Tyson Fury reveals he now weighs 25 STONE… but insists he has beaten his demons and is ready for ring return
TYSON FURY has his work cut out to get back into fighting shape – after revealing he is currently 25 STONE!
The former world champion has piled on the pounds since his last fight in November 2015, but he insists he is ready to shift the beef after overcoming the “hardest fight” of his life.
The night he ended Wladimir Klitschko’s 11-year reign as heavyweight champion he weighed in at 17st 8lb.
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But after announcing he plans to return to the ring on May 13, providing he receives a licence from the British Board of Control, he seemed shocked to discover his heavy news.
He was making no secret of his huge physique, however, tweeting it out to his followers.
And he does not seem too deterred with the task ahead to get ring-ready.
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He said: “I’ve moved on from the dark and scary place I’ve been living and if I can beat depression then I can beat anything. The hardest fight of my life.
“I’m starting a fresh start, letting go of the past and concentrating on the future, got to keep moving forwards.”
Fury was forced to give up his titles last year after he had his boxing licence revoked in October.
The 28-year-old admitted that serious mental health problems led to him going on drug and drink binges.
He had twice pulled out of a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko before sensationally announcing on Twitter that he was quitting the sport.
His plans of a comeback could be scuppered by the BBBofC. Earlier this week, the organisation’s general secretary said: “Tyson Fury is suspended.
“Fury has a lot of issues he needs to deal with before he even thinks about getting in the ring properly.
“He has an anti-doping issue, he has other medical issues that all have to be considered.
“We haven’t had any contact with him since he was suspended so I would expect, if he was looking to box shortly, he’ll need to contact us.
“He hasn’t done so and therefore nothing has changed. He is not in a position to box.”
But those words don’t seem to be stopping Fury, he seems set on getting back to work as quickly as possible.