John Fury is a retired professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter of Irish and British descent. John Fury was born on May 22, 1964. He is best known for being the father of Tyson Fury, a two-time heavyweight world champion, and Tommy Fury, a professional boxer and reality television star. He is also the uncle of Heavy Fury, a heavyweight fighter. John Fury age is 58 years.
Early Life John Fury
Fury was born in Tuam, Galway, Ireland into a family of Irish Traveller heritage. He descends from a long line of bare-knuckle fighters some of which include King of the Gypsies, Bartley Gorman, Uriah Burton, and Bartholomew Gorman I, commonly known as a Boxing Bartley. Fury was born in Ireland but spent most of his life in Manchester, England. As well as being a professional boxer, Fury has also said that he has been involved in hundreds of bare-knuckle bouts.
John Fury Boxing Career
Fury’s ancestors have a long tradition in the sport of boxing. John fought as a bare-knuckle boxer under the moniker ‘Gypsy‘ John Fury before moving up to the professional ranks. Fury’s professional boxing career lasted for eight years, from April 1987 to June 1995. On April 28, 1987, he made his professional debut in Halifax, West Yorkshire, against Adam Fogerty. He went on to win his next 6 fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on 13 February 1989.
He battled the likes of Adam Fogerty, David Hopkins, and Steve Garber throughout his career. He won 8 of his 13 fights as a heavyweight but lost his only title battle to Neil Malpass for the Central Area belt. His professional boxing career ended after he knocked out by Steve Garber on June 10, 1995, after a promising career that included defeating Henry Akinwande (WBO World Champion) in the ring.
Personal Life John Fury
John Fury married Amber Fury many years ago and the couple had four children during their marriage. Tommy Fury, Shane Fury, John Fury Jr., and Tyson Fury are Amber and John’s four sons. Tyson was born three months early, according to the source. He weighed just one pound.
Furthermore, John called him Tyson in honor of Mike Tyson, the unbeaten heavyweight world champion at the time. During an interview, the former boxer said that doctors told him Tyson had a slim chance of surviving. He had previously lost both of his daughters due to premature birth.
Media Appearances
Fury has appeared on multiple British television broadcasters, including live shows, pre-recorded programmes and documentaries. On 20 February 2020, he appeared on the ITV show This Morning before Tyson’s rematch with Wilder, reassuring viewers that “Tyson is at his strongest now”. On 13 February, he appeared on breakfast television show Good Morning Britain discussing his son’s mental health, as well as his view on his younger son Tommy Fury’s involvement in the ITV2 reality television series Love Island.
John Fury Net Worth
John Fury is a British boxing corner man and former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter John Fury net worth of $2 million. He is best known for being the father of Tyson Fury and Tommy Fury. He has earned his net worth through his pro boxing career and his knuckle fight career.
Social Media
John is on social media, having social media accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Conviction
In 2011, Fury found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for gouging a man’s eye out in a brawl in 2010. He handed an 11-year sentence. The victim left half-blind after a 12-year dispute erupted in violence at a car auction in 2010, with Fury getting the victim in a headlock and forcing his fingers into the victim’s eyes. He released from prison in February 2015.
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