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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tyson Fury eyes wrestling and MMA but family suggest boxing return is likely

Tyson Fury celebrates his victory against Dillian Whyte.
Tyson Fury celebrates his victory against Dillian Whyte. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tyson Fury’s claims that he will retire following his sixth-round knockout of Dillian Whyte on Saturday have been greeted with scepticism by his family and the bookmakers, who believe he will be lured back by the opportunity to become undisputed champion.

Speaking after retaining his WBC title, Fury told reporters that he planned to become only the second heavyweight champion after Rocky Marciano to retire undefeated – with his thoughts now focused more on an exhibition bout with the UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, and a cameo return to WWE wrestling.

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