Tyson Fury didn’t get the credit he deserved, says Peter Fury after former heavyweight champion’s apparent retirement

Tyson Fury didn’t get the credit he deserved according to his uncle and trainer Peter Fury.

The former heavyweight world champion appeared to announce his retirement on Wednesday after posting on Instagram: "hope you enjoy it as much as I did. THE END."

Fury has not fought since his win over Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf in November 2015, due to a combination of drug issues and mental health concerns, and his behaviour has often courted controversy.

However, speaking to the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast Fury’s uncle Peter admits you never know what will happen with the 28-year-old.

“Tyson is Tyson. He has gone through some bad patches and some negativity does creep in but I am sure he will be ok,” he said.

“You never know what tomorrow brings with Tyson.

“I think when you have got a little bit of depression, and stuff like that, you have to be around positive energy and positive people.

“He needs to sit back and realise about the people that have been there and really care about him rather than people whistling all kinds of crap down his earhole.”

He added: “You need that desire there. What Tyson did was not really appreciated that much.

“From what he achieved over there he feels like his performance was downbeated in some respects but, ultimately, has he achieved what he really wants to achieve and he hasn’t got that desire there anymore?

“Is it negativity, is it depression? Whatever it is he should be really happy with his achievements.”