TYSON Fury’s rise to heavyweight glory is largely down to one man – his dad John.
As head of the famous Fury family, boxing runs through his blood and has spilled out into his offspring.
Who is John Fury?
John Fury – known by his nickname “Gypsy John” – was born in Tuam, Galway, Ireland into a family of Irish Traveller heritage.
He is a former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter.
Fury’s professional boxing career spanned eight years and in total, he was involved in 13 bouts.
He made his professional debut on April 28, 1987, when he lost to rugby league player Adam Fogerty in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
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From there Fury went on to win his next six fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on February 13, 1989.
He was rewarded by a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass but lost on points.
After that Fury rebounded with wins against Michael Murray, a future British title challenger and Cesare Di Benedetto, a future Italian title challenger.
However in his next fight he suffered a KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande.
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This loss was followed by a four year absence from the ring until Fury returned against former opponent Steve Garber in Manchester in 1995 – he was knocked out again inside four rounds.
How many children does John Fury have?
Fury has welcomed six children during his life, which includes two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury, who he named after Mike Tyson.
He’s also dad to professional boxer and reality star Tommy Fury.
Fury’s other children are Roman, Hughie and Shane.
His only daughter, Ramona, tragically passed away months after birth.
When was John Fury in prison?
In 2011, Fury was found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for gouging a man’s eye out in a brawl in 2010.
He was handed an 11-year sentence.
The victim was left half-blind after a 12-year dispute erupted in violence at a car auction in 2010.
He was released from prison in February 2015.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
