TYSON FURYโS rematch with Wladimir Klitschko could fill the June 4 slot at Wembley Stadium. The date had been earmarked for Kell Brook versus Amir Khan but is now vacant as Khan has taken a Las Vegas fight with Saul Alvarez in May.
โItโs quite possible. If that venueโs available then it could be possible,โ Peter Fury, Tysonโs uncle and trainer told Boxing News. โItโs all in the running, England, Germany, wherever this fight can be held that makes the most business sense, thatโs where it will be held, April, May, June, all these dates are mentioned.โ
There have been reports that the new world heavyweight champion is struggling for motivation, perhaps even contemplating retirement after reaching the summit of the sport. But his trainer said, โI donโt think soโฆ Heโll just relax and come round to his own way of thinking when heโs ready.โ
Peter continued, โHe hasnโt become a world champion not being motivated. Heโs obviously got what it takes because heโs a world champion. Whatever goes on in his mind itโs up to Tyson himself. I would like him to keep boxing, I wouldnโt like him to box for the money. If itโs money orientated and heโs fallen out with the sport Iโd rather him retire tomorrow. To get the best out of a fighter the fighterโs got to really love what heโs doing and have that ambition to be the best, not just get in there to fight for the money. So if that was the case Iโd say definitely hang the gloves up, if thereโs money involved in it, rather than the glory.โ
The wait continues for the date and venue of the Klitschko rematch to be confirmed. โBoxingโs a difficult sport. To be successful at it, youโve got to love it. Itโs one of them. So I donโt know what people think or what goes on, thatโs decision for them. I think Klitschko will not retire, I donโt see Tyson retiring, heโs too young, heโs only 27. Itโs just what it is. We all get ups and downs every day of the week,” the trainer said.
Tyson is ticking over currently but would begin his training camp proper 10 weeks before the fight. โHeโs doing his running, doing his weights and heโs eating correctly,โ his trainer said. โHe doesnโt need to live in the gym for four months. As long as his bodyโs in good condition, we just need a 10 week camp then heโs good to go.
โI think itโs hard to top that night in Dusseldorf [beating Klitschko to win the title] but thereโs an army of ways to look at it. Itโs however Tyson wants to view that himself. Itโll never be repeated, what heโs done in Dusseldorf, a fabulous night in his backyard, [Klitschko had] 11 years at the top, all those stats are not going to be beaten in a hurry. Heโs done a magnificent achievement. The only thing he can do is cement it and say I am the best in my era and take on all comers. Thatโs my ambition with Tyson. Take on all comers over his era, beat everyone, silence everyone and be the best of his generation. Thatโs what I want for him. But what I want for him and what Tyson wants for himself is another matter. Heโs his own man and whatever he feels is best. But whatever he does, I will support him anyway. Whether he boxed or quit tomorrow. Itโs family and Iโm happy whatever he does.โ