tonyevs wrote: ↑21 Oct 2023, 07:51
It seems most agree that Furys lifestyle outside of the ring will have the biggest detriment to his longevity.
When we look at the old fellas who managed to hang with the younger guys (Foreman, Ali, Holyfield, Lewis, Klitschko`s) they were all dedicated professionals who lived the athletes life (and aside from Ali, liked full of PEDs to the gills).
Whilst some guys look naturally more athletic than others, and Fury certainly does not fall into this category. Its also clear even when he lived the life in his early days - it was still not to the degree of those named above. Since coming back from the ban he has had two big satchels of blubber on his sides which indicate his reserved approach to training.
What other world champions have had longevity in their fighting career with a similar approach as Tyson Furys?
Hang with the younger guys? Has Fury beaten anyone younger than him since being Champ? - Foreman, Ali, Holyfield, Lewis and even Klitchscko had geniune competition younger than themselves - even Klitchscko had Haye. MOST of Fury's fights in the last 10 years were against the same 2 opponents! He's been champion for a while yes, but cannot really talk about facing the opposition and he is the youngest (I believe) of the so called big 4.
