Tyson Fury: Top WWE Superstar still wants to fight boxing heavyweight
Tyson Fury maybe busy calling out Anthony Joshua for a collision later this year, but Drew McIntyre is still up for a fight with the boxing world champion.
A WWE Clash at the Castle on Saturday night, McIntyre main evented the historic show as 60,000 fans sung out his name ahead of his clash with Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
The Scottish Warrior was unsuccessful in defeating the Tribal Chief, thanks to an interference from the latest member of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa, in an eventful match that also saw Tyson Fury knockout Austin Theory as he tried to cash-in his Money in the Bank briefcase.
After the bout Fury – who was sitting at ringside – raised Roman’s hand before turning his attention to McIntyre. With many expecting their jabs at each other on social media to lead to an altercation, instead Tyson led an impromptu karaoke session alongside the Scottish star.
However, speaking to Ariel Helwani after the match, the former WWE Champion said that although he enjoyed the sing-along, he’s still more than ready to step in the ring with the British boxer.
We had a chat earlier today, and had a bit of laugh about the banter. But I still said to him ‘If the time is right, you never know. We can get in that ring.’ It doesn’t matter if we’re having a laugh right now. When it comes time for a big fight that’s going to get eyeballs, I want that big fight.
And I saw him shake hands with Roman as I was in the corner, dejected, and feeling it after that third spear. The crowd were not happy about it, and I wasn’t convinced that he wasn’t going to deck me, and then suddenly he starts singing.
Fury is set to switch his attention back to boxing for the moment, with a fight later this year. However, at the Clash