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Fury: I'm Ready To Conquer The Heavyweight Division

Fury: I'm Ready To Conquer The Heavyweight Division

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 15, 2013

British star Tyson Fury insists he is now ready to make his move and conquer the heavyweight division. The 24-year-old takes on two-time world champion Steve Cunningham (25-5 13KOs) when he makes his much-anticipated United States debut at the world famous Madison Square Garden in New York on April 20. The winner will earn a shot at the IBF No 1 ranked fighter - currently Kubrat Pulev - to become the mandatory challenger to current heavyweight king and future Hall of Famer, Wladimir Klitschko. But Fury (20-0 14KOs) has already set his sights on reaching the top.

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Tyson Fury on Cunningham: This is a Three Hit Fight!

Tyson Fury on Cunningham: This is a Three Hit Fight!

Jake Donovan

•Mar 15, 2013

Time will tell if Tyson Fury will prove to be the future of the heavyweight division or yet another entry in a long list of horizontal heavyweighs to come from the United Kingdom. One thing that nobody can claim of the 6’9” contender is an inability to adapt to the environment. Fury worked the crowd – as well as the nerves of Steve Cunningham and his team – while all were in New York on Thursday promote their April 20 heavyweight bout, which airs live on NBC from The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The unbeaten fighter is confident of his ability to eventually run the tables, but still humbled by his stateside debut landing in the marketing capital of the world.

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Photos: Tyson Fury, Cunningham in Heated Face To Face

Photos: Tyson Fury, Cunningham in Heated Face To Face

Boxing Photos

•Mar 14, 2013

Heavyweight Tyson Fury (20-0, 14KOs) arrived in the United States and had a heated press conference with former cruiserweight king Steve Cunningham (25-5, 12KOs). The two boxers will collide on April 20th at The Theatre in Madison Square Garden in New York City. The match will be televised by NBC Sports. Fury vowed to use every inch of his 6'9 frame to overwhelm the smaller man. Words flew back and forth between Fury, Cunningham and trainer Naazim Richardson. The UK-based heavyweight wants to make a big impression in the United States. Photos by Damien Acevedo/BoxingScene.com.

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Tyson Fury To Cunningham: I'm Going To Retire You!

Tyson Fury To Cunningham: I'm Going To Retire You!

Luke Furman

•Mar 14, 2013

Heavyweight Tyson Fury (20-0, 14KOs) has promised to hurt, punish, knockout and retire former cruiserweight king Steve Cunningham (25-5, 12KOs) on April 20th at The Theatre in Madison Square Garden. The match will be televised by NBC Sports. Fury vowed to use every inch of his 6'9 frame to overwhelm the smaller man. The UK-based heavyweight wants to make a big impression in the United States.

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Fury-Cunningham Update; Theophane at Mayweather's

Fury-Cunningham Update; Theophane at Mayweather's

Random Hits

•Mar 13, 2013

GATINEAU, Quebec, Canada - Before making his much anticipated United States debut, undefeated heavyweight contender Tyson Fury (20-0, 14 KOs) has set-up training camp to sink two-time world champion Steve "USS" Cunningham (25-5, 13 KOs), north of the border at beautiful Casino Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Team Fury's home-base is far from the home of this massive Irish-Manchurian but Lac-Leamy has quickly become Tyson's second home. The gorgeous facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering a premium gaming experience in Canada. On the premises is the stunning Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel, providing five-star accommodations fit for a boxing superstar such as Fury.

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Tyson Fury: I Was Overweight and Shagging Myself Silly!

Tyson Fury: I Was Overweight and Shagging Myself Silly!

Terence Dooley

•Mar 11, 2013

Manchester’s heavyweight contender Tyson has landed in American ahead of his April 20th showdown with former cruiserweight champion Steve “SS” Cunningham. Fury, 20-0 (14), will become the IBF’s #2 contender should he beat Cunningham, but the Philadelphian will be equally determined to move up the IBF’s ratings and secure a fight with Wladimir Klitschko. The eliminator takes place at The Theater in Madison Square Garden. Fury is excited about his U.S. debut and has attracted the support of Gerry Cooney, who whipped Irish-American fight fans into a frenzy during the 1980s.

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Fury-Cunningham Tickets Ready To Go on Sale For MSG

Fury-Cunningham Tickets Ready To Go on Sale For MSG

Random Hits

•Mar 7, 2013

NEW YORK, NY - Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 8th at 12:00 noon ET, for the April 20th, Tyson Fury vs. Steve Cunningham fight which will be held at the Theater at Madison Square Garden and broadcast live in the afternoon on NBC. Undefeated 6'9" heavyweight contender and former Irish, Commonwealth and British Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury will make his New York debut when he takes on two-time World Champion Steve "USS" Cunningham. This fight is an official IBF Heavyweight Voluntary Eliminator fight for the #2. The winner must meet #1 or the leading available contender to establish the mandatory challenger for Heavyweight King Wladimir Klitschko. The fight will be broadcast at 4PM ET on NBC as a special 2 hour afternoon presentation of NBC Sports Fight Night.

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Peter Fury on Tyson, Price, Cunningham, Audley, Cooney

Peter Fury on Tyson, Price, Cunningham, Audley, Cooney

Terence Dooley

•Mar 3, 2013

Peter Fury took the reins of his nephew Tyson Fury’s training set-up at the turn of 2012, wins over Martin Rogan (TKO 5), Vinny Madalone (TKO 5) and Kevin Johnson (W12) followed during the following year. Tyson, 20-0 (14), is scheduled to meet former IBF cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham, 25-5 (12), at Madison Square Garden’s Theatre on April 20 in a bout that will decide the IBF’s #2 heavyweight contender. Peter believes that the fight will showcase the new slimline Fury’s skills and burgeoning maturity. “Tyson is looking fantastic, he’s improving his arsenal because we’re working on a lot of angles, variety of shots, and speed and power, so expect to see a new Tyson — he’s really coming into his own now,” he said when speaking to BoxingScene.

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Video: Steve Cunningham Breaks Down Tyson Fury Bout

Video: Steve Cunningham Breaks Down Tyson Fury Bout

BoxingScene Staff

•Feb 25, 2013

Bill Emes catches up with former cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham to discuss his upcoming fight with undefeated heavyweight contender Tyson Fury.

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Cunningham: Tyson Fury Made a Mistake Taking This Fight

Cunningham: Tyson Fury Made a Mistake Taking This Fight

Bill Emes

•Feb 24, 2013

Former cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham (25-5, 12KOs) is more than ready for the upcoming tall order on April 20th at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Cunningaham will face undefeated 6'9 heavyweight contender Tyson Fury (20-0, 14KOs), who makes his debut in the United States.

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