Dereck Chisora (left) and Tyson Fury (right)
Boxers Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora were scheduled
for a bout this week on July 26, 2014 in Manchester, England.
However, the rematch has been postponed with Chisora citing a
fractured wrist he states occurred during sparring.
Dereck Chisora (left in red shirt) and Tyson Fury (pictured
right and pointing)
Fury won their previous outing and got back into
shape to fight Chisora, increasing his chances of a win. Fury became
furious today at the news. Chisora stated to him on Twitter, "Sorry
mate would have been a very good fight we get it on next month don't
complain about the money you give 10,000 to your kids."
Tyson Fury
Boxer Shannon Briggs stated on Twitter, "Just got
word that the big dummy Lerch aka Tyson Fury's fight is off for this
weekend. To bad I thought it would be nice to see him knocked
stiff." Boxer Anthony Fowler stated on Twitter, "Alls i know is
tyson fury will be absolutely gutted that chisora has pulled out,
how has he managed to damage his hand so late??? Joke that."
Wladimir Klitschko
Curtis Woodhouse stated, "Got to feel for Tyson
fury, training camp after training camp, no fight means no wages,
boxing can be a cruel game #ChisoraFury2." This is why it is
important for boxers to have good managers who can pursue
endorsements and sponsorships as a secondary source of income in the
event their careers have a hiatus due to injury or other unforeseen
reasons (see article links below for further information).
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder
I see reality stars, some of whom have no talent,
pull in $500,000 and higher per year in endorsements, appearance
fees, DVD sales and book deals. There's no reason boxers with talent
cannot do the same to supplement their incomes (provided they keep
their image clean and marketable).
Deontay Wilder
In other news, Fury wants to fight American boxing
sensation, Deontay Wilder, who is a big hitter. Wilder has a 30-0
record all by knockouts. Watching Wilder's knock out reel reveals he
is a force to be reckoned with.
Fury originally wanted to fight
world champion, Wladimir Klitschko, after the title eliminator fight
against Chisora, but believes the fight with Klitschko will not
happen. Fury believes Klitschko would rather vacate the title than
fight him. Last week before the fight was postponed, I suggested Fury revamp his image and hire a sports law firm to pitch the fight to Klitschko, as I think it would be a good one.
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