TYSON FURY could be as heavy as 19st for his rematch against Deontay Wilder, says his dad John.
The Gypsy King showed off his incredible weight loss when he hit the scales at 18st 1lbs for his last fight – a bloody points win against Otto Wallin.
Tyson Fury could come in HEAVIER for the Wilder rematch than he was in the firstCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Tyson Fury’s dad John is desperate for his son to have maximum powerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
But his old man was fuming at how that fight went down, reserving particular criticism for trainer Ben Davison.
Earlier this month it was revealed that Tyson and Davison had split – with the pair maintaining they are still good friends.
The Gypsy King is now training with his dad in the UK and Javan “Sugar” Hill over in the US.
And John Fury has admitted that the Lineal heavyweight champ is putting ON weight for his big February 22 rematch.
And it’s all to ensure he has the power in his punches, which he is already demonstrating in training.
COULD HIT 19ST
Speaking ringside after his other son, Love Island star Tommy Fury, had won his first fight back since appearing on reality TV, the 55-year-old said: “Well back in September in his last fight, we have seen what adjustments needed to be made and in a big way.
“But Tyson this time, don’t forget, he will be a different fighter. He will be weighing in heavier; closer to his weight.
“He’s six foot nine; he can carry close to 18st 10lbs, even 19 stone. But once he drops that seven or eight pounds the power seems to go with it.
“But up at 18st 12lbs, I had him on the pads last week and he was ripping my body in half.
“When Tyson went the first time [against Wilder], a welterweight could have hit harder and he couldn’t beat him then.
“But Tyson is working on technique now with Sugar Hill to knock this man out.”
At his heaviest during his time out of the ring battling depression, Fury weighed as much as 27st.
For the first fight against Wilder, where he controversially drew with the WBC champ, the Gypsy King weighed in at 18st 4lbs 8oz.
Tyson Fury has had a monumental weight loss since the days of 27stCredit: Rex Features
Tyson Fury should have got the decision against Wilder – but was forced to settle for a drawCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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