TYSON FURY'S OPPONENT

[HS Press]

LONDON (March 3rd, 2010) Manchester born Tyson Fury looks set to resume his assault on the domestic heavyweight scene this Friday on the undercard of Gary Sykes vs. Andy Morris, who battle for the vacant British Super Featherweight title.  His opponent for the stay-busy fight has yet to be named.

Fury, who has been absent from the ring for 5 months, has came under scrutiny following his winning efforts over John McDermott. But since then Fury has been busy working hard in the gym to realise his potential and to win back those who criticised him.

“I’ve just got back from sparring in Berlin, which Mick Hennessy organised for me which has been just the tonic”. Said Fury, who has also been rehabilitating a hand injury sustained in his win over Tomas Mrazek at the 02, Dublin in September last year.

“I’ve been doing some heavy rounds with some big European names out there and the hand has held up well. I’m looking forward to cutting loose and taking someone out this Friday. I love to fight and am keen to get back into the swing of things as soon as possible. “

Fury, who stands at 6 ft 9” and weighs around 260lb is still only 21 years old and is still developing physically.  Fury has boxed 9 times since his professional debut on the undercard of the WBC world title fight between Carl Froch and Jean Pascal in December 2008 and the atmosphere still lingers fresh in his mind.

“It was fantastic atmosphere and a fantastic fight. Froch and Pascal went hammer and tongs for 12 solid rounds and the crowd went mad.” Remembers Fury

“I want to experience the big occasion myself in the next couple of years, once the learning curve has finished.
I love a tear up and if it was down to me, I’d fight Haye tomorrow and Wlad this afternoon after my dinner, but with each passing month of training and development I can feel my skills improving more and more.

My training team of Brian Hughes and Pat Barrett are both chuffed to bits with the progress I’ve made since my fight with McDermott. I’m becoming a more complete fighter. I'm moving better, using my skill more and not just looking for war.
Handling myself against the like of Gbenga Oloukun or the 6 ft 7” Robert Helenius, who knocked out Lamon Brewster last month, is the kind of level of sparring that I need to develop myself, to bring out the very best in me.” Said Fury.

“Robert Helenius (11-0, 7ko) is a Finnish heavyweight tipped for big things by Sauerland Events. He holds a knockout over Scott Gammer in just his 8th outing and as an amateur beat David Price.  Back home I cannot find that sort of fighter for love nor money to give me the sparring that I need to bring me on. I can only bash up the brave spars that do come along only so many times. But Mick (Hennessy) has organised all this for me and its already paying off.” Said Fury.

Tyson also had something to say about the rematch with John McDermott, which is pencilled in for May at a venue in Manchester to be agreed.

“I still came out on top in a close fight. I give McDermott his dues as he is a good fighter. But the time for trash talking him is over now. He fought the worse version of Tyson Fury that night and he had some success.” Said Tyson frankly.

“At the end of the day he was a ten year professional whereas I was less than a year into my career and I still beat him. Next time out you’ll see me dominate him.

Whilst ill always have something to say about my opponents, from now on I’m gonna do most of my talking with my fists, starting this Friday night”. Concluded Fury.

Sykes vs. Morris will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 1 HD this Friday at 10pm, March 5th from the Huddersfield Leisure centre.

Tickets are available to purchase from Matchroom Sports on 01277 359900

[chinny]

Hennesey are sending out their vacuous press releases on behalf of Matchroom promotions now then? Nice.

[Nel]

Tyson Fury v Mcdermott? When?

[chinny]

Tyson Fury v Mcdermott? When?

I don't think HS Press knows where the 'reply' button is

[chris s]

Late May in Manchester I heard

[THEBUTCH]

Hennessy and Matchroom have worked together for years now. It's nothing new.

He's simply making use of the contacts he has built up....the ones he supposedly doesn't have to get his boxers on the box

[whiteboy]

how much more bullshit is there to come from Fury/HS

-vacating the english title because of injury, then gets slated to fight on an ITV4 undercard
-couldn't face chisora because of being commited to 2 fights in the US, then turns up in a stay busy fight in huddersfield
- promoter wins bids for rematch in feb, and wants to put it on some non-existant show in late may ...delaying tactics ?

[Exoddus]

how much more bullshit is there to come from Fury/HS

-vacating the english title because of injury, then gets slated to fight on an ITV4 undercard
-couldn't face chisora because of being commited to 2 fights in the US, then turns up in a stay busy fight in huddersfield
- promoter wins bids for rematch in feb, and wants to put it on some non-existant show in late may ...delaying tactics ?

