Tyson Fury STORMS OUT of interview: Watch as boxer snubs controversial questions
THIS is the moment Tyson Fury stormed out of an interview after he was quizzed on his controversial views and his two-year suspension from boxing.
Tyson Fury terminates interview after questioned over his past
Fury is to step back into the ring on June 9 in Manchester against a currently unnamed apponent after an absence of more than two-and-a-half years.
The 29-year-old – who has signed with promotor Frank Warren – had his boxing license suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) in 2016, citing anti-doping and medical issues.
And in a firey interview with ITV where he was asked about his controversial views on sexism, homophobia and anti-semitism, Fury lasted just 32 seconds before storming off.
"No comment," Fury said. "I'm a boxer, I'm not interested in politics or anything else."
Tyson Fury was asked a number of controversial questions by ITV
Fury stormed out of an interview after being asked controversial questions
But as the ITV journalist continued to press Fury on his previous statements, Fury lost his cool and shouted “terminated” before walking away from the camera.
Ahead of his come-back fight, the Mancunian boxer claims to be the fittest he’s ever been ahead of his return this summer.
“Timing, reflexes, everything is better than it's ever been. I kid you not," he said.
“Everything is still there. I'm 29 years old, coming into the prime of my life, I'm stronger and faster, holding more muscle mass than ever.
“I'm more confident looking at the competition."
Fury has announced his come-back to boxing and he will fight in Manchester this summer
Fury has not fought since beating the previously undefeated Wladimir Klitschko to claim the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles in November 2015.
He was subsequently stripped of the IBF belt and relinquished the WBA and WBO ones.
Compatriot Anthony Joshua, the 2012 Olympic champion, now holds those belts as well as the IBO one and is hoping to become undisputed champion if a fight against WBC champion Deontay Wilder can be arranged.
“It has to happen. There's not really been many fights in the heavyweight division in history that haven't happened when you're talking about championship level,” Joshua said.
“In terms of history, I think that this fight has to happen because it wouldn't be great for this era of boxing if it doesn't happen.”
Fury hasn't fought since beating Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015
Fury said Joshua would be no match for him.
“It's going to be an easy fight, no contest,” he said of a potential match-up with the champion.
“He is looking for one punch all night. Anybody who can move a little bit, and throw feints, he struggles with. He can't land.
“I’d outbox him for a few rounds then I'd knock him out.”
Tyson Fury storms out of an interview after being asked controversial questions