Frank Warren, who promotes Fury, told Radio 5 Live he had not spoken to Fury prior to his retirement announcement.
“I’ve said all along that there is no way I will be trying to in anyway influence him,” Warren said.
“If that what he wants to do, that’s great. He’s done everything he can do. Probably been the best British heavyweight of his generation by far. Two-time world champion, two closely fought fights against Usyk. He’s got plenty of money, got his wits about him, got a lovely family. God bless him, enjoy.
“He’s become a world star. If you look at some of the fights he’s had, he’s not been in one fight that hasn’t been exciting. Very, very exciting fights. Big heart, got off the floor when he’s been knocked down by big punches and come back to win fights. He’s been something special.”Fury boasted an undefeated record of 34 wins and one draw until he met Ukraine’s Usyk in the first heavyweight undisputed contest of the four-belt era.
Usyk won the first meeting by split-decision and backed up that performance with a unanimous decision victory last month.
Fury’s decision to retire denies fans the chance to see a long-anticipated clash with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua.
On Saturday, Joshua said a fight with Fury “has to happen this year” when speaking at the Ring Magazine awards.
