Tyson Fury's retirement sparks joy and sadness on Twitter

It means Fury's titles will become vacant, increasing the likelihood Wladimir Klitschko will fight for them.

Tyson Fury's retirement sparks joy and sadness on Twitter
Mon, 03 Oct, 2016 - 14:30

Twitter has exploded with the news that Tyson Fury has retired.

It comes days after the World champion tested positive for cocaine.

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