TYSON FURY sent out a classy message to Billy Joe Saunders as he flew back on a private jet to continue his preparations to fight Anthony Joshua.
The WBC heavyweight champion was in Texas to support close friend Billy Joe Saunders, who fought pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez.
But it ended in heartbreak for Saunders, who was pulled out after round eight with a suspected broken eye socket.
There was no shame in the defeat and Fury hailed his friend for trying to shock the world.
He posted on social media: “We thank god for everything and everyone around us, after a great week in Texas with @bjsaunders_ we now keep on moving forward in this journey through life, “In God we trust”.
“People love to hate on others willing to chase there (sic) dreams, @bjsaunders_ tried to be great last night!
“It wasn’t his night but at least he had the bottle to follow his dreams & heart Red heart, he will always be my bro Smiling face with sunglasses we go back to 15/16, what a night to remember in #30years dallas.”
With Saunders, 31, now set to take time out after his crushing loss to Canelo, 30, Fury, 32, is up next with his unification with Joshua, 31, rumoured to be a done deal for August 14 in Saudi Arabia.
Promoter Eddie Hearn hinted the undisputed title decider could be announced this week before his show in Manchester.
Hearn told Boxing Social: “We thought about making some noise tonight but, I think because of the various broadcasters, it wouldn’t have gone down too well.
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“But I will tell you, it is 100% being announced this week.
“Yes, I’ve said that a few times. I’m going one better than that; by our Manchester show…oh f***** hell I’ve put myself in it now.
“I think I am safe to say that! We had a good meeting with the governing bodies where we confirmed that position to them.
“I’m not going to say too much, but..”
