Tyson Fury Thanks God for Getting Him Back on His Feet
This past Sunday, British boxer Tyson Fury defended his heavyweight boxing championship with an 11th-round knockout against Deontay Wilder. The fight was a rematch from 20 months earlier.
While Wilder knocked down Fury twice in the fourth round, the 33-year-old Fury ultimately remained undefeated.
In the interview after the game, Fury was asked how he was able to get up after being knocked down twice. Fury said, “First of all, I’d just like to say thank you to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the mighty name of Jesus, I won this fight tonight, again. I give Him the glory; He gives me the victory.”
Fury added, “My Lord and Savior rose me to my feet tonight to give Him the glory.”
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When asked about whether he and Wilder share mutual respect, Fury said he respected Wilder but that Wilder has not responded in kind, adding, “I’ll pray for him, so God will soften his heart.”
Fury went on to express gratitude toward all those in attendance at at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, his coaches, and his family. Fury concluded the interview by singing his rendition of Marc Cohn’s Walking in Memphis to the crowd.
Throughout the interview, Fury can be seen wearing a hat with the words “Jesus: El Rey Viene,” a Spanish phrase that means “Jesus: the King is coming.”
You can watch Fury’s full interview below:
