Tyson Furys cousin apologises after referee | Boxing News

Hughie Fury apologised in the aftermath of his struggle against Michael Webster on Saturday night after it got here to an abrupt halt due to a technical stoppage. Webster indicated to the referee that he was unable to continue, bringing the competition to a untimely close in the opening spherical of what was due to be an eight-round encounter.

The stoppage got here moments after a thrilling first minute in Rotterdam, during which both boxers exchanged blows before Fury started to gain the higher hand over Webster. An injury in the end compelled an early end to proceedings, with Fury declared the victor by having his left arm raised by the referee between him and Webster in the center of the ring.

Speaking in the ring afterwards, Fury expressed remorse to spectators for the abbreviated spectacle. The victory marked an eighth straight win since struggling defeat to Alexander Povetkin in their battle for the vacant WBA International title in 2019.

Following that setback, he secured victories against Christian Hammer, Mariusz Wach and Pavel Sour, in three successive outings. Yet he then endured a prolonged absence from the game spanning two-and-a-half years.

That prolonged absence included pulling out of a scheduled conflict with Michael Hunter in 2022 following medical advice. During his time out of the ring, Fury battled quite a few health problems, including zits conglobata, coeliac disease and long Covid.

The ex-British champion made his comeback in April 2024 – and has competed six instances over the past 18 months. Despite eight years passing since his problem for Joseph Parker’s WBO crown, Fury maintains ambitions of competing for world championship honours once more.

Speaking earlier this 12 months, he said: “I’ve been constantly in the gym, and I’m coming for all these so-called top heavyweights soon. They can’t avoid me much longer, and I’m going to spoil their day in the sun. I’m going to be busy this year, and whoever wants it can have it. Call my team – I will be there!”

He has stepped into the ring twice this 12 months, also claiming victory over Dan Garber at York Hall in April. Fury had three outings last 12 months, taking on Christian Thun, Patrick Korte and Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko within six months. However, none of those opponents are thought of a top-tier heavyweight.

Despite this, Fury is assured that high-profile bouts might be on his horizon in 2026. He said last month: “I’m coming back with a bang. I’m in good spirits. Hopefully, get out this year and then big fights next year.”

Fury also expressed his perception that he might defeat Oleksandr Usyk. That would serve as familial retribution for the 2 losses his first cousin, Tyson Fury, suffered at the fingers of the previous undisputed champion.