Exactly, its just BS after BS. They have no confidence in the guy at all. They are trying to do the same thing FW did with Amir Khan. Make good money while fighting nobodies. They stepped him up in class against McDermott and he got beat quite comfortably. I can't see the McDermott fight happening in May. I don't think it'll happen at all, tbh.

[JamesH]

It seems straight forward enough but perhaps I'm over simplifying it. The McDermott fight was clearly a wake up call since which Fury has changed trainers twice while he and his promotor have been a lot quieter than previously. Obviously realised there was a lot of gym work required!

Its a shame really as the problem stems from the fact he stepped up quicker than most other prospects. When he was (to some extent) found out to be too raw at domestic title level at the time, the promoter simply reverts to common tactics which are used by everyone else...

This forum spend's a lot of time discussing mismatches... I think it should be applauded that they tried a different approach initially. Shame it didn't work out as it will mean others will be less likely to be matched in the same competitive way.

That's my take anyway.... Just hope Fury's a fast learner!

[boxingchat]

'A stay busy fight' - Makes it a little obvious don't you think?

[iwz678]

Yes Fury is finally back

Someone said he couldnt fight Chisora because of the supposed American fights, well he was never going to fight Chisora anyway at that short of notice. Both fighters just tried to make headlines for themselves there.

I cant wait to see the bum he's going to fight, it will probably by Peret or Swaby again.

[whiskey]

I think that Fury taking on McDermott, a ten year pro in his 9th fight was pretty commendable.

I'd also read between the lines and see that he's working hard in Germany sparring some decent people and tightening himself up so when that McDermott rematch comes off he'll be much better prepared for it.

[Finch]

Just read the piece on Fury, glad he's back talking shit. Can't wait to see him get beat again.

He say's he'll fight David Haye tomorrow and Wlad after his dinner. W@nker.

Nice to see he's been hiding since his defeat and coming back against another bum.

[dondada]

Adam Kelly v Tyrone Nurse could be a good undercard fight.

[slapbangwhallop]

REST OF CARD ;

Gary Sykes vs Andy Morris 12x3 british s.feather title
Ryan Brawley vs Seb Cornu france 6x3 lightweight
Tyrone Nurse vs Adam Kelly 6x3 lt welter
Johnny Rocco vs Danny Parkinson 6x3 lt welter
Carl Frampton vs Istvan Szabo hungary 6x3 s. bantam
Ali Warren vs Matt Scriven 4x3 middle
Jamie McKeever vs tba 4x3 s. feather
Josh Warrington vs Danny Mcdermid 4x3 s.bantam
Danny Randell vs Carl Allen 4x3 lt welter

what time is the first fight?

[MrBoxingUK2]

Just read the piece on Fury, glad he's back talking poop. Can't wait to see him get beat again.

He say's he'll fight David Haye tomorrow and Wlad after his dinner. W@nker.

Nice to see he's been hiding since his defeat and coming back against another bum.

he says that, yet he is scared to give "mcdonut" a rematch after getting schooled

[MrBoxingUK2]

good to see carl frampton in action again, hopefully sky show his fight!!

[slapbangwhallop]

good to see carl frampton in action again, hopefully sky show his fight!!

I'll video it and if SKY dont show it then I will get it on YowTowb!

[whicker]

This is Friday Fight Night?

In all honesty, it holds no appeal at all.

No disrespect to anyone involved.

Fury should be rematched with McD.

Never even heard of Sykes.*

*edit- just checked- the guy who beat Crolla in an eliminator.

Nothing wrong with the match up, but I don't think it's enough to carry the show as the main event (and probably the only live bout.)

[MrBoxingUK2]

good to see carl frampton in action again, hopefully sky show his fight!!

I'll video it and if SKY dont show it then I will get it on YowTowb!

sound mate, you going down to watch it??

[leforge]

Sykes won a good fight against Crolla. The main fight will be close.

[whicker]

Sykes won a good fight against Crolla. The main fight will be close.

Yeah- I just editted my post , just before you posted that.

[MrBoxingUK2]

This is Friday Fight Night?

In all honesty, it holds no appeal at all.

No disrespect to anyone involved.

Fury should be rematched with McD.

Never even heard of Sykes.*

*edit- just checked- the guy who beat Crolla in an eliminator.

Nothing wrong with the match up, but I don't think it's enough to carry the show as the main event (and probably the only live bout.)

i agree not worth main event

[leforge]

It should have been Sykes v Burns but Burns pulled out. It will be a good fight better than Small v Mcdonagh for one!

[slapbangwhallop]

good to see carl frampton in action again, hopefully sky show his fight!!

I'll video it and if SKY dont show it then I will get it on YowTowb!

sound mate, you going down to watch it??

I am, there to see Frampton only to be honest. In truth little else on the card holds any interest for me - although they are often the nights that impress the most!