Tyson Fury reacts to Wayne Rooney calling for him to be knighted by suggesting he helps him prepare to fight Oleksandr Usyk
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“He’s a massive boxing fan, he comes from a boxing family as well. So, hopefully, we can have a little spar in the future sometime. I do need someone smaller to prepare for Usyk. Wayne, if you’re listening, get on the blower, son! Despite appreciating Rooney’s kind words, Fury explained why he’s not really interested in receiving a knighthood or any other type of honour from the Royal Family.“As daft and bizarre as this might sound to people, I’m really happy with who I am,” he added.
“I’m the people’s champion. I don’t really need some accolade, award, or promotion to let me know who I am, what I do, or who I am inside. I know that I don’t really need a claim to say, ‘Oh, he’s a Sir or he’s a whatever.’” Rooney may be the first big name to call for Fury’s knighthood but many more could follow, especially if he manages to become the first four-belt champion in heavyweight history next year.
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