John Fury, the father of boxing legend Tyson Fury, has revealed that his relationship with his son is “destroyed completely,” and that he wants no part in Tyson’s return to the ring.
In a deeply emotional interview, John spoke candidly about the collapse of his relationship with Tyson, laying much of the blame on boxing itself. John will not be watching Tyson’s upcoming fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11, and he has made it clear that he believes his son is no longer the fighter he once was—changed since the trilogy with Deontay Wilder. He holds those around Tyson responsible for the current state of affairs.
The interview, held in the simple surroundings of John’s home in Mobberley, is as raw and unfiltered as the man himself. Sitting by a pot simmering on a stove, John reflects on his strained relationship with his son, one built on years of sacrifice and dedication.
“I’ve never taken £10 off him in my life, and I never will,” John said, emphasizing that he doesn’t want or need Tyson’s money, despite the multi-million-pound fortune his son has earned. He speaks about how he helped build Tyson’s legacy, offering his unwavering support when Tyson was a young, untested fighter.
John’s words, however, are tinged with regret and sadness. The hardened exterior of the man who once ruled press conferences and staged fiery confrontations now gives way to a vulnerable father struggling with the distance between himself and his son. “I haven’t really expressed these emotions before, but they’re strong and they’re there,” he admitted, his voice thick with emotion.
As the conversation shifted to Tyson’s future, John shared his opinion that Tyson’s career has passed its peak. “Tyson has been gone since the Deontay Wilder fights. Wilder finished him. His legs aren’t there anymore, and Makhmudov is a real threat,” John said bluntly.
While John acknowledges that Tyson is still testing himself in the ring, he believes the damage done to Tyson during his grueling trilogy with Wilder is irreversible. “When you fight someone like Wilder three times, it takes something out of you that you can’t get back,” John added. “It’s not just physical—it’s mental too.”
John’s frustration with Tyson’s career decisions became even more apparent when he recounted his attempt to convince his son not to fight Oleksandr Usyk. According to John, Tyson’s preparation for the Usyk fight was rushed, and he begged his son to take more time off to recover properly. “He should have taken the £10 million fine to pull out of that fight. But he didn’t,” John said, clearly angry. “I knew if we didn’t get it done quickly, he was going to fade down the stretch.”
Despite all of this, John refuses to predict disaster for Tyson’s upcoming fight with Makhmudov. He admits Tyson may still win and possibly even perform “sensationally,” but doubts linger. “There’s always that risk,” he said, acknowledging Tyson’s age and time out of the ring.
Looking ahead, John is less optimistic about a potential third fight with Usyk. “Nothing’s gonna change,” he said. “Tyson’s getting weaker, and Usyk’s getting stronger.”
In the end, despite his sharp words and clear hurt, John insists that he wants nothing more from Tyson. “I’ve got this place, I’ve got my own home—I live my life,” he said. “I don’t owe anyone anything.”
Yet, the contradiction is hard to ignore. While he insists his relationship with Tyson is beyond repair, the emotion in his voice suggests otherwise. His words reveal the depth of the loss he feels, both as a father and as a man who dedicated so much to building his son’s career.
Will Tyson’s return to the ring mark the beginning of a fresh chapter, or is it a step closer to the end of an era? John Fury’s candid reflections leave more questions than answers.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
