What Is Next For Tyson Fury After Defeating Steve Cunningham?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:54:00 GMT

Source: www.saddoboxing.com --- Friday, April 26, 2013
Last weekend saw the return of Tyson Fury; this time he made his US debut at Madison Square Garden against Steve Cunningham. The bout was for the IBF number two spot at heavyweight and Fury saw the bout as another step closer to fighting a Klitschko brother. Prior to the bout, Fury, as usual, had big [...] ...

Tyson Fury stops Steve Cunningham to win U.S. debut

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:39:42 GMT

Source: www.usatoday.com --- Friday, April 26, 2013
Tyson Fury stopped Steve Cunningham with a right hook in the seventh round Saturday ...

Tyson Fury Exposed Before Stopping Steve Cunningham

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:47:00 GMT

Source: www.stiffjab.com --- Sunday, April 21, 2013
Photo by Rich Graessle for Main Events by Sarah Deming NEW YORK, N.Y.—Beware of British imports. Whether it’s an undefeated heavyweight or a jar of Marmite, if it comes across the Atlantic, it usually stinks. The latest suspect offering is Tyson Fury , a 6’9”, 254-pound heavyweight with the oily demeanor of a used car salesman. Fury’s first American test came Saturday afternoon against Steve “USS” Cunningham here at the Theater at Madison Square Garden . On paper this seemed like a safe bet for the Brit, who went in with a six-inch and 45-pound advantage over Cunningham, a slick Philadelphian that saw his prime at cruiserweight. I prayed Cunningham would prove me wrong, as I had developed a powerful loathing for Fury at the pre-fight press conference. Why does Fury behave so obnoxiously ? Naazim Richardson , Cunningham’s legendary trainer, said Fury trash talks less for his opponent’s benefit than to convince himself of his own legitimacy. “Sometimes you whistle through the cemetery,” said the boxing sage. Last year, Naazim received a call from the Fury camp about training their fighter, but refused. He said, apropos of the skill disparity between the two: “Anyone can move like a boxer. But if you have to stop to throw a punch, you’re not a boxer.” The fight began as expected. Fury has that reticent European style that only works if you are absurdly large: lead hand held low, clubbing right in reserve. The jab was working well for ...