WATCH: Tyson Fury Jokes About Overthrowing St George to Become the ‘Patron Saint of England’

The two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is going to collide against the challenger Dillian Whyte, in front of his home crowd at Wembley Stadium in England. However, ahead of this epic rumble, ‘The Gypsy King’ made a hilarious remark. According to the 33-year-old, after the fight, he will overthrow St George to become a new ‘Patron of England’.

Taunted as the biggest British blockbuster is most likely to land on Saturday, April 23. The duo rivals will square off amid 94000 spectators, a record number in the arena. As the historic moment closes in, Tyson Fury interacted with media personnel.

While reflecting on the insane number of spectators, ‘The Gypsy King’ said, “After this fight, they’re going to make me the national patron saint of England that’s going to be Saint Tyson than Saint George. I’ll gladly take the post of the new patriot state of England.”

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Notably, ‘Patron Saint’ is the hero who saves his country from enemies. St George is regarded as ‘The Patron Saint of England’. So Tyson Fury popped a joke in this context.

Is Tyson Fury going to retire after this fight?

‘The Gypsy King’ has announced that his fight against ‘The Body Snatcher’, will be the last battle of his career.

COLOGNE, GERMANY – APRIL 28: Tyson Fury reacts as Wladimir Klitschko speaks to the media during Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko head to head press conference on April 28, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. Fury v Klitschko Part 2 will take place in Manchester on July 9 for the WBO, WBA and IBO heavyweight belts. (Photo by Sascha Steinbach/Bongarts/Getty Images)

However, there are many who did not support Fury’s claim. His father and former professional boxer John Fury is also among them.

“This is the final fight of my career.” Fury said. He added, “I’m retiring after this. $150million in the bank, healthy, young, I’m gonna buy a massive yacht abroad. I’m retiring, I’m out, this is my final fight, I’m done.”

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