired in July, saying: “Been very blessed in my life & career achieve the upmost in boxing, was a epic journey along the way.
“Thanks to all the fans that supported & believed in me along the way,
“Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. THE END.”