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.

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

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

VADA, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, found benzoylecgonine - a metabolite of cocaine - in the heavyweight’s “A” urine sample, indicating he took the substance.

News of his retirement sparked joy from some on Twitter since he had offended many by making sexist, homophobic and anti-Semitic comments, for which he apologised.

You'll be remembered for the hatred that came out your mouth, not what you did in the ring

— Dean Van Nguyen (@deanvannguyen) October 3, 2016

best thing for the sport. You're a farcical champion.

— Riko Dan (@TheRikoDan) October 3, 2016

Best decision you have made in your career. Well done 👍

— Kevin Palmer 💙 (@RealKevinPalmer) October 3, 2016

However, Twitter did show that the boxer still has his fans who are sad to see him go.

don't please 😔☺️

— James Williamson (@jamesyboy2604) October 3, 2016

Whatever you do,I hope you'll be ok.But would be cool to see you back in the ring one day. #retirementsucks #dontwasteyourtalent

— Carolin Bluechel (@CarolinBluechel) October 3, 2016

no one can take that victory away pal 👍🏼👊🏼

— Baggie Russ 𓅪 (@Baggie_Russ) October 3, 2016

you gave @WJNewnham and I the best night of our lives, we were the only ones who knew you'd win in the pub! Will never be topped

— James Forman (@James_Forman) October 3, 2016