John Fury is an Irish boxer, former professional boxer and bare-knuckle boxer.
He made a name for himself through his achievements in the ring and is the father of two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and reality television personality and professional boxer Tommy Fury.
He is also the uncle of heavyweight boxer Hughie Fury, making him a central figure in the Fury family’s boxing legacy.
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- Full name: John Fury
- Stage Name: John Fury
- Date of birth: May 22, 1965
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of birth: Tuam, Ireland.
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Irish boxing trainer, former professional boxer and bare-knuckle boxer.
- Height: 1.91 m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Fury
- Siblings: unknown
- Husband and wife: Amber Fury and Chantal Fury
- Children: 6, Tyson Fury, Tommy Fury, Shane Fury, Roman Fury, John Fury Jr and Hughie Fury
- Grandchildren: Venezuela Fury, Prince John James Fury, Prince Tyson Fury II, Valencia Amber and Prince Adonis Amber
- Relationship: married
- Net worth: Unknown
Childhood life and education.
John Fury was born on May 22, 1965 in Tuam, Ireland. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fury, and grew up with his siblings, although their names were not known to the media.
He came from an Irish family and was a Catholic. However, his early education and educational background are private.
Career
John Fury, father of famous heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, had a professional boxing career that lasted eight years, from 1987 to 1995. During his career, John Fury fought 13 professional fights, with a record of 8 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw.
His notable achievements include becoming Irish heavyweight champion in 1987 and British heavyweight champion in 1988. He has also fought some of the biggest names in boxing, such as Mike Tyson and Henry Akinwande.
While John Fury’s professional career may have been quite short, John Fury’s impact on the boxing world and his son’s success is undeniable.
Despite not making it to the world championships, John Fury still had a successful boxing career.
After a disappointing defeat on his professional debut, he won his next six fights, including a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki. He also won against future British title challenger Michael Murray and future Italian title challenger Cesare Di Benedetto.
In 1991, he was ranked third in the country and fourth in Europe. Although he retired after several knockout losses, his influence on the boxing world lives on through his sons, Tyson and Tommy Fury, who have both achieved considerable success in the sport.
Social media.
- Instagram Name: @gypsyjohnfury
- Twitter Username: @GypsyJohnFury_
Personal life
John Fury is a family man, having been married twice. His first wife was Amber, with whom he had four sons: Tyson, Shane, John Jr and Hughie. He also sadly lost two premature daughters. His second wife was Chantal, and they had two sons: Tommy and Roman.
Fury is from Ireland and comes from a nomadic family, something he has spoken openly about. He has discussed the discrimination and challenges he and his family faced due to their ethnicity and cultural background.
Net worth
John Fury is known for his successful career in the boxing world, as a cornerman and former professional boxer. He is also famous for his participation in bare-knuckle fights.
While his exact net worth is unknown, the figure could be significant considering his son Tyson Fury’s estimated net worth is $85 million.
