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      Why did Tyson Fury’s father John go to prison?

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      JOHN Fury is famous for being the patriarch of the boxing family dynasty, the Furys.These days he is known for being a loveable rogue, but he actually has a darker past, which includes a long spell in prison.
      John Fury spent some time in jailCredit: Getty
      Who is John Fury?
      Nicknamed “Gypsy John” because of his Irish Traveller heritage, John Fury was born in Tuam, Galway and is a former professional boxer and bareknuckle fighter.
      Speaking about his travelling roots, he told viewers in Netflix show, At Home With The Furys.“I’m a travelling man. I was born in a caravan,”
      “Gimme me caravan, gimme me dog, gimme me family and let me get in the middle of that field where I belong.”
      Fury later relocated to Manchester due to a lack of jobs in his homeland.
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      By the age of just five-years-old, he got his taste for fighting, when he had a brawl with a “much older” boy that left “wet through with blood”.
      In 2021, he told the Disruptors With Rob Moore podcast: “I remember it because I was entangled in barbed wire…
      “I got wrapped up in barbed wire and was ripped to pieces… I remember I thought, ‘Me mam’s going to kill me’ because I tore me jumper. 
      “I was more scared of me mam because I ripped me clothes on barbed wire and I was wet through with blood.”
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      Fury’s professional boxing career spanned eight years and in total, he was involved in 13 bouts before his last fight in 1995.
      Over the years Gypsy John has welcomed six children.
      This includes two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury, who he named after Mike Tyson, and 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.
      Why did John Fury go to prison?
      In 2011, Fury was found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
      It was after he tried to gouge out a man’s eye in a brawl in 2010.
      Victim Oathie Sykes’ was left half-blind after a 12-year dispute erupted in violence at a car auction.
      Fury was handed an 11-year sentence.
      The self-confessed ‘hardest man in Britain’, broke down in court as he pleaded for a lenient sentence.
      He told the court: “I’m worried about my son. His boxing career is on the line.
      “If I could give my own eye to him to get back to my children I would do – I’m begging you for my life.”
      But Skyes offered a different testimony, saying: “It was like he was trying to pull his finger into my brains through my socket.”
      Fury was released from prison in February 2015 after serving four years of his term.
      What has John Fury said about his time in prison?
      Fury has been very open about his time in jail, and the remorse he feels.
      Speaking to Betfred in 2021, he said: “For me being a traveling man and one in the great outdoors, well it was a horror story a nightmare, the worst kind of a nightmare is to be locked up.
      “Especially when you’re used to being free and doing as you want to do and going where you want to.
      “But clever people and strong people mind and body can adjust and I adjusted early on saying right, ‘I’m not going to get out of this but I thought it’s better than being dead.”
      Asked if he got into trouble whilst he was serving time, Fury said: “No no, I didn’t.
      “I kept myself to myself and I thought about it I thought, you know what I’ve got to keep my hands in my pockets here if I want to get out.
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      “I’ve got to let a lot of stuff go over my head.”
      He also said in the interview that he had “learnt” his lesson, adding that “sometimes lessons are harsh”. More

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      Tyson Fury ‘reveals’ astonishing fight purse brother Tommy made in win over KSI and boasts ‘he can buy what he wants’

