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Boxing champ Tyson Fury thanks ‘my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’ after title victory
Life Site News ^ | 10/11/2021 | Ashley Sadler

Posted on 10/11/2021 2:51:27 PM PDT by Jan_Sobieski

LAS VEGAS (LifeSiteNews) — After winning a stunning victory in a much-anticipated competition for the World Boxing Council (WBC) title Saturday, undisputed heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury gave all the glory to Jesus Christ, saying, “my Lord and Savior rose me to my feet tonight to give Him the glory.”

In what was widely hailed as an incredible fight Saturday night at the packed T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, internationally-acclaimed British boxer Tyson Fury (also known as the “Gypsy King”) held on to his WBC heavyweight title after a suspenseful bout resulting in a definitive knockout of opponent Deontay Wilder in the eleventh round.

Knocked down twice, Fury sent Wilder to the mat three times before an emphatic victory which marked Wilder’s second and final loss to Fury out of a “trilogy” of match-ups between the two heavyweight pros which began with a controversial split decision in 2018.

After the fight, Fury answered questions from interviewers who wanted to know what gave him the strength and motivation to keep going and claim victory after the tense and difficult final fight with a tough and dedicated opponent.

“Walk me through what got you up twice after you had put him down,” the interviewer prompted.

Adorned with his championship belts and wearing a trucker hat that said “Jesus El Rey Viene” (which means “Jesus the King is coming” in Spanish), Fury said, “First of all, I’d just like to say thank you to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the mighty name of Jesus...”

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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: boxing; fury; tyson
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To: Jan_Sobieski

I wonder how Tyson Fury and the other follower of Christ, 8 division boxing champ Manny Pacquiao pray before and after every fight.

Somehow, I don’t think “Lord, help me beat the crap out of my opponent” is appropriate...


21 posted on 10/11/2021 3:59:09 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

oh I don’t know...worked for Sampson!


22 posted on 10/11/2021 4:00:22 PM PDT by FalloutShelterGirl (Cool! I found my original screen name!)
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To: LostInBayport

I’m sure our Lord is scratching his head trying to remember when he put you in charge of reading his thoughts. 😆


23 posted on 10/11/2021 4:01:04 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Georgia Girl 2
I’m sure our Lord is scratching his head trying to remember when he put you in charge of reading his thoughts.

I'm going to save your post for future FR threads. If I had a dollar for every time a FReeper spoke for Him...!
24 posted on 10/11/2021 4:08:19 PM PDT by LostInBayport (When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
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To: LostInBayport

1 Corinthians 9:26
English Standard Version
26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.


25 posted on 10/11/2021 4:09:07 PM PDT by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanwall ea ding")
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To: Jan_Sobieski; Organic Panic
I know I'm in no position to judge people but I heard Tyson Fury make the same proclamation after a previous victory. I was excited and told others.

Then I heard him in videos presumably being his regular self. And that regular self uses f-bombs and language that a drunk sailor would envy. He strikes me now as a phony using Christ to build a fan base. Again I could be wrong but I know when I was saved my language was one of the first things that was cleaned up. Yes every now and then I do swear but I immediately internally repent. And I sure wouldn't do it when I know I'm on camera when I know I tell folks I'm a follower of Christ.

26 posted on 10/11/2021 4:10:26 PM PDT by bramps (It's the Islam, stupid!)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Generalizing for who pleases God...

I do not think pounding a man to unconsciousness is what pleases God.

It’s not in the Bible... and yes, false teaching and false prophets are in the Bible.

If I were on the safe side, I’d find a better job.

There are those in the rap music who claim Christianity.. and I find that music bad to the bone..

we are not the judge... thank the Lord.. He is.


27 posted on 10/11/2021 4:11:06 PM PDT by frnewsjunkie
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To: Jan_Sobieski

Good to see. It was an absolute banger of a fight. Now if Wilder would just show some class after losing...

}:-)4


28 posted on 10/11/2021 4:11:33 PM PDT by Moose4 (Oderint dum metuant. Let them hate, as long as they fear.)
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To: LostInBayport

Well today you’re it. 😆


29 posted on 10/11/2021 4:11:46 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Recompennation

He is a traveler (Gypsy). Sounds like he is primarily Irish, but may have a little Roma…


30 posted on 10/11/2021 4:12:36 PM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: EEGator

That’s quite the story.
I’m not sure I believe it.
But it beats being named after a chicken ranch.


31 posted on 10/11/2021 4:13:48 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: Georgia Girl 2
Well today you’re it

I know! I do it for once and I get called on it. The irony! :)
32 posted on 10/11/2021 4:13:57 PM PDT by LostInBayport (When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
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To: bramps

Sad to hear…


33 posted on 10/11/2021 4:14:50 PM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: Common Sense 101

“Unclinch and lighten up, Francis...”

😂🤣😂🤣


34 posted on 10/11/2021 4:17:12 PM PDT by Qui is (Biden spews and Harris swallows.)
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To: LostInBayport

I’m sure our Lord would be very proud of Tyson battering another human being for the amusement of others.
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Well why wouldn’t He?


35 posted on 10/11/2021 4:19:33 PM PDT by fortes fortuna juvat
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

You’d be surprised who the Lord is ‘proud’ of.
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Well and truly said!


36 posted on 10/11/2021 4:21:12 PM PDT by fortes fortuna juvat
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To: Recompennation

One of my family lines is Fury from Co. Donegal.


37 posted on 10/11/2021 4:25:23 PM PDT by bricklayer
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To: Jan_Sobieski

It was awesome. I saw the incredible bout and jumped out of my chair when Tyson Fury gave that message right after his amazing victory to the world.

Truly awesome!


38 posted on 10/11/2021 5:00:55 PM PDT by romanesq (TRUSTY THE PLAN! ChiCom Joe is the Plan? Que magnificent! )
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To: Jan_Sobieski

Uh oh….

They’re gonna strip this extremist of his title in 3…2….1…


39 posted on 10/11/2021 5:01:03 PM PDT by joethedrummer
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To: Jan_Sobieski

Awesome! And that was some White supremacy.


40 posted on 10/11/2021 5:02:24 PM PDT by stevio
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