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TYSON FURY has stood up for his dad, John, after he attacked a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s camp.Fury Sr was left covered in blood after he headbutted Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of Usyk’s team – in Saudi Arabia.Tyson Fury has defended his dad after he attacked a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s teamCredit: PAJohn Fury was covered in blood after a fracasCredit: PAFootage emerged of John headbutting a member of Usyk’s teamThe Gypsy King claims he didn’t see the incident, but has channelled his inner Jamie Vardy to back up his dad after the unbelievable clash.Speaking to The Stomping Ground, he said: “Listen, I wasn’t there. I was doing interviews all day so I did get to see it all, but I just saw what everybody else saw. “I saw some idiot chatting s*** and he got banged. End of.”What a way to sell the fight. This is show business. We’re not a political room of educated men, we’re fighters and fighters teams. READ MORE IN BOXING”What a way to sell the fight. My dad is an excellent salesman and he’s done a fantastic job. So big up John Fury.”In the world of the UK we say ‘chat s***, get banged’. He’s half of his age and he’s nutted him. GET UP!”Leciester City striker Jamie Vardy became synonymous with the phrase “chat s***, get banged” during the Foxes title winning campaign of 2015/16.Tyson Fury also uploaded an Instagram post sharing photos from his training in the Middle East with a caption that seemed to back his dad after the confrontation yesterday.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJohn Fury’s maddest momentsHere are just some of John Fury’s most astonishing moments:
It read: “Family Matters – SPARTANS”, hinting at the bizarre outburst that his dad had come out with during the fracas.While getting in the face of Usyk’s team, John had shouted: “We live for blood and guts. We can’t be beat. We are Spartans. We are Spartans. We are Spartans.”John Fury breaks silence on headbutting Usyk team member as Tyson’s bloodied dad says ‘I’m a warrior, that’s what we do’ The shock incident ended in a more calm manner than expected when John was calmed down by Usyk’s manager Alexander Krassyuk.The pair were also seen shaking hands and hugging it out following the altercation too.Tyson said he didn’t see the incident first hand, but praised his dad for helping promote the fight in a rant to The Stomping Ground.Fury has been training hard before this Saturday’s undisputed bout and shared some picture of his efforts in the Instagram post.One snap showed Fury in the ring alongside his entire team while another had him posing in the mirror looking at his transformed physique.(Left to right) Security guard Brendan lyons, nutritionist Greg Marriott, Tyson’s eldest son Prince, coach Kristian Blacklock, Tyson’s eldest brother John, brother Hughie Fury, coach SugarHill Steward, brother Shane Fury, Tyson Fury, sparring partner Alex Barriere, massage therapist Matt Towey, boxing trainer Bob Howard, training partner Jelena Mrdjenovich, coach Steve Egan, unknown security guardCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsThe Brit is preparing for the biggest fight of his careerCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsHe seems in good spirits ahead of the boutCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsFury showed off his physique before the fightCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsHe will be hoping he doesn’t end up on the canvas on SaturdayCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

JOHN FURY has threatened to headbutt Tony Bellew next after his bloody row in Saudi Arabia yesterday.The 59-year-old was left bleeding from the head after he attacked a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s camp.John Fury has threatened a former world champ with a headbuttCredit: PAJohn Fury stuck the nut on Stanislav StepchukCredit: XTony Bellew has been warned to stay away from the Gypsy King’s fatherCredit: GettyTyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk this weekend in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyJohn’s son Tyson will take on Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Tempers have flared already after trouble erupted when the WBC champ’s father HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the other fight team.But it was John who walked away with blood on his forehead as cameras caught him screaming: “We live for blood and guts.”While that melee was unfolding, Tyson had been stuck in another room but as soon as he walked out there was a huge roar from his team as the Gypsy King looked stunned at seeing his dad bleeding.READ MORE ON BOXINGLowering his arms that were aloft, he asked: “What’s happened to your head you silly c***?”However, now John seems to be targeting giving former world champion Tony Bellew some of the same treatment.The ex-bare knuckle fighter ignited a feud with Bellew during a media scrum afterwards while explaining the explosive scenes from earlier.He said: “I was saying it to everybody with a pair of ears, let’s be respectful to each other.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“They were chanting Usyk, did you think we were going to stand there with our fingers in our ears doing nothing?“I’m full of testosterone. I want to get stuck in, man. And it’s only Monday.”Inside Tyson and Paris Fury’s luxurious lifestyleJohn apologised for his actions, although he appeared to lay the blame on his rival.He said: “If you come close in a fighting man’s space, you’re gonna cop for something, aren’t you?”John was then asked about Bellew predicting that Tyson could struggle with Usyk due to the Ukrainian’s elite movement.But that led to the never shy veteran warning: “You see Tony Bellew?