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      TYSON FURY has spoken out in defence of his brother Tommy and the astonishing sums he has made for fighting Jake Paul and KSI. Fury – who shot to fame on the 2019 edition of reality TV show Love Island – has beaten YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Paul and KSI.
      Tyson Fury celebrates brother Tommy’s win over KSICredit: 2023 Getty Images
      Tommy Fury beat KSI on pointsCredit: Reuters
      And according to older brother Tyson, the WBC heavyweight world champion, he has done so while making millions.
      Tyson, 35, said on The MMA Hour: “Well, I can be brutally honest because we always are.
      “The fact that Tommy made $10million in his fight, he’s 24-year’s-old, he’s probably made $25-26million out of his ten-fight career, it’s unbelievable.”I’m very, very proud of where he’s come from. In 2018, Tommy didn’t have $10 for a bus pass.
      “Today, Tommy’s got a hell of a lot of money in his account. Millions of dollars in his account so I’m very proud of him.
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      “He can buy what he wants, he’s got a $5millon mansion, G-wagons, Lambos, Rolexs, the guy’s flying.
      “Regardless of the fight, all these fights he’s had with Jake Paul and whoever else, it’s show business.
      “These fights KSI, Jake Paul, Logan Paul all these guys – Dillon Danis, whoever these influencers are and YouTubers and all that, this is show business.
      “This is brining millions of eyes to the boxing world and the boxing world should be very appreciative of it.”
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      KSI, 30, has spoken out to say he will take time away from boxing having appealed his first ever loss.
      Meanwhile, Fury, 24, and Paul, 26, have both opened the door for a rematch between them after their close split-decision in February.
      And Tyson has backed is brother to have more crossover bouts against stars of the social media world.
      He said: “I hope they do loads more fights, Tommy as well.”
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      Elle Brooke nearly bursts out of corset and fishnets as she dresses as a devil and says she’s going ‘straight to hell’

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      ONLYFANS star turned boxer Elle Brooke gave fans a sneak peek of her Halloween outfit.She captioned the post with: “My morals are taking me straight to hell.”

      And her army of admirers couldn’t resist commenting on the cheeky pics.
      One fan wrote: “You can have my soul.”
      Another added: “Would sin for.”
      A third wrote: “Beautiful.”
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      While a fourth added: “You look gorgeous.”
      A fifth commented: “Oh my.”
      Brooke is 3-1 in her exhibition bouts after suffering defeat via unanimous decision to Jully Poca.
      It came in the semi-finals of the KingPyn influencer boxing tournament in July.
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      Now the 25-year-old is ringing the changes with a new role as a COMMENTATOR.
      The influencer will be behind the mic at Crypto Fight Night in Dubai on November 24.
      The boxer recently hit the headlines after letting Dillon Danis put her in a chokehold.
      And after momentarily appearing to pass out, she got back to her feet, gushing: “Oh my God, that is so much better than drugs.”
      Brooke has teased that she will fight again next year amid rumours of doing so in a Misfits Boxing card in Brazil.
      Inside Elle’s glamorous life as influencer, boxer and OnlyFans star…
      Elle Brooke traded in OnlyFans for boxingCredit: PA
      Elle Brooke boasts 843k followersCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She also showed fans a red outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle always embraces the seasons traditionsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong

      Last week she posed in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She recently posed in a pink lingerieCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      And also embraced yellowCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      The influencer posed with a championship beltCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      Elle recently visited the USCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Including visiting TexasCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
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      Who is Fabio Wardley and what’s his boxing record?

