Andrew Tate makes honest admission about Tyson Fury fight
Andrew Tate would be open to a heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury - but admits it would be BORING.The 'Gypsy King' announced his retirement from the sport of boxing back in January, just weeks after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time. Fury has since teased a possible return to the squared-circle next year after uploading several videos of training and hitting the heavy bag in the gym.Last week, it had emerged that Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to go head-to-head in a summer showdown. Before they trade leather, The Ring reported that both men will compete in individual fights as part of the Riyadh Season. 'AJ' will return to the ring on Friday night against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.Both men will meet in a professional bout, contested over eight three-minute rounds. During a recent interview with Boxing King Media, Tate shared his thoughts on a potential dust-up with Fury - following the news that Joshua and Paul will be going head-to-head this week.Watch Jake vs Joshua live on Netflix for freeThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreAnthony Joshua and Jake Paul will face off for a heavyweight clash in Miami on December 19. The fight will stream live on Netflix, which fans can get for free with Sky's £15 Essential TV bundle, the brand's 'lowest ever price' for Sky TV."That would be a fight (Tate vs Tyson Fury). He is a big man! I am a huge fan of Tyson Fury. And I am a huge fan of Anthony Joshua. I am actually a big fan of a lot of these guys," he said. "But perhaps... maybe if things make sense, it could happen, but I would.... I do not know how good of a fight it would be in the build-up because I know in the showbusiness you are supposed to insult people, but I am a huge Tyson Fury fan. I would just sit there and say 'listen sir, I am going to try my best to beat you, but I think you are fantastic.' So, I do not know how interesting of a fight that would be to watch."Tate is will make his Misfits Boxing this weekend against reigning heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor. The controversial influencer is currently dealing with some issues outside of the ring as the 39-year-old still faces criminal charges, including for rape in the UK.READ MORE: Jake Paul has already delivered verdict on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson FuryREAD MORE: Tyson Fury makes feelings clear on Anthony Joshua fight - but there's a catchTate's recent remarks come just weeks after Paul expressed his desire to spoil Joshua's plans and earn a fight with the 'Gypsy King' himself. 'AJ' is expected to make easy work of the boxing novice, but the young American is out to score one of the biggest upsets in the sport's history and potentially set up a fight with Fury."It is a massive mistake to look past this... seriously! I am putting a stent in all of those plans," the YouTuber-turned boxer said at the launch press conference. "Do not book anything. Do not arrange flights and hotels. I am knocking this guy out... becoming the CEO of Matchroom Boxing and changing the plans and it is going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year."He added: "Yeah, I mean... look at the last time they came to America and what the plans they had were," Paul added. "Andy Ruiz stopped that, so... this is Andy Ruiz 2.0."