“He will get a headbutt like [Stepchuk] just got if he comes around me.”Bellew suffered a crushing defeat to Usyk at cruiserweight back in 2018 when he was knocked out cold.John is never one to shy away from the limelight while in camp for either Tyson or his younger son Tommy Fury’s fights.He has got into a war-of-words with Carl Froch while he had a bitter row with YouTuber KSI last year.That resulted in KSI spitting at John during a heated argument at an open training event after the latter had thrown a bottle at the social media influencer.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTJohn is a former professional boxer and bareknuckle fighter whose pro career spanned eight years and 13 bouts.He made his professional debut in 1987, when he lost to rugby league player Adam Fogerty in Halifax, West Yorkshire but went on to win his next six fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on February 13, 1989.John rebounded with wins against Michael Murray, a future British title challenger and Cesare Di Benedetto, a future Italian title challenger, and was rewarded with a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass, but he lost on points.He then suffered a KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande, which led to a four-year absence from the ring, before he was KO’d in the fourth round against Steve Garber in Manchester in 1995.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn 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 and 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.Fury was released from prison in February 2015.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

MIKE TYSON was asked a lewd question by a 14-YEAR-OLD during a press conference ahead of his fight with Jake Paul.It left Iron Mike trying to locate the child’s mother.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s media event was overshadowed on MondayCredit: GettyTeen influencer Kayo Martin interrupted with several lewd questionsCredit: X @MostVpromotionsThat led to Iron Mike asking where the 14-year-old’s mother wasCredit: X @MostVpromotionsTyson and Paul will collide in Texas on July 20Credit: AFPFormer heavyweight champion Iron Mike will make his return to the ring to face YouTuber Paul in an epic bout taking place on July 20.Tyson, one of the most legendary figures in the history of boxing, will turn 58 two weeks before the fight takes place against the 27-year-old.Fans across the world are concerned about the bout but will no doubt have been intrigued to see what both men had to say when they held a pre-fight press conference yesterday.But the event at the Apollo Theatre in New York was bizarrely interrupted by a swearing teenager who was asking which fighter had the “higher body count”.READ MORE ON SPORTThe child was soon identified as teen influencer and prankster Kayo Martin.The NYC native, who has 1230,000 followers on Instagram, took full advantage when Tyson and Paul decided to take questions from the crowd.Martin firstly asked the ‘Problem Child’: “So you think he has bigger balls? Who do you think has a bigger body count? What’s your body count Jake?”Paul placed his head in his hands in shock before Tyson asked: “Where is this kid’s mother?”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, that failed to stop the youngster as he pressed Paul for an answer.He asked: “Jake, you think yours is higher?”Mike Tyson looks ferocious on pads as boxing legend gears up for Jake Paul showdown Martin then started unloading slang, saying: “Type s**t. We outside! Gaw Gaw. Boom b***h. Ahhh. I love you guys motherf***er.”Paul and his brother Logan Paul, who has enjoyed success himself in boxing and is WWE’s United States champion, both made their name as social media stars in their younger days.But they were both left confused after the event at Martin’s antics.Logan said: “That was kid was hoot.”That led to Jake replying: “What was up with that kid?”Martin’s linktree bio provides little more info about him, simply saying: “Skateboarding, boxing, Day in the Life, Hoodrat shii.”He has shared a range of different content on his Instagram page, from dangerously climbing on subway tracks and narrowly avoiding being hit to visiting New York’s delis.Credit: The SunMeanwhile, Tyson left a reporter repulsed after revealing his disgusting pre-fight diet.The former ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ has been rolling back the years in the gym and has even banned himself from sex and smoking weed in training.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut that is not the only eyebrow-raising reveal that Iron Mike has made as he said that he has only been eating “raw meat”.And UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes the disgusting claim will strike fear into Paul without a punch even being thrown. More

TYSON FURY claims money is motivating him to get in the ring with Oleksandr Usyk.The two heavyweights take to the stage for a much-anticipated bout on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia.Tyson Fury says money is the motivating factor for his bout with Oleksandr UsykCredit: ReutersFury and Usyk both have the chance to be crowned the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.But the glory of taking home the belts are not the driving factor for the Gyspy King.Fury told The Telegraph: ” I hate to say it because the boxing fans, the boxing purists and all them w****** don’t want to hear it, but why do you think I box? For the money.”If anybody in professional boxing tells me they don’t do this game for money, they’re lying, and I speak from the heart. READ MORE IN BOXING”I do it for the dough. The bigger the deal, the better. I’m a prize-fighting pugilist specialist, that’s what I do. “I fight for the prize, whether it be gold bars, gold coins, cash, transfers, cars – whatever you want to pay me, pay me in bags of sand for all I care. As long as I can make a drink on it, deal done.“So, I’m going in there to get paid, get laid and come back to Morecambe Bay. “I probably won’t even buy anything, because I don’t need anything. I’ll do a bit of shopping, probably be tighter than I am today. I’ll do the rematch exactly the same.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTFury, 35, also revealed he wants to fight until he turns 40-years-old.And by that point, he hopes to be “the first £500million heavyweight boxer in history”.Reports suggest Fury will pocket in excess of £80m for fighting Usyk.More cash could be made via a bet, with John Fury revealing he has wagered a staggering amount on his son winning that will either make him “rich” or “skint”.And with huge sums of money on the line, things have already got heated between the two camps.John clashed with a member of Usyk’s team yesterday, headbutting him and ending up with blood streaming down his face.John Fury’s maddest moments