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      FABIO Wardley has gone from working in a recruitment office and competing in white collar boxing to being on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s mega-money showdown with Frances Ngannou.Here we take a look at the Ipswichian’s life, meteoric rise and boxing career.
      Fabio Wardley defeated Michael Polite Coffie to claim the WBA Continental Heavyweight TitleCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Who is Fabio Wardley?
      Fabio Wardley, born on December 18, 1994, is a professional boxer from Ipswich, England.
      He has been the British Heavyweight Champion since beating Nathan Gorman in 2022.
      But just eight years ago Wardley was working as a recruitment consultant and playing football at the weekends, before doing four unlicensed fights for fun.
      At the age of 22 he decided a desk job wasn’t for him and pursued a dramatic career change.
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      On Saturday, October 28 he defends his British heavyweight title against David Adeleye on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, where Mike Tyson will be in the Cameroon MMA fighter’s corner.
      The Suffolk puncher, who credits being mentored by Dillian Whyte for his incredible career turnaround, is now not far off a world title shot.
      “It’s a funny old world,” he grinned.
      “It has been a wild ride and I’m really proud of it and happy to be able to ride it to the full extent.
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      “I started on small-hall shows selling tickets, little obscure shows in the middle of nowhere.
      “I used to look at big shows and thing to myself ‘maybe I’ll have one big fight… I’ll have one big fight and end my career there’.
      “I thought I might fight for the Southern Area or the English or maybe the British but it would be just one big fight, the last dance of my career.
      “But now I’ve done it 10 times over. I just kept my head down and kept grinding and by the time I looked up I realised I’m in the thick of it.
      “I always say I feel like I’ve gone from one side of the TV to the other.
      “I’ve gone from being someone sat there watching it to the one in the main event. It’s a funny old world.”
      Only a couple of years ago Wardley’s best boxing credentials were sparring sessions with Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk, but if he beats Adeleye he’ll be near the front of the queue for a world title shot if a December undisputed decider between Fury and Usyk leads to the belts being fragmented.
      On the subject, Fabio said: “The division will be wide open in a couple of years.
      “All the big names are at the back end of their careers.
      “They all have maybe 1-2 years left, a few big fights each and then they will say ‘I’m good’.
      “That leaves the door open for me and a few others in the division to move forward. Especially in British boxing, I’m at the forefront and I’m the next one.
      “It’s a great position for me to be in. I can have a few more learning fights, tick off awesome milestones and by the time those doors open I’ll be fully fledged and ready to go.
      “The big boys are still there doing their thing but I’m not that many steps behind.
      “It’s an interesting thought and a funny place to be – in four or five fights fighting for a world title. It’s quite a surreal moment to stop and have a look at.”
      What is Fabio Wardley’s boxing record?
      At present Fabio’s immaculate record stands at 16 wins, 0 loses, and 0 draws, meaning he is currently undefeated.
      During those 16 wins Wardley has stopped 15 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 93.75%.
      In total he’s boxed 42 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 2.6 rounds on average.
      How heavy is Fabio Wardley?
      Fabio has been putting on weight over his boxing career, generally getting heavier at each weigh-in before his professional fights.
      At his last fight against Michael Polite Coffie, Wardley topped the scales at 242.6 pounds.
      He competes as a professional boxer in the heavyweight division.
      What belts does Fabio Wardley have?
      Fabio currently holds two belts.
      Wardley has been the British Heavyweight Champion since beating Nathan Gorman in 2022.
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      In 2023 he added the WBA Continental Heavyweight Title to his collection by defeating Michael Polite Coffie.
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      Tommy Fury breaks silence after KSI fight appeal to mock YouTube star and calls out Jake Paul for rematch

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      TOMMY FURY has mocked KSI for appealing their controversial fight and called out Jake Paul to a rematch. In February Fury beat Paul by split-decision in Saudi Arabia to end two years of bitter feuding.
      Tommy Fury beat KSI controversially on pointsCredit: PA
      Jake Paul has been called out to a rematch by Tommy FuryCredit: Splash
      And it set him up with another blockbuster bout with a YouTuber-turned boxer, this time against KSI.
      Their Battle of Britain ended contentiously after Fury walked away with a points victory in a razor thin fight.
      He was initially awarded a majority decision but it was overturned to a unanimous victory due to a scorecard being read out wrong.
      KSI has since hired a lawyer to appeal the loss in total – something Fury laughed off when breaking his silence.
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      He told Boxing King Media: “A load of s***. Yeah, it’s a load of s***. He lost fair and square it was what it was.
      “They already changed it to a unanimous in my favour so, good appeal mate.
      “But listen, I come to fight. He was getting instructed by his corner to hold me. So it is what it is, one guy came to fight and the other guy didn’t.
      “So that’s why it turned out like it did. I was there and ready to put it all on the line.
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      “But of course, we knew he was never gonna stand and trade with me so that’s probably the right tactics by him.
      KSI, 30, spoke out to say he is taking time away from boxing following his first loss.
      Paul, 26, was at the fight in Manchester and teased a rematch with Fury, 24, who appears on board.
      He said: “I am the only fight for Jake Paul. Me and Jake Paul are the dance partners and he knows that himself.
      “Me and him will always make a good fight, we’ll always make a big fight so whenever he’s done with what he’s doing, I’m sure me and him will meet again one day.”
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      I was a white collar pub brawler in Ipswich and worked in recruitment, now I’m on the Tyson Fury vs Ngannou undercard

