Tyson Fury is going to be in a video game, according to sources, but it’s not a boxing title.
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Tyson Fury has a deal with EA
Tyson Fury is going to be in a video game, according to sources, but it’s not a boxing title.
After his definitive TKO victory over Deontay Wilder earlier this year, Fury’s star is still shining brightly, and with that, his image and likeness are coveted.
According to sources with intimate knowledge of the situation, Fury has agreed to a deal with Electronic Arts to be in the upcoming EA UFC 4 video game set to likely release before the end of the year.
I reached out to the UFC for confirmation, and representatives could not confirm any characters on the roster.
You might be wondering why EA, the UFC, or any mixed martial arts organization would be interested in signing a boxer to appear in a video game. Well, this isn’t unchartered territory considering EA has used Mike Tyson in previous games, and even the legendary martial arts pioneer, Bruce Lee.
At this time, no details of the deal between Fury, EA and the UFC were disclosed, and the level of usage for Fury’s likeness in the game is also still unknown. However, it’s not an offbase assumption to expect the 6’9″ WBC heavyweight champion to be a part of the heavyweight division in the game.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 22: Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder in the fifth round during their Heavyweight bout for Wilder’s WBC and Fury’s lineal heavyweight title on February 22,2020 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
