MOSCOW, Aug 14 The World Boxing Council (WBC) gave the time to 26 August to WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to confirm or withdraw his decision to retire. In early August, Fury announced that he was ready to return to the ring for a third fight with Briton Derek Chisora. However, on Friday, on his 34th birthday, Fury announced his retirement.
"We spoke with the promoter and gave until August 26th so that Fury could send us written confirmation of his final decision. After that, we can start discussing the situation with the championship titles. We will wait until August 26th. We have nowhere to hurry. If he confirms his departure, then we will arrange a festive send-off for him. He was a great hero in and out of the ring", WBC President Mauricio Suleiman was quoted by Boxing Scene with reference to Izquierdazo.
The head of the WBC did not specify whether the champion titles would be declared vacant at the end of the month. «Fury decided say goodbye to boxing, despite the fact that he is at the peak of his career. He has a wonderful family, he enjoys life, but he still has something that he could do in the ring, «said Suleiman. In April, the Briton knocked out compatriot Dillian White and successfully defended the WBC title for the second time in a row, remaining undefeated (32 wins and one draw).