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# Mike Tyson Very Critical Of One Thing About Tyson Fury

Mike Tyson has came out with some constructive criticism for current heavyweight king Tyson Fury in a recent interview.

[Fury, who is named after the American icon](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/sport-tyson-fury-was-named-after-heavyweight-boxing-legend-mike-tyson-20210616), is widely regarded as the number one in the blue ribbon division, a position he has earned with wins over Deontay Wilder and Wladimir Klitschko.

However, Tyson told [ID Boxing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT3uXb-X7Pk&t=238s) he believes Fury should be more active and should take less time out between fights.

> “I think Tyson should fight more. He takes too much time in-between fights.”
>
> “I fought fifteen times in one year! I’m a strong believer in having four or five fights each year.”

Tyson’s activity was a key factor in him becoming the youngest heavyweight world champion of all time, aged just 20.

“Iron Mike” did offer up some praise, however, and admitted he does feel a sense of pride every time the Brit lands another big win.

> “He would have done well in every era. I always root for him – when he wins I win. I’m his number one fan.”
>
> “It’s egotistical for me, but I’m proud of him.”

Fans will hope Fury lands perhaps his biggest fight of all next time out – an undisputed clash with masterful Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk

After a seemingly positive start to the negotiation process, [there is a worry that the fight could be in jeopardy](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/fury-will-not-accept-5050-with-usyk/) after news broke that Fury was unable to agree a deal with bidders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who were interested in staging the event.

[All roads now appear to lead to Wembley Stadium](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/boxing/tyson-fury-vs-usyk-wembley-fight-date-b1061865.html), where Fury broke the all time British boxing attendance record last May for his knockout victory over Dillian Whyte.

If a legacy defining date with the Usyk does fall through, the likes of Joe Joyce, Francis Ngannou and even a fourth fight with Wilder are all reportedly on the table for ‘The Gypsy King.’