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Tyson Fury's father left bloodied after altercation with Oleksandr Usyk's team member

Published: 13 May 2024 at 14:15

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Tyson Fury's father, John Fury, was left bloodied after an alleged altercation with a member of Oleksandr Usyk's team during the buildup to their highly-anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia. The incident involved verbal exchanges, head-butting attempts, and chants between the two camps, with security intervening to separate them. Despite the heated confrontation, John Fury and a member of Usyk's team eventually made peace. The clash occurred ahead of the first undisputed heavyweight championship fight since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

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John Fury (Wikipedia)


John Fury is a British-Irish boxing cornerman and former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter. He is best known for being the father of two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury, as well as reality television personality and professional boxer Tommy Fury. He is also uncle to heavyweight boxer Hughie Fury.

Inside Tyson Fury's training camp as he brings dad John Fury back in


One of the biggest fights in boxing history, Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is just a week away from taking place. Fury will step into the ring opposite the brilliantly talented Ukrainian on Saturday, May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the unified titles. The highly anticipated fight will see two of boxing's biggest giants go toe-to-toe for the right to be called the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Unlike his fight with Ngannou, which saw the 35-year-old rock up to the ring with little to no preparation, Fury seems to be locked into this training camp and has even brought his dad back into the fold. Here is a look inside Fury's training camp as the former world heavyweight champion has introduced a strict diet and training regime.

Tyson Fury (Wikipedia)


Tyson Luke Fury (born 12 August 1988) is a British professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title since 2020. Previously, he held the unified heavyweight titles from 2015 to 2016, and the Ring magazine title twice between 2015 and 2022. He also held the International Boxing Organization (IBO) title during his first reign as champion.With his defeat of Deontay Wilder, Fury became the third heavyweight, after Floyd Patterson and Muhammad Ali, to hold The Ring magazine title twice, and is widely considered by media outlets to be the lineal heavyweight champion. As of December 2022, Fury is ranked as the world's best active heavyweight by BoxRec and ESPN, he is also ranked sixth pound-for-pound by ESPN and the Boxing Writers Association of America, and seventh by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.As an amateur, Fury represented both England and Ireland, as he was born in Manchester to an Irish Traveller family. Fury's family lineage comes from Belfast and Galway; his parents emigrated to England at a young age. He won the ABA super-heavyweight title in 2008 before turning professional later that year at 20 years of age. After winning the English heavyweight title twice, he became the British and Commonwealth champion in 2011 by defeating the 14–0 Derek Chisora. He then won the Irish and WBO Inter-Continental titles, before defeating Chisora again in a 2014 rematch for the European and WBO International heavyweight titles. This success, along with his 24–0 record, set up a match with the long-reigning world champion Wladimir Klitschko in Germany, which Fury won by unanimous decision.Fury was stripped of his IBF title 10 days after the Klitschko bout as he was unable to grant a fight with the IBF's mandatory challenger, Vyacheslav Glazkov, due to a rematch clause in his contract with Klitschko. The rematch did not materialise as Fury had mental health issues leading to alcoholism, recreational drug use and extreme weight gain. In 2016, he vacated the WBA, WBO and IBO titles; The Ring stripped him of his last remaining title in early 2018. Later that year, after more than two years of inactivity, Fury challenged for the WBC heavyweight title against Wilder. The fight was controversially scored as a draw. Fury's strong performance against Wilder (including recovering from a heavy knockdown in the final round) earned him Comeback of the Year from The Ring and numerous other awards. In the rematch in February 2020, Fury defeated Wilder by a technical knockout in the seventh round after a dominant performance. He knocked out Wilder again in the trilogy fight in October 2021, this time in the eleventh round.

Oleksandr Usyk's promoter praying Tyson Fury avoids injury ahead of undisputed heavyweight title showdown


Oleksandr Usyk's promoter Alexander Krassyuk laughed off suggestions the Ukrainian is a 'cry baby' and hopes Tyson Fury can swerve another injury withdrawal ahead of the pair's historic undisputed heavyweight world title showdown. Usyk and Fury will meet for all the belts in Saudi Arabia on May 18, live on Sky Sports Box Office , in a fight that is set to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. It comes after the pair's initial fight, scheduled for February, had been postponed after Fury suffered a cut during sparring. Krassyuk says Usyk is in "perfect shape" after a third straight training camp, his only concern being Fury's status ahead of the clash. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "I do hope that Tyson will wear his helmet, his protective gear this time and not injure his eyebrow or whatever he could injure, and that this time the fight on May 18 will go the way it should have gone in December and then in February," Krassyuk told Sky Sports .