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      FABIO WARDLEY cannot believe he’s gone from white collar brawls in Ipswich clubs to a mega-money Saudi Arabia showdown featuring Mike Tyson.Eight years ago the 27-year-old was working in a recruitment office and playing football at the weekends, before doing four unlicensed fights just for fun.
      Fabio Wardley worked in recruitment before boxingCredit: @fabiowardley
      Wardley is now an undefeated pro heavyweightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He now fights on Tyson Fury’s undercardCredit: Getty
      But on Saturday night he defends his British heavyweight title against David Adeleye, on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, where Mike Tyson will be in the Cameroon MMA fighter’s corner.
      Even for the bonkers world of boxing, it’s some turnaround for the Suffolk Puncher who, thanks to being mentored by Dillian Whyte, is not far off a world title shot.
      “It’s a funny old world,” he grinned.
      “It has been a wild ride and I’m really proud of it and happy to be able to ride it to the full extent.
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      “I started on small-hall shows selling tickets, little obscure shows in the middle of nowhere.
      “I used to look at big shows and thing to myself ‘maybe I’ll have one big fight… I’ll have one big fight and end my career there’.
      “I thought I might fight for the Southern Area or the English or maybe the British but it would be just one big fight, the last dance of my career.
      “But now I’ve done it 10 times over. I just kept my head down and kept grinding and by the time I looked up I realised I’m in the thick of it.
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      “I always say I feel like I’ve gone from one side of the TV to the other.
      “I’ve gone from being someone sat there watching it to the one in the main event. It’s a funny old world.”
      It was only a couple of years ago that Wardley’s best boxing credentials were sparring sessions with Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk.
      Now he is a 16-0 pro with the Lonsdale belt and – if he gets past Adeleye – will be near the front of the queue if a December undisputed decider between Fury and Usyk leads to the belts being fragmented afterwards.
      The modest ace said: “The division will be wide open in a couple of years.
      All the big names are at the back end of their careers.
      “They all have maybe 1-2 years left, a few big fights each and then they will say ‘I’m good’.
      “That leaves the door open for me and a few others in the division to move forward. Especially in British boxing, I’m at the forefront and I’m the next one.