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TYSON FURY goes into his career-defining Oleksandr Usyk undisputed fight feeling his iconic Deontay Wilder wars took YEARS off his life.The Brit, 35, climbed off the canvas twice to secure a 2018 draw against one of the most vicious punchers of the modern era.Tyson Fury was dropped four times in his trilogy with Deontay WilderCredit: GettyFury will face Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title on Saturday nightCredit: EPAHis Lazarus-like revival in the 12th — after a skull–shaking shot — remains the stuff of legend.Two years later the 6ft 9in Morecambe ace obliterated Wilder in seven sensational rounds to grab the WBC title.But in the trilogy bout — after weeks sleeping on the floor of Alder Hey Hospital and running laps of the grounds after his daughter Athena was born premature — he was in another thrilling slugfest and survived two round-four knockdowns to triumph in another fight for the ages.Sadly, when the father-of-seven — usually more prone to trash talk and tall tales — reflects on those magnificent moments he fears they have chipped away at his life expectancy.READ MORE IN BOXINGWith a new steely sincerity this four-belt fight seems to have brought out of him, Fury said: “I believe that.”I believe every time you go in the ring you leave with less than you had when you went in. It takes a little bit more out of you.”But it’s a good job I live for today and don’t think about the future otherwise I’d be screwed.”In trademark Fury showman style he quotes his Lord and Saviour next — as well as Sylvester Stallone.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHe said: “There is no tomorrow. As Apollo Creed said to Rocky: ‘In my faith there is no tomorrow’.”Jesus said he’d come back like a thief in the night, no time, date or hour. So be prepared and live for today as tomorrow ain’t promised.Moment Tyson Fury sees his dad John covered in blood after altercation with Usyk’s camp”There are a few people I’ve known who went to bed and didn’t wake up, so every day is a blessing so I take that and enjoy every day.”Whenever people ask how I am, I say I’m alive, which is a good start.”Former undisputed cruiserweight king Usyk, 37, does not wield the same power as Alabama slammer Wilder — who idiotically claims to want a ‘body on his record’.But Fury still underwent a gruelling camp sparring hundreds of rounds.And, if his new Saudi paymasters want to maximise his pulling power, he wants the mega-money autumn of his career over quickly — after watching the years fly by as daughter Venezuela approaches her 15th birthday in September.And contemplating the five years that has lapsed since his first Wilder battle and with a click of his fingers, he said: “Five years have passed like that. 2019 feels like yesterday.”My daughter was a little girl then and now she’s massive.”When you’re doing something and doing your thing, years pass by quite quickly.”So I’m not too concerned about the negative stuff about staying around and boxing.”If it’s ten fights over the next five years then I want them quickly. If I’m going to have them, let’s rack them up quickly.”The Wilder draw sparked a drastic change in Fury’s style, overnight he transformed from a gangly and elusive jab-and-mover to a 20st power puncher and crushed Wilder in the return, Tom Schwarz and Dillian Whyte.It remains to be seen which Fury will turn up in Riyadh on Saturday to take on the little southpaw Usyk, who bamboozled Anthony Joshua over two one-sided fights.Surprisingly Fury reckons he was a far better fighter long before his switch from point-scoring pugilist to PPV-selling slugger.He added: “I was probably better back then. I was younger, in my early 20s, now I’m in my mid-30s.”I was a better fighter 12 years ago, I had the fountain of youth, now I have the wisdom of age.”My youth has evaded me and my experience has to take over, I’m no spring chicken.”If you look at the greats, when they were 35 they were said to be finished and over the hill. I’ve got to put youth to one side and use my experience and mentality.”Meanwhile, Fury has told Joshua his week-long Riyadh trip will be a waste of time.AJ, 35, landed in the Saudi capital on Sunday night and will watch his two-time conqueror Usyk take on Fury.But any chance he might be able to jump in and fight Fury next — kiboshing the mega-money rematch clause — have been floored by the Gypsy King.The 6ft 9in Morecambe ace said: “There’s not much he can build because we have a two-fight deal, so he has to wait until it’s all over. Then we can negotiate. And it’s always about money in these deals.”All fights are easy to make in any weight division.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBut if Fury demolishes Usyk, why would he not move to rip-up a pointless rerun and move on to the biggest fight in British boxing history?WBC champ Fury grinned and said: “What are we in this for? Money. If I can get double bubble for one job, there’s not much more to be said.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More