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PARIS FURY opened up about her relationship with childhood sweetheart Tyson and how people assume ‘she’s here for the money’.The mother-of-six documents meeting Tyson as a teenager in her tell-all book ‘Love and Fury’ which is to come out on October 28.
Paris Fury opened up about her relationship with childhood sweetheart TysonCredit: Reuters
Paris Fury gives Tyson a kiss after a fightCredit: Rex
Tyson Fury got married to Paris aged 19Credit: Instagram @parisfury1
Already a top seller with pre-orders on Amazon, Paris spoke about the release on talkSPORT.
And asked about describing Tyson as her ‘nightmare AND dream man’, she responded: “That is 100 per cent.
“Because there are times when we’re on the peak of the mountain and everything’s great and even just being at home and going to the movies – and I know it sounds like so corny – but we’re like best friends and we really love each other. 
“And then you get like the manic, mayhem and the hard sides of Tyson – going away for six weeks and being gone. 
“And then also, all the things we’ve been through, we’ve been together through six kids, that’s what people don’t know. 
“People that are fans of us know that, but a lot of people look and think, ‘She’s here for the money’ – they don’t realise we’ve been together from like 15, 16. 
“And basically it’s been a whirlwind of our life, everything in there, I didn’t hold anything back in the book, I just told the full story as I will never get time to do it again.” 

Paris has stood by husband Tyson throughout his boxing career, which has seen him become heavyweight champion twice.
But in between the two reigns, the unbeaten boxer had almost three years out of the ring after a fight with depression and substance abuse.
Paris stuck by her man through thick and thin, and was provided contrasting emotions, all to be revealed in her book.
She said: “Basically, a very crazy, hectic story that’s my life. 
“So many people wrote things about me in the past and this time I just wanted to get my story out and the truth on the page. 
“It’s basically a mad, family story about my life, first meeting Tyson, then growing up, having children, being a mother, being someone who’s obviously supported someone in the limelight for so long. 
A lot of people look and think, ‘She’s here for the money’ – they don’t realise we’ve been together from like 15, 16. Paris Fury on marriage to Tyson
“Also, we’ve got Tyson with his mental health issues, I’ve supported that, so my books speaks to numerous people. 
“I’ve had so many people ask me for advice over the years and I’m hoping this is my answers to anyone that’s come up to me and asked, ‘How did you do that?’  Or, ‘How did you do this?'” 
Since Tyson, 33, beat Deontay Wilder, 36, in February 2020 to once again become champ, it has been life in the fast lane for the Furys.
The trilogy bout was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, and was pushed back three months after Tyson tested positive for Covid-19 himself.
After the illness, the Gypsy King and Paris spent faced a terrible scare after their baby Athena was rushed straight to ICU after her birth on August 8.
Little Athena was later discharged and taken home, and a less than two months later her dad won a thrilling fight against Wilder.
‘BACK HOME WITH THE SIX KIDS’
Throughout the chaos, Paris managed to write and finish her book, despite spending the rest of the time looking after her kids at home.
She said: “I don’t know, I squeezed it in. Everything in my life is one mad juggle.
“As every parent out there knows what it’s like to have like the kids screaming and you have your work to do in the corner. 
“And I just managed it, and I don’t know how. I shook my head the other day and thought, ‘Oh my goodness, I don’t know how I’ve survived the last 12 months. 
“We’ve had so many things; Tyson had his fights postponed, he spent so much time in America. We’ve been over back and forth across the pond. 
“I’ve had the book tour, I’ve been writing and finishing it, and everything’s been manic. 
“Then obviously Tyson just won his big fight, I’ve been in Vegas, flew back, and now we’re back at home with the six kids.” 
Tyson Fury with Paris and their kids (l-r) Prince Tyson Fury II, Valencia, Venezuela, Prince Adonis Amaziah and Prince John JamesCredit: Refer to Caption
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JAKE PAUL mocked ‘clowns’ Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis over some of their ex-opponents – then hinted at fighting Tommy Fury next. The YouTuber hit out at current champions Canelo and Davis for the names they faced early on in their careers.
Jake Paul mocked ‘clowns’ Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis for their ex-opponentsCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
Canelo Alvarez has been called out before by Jake PaulCredit: Getty
He tweeted: “7-0 Fury doesn’t cut it for my 5th fight I’m fighting either Hector Lopez or Javier Martinez next!!
“Hector was “Tanks” 8th opponent, came in 0-0 and retired 0-1.
“Hector was an MMAer who was 2-0 Javier was Canelos 10th opponent, entered the fight 0-0 and retired at 0-1. #Clowns.”
Paul is making fun of the fact Lopez and Hector had never fought before facing Davis or Canelo and never did so again.
BAVAFA Sports, who represent him, posted on Instagram: “Let us spell this out for you.
“Jake is fighting tougher competition then todays “biggest” boxers did much later in their career…even though they had extensive amateur careers prior to becoming professionals.

