Comments Thread For: If he?s really retired this time ? what is Tyson Fury?s legacy?

[Willow The Wisp]

Critics of those in the arena are always just as Theodore Roosevelt described them.
His legacy is in fact, none too shabby.

He has earned his place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame, as the 150th Heavyweight Champion of the world. He is the best fighter over 6'5" in history. He enjoyed a lengthy (if not very active) reign of 3,094 days presiding over the world of combat sports, making 10 defenses of the One world's heavyweight title. He never met an opponent who could manage a clear-cut win over him, with only Wilder and Usyk coming close with a violent draw and two very close, pesky boxing decisions.
He certainly took the toughest fights available in the era, unifying the main (WBC) belt with the world's championship, giving the boxer who dominated MMA a light-hearted go at it, and offering a title shot to all who might dare, earning 160 million dollars as the affable, quick witted giant who entertained the world.

He was great. But I'll wager he could've been better.

[Willow The Wisp]

Hes going to the Hall of fame. Idk ppl on here keep acting like the boxing hall of fame is prestigious or even has a measuring standard.

If Vinny and Gatti are in then anybody gets in. Including Fury and Wilder.

The IBHOF is the One and Only standard of measure in the Entirety of combat sports.

It is the very heart and soul of boxing.

That is why ALL of the world's greatest fighters, writers broadcasters, managers, promoters and fans congreate there year after year.

You should visit.

[Smash]

He never met an opponent who could manage a clear-cut win over him, with only Wilder and Usyk coming close with a violent draw and two very close, pesky boxing decisions.

usyk beat him clearly and wilder got a gift draw

thats what most people think

[NihonJim]

A lot of the criticism is justified. He lied a lot, he lied...a lot, he may or may not have eaten tainted meat, he clowned when he should have been focused, he canceled fights, he likely only showed us his true potential a few times.
All that said, the hate for this man is so unfortunately strong. I bet this comment section will be full of dumb names people will call him in a failed attempt of wit and folks saying he was trash. I don't get the levels of that hate.

The hate is over the top but he did it to himself, and tbh continues to do so with his behaviour, he is his own worst enemy, I have limited sympathy.

[Toffee]

He beat Klitschko. Towards the end of his career and ran from the rematch, but the records show he beat a long reigning champion. That rates.

I'm not sure how the Wilder wins will be remembered. Wilder's status is murky at best but he probably makes the HoF and history will then treat that Fury win well.

His drugs issues will be forgotten, which is a shame because they fundamentally cloud the biggest win in his career. He should have been banned, or should have been stripped. It's still beyond belief that his ban was worked around that win remaining valid.

In all time status I don't think he's anywhere of great note. But I do think he's fought in an era that will be looked back on fondly. Fury, Wilder, Joshua, Usyk all have records that will be well considered.

[A.B Counterhooks]

I mean, not really sure if Fury did enough to consider ATG taking in the vast and rich history of the HW division but def one of the best of this Era and always will be remembered as The Man who finished the Great Bronze Bomber lol. Other than that.,


Stay retired Greedy Belly

[champion4ever]

He is a Hall of famer but not an all-time great judging by the era he fought in. Which was one of the weakest eras ever in the heavyweight division.

[champion4ever]

I mean, not really sure if Fury did enough to consider ATG taking in the vast and rich history of the HW division but def one of the best of this Era and always will be remembered as The Man who finished the Great Bronze Bomber lol. Other than that.,


Stay retired Greedy Belly

Was that really an accomplishment though? Given then Wilder’s resume was filled with a host of part time fighters like: Taxi drivers and construction workers.

[champion4ever]

Hes going to the Hall of fame. Idk ppl on here keep acting like the boxing hall of fame is prestigious or even has a measuring standard.

If Vinny and Gatti are in then anybody gets in. Including Fury and Wilder.

I agree. What is the criteria? If Vinny Paz and Arturo Gatti gets in. Then there is none. The IBHOF is no longer a prestigious institution. It has been watered down badly.

[NihonJim]

Was that really an accomplishment though? Given then Wilder’s resume was filled with a host of part time fighters like: Taxi drivers and construction workers.

The first "win", the one where wilder got a gift draw was the most significant in my opinion.

People now forget Fury was 400lbs less than a year prior to that and in his two comeback fights looked very poor, a fat mess with loose skin.

Wilder at the time was unbeaten and very hyped and noted as a brutal one punch ko artist.

There's context to be taken into account around performances, and given the context yes it was an accomplishment. An astonishing one tbh.