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to Potentially Meet in Saudi Arabia in March, Frank Warren Reveals


Frank Warren, Tyson Fury's promoter, predicts that a potential match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could happen in Saudi Arabia in March. He suggests that Fury and Oleksandr Usyk might have two fights this year before Joshua's turn. The financial stakes, with a reported $100 million for the victor of Usyk and Fury's match, could lead to a rematch between the two fighters. Warren compares the scenario to boxing events of the late 60s and 70s, highlighting the significance of the fighters challenging each other.

Fury vs Usyk: Fight date, UK time, location, undercard, ring walk, odds and how to watch with Sky Sports


Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet on Saturday in a hotly-anticipated fight that will crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999. Here's all you need to know about the Sky Sports Box Office showdown. Fury and Usyk will meet in a 12-round heavyweight clash on Saturday May 18 with the ring walks for the main event expected at 11pm UK time - 1am on Sunday, May 19 in Saudi Arabia time. Coverage of the build-up begins at 4pm UK time on Sky Sports Box Office with two hours of the undercard on Sky Sports Action from 4pm. The clash will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Tyson Fury's heavyweight unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk postponed due to cut sustained in sparring


Tyson Fury's heavyweight boxing unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed from Feb. 17 to May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after Fury sustained a cut during sparring that required stitches. Usyk does not judge Fury for the injury and emphasizes the need to take boxing seriously. This is the second time the fight has been delayed, with a previous date in December also falling through. The winner of the fight will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk (Wikipedia)


Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk, billed as Ring of Fire, is an upcoming heavyweight professional boxing match contested between English WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Ukrainian WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO and The Ring heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship. The bout was scheduled to take place on 17 February 2024 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, however, it was postponed due to a facial injury sustained by Fury in training. The bout was rescheduled the following day, and is set to take place on 18 May 2024.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Everything You Need to Know About the Heavyweight Clash


Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in a highly anticipated heavyweight clash on Saturday, May 18, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to determine the unified heavyweight world champion. The fight was postponed once due to Fury's training camp injury. Sky will broadcast the event in the UK for £24.95. Fans can order the fight through various platforms like Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky+, and online. DAZN PPV will broadcast the fight globally. Fury aims to make boxing history by becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Tommy Fury (Wikipedia)


Thomas Michael John Fury (born 7 May 1999) is an English professional boxer and reality television personality. He took time off from his boxing career in 2019 to star in the fifth series of the ITV2 dating reality television show Love Island. Along with partner Molly-Mae Hague the couple finished as runners-up of the series. He is the younger half-brother of heavyweight world champion of boxing, Tyson Fury.

Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou (Wikipedia)


Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou, billed as Battle of the Baddest, was a professional boxing match between reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou, that took place on 28 October 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The British Boxing Board of Control was the host commission for the event.

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua (Wikipedia)


Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is a proposed heavyweight professional boxing match contested between WBC champion, Tyson Fury, and former WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO champion, Anthony Joshua. The fight has been dubbed as "the biggest fight in British boxing history".As of January 2024, no agreement has been reached which secured a fight between the two heavyweights.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Promoter demands 'very strong' referee for undisputed heavyweight title fight


The referee of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Uysk undisputed heavyweight title fight must be very strong, demands promoter Frank Warren. Fury will fight Usyk for the four major belts, the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF titles, on May 18, live on Sky Sports Box Office . Warren, who co-promotes Fury, is concerned by Usyk's last fight. Then, when fighting Daniel Dubois whom Warren also represents, Usyk was given plenty of time to recover from what referee Luis Pabon deemed to be a low blow. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The promoter remains convinced that the punch was legal, insisting Usyk's beltline was too high and the referee's call was unjust.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua II (Wikipedia)


Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua II, billed as Rage on the Red Sea, was a heavyweight professional boxing match between WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, and former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. The bout took place on 20 August 2022 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Usyk won the 12-round bout by split decision, with scores of 116–112 and 115–113 in his favour, and 115–113 in favour of Joshua.

