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Harry Davies

Tyson Fury's trainer offers new reason for world champion's retirement

Tyson Fury 's trainer has revealed the heavyweight retired from boxing after being several big fights falling through during his career.

'The Gypsy King' announced his retirement after knocking out Dillian Whyte at Wembley last month. The WBC champion insists he will only fight again in exhibition bouts, teasing a 'hybrid-rules' fight with UFC champion Francis Ngannou moments after his recent win.

Fury said he has nothing left to prove in the sport after winning all of the belts he can. Despite never achieving undisputed status in his career, Fury said he sees himself as an undisputed champion as he exits the sport for good.

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