John Fury is an Irish boxing cornerman and former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter.
12 Facts About John Fury
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John Fury is best known for being the father of two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury, as well as professional boxer Tommy Fury.
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John Fury moved to Manchester, England at the age of 4 due to his father not being able to find work in his native Ireland.
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John Fury made his professional debut on 28 April 1987 when he lost to rugby league player Adam Fogerty in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
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John Fury was rewarded by a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass but lost on points.
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However in his next fight John Fury suffered a KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande.
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John Fury has been involved in many high-profile situations whilst supporting his son Tyson.
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John Fury stated that Wilder would 'crack' given that Tyson was no longer "as weak as a kitten" unlike in their previous controversial draw.
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John Fury appears many times but most notably in one of the final scenes showing his live reaction to the fight as he watched on a television at the BT Studios.
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In March 2022, John Fury was confirmed as a brand ambassador for the sports betting website, Freebets.
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The victim was left half-blind after a 12-year dispute erupted in violence at a car auction in 2010, with John Fury getting the victim in a headlock and forcing his fingers into the victim's eyes.
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John Fury has appeared on many British television broadcasts, including live shows, pre-recorded programmes and documentaries.