Tyson Fury (Image: Getty)
Tyson Fury is letting British boxing fans down again. And not by failing to bring the heavyweight belts back to the UK.
Fighting in Saudi Arabia means supporters no longer have those ‘I was here’ moments.
Only 2,500 Britons made up the 20,000 inside the Kingdom Arena for that first bout with Oleksandr Usyk and not many more are expected to make the trip for the rematch.
It shows Saudi Arabia should not be the new home of boxing.
British fans have proven they will travel. Over 30,000 followed Ricky Hatton to Las Vegas as he valiantly lost to Floyd Mayweather in 2007.
More recently, 8,000 home supporters made the trip to Madison Square Garden for Anthony Joshua’s loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.
These were both huge ‘I was there’ moments.
But Usyk vs Fury 2 is set to be another let down, despite the fight having all the makings of a classic.
Fury has earned enough to set his family up for life – now it’s time to give his loyal followers the chance to watch him in person.
Over 98,000 saw Daniel Dubois defend his IBF world title against Joshua at Wembley in September.
Fury could smash that record if he fought a proper challenger over here. Maybe he’s saving that one for when he eventually faces Joshua. We just have to pray it’s not too late in their careers.
Flintoff family jolly
THEY say it’s who you know, not what you know, that helps you get to the very top.
Rocky Flintoff, 16, will have to prove that theory wrong after his dad, Freddie Flintoff, called him up to the England Lions squad that tours Australia in January.
All eyes will be on the school-leaver during the winter family jolly.