Tyson Fury has claimed that Wayne Rooney will join him as a sparring partner for around a month as he prepares for his undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
The world heavyweight champion is due to face fellow title holder Usyk in the early part of next year, after brutalising Derek Chisora in his latest warm-up fight. Rooney was sitting at ringside for his bout with Chisora - as was Usyk - and he was very complimentary of the boxer's performance and career in general.
Fury joked during a radio appearance that he and Rooney should spar, given that he needs to face smaller opponents in preparation for taking on Usyk. Now, it seems that the pair have agreed to work together in camp, with the world heavyweight champion telling ITV they will link up in the new year.
