British Boxer Tyson Fury talks about his Career, His Competitors and his Name

www.intothespotlight.co.uk18th October, 2010

Forget Haye or Khan. We decided to catch-up with the man who has the best name in Boxing - Tyson Fury. The current English Heavyweight Champion talks to us about his career so far, his idols, his competitors and of course his name...

Can you tell us how you got into boxing? With a name like Tyson Fury, surely you had to get into the sport?!

Believe it or not- my name had no role to play at all. Sure, my name works nicely now that I am a boxer, but it didn't pressure me into becoming one. I got into boxing as my Dad was a professional boxer and I enjoyed watching him fight as a child and decided that it was something I wanted to do too. I wanted to show my Dad that I could do it, follow in his footsteps and hopefully be even better!

Which boxers did you idolise growing-up?

Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis, Prince Naseem Hamed and Mike Tyson

How would you describe yourself?

Tall, dark and handsome! And a very relaxed, easy going and friendly person. I'm a people's person. A real talker.

What's been the highlight of your career so far?

Knocking out John McDermott in the rematch fight. That certainly proved all the doubters wrong. Also my last fight against Rich Power being aired in the US was a great achievement too. Not many UK fighters have had their fight aired in the US so early on in their career.

Who do you see as your main competitors?

Myself. The only person who's going to stop me from getting to the top is me. I can go as far as I let myself or make myself go, as I say- the only person that can stop me is me.

What's next for you?

Next up is the British and Commonwealth titles. No matter who the opponent is, with training and the will of God- I will win.

What advice would you give to someone wanting to break into boxing?

I would tell someone looking to break into boxing to think very long and hard about it. And to be honest I would probably say don't do it! It's lonely and has a strong grip on you- you can't get away from it. I believe it's the biggest addiction there is, stronger than sex, drugs and rock n roll! Once you've had a taste for it- it's always in your blood. On the plus side the experience of winning is more rewarding than words can describe.

If you could fight anybody, dead or alive, who would it be?

Rocky Marciano because he died undefeated and that presents a challenge to me. And I love a challenge.

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