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Daily Mirror
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Ben Davies

Tyson Fury makes two contradictory claims about money three minutes apart

Tyson Fury insisted he is not boxing for money - before admitting he will only fight for "obscene" purses just minutes later.

The 'Gypsy King' will return to the ring tomorrow night when he takes on rival Derek Chisora in a WBC voluntary title defence at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A win for the champion could see him set up a lucrative undisputed title clash with Oleksandr Usyk which is expected to take place in the Middle East next year.

Fury previously made a U-turn on plans to retire despite suggesting it would take a purse of £500million to draw him back into the ring. However he will make a comeback this weekend, but has now made fresh contradictory claims on his motivation for boxing. He first said during an interview with iFL TV: "It's not really about the money or all that s***.

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