Tyson Fury has said he intends to keep fighting after his long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua, while predicting his opponent is heading for one last payday.
The pair are set to settle their decade-long rivalry on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with the reported prize pot for the bout set at £150million.
With both heavyweights nearing the end of their careers, questions have been raised over whether the fight will mark the last time either man steps into the ring. Fury, however, is adamant he will carry on regardless of the result, while he expects Joshua to retire.
Fury on Joshua's 'final payday'
Speaking to WSVN Miami, Fury said of the Joshua fight: "I never thought it would happen. I didn't think he had the minerals to get in there with the GK ['Gypsy King'] and he didn't [previously]. Four or five times he turned the fight down. At the end of his career now he wants a final payday. I'll give it to him, no problem."
The 38-year-old added: "[Fans] will see an end of an era. Me especially, I'm from the class of 2008 [as an amateur], Olympic year '08. It's been a long time, this fight's been building for a very long time."
"What will they see? They'll see legendary fighters throwing down in their late 30s like all the greats did before. Since time began men have fought each other for a prize. Or for a victory. Or for whatever it might be. Respect. So there's nothing different going on here. Just two modern-day gladiators throwing down. For pride, glory and a **** ton of money."
Fury's contract plans
Fury, who has already fought twice this year, has revealed he still has two fights remaining on his current deal and expects to sign a new one. Provided he is rewarded financially, he could fight another ten times.
"I'm going to continue. I've got two fights left on my contract. I'll finish the contract off and then probably sign another 10-fight deal. Who knows?" he explained.
"If the money's right sign another 10 fights, but they've got to be quick because I'm getting older. And when it's gone it's gone. I'm coming up to fight No 40."
