Tyson Fury calls out veterans Shannon Briggs and Antonio Tarver but insists neither will be his comeback fight
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Tyson Fury has ‘clarified’ to fans and potential opponents that while he’s promised to send a contract to Shannon Briggs for a fight, the 46-year-old will not be his comeback bout.
Fury claims his ‘weight is coming off a treat’ at his training camp in Marbella and that he’s on track for a return to the ring.
But it won’t be against Briggs, as his previous comments seemed to intimate.
“This is just to clarify something,” the former world champion said in a video posted on his social media channels.
“I tweeted Shannon Briggs before but he will not be my comeback fight.
“But I’m gonna sign him up anyway, for whenever I’m ready.
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“Antonio Tarver too. Give some of these old ass b*tches something to fight for.”
The mention of Tarver, who will turn 50 in November, sparked a response from the former WBA, WBC, IBF and The Ring magazine light-heavyweight world champion.
He said: “Tyson why you offering a man that’s semi-retired a fight - you see me training sh** we been out about the same time... pick a date, no tune-up needed - let’s see if big man pretend he didn’t see this tweet.
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Asked who he is by a Twitter user, Tarver said: “I’m just an old has been that will still box circles around these top heavyweights and KO everything moving at cruiser.”
Fury responded and was quick to make clear that he intended no disrespect to The Magic Man, who starred in the 2006 Rocky Balboa film as Mason Dixon.
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Fury said: “I see you champ! I see all you old ass guys, u can be another victim if u like, u want a contract too?
“By the way no disrespect to u, both inspirational to all men. I'll sign u all up.￼ God bless champ.”
Tarver appreciated the sentiment but still thinks Fury is bluffing.
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He said: “Well I know you’re bluffing big guy but glad to know you replied just to save face but if you’re serious about really seeing where you’re at let’s do it but don’t waste my time like the rest of these cowards.”
Fury couldn’t resist: “1 thing I'm not is a coward, I'm gonna fight you & Briggs great fights vs famous guys.”