‘Enough is enough’ for Gypsy King after big victory: Or is it?

TYSON Fury declared “enough is enough” as he appeared to bring his professional boxing career to an end but the WBC heavyweight champion is tempted by exhibition bouts and another foray into wrestling.

Fury (left) retained his world title and extended his unbeaten record to 33 fights, with 32 wins and a draw, after defeating British rival Dillian Whyte via sixth-round stoppage at a packed out Wembley Stadium.

Having ended Wladimir Klitschko’s long reign as world champion and gotten the better of Deontay Wilder in a bruising trilogy, Fury is widely considered the best fighter in his division and a modern great.

He therefore indicated he has no interest in facing either Oleksandr Usyk, the WBA, IBF and WBO champion, or another domestic adversary in Anthony Joshua, seemingly announcing his retirement instead.

“I’ve given 20 years to boxing, amateur and professional,” said Fury. “I’ve had my brains knocked about, been put down, dropped, cut, I’ve had tough fights, draws, wins, I’ve boxed all over the world.

“How much blood can you get out of a stone? I’ve given everything and put it on the line every single time and enough is enough. If it was about money I’d continue but it ain’t about money, so I’m happy.

“It’s never been about money, I’m not a money person. I know a lot of people who have money, big money, but none of them are happy, not one of them.”

A rematch between Usyk and Joshua is pencilled in for this summer – the unbeaten Ukrainian prevailed in their original showdown in September last year – although Fury, the self-styled Gypsy King, would not offer a prediction.

“As Clark Gable would say: frankly I just don’t give a damn who wins,” said Fury. “It’s none of my business.”

Fury’s wish to “retire undefeated” as Rocky Marciano did almost 66 years ago to the day should perhaps be taken at face value even if those close to him have cast doubt on him staying true to his word.

But, ever the showman, the 33-yearold does not want to drop off the grid entirely as he plots following the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson into exhibition showcases.

In his crosshairs is UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who joined Fury in the ring immediately after his win over Whyte.

But while the Nigerian has expressed an interest in a crossover bout, the mixed martial artist is not expected to compete again until at least next year following knee surgery.