Robbie Williams confirms Christmas duet with a famous boxer and OMG

Surely this is a joke...

Robbie Williams

by William Marriott |
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You've obviously clicked on this article because you're intrigued. And you definitely have the right be to, as Robbie Williams has teamed up with professional boxer TYSON FURY to record a Christmas single, in their bid to get this year's festive number one.

The older brother of Love Island's Tommy Fury will feature on the song Bad Sharon, from Robbie's upcoming winter album titled The Christmas Present.

Tyson Fury
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Confirming the news to The Sun, Robbie said he met with Tyson in June and suggested they should work on a song together.

He said, "Tyson invited me to his dressing room before the fight [against Tom Schwarz] and just in that moment I was like, 'I’ve seen you sing after bouts', and I asked him, and he said yes.

"It made sense for Tyson, in that moment, in my head. And to be fair, he smashed it."

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Robbie described the Bad Sharon track as "basically a very boozy office party somewhere in the Midlands", revealing Tyson's lines include, "Bad, bad Sharon from the office, nick the champagne, let’s get off."

Tyson confirmed the news on his Instagram page earlier today, posting a mock-up image of the pair singing, writing, "Can’t wait till you hear 👂 this new Christmas 🎄 song. #wowclassic @robbiewilliams 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄."

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Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one user writing, "Boxer, wrestler, and singer 🔥is there anything this man can’t do??? 🔥🔥🔥🔥" while another commented, "Well played to Rob, I am actually interested to hear what you sound like that I will give his s--- Christmas carol song a listen."

However, some were dubious of the collaboration, with one follower saying, "He's cashing in after the Wilder fight."

Robbie's latest album will feature iconic singers such as Rod Stewart, Jamie Cullum and Bryan Adams.

The Christmas Present is out on 22nd November.

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