Derek Chisora makes stance clear on Tyson Fury concerns after boozy night out sparked alarm
Boxing news: Derek Chisora has defended Tyson Fury after his boozy night out in Morecambe
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Derek Chisora has launched a passionate defence of Tyson Fury after the 35-year-old's recent night out in Morecambe.
Fury sparked alarm earlier this month when footage went viral of the Briton being escorted out of a bar, before then appearing to fall down outside.
The boxing star's boozy night out came just weeks after he suffered his first defeat as a professional against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.
Fury has previously admitted to struggling with both alcohol and drug addiction during the course of his career.
This is really sad. Before the inevitable pile on, consider that we know Tyson Fury faces many demons. Unfortunately, unlike most of us, he faces them publicly for the world to see
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Like before,I hope he gets the help and support he needs and deserves ❤️
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And the sight of the heavyweight being unsteady on his feet, and being escorted out of a bar by bouncers, has sparked alarm in some circles.
Fury beat Chisora three times earlier in his career.
Yet the 40-year-old has now defended his rival, insisting he's entitled to spend some time unwinding.
He told iFL TV: “There’s nothing wrong [with it], he can go out and drink. What is the problem?
"What the f**k, we are British! If we go out to drink and we don’t f***ing fall on our knees, that means that we are not drunk enough.
“We need to get drunk so that we can wake up, get some fish and chips and say ‘what am I doing in here?’.
"Well done to Tyson on celebrating his life, he is just celebrating bro, it is okay. He deserves it.”
Fury has also since updated fans, with the 35-year-old resuming training.
He says it's 'inevitable' he'll win his rematch with Usyk, which is set to take place on December 23.
And Fury also believes he knows what he must to do after 'shortcomings' in the first showdown last month.
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"December is going to be my time. I've done everything in boxing, but I will come back for more," he said.
"I will relish it and come back and redeem myself. December 21 is all me. Undisputed here we come."
Fury added: "Listen up! I’ve conquered everything in boxing – titles, records, the lot. But I’ve never had to come back from a loss.
"On December 21st in Riyadh, in the heart of the kingdom, the king will reclaim his throne and become undisputed. @usykaa, I’m coming for you! Get ready for the Gypsy King!
"The path to redemption is all mine. I know what I have to do, I saw my shortcomings and best believe I am inevitable."
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Boxing news: Derek Chisora has defended Tyson Fury after his boozy night out in Morecambe
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Chisora isn't the only boxer to defend Fury.
Carl Froch recently jumped to the Gypsy King's defence and played down the night out, insisting he was merely 'letting his hair down'.
“He’s had a night out, let his hair down," he said on his YouTube channel.
"He’s had too much to drink, it’s not a big issue. The guy who got the phone out should be ashamed of himself.
"He’s gone out, he’s had a couple of beverages, he’s had a good time and some t**t has filmed him and it’s ended up out there.
Boxing news: Tyson Fury lost to Oleksandr Usyk in their fight last month
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"But I think Tyson will now get back on his training, focus on his fight in December. It’s the rematch against somebody he lost to and he’s gonna want to avenge that.
“I hope, and when I say it sincerely from the heart, I hope he’s coping with it. Cause we want to see him back.
"Tyson Fury can get them belts back to Britain and then have a few more fights before he decides to hang the gloves up.
"Just get back on it. Come on Tyson, get back in there. Get back in that gym.
"Believe in yourself and get this fight won."