“Gervonta Davis fought a 2-0 MMA novice in his 8th professional fight (Davis had over 200 amateur fights before turning pro).
“Hector Lopez made his boxing debut against Davis and never boxed again.
“Jake Paul just fought two MMA champions back to back for his 3rd and 4th fight (Jake had 1 amateur fight).
“So maybe it’s time Jake starts fighting guys who are there to lose / “tomato cans”, like most boxers do in the early stages of their career to build their record.
“Then will Jake be a real pro boxer?”
The social media post by Paul, 24, is also a hint he could be close to announcing a fight with Fury, brother to heavyweight champion Tyson.
SunSport understands December 18 in Miami is the targeted date, but no deal has yet been confirmed.
Paul’s tweet comes as an indirect response for critics of his boxing record after four fights.
Jake is fighting tougher competition then todays “biggest” boxers did much later in their career…even though they had extensive amateur careers prior to becoming professionals.Jake Paul’s advisory team
He beat online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in his 2020 debut, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 37 and then retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37.
Most recently, he scored the biggest win of his career over eight round against former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39, in August.
On the undercard, Fury, 22, beat his sparring partner Anthony Taylor, 32, setting up the celebrity grudge match.
Paul has called out pound-for-pound No1 Canelo, 31, and Floyd Mayweather’s protege Davis, 26, before as they featured on his 13 man ‘hit-list.’
Davis fights Rolando Romero, 26, on December 5 and at the press conference likened the lightweight to ‘a clown’ and called him ‘a Jake Paul.’
But Paul hit back online: “This clown makes double your purse in my 4th fight.. this clown double’s your PPV buys.. and is double your height.
“Gervonta should’ve fought me in kindergarten when we were the same height.”
Davis’s last PPV headliner against Mario Barrios, 26, sold a reported 215,000 buys, while Paul did over 500,000 with Woodley.
Gervonta Davis was trolled online by Jake PaulCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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MIKE TYSON was honoured with 10ft statue created of the boxing legend in Las Vegas. But fans were not so impressed, believing it looked ‘NOTHING’ like the iconic former heavyweight champion.
Mike Tyson was honoured with 10ft statue created of the boxing legend in Las VegasCredit: Instagram / @miketyson / @resortsworldlv / @mulberrystpizza
One said: “Nah that ain’t Mike.”
Another said: “Nothing like Tyson but still doesn’t take away that he’s one of the greatest boxers in history
One added: “Love Mike but that statue looks nothing like him, lol.”
Another added: “Who made it? Do they not know who he is? Did they even have a photo?”
Some even likened it to an infamous statue of Cristiano Ronaldo made in 2017, which was ridiculed at the time.

The statue was erected by Resorts World President Scott Sibella and restaurateur Richie Palmer as a tribute to his close friend.
Tyson, speaking exclusively to The Sun, said it was a stunning surprise.
He stated: “I had no idea… I am very humbled right now. I am truly grateful.”
The heavyweight icon did not chow down on his favourite Sicilian and Buffalo pizza, as he is training for a February fight.
The reformed Baddest Man on the Planet made a shock return to the ring in November, drawing in an eight-round exhibition with Roy Jones Jr, 52.
Tyson added fuel to rumours that YouTubers Jake or Logan Paul could be his next opponent, saying: “I am going to have a return fight in February and we are pretty skeptical about the opponent but it will be a really stimulating opponent.”
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DILLIAN WHYTE said Anthony Joshua’s problem is with ‘himself’ and NOT his coaches and slammed his rival for letting ‘idiots tell him what to do’. Speculation has followed AJ since defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in September, where his corner team and tactics were questioned.
Dillian Whyte said Anthony Joshua’s problem is with ‘himself’ and not his coachesCredit: PA
Anthony Joshua in defeat to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
And promoter Eddie Hearn was forced to deny that Joshua had spent time in America recently with the sole purpose of replacing head trainer Rob McCracken.
Whyte, who beat AJ in the amateurs in 2009 but lost the rematch as professionals six years later, said McCracken is not to blame.
Instead, he told Joshua to take a look a little closer to home.
Whyte said on talkSPORT: “The easiest thing to do when you lose is to question the people around you instead of questioning yourself.
“Robert McCracken is a great trainer – look what he’s done for Carl Froch and other people on the GB squad.
“But when you lose you start looking for excuses, ‘Ah maybe I didn’t sleep enough, maybe it’s my coaches.’