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      “It’s a great position for me to be in. I can have a few more learning fights, tick off awesome milestones and by the time those doors open I’ll be fully fledged and ready to go.
      “The big boys are still there doing their thing but I’m not that many steps behind.
      |It’s an interesting thought and a funny place to be – in four or five fights fighting for a world title. It’s quite a surreal moment to stop and have a look at.”
      Another far-fetched pipe dream would have been taking big-time boxing to Ipswich Town’s Portman Road.
      But now the Tractor Boys are ripping up the Championship, local legend Ed Sheeran is a superstar and Wardley is on the rise, it’s a tangible target.
      Wardley said: “We were flirting with the idea of a stadium show before this but to do those things you have to have the right fight at the right time.
      “You have to build yourself, the right profile and fan base over time so that people want to come out and support you. You have to do the right things on the way, and this is another one to tick off.
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      “Me and Ed are not best mates yet – hopefully this fight can bring us closer together!
      “He’s at the games sometimes but we haven’t crossed paths yet. I’m a fan of some of his music for sure.”
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      Anthony Joshua fans stunned by his ‘tremendous shape’ as he shows off body for first time since 4-day ‘darkness retreat’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is in impressive shape as he prepares to return in December.The former heavyweight champion is on a mission to reclaim his belts.
      Anthony Joshua posed alongside coach Derrick JamesCredit: INSTAGRAM
      AJ hopes to return to action later this yearCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Joshua, 34, recently went on a four-day darkness retreat in a bid to “build character”.
      The £2,000 exercise saw the Brit cut himself off from the outside world – with “no phone. No TV. No radio. No audiobooks” and no human contact.
      If AJ is feeling better mentally following the retreat, he is also in excellent physical shape.
      Joshua posted a picture of himself looking chiselled in the gym last night alongside coach Derrick James.
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      He captioned the snap: “Prepare for glory.”
      Fans marvelled at Joshua’s post, with one commenting: “Yess Champ looking in Tremendous Shape looking absolutely Hench.”
      A second gushed: “Proud of you AJ.”
      While a third wrote: “Back in the lab.”
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      Another added: “The Dream Team. LETS GO CHAMP !!”
      Joshua has been linked with a mega-bout against fellow former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
      Appearing at the Formula 1 last weekend, AJ said: “The next window will be in March-April, so that’s probably when the undisputed fight will happen.
      “What we are being told is they want to make it a mega card and they like the sound of Joshua v Wilder on the same night.”
      Promoter Eddie Hearn blamed Wilder for a previous deal for the pair to fight falling through.
      The Bronze Bomber subsequently said on Instagram: “Another thing I want to address is a fight that everyone is looking forward to and hopefully happens.
      “I’m doing everything in my power to make it happen – I’m referring to the Anthony Joshua fight.
      “So Anthony – you’re hearing it from my mouth – I’m here, I’m ready, I’m ready to go.
      “I heard some things your promoter said that my last fight only lasted a short period of time and I ain’t fought in a year and he don’t know if I want to fight or not.
      “I’m letting you know right now, right here, I’m ready to fight man.”
      Joshua plans to return in December against an unnamed opponent, before potentially facing Wilder in the spring.
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      He added: “I’ve got to stay busy. I’m not listening to all the noise about Wilder and these guys. When the opportunity comes, we will be ready.” More

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      I’m worth more than £50million but I still shop at Asda – I’m always looking for a deal, reveals Tyson Fury

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      TYSON FURY has revealed he still shops at Asda despite his staggering net worth.According to Forbes, the Gypsy King is worth just over £50million thanks to his reign as WBC heavyweight champion.
      Tyson Fury still shops at Asda despite being worth £50millionCredit: Reuters

      The British boxer has yet to taste defeat as a professional, with his record standing at 33-0-1.
      That is despite his thrilling trilogy with Deontay Wilder and 2022 rematch with Dillian Whyte.
      His second and third bout against Wilder and the Whyte rematch alone reportedly earned Fury him £70million.
      Despite his net worth, though, Fury has revealed is always looking for a deal as he prepares to return to the ring on Saturday.
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      The 35-year-old is set to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
      Speaking during fight week, he explained why he still chooses to shop at low-budget supermarkets.
      “Where do rich people shop?” Fury told IFLTV. “Is there a rich person shop, like, ‘I’m only shopping here because its for rich people. I don’t think so.
      “I think I’ve tightened my belt in the last five years I would say. Years ago, I’d buy expensive things, enjoy expensive things. Now I won’t because I don’t think I deserve them.
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      “Hughie goes on at me about it. I love the cheap Asda chocolate fingers instead of the Cadbury’s ones. I’ll have all the stuff like that, not the real cans of Coke. I like fake ones.
      “I don’t know why because I can spend the money I’ve got really, its just me. It’s just the way I am. I’m always looking for a deal.
      He continued: “I’d rather get five chocolate bars for £1.20 than a single one. Even though I’ll eat all five and I don’t want to because its what’s been bred in me. Once a poor man, always a poor man.
      “You never leave it, ever. I love Asda because its always got good deals on. Shout out Asda. A can of Cokes might be £10.50 but then they’re on sale for four quid, but I’d never buy them if they were £10.50.” More