Tyson Fury names the one fighter he thinks can become biggest star in boxing

Tyson Fury believes Ryan Garcia will become the sport’s biggest star when the current generation of leading names retire. The ‘Gypsy King’ is one of the sport’s biggest names right now, but there has been a void of selling powers in recent years particularly in the US. Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and other big names have retired, while Canelo Alvarez and Anthony Joshua are coming to the end of their careers. Fury names Garcia as his pick for biggest star in boxing The likes of Shakur Stevenson , David Benavidez and other frightening talents are threatening to steal the reigns as the new face of boxing. But the ‘Gypsy King’ believes it is Ryan Garcia who is best positioned to become the biggest name, given his huge social media following and current career trajectory. He told Fight Hype : “Forget the heavyweights. There’s nobody. But I think Ryan Garcia has a big personality. “I think he’s the one who could make big money and stuff like that out of boxing. He’s got a personality. He talks. He’s entertaining. “He’s charismatic. Does all crazy things. If you are Mr Straight, who’s interested in that? People don’t want to watch that. “He’s probably the best star name, there’s probably guys out there who are technically polished more. “People might say the better or worse, but they don’t sell the same. And at the end of the day, this is a business. “He is a big ticket seller, you know. It’s a business. It’s not about boxing really. It’s not about, oh, I’m going to beat you in a fight. “And I think now like other than Canelo, which Canelo’s obviously on his way out too, then it’s Ryan Garcia in America.” Fury has no plans to leave the sport right now, and suggested he is still one of the faces of boxing. His blockbuster clash with Joshua on December 11 , in what is arguably British boxing’s biggest fight, is yet another sign he remains hot property commercially. Garcia – what is next to help him become superstar? Garcia, the current WBC welterweight champion, has already fought some huge names. But several fights in the offing can help him become even more of a superstar, with wins to send him rocketing to the top of the sport. He is in talks over a unification clash with Teofimo Lopez in February, which would be one of the biggest fights to make right now. But boxing legend Mayweather has also set his eyes on Garcia, with the pair in talks to meet in what would be a commercial blockbuster event worth over $100 million. Watch Boxing on DAZN *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue Sign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans. Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access. Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events. Click here to sign up . Several other big options could lay on the table including Pacquiao, a rematch with bitter rival Devin Haney and Stevenson. And it is becoming a more popular opinion in boxing that Garcia is equipped with the tools to take the mantle.