Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury just gave boxing fans around the world one of the best and most hilarious Christmas presents ever. The 36-year-old boxer walked out to Mariah Carey's hit song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21st.
Known for his sharp wit and funny banter, fury was seen walking out to the Christmas classic wearing a robe inspired by Santa Claus' outfit. He was also mouthing the lyrics to the popular song, much to the delight of boxing fans around the world.
Hilarious Fan Reactions
Fans have been left in splits seeing their favorite 6-foot 9-inch heavyweight champion dressed as Santa singing the Mariah Carey Christmas classic, and have not been able to contain their excitement and amusement on social media. Let's check out some of the best fan reactions to the event.
1 - GOAT for a reason
Seeing a 6 foot 9 inches tall, 280-pound fighter walk out to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" for one of the most important matches of his career is a sight like no other. Yet, showing this level of showmanship and adding some festive cheer to the event truly makes Fury the GOAT, as pointed out by this fan.
2 - The perfect Santa
Tyson Fury came in the heaviest he has ever weighed, at 281 pounds for perhaps the most important rematch of his career. But as this user hilariously points out, maybe it was all done just to look more like Santa while he made his grand entrance.
3 - Born entertainer
Tyson Fury is known for his sharp wit, funny banter, as well as his showmanship both inside and outside the ring. So an entertaining entry such as this one is very fitting for the champ.
4 - Christmas surprise
As this user rightly points out, probably no one expected Tyson Fury to pull an entry such as this one when they tuned in to watch the big fight.
5 - New Santa in town
This photoshopped image of Fury as Santa uploaded by a user is enough to make any boxing fan's Christmas!
6 - Rolling in royalties
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There's one person who wins no matter what the outcome of the fight will be, and that person is Mariah Carey. She's been getting some sweet royalties from her hit song for over three decades now.
Tyson Fury has really outdone himself this time by giving his fans an unforgettable Christmas surprise, only to further solidify his reputation as one of boxing's most charismatic entertainers.
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