Tyson Fury invites Wayne Rooney to sparring session

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has been invited to step into the ring with world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Wayne Rooney recently insisted that Tyson Fury should be given a knighthood.

“He’s the best we’ve seen for a long time,” Rooney said. “I don’t think anyone will beat him. I think he’s an absolute legend, what he’s done for boxing. He’s entertaining. His skills are incredible… His mentality is incredible.

“If I’m being honest, I probably think he should be knighted. Because he hasn’t been afraid to go abroad. He’s won titles abroad. Defended them abroad. He epitomises everything that boxing is.”

Fury, who is a United fan, has responded by joking that the club’s all-time record goalscorer would make for a great sparring partner.

“Wayne Rooney is a proper legend, and I grew up watching him as a youngster for England and United. So, that’s amazing. Amazing speech from him,” Fury told talkSPORT.

“He’s a massive boxing fan, he comes from a boxing family as well. So, hopefully, we can have a little spar in the future sometime. I do need someone smaller to prepare for Usyk. Wayne, if you’re listening, get on the blower, son.”

The former England striker attended Fury’s trilogy fight with Derek Chisora in a one-sided heavyweight world title fight last month. As many expected before the bout, Fury was a class above his opponent.