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.
@Tyson_Fury 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
@Tyson_Fury best thing for the sport. You're a farcical champion.
— Riko Dan (@TheRikoDan) October 3, 2016
@Tyson_Fury Best decision you have made in your career. Well done 👍
— Kevin Palmer (@RealKevinPalmer) October 3, 2016
@Tyson_Fury I'd retire if they wanted me to fight @anthonyfjoshua next and I knew I was a fraud! You'd get a proper good hiding!
— Lee Rich (@LordRich1991) October 3, 2016
@Tyson_Fury The greatest? On what basis are you the greatest? You were no Mohammad Ali my friend.
— The Gooner Talk (@TheGoonerTalkTv) October 3, 2016
@Tyson_Fury you are a fraud. Not a champ, only a chump.
— Alan Taggart (@al_tag89) October 3, 2016
However, Twitter did show that the boxer still has his fans who are sad to see him go.
@Tyson_Fury gutted you have retired Champ you had so much more to give so all the best for the future God bless you and your family one love
— DARYL DOUGHERTY (@knockoutdal) October 3, 2016
@Tyson_Fury don't please 😔☺️
— James Williamson (@jamesyboy2604) October 3, 2016
@Tyson_Fury 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
@Tyson_Fury no one can take that victory away pal 👍🏼👊🏼
— Baggie Russ (@Baggie_Russ) October 3, 2016
@Tyson_Fury 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
