Tyson Fury vows to retire from professional boxing and calls himself the 'best heavyweight there's ever been'

By Ben Church, CNN

Updated 0945 GMT (1745 HKT) April 24, 2022

Tyson Fury has vowed to retire from professional boxing.

(CNN)Tyson Fury vowed to retire from professional boxing after producing a masterclass to beat Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium Saturday.

The 33-year-old knocked out his opponent in the sixth round with a devastating uppercut before reiterating a promise he made to his wife, Paris, to step away from the sport.«I have to be a man of my word, and I think this might be the final curtain for the Gypsy King, and what a way to go out,» he said during his post-fight interview in the ring. Fury said he promised his wife he would retire after winning his trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder last year but the WBC heavyweight champion opted to defend his title against Whyte in front of a record-breaking crowd at Wembley. However, Fury's promoter Frank Warren said he would back his fighter's decision if he does decide to step away this time. Read More«If it was going to be the last fight, it'll be the last fight. That's his decision, he's the guy getting in the ring. And if it is his last fight he has gone out on such a high,» Warren said in the ring Saturday.Fury celebrates victory with his team after beating Dillian Whyte. If it was to be Fury's last fight, then what a way to bow out. The champion, who stretched his unbeaten record to 32 wins and a draw, dominated from the opening bell and reveled in the incredible atmosphere produced by the crowd in Wembley. The final right-handed uppercut on Saturday was a thing of devastating beauty, underlining that Fury is still a boxer at the very top of his game. Daniel Kinahan: Alleged head of 'murderous organization' with links to boxing targeted by US governmentMany fans