Tyson Fury: World Champion spotted 'in Tigerlily' on visit to Edinburgh to call out Scottish wrestling star
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World Champion boxer Tyson Fury has been spotted outside Tigerlily in Edinburgh while on a visit to call out Scottish wrestling star Drew McIntyre.
He was snapped in a selfie with fan Dale Chambers apparently outside the George Street bar on Tuesday evening.
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Hide AdDale put the picture on social media saying: “Tyson Fury is in Tigerlily!”
Fury, a heavyweight boxer with the nickname the Gypsy King, has appeared on WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) appearing on both Smackdown and Raw.
He posted a challenge video, filmed in the Capital, on Twitter.
The video showed him at Edinburgh Castle, with a bagpiper, looking for WWE fighter Drew McIntyre.
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Hide AdHe said: “ So I’m here. This is a challenge video to Drew McIntyre.
“The Gypsy King is here in Edinburgh looking all over for you Drew.
“Where are you Drew?
“All day and I can’t see you.
“You’re hiding from me Drew.
“Here I am in your own city and you’re nowhere to be seen.”
Drew McIntyre, current and first time WWE Champion responded on Twitter:
“1. I’m from Ayr
“2. There’s a pandemic. The moment I can come home for my World Title tour we'll talk in person
“3. You’re still a big stiff idiot
“4. Stop using filters you weirdo
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Hide Ad“5. Do you want me to start paying rent? It’s unfair I live in your head for free”
In 2019 Fury competed in a WWE match against wrestler Braun Strowman and defeated him.
He earned £11.9 million for his participation.
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