“Joshua’s problem is with himself, it’s not with his coaches – it’s him.
“He let all these idiots come around him and start telling him, ‘Ah, yeah, do this and be like this’.
“He should’ve started steaming Usyk after a few rounds, he should’ve at least tried. He just subdued to a 12-round beating.”
Joshua, 32, has already invoked his right to an immediate rematch with Usyk, 34, after being dethroned of the unified belts.
And he fuelled rumours he could be looking to shake up his team after being pictured with a host of different US coaches.
It remains to be seen who AJ will be aligned with when his rematch with Usyk, planned for March, comes around but Whyte does not fancy his chances.
He said: “I don’t know. I thought Usyk stopped him in the last round. I thought the referee should’ve stopped it.”
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MUHAMMAD ALI’S grandson Nico scored a thrilling third round knockout win before dedicating the fight to his iconic grandfather. Nico, who had 30 amateur bouts before turning professional, won his debut against Jordan Weeks in August.
Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico scored a thrilling third round knockoutCredit: Getty
But he soon made it two knockouts in as many fights over the weekend with a stoppage over James Westley II.
Westley landed a big right hand early in the fight but was then dropped with a similar shot in round three.
His corner threw in the towel, giving Nico, 21, the win to improve to 2-0.
He said afterwards: “I’m happy that my pro debut went the way it did. There’s stuff, of course, I have to work on.
“I know the crowd got excited seeing him land a punch, but I did not feel the punch.
“Maybe it was my energy, my adrenaline, but my hat’s off to him and his team. Mutual respect both ways, and it was a very good fight.
“I’m blessed that I am following the legacy of my grandfather. Everyone who loved my grandfather is now watching me.”

His mother and Ali’s daughter, Rasheda Ali, watched emotionally from ringside as her son continued the perfect start to his career.
Nico competes at super-middleweight, three divisions above heavyweight, where his grandad so famously reigned.
He is trained by Javan ‘Sugar Hill’ Steward, the nephew to Hall of Fame coach Emanuel.
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TYSON FURY is likely to next face Dillian White or Joe Joyce in the UK, according to Bob Arum.And that all-British heavyweight clash should take place in March, Top Rank promoter Arum told Boxing News 24.
Usyk beat AJ in September and both are part of a complicated picture of potential future heavyweight title fightsCredit: AFP
WBC champ Fury has been told by the WBC he must face Whyte next if the Gypsy King cannot negotiate a unification bout with IBF, WBA and WBO king Oleksandr Usyk.
But the Ukrainian is gearing up for a springtime rematch with Anthony Joshua first and therefore would not be available for a showdown with Fury early next year.
Arum believes Whyte is not the mandatory challenger for Fury because he has ‘an obligation’ to fight Swede Otto Wallin next after their scheduled fight at the end of this month fell through.
And the promoter believes that may bring British Olympic hero Joyce into the picture.
Arum told Boxing News 24: “Dillian Whyte is not the mandatory, and that’s what the WBC hasn’t done. Dillian Whyte has an obligation to fight Wallin, and we’ll see.
“But again, in March, I’d like Tyson Fury to fight in the UK.

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“And I would think among the opponents would be Dillian Whyte or maybe this big English guy, Joe Joyce.”
Unbeaten Fury is fresh from his epic 11th-round stoppage of American Deontay Wilder in their third fight at the start of the month.
Joyce, who is the WBO mandatory challenger for the winner of the AJ and Usyk rematch, extended his unbeaten record to 13-0 with a sixth-round stoppage of Carlos Takam in July.
Whyte pulled out of his scheduled October 30 clash with Wallin because of a shoulder injury, while Usyk shocked AJ to take his three belts in late September.
Arum added: “Usyk is too fast for him, too smart, and it’ll take Joshua years to learn how to fight a southpaw.
“He didn’t have a clue in how to fight a southpaw. Usyk will beat him worse the next time, no matter who his trainer is.”
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