Anthony Joshua Predicts Winner of Fury vs. Usyk Fight in Saudi Arabia


Anthony Joshua predicts that Oleksandr Usyk will emerge victorious in the upcoming heavyweight fight against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia on May 18. Usyk will defend his WBA, WBO, and IBF titles while Fury aims to retain his WBC title. Joshua, who lost to Usyk twice, believes in Usyk's abilities based on his previous encounters. Joseph Parker is also eyeing a WBO mandatory title fight against the Fury vs. Usyk winner after securing the WBO interim belt. The fight is highly anticipated with potential challengers like Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois waiting for their shot.

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk (Wikipedia)


Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk, billed as The Perfect Storm, was a professional boxing match that was contested between WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, and former undisputed cruiserweight champion and the WBO's heavyweight mandatory challenger, Oleksandr Usyk. The bout took place on 25 September 2021 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Usyk winning by unanimous decision.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Deontay Wilder's trainer Malik Scott predicts who will win heavyweight fight


Deontay Wilder's trainer Malik Scott has given his prediction ahead of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk's undisputed world heavyweight championship fight, live on Sky Sports Box Office on Saturday May 18. Scott knows first-hand what it takes to prepare for a heavyweight clash against Fury. Wilder and current WBC heavyweight champion Fury were embroiled in a rivalry that spanned over a trilogy of bouts. Their first fight ended in a controversial draw prompting two additional meetings that Fury won. Scott has revealed what Fury could look to use to his advantage in his clash against Usyk.

Anthony Joshua ranks the greatest heavyweights ever


Anthony Joshua ranked heavyweight boxing stars from past and present, but there was no space for Tyson Fury amongst the top tier of previous champions. The 34-year-old is attempting to put himself in the frame for another world title shot when he fights Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 8 and has been nominating his pick of the best boxers in the history of the division. Joshua is a former two-time world champion himself and wants to become a three-time record belt holder by facing the eventual winner of Tyson Fury's clash against Oleksandr Usyk . Ahead of his showdown with former UFC star Ngannou, Joshua was presented with a list of heavyweights and asked to place them into five separate groups ranging from GOAT [greatest of all time] to sparring partner. The Englishman placed a total of seven fighters in the GOAT category while others mixed in the champion, world level and mid level rankings.

Jake Paul's Boxing Career Highlights: Matches, Opponents, and Updates


Jake Paul, a controversial YouTuber turned boxer, is set to face former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a made-for-streaming boxing match on July 20 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, streamed on Netflix. Paul recently made quick work of veteran boxer Andre August with a first-round knockout and is scheduled to return to the ring on Dec 15. Additionally, former world champion Manny Pacquiao has been prohibited from competing in the Olympics, and Tyson Fury's bout with Oleksandr Usyk has been rescheduled for May 18 in Saudi Arabia.

Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson (Wikipedia)


Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson, billed as Lewis–Tyson: Is On, was a heavyweight professional boxing match that took place on June 8, 2002, at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. The defending unified WBC, IBF, IBO, and The Ring champion Lennox Lewis defeated former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson by knockout in the eighth round. Prior to the event, Lewis was awarded The Ring magazine heavyweight title, which had been vacant since the late 1980s and was last held by Tyson.

Lennox Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko (Wikipedia)


Lennox Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko, billed as Battle of the Titans, was a heavyweight professional boxing match contested between WBC, IBO, and The Ring champion Lennox Lewis and former WBO titleholder Vitali Klitschko. The bout took place on June 21, 2003 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Lewis defeated Klitschko via sixth-round technical knockout (TKO) after the fight was stopped due to a severe cut above Klitschko's left eye. It was the last fight of Lewis' career, having decided to retire after eventually rejecting a rematch.

Lennox Lewis vs. Frank Bruno (Wikipedia)


Lennox Lewis vs. Frank Bruno, billed as "The Battle of Britain" was a professional boxing match contested on 1 October 1993 at Cardiff Arms Park in Wales. It was between WBC heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, who was making the second defence of his title and Frank Bruno, who was fighting in his third world title bout, his two previous title fights having been unsuccessful. Lewis beat Bruno by a technical knockout in the seventh round.

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