Hearn Was Convinced 5 Years Ago That Fury Wouldn't Return

The head of Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn, shared that five years ago, he didn't believe that WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) would return to elite level.

«I met Tyson Fury in Monaco to sign a contract with him about five years ago. He weighed 25-26 stones (around 160-165 kg), he was sweating, and I thought then: 'You will never return to the elite level in heavyweight.'

You can love or hate him. You may or may not like what he says. But what he did to come back from the bottom he was at is amazing.

It's truly an inspiring story, and going out to win the undisputed champion title would be the cherry on top,» - said Hearn.

Tyson Fury's next fight will take place on May 18 - for the undisputed world champion status against Oleksandr Usyk.