From the Ring to the Octagon: Are the Fans Ready?
Reporter: Tyson, after so many years ruling the heavyweight division in boxing, many fans are wondering: are you really seriously considering debuting in the UFC?
Tyson Fury: Honestly? I'm always open to a new challenge. People once doubted whether I could reclaim the WBC belt, and I did it in style. So swapping the square ropes for an eight-sided cage—why not?
Financial Question: “500 Million or Nothing”
Reporter: Jon Jones once said he asked for 30 million dollars for a bout. Didn't that figure impress you?
Tyson Fury: Thirty million—honestly, that's pocket change. My condition is simple: 500 million dollars and I'll sign the contract tomorrow. The UFC is business, not charity. For half a billion, Dana White would get a sold-out arena and record pay-per-view numbers.
Possible Opponents: Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua?
Reporter: If the money is there, whom would you like to face in the cage?
Tyson Fury: There are plenty of names: Jon Jones is an MMA legend, Ngannou is a knockout artist with a heavy hand, but the “boxing versus boxing” crowd will still call for me to square up with Anthony Joshua. But I repeat: not a single step without the right purse.
Results of 2024 and Looking Ahead
Reporter: Your last fight in December 2024 against Oleksandr Usyk ended with a unanimous decision not in your favor. How much does that affect your plans?
Tyson Fury: Defeat isn't the end of a career. My record is 34-2-1, and I'm still the Gypsy King. Right now I want to recover, spend time with my family, and then maybe give the fans something louder than any boxing rematch.
Readiness for New Rules
Reporter: After all, sparring without 10-ounce gloves, wrestling, elbows, chokes… How technically prepared are you for the full MMA rule set?
Tyson Fury: I'm already drilling clinch work for knees, learning basic single-leg entries, working on takedown defense. For a champion’s mindset it makes no difference—one knee on the mat or ten rounds of three minutes.
Closing Remarks
Reporter: Can you give fans hope right now? Will we see you in the UFC?
Tyson Fury: Everything depends on the numbers on the check. If you want to see the Gypsy King enter the Octagon—help Dana White raise half a billion. Then you'll see a real show.
