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John Fury
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John Fury
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| Known for | Professional boxing |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Children | 6, including Tyson and Tommy |
John Fury is an 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.
Background
Fury was born on May 22, 1964 in Tuam, Galway, Ireland into a family of Irish Traveller heritage. He moved to Manchester, England at the age of 4 due to his father not being able to find work in his native Ireland. Fury claims descent from a long line of bare-knuckle fighters.
Boxing career
Fury's professional boxing career spanned eight years, beginning in April 1987 and ending in June 1995. In total, he was involved in 13 bouts.
He made his professional debut on 28 April 1987 when he lost to rugby league player Adam Fogerty in Halifax, West Yorkshire. From there Fury went on to win his next six fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on 13 February 1989.
He was rewarded by a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass but lost on points.
After that he rebounded with wins against Michael Murray, a future British title challenger and Cesare Di Benedetto, a future Italian title challenger.
However in his next fight Fury suffered a KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande.
This loss was followed by a four year absence from the ring until Fury returned against former opponent Steve Garber in Manchester in 1995; he was knocked out again inside four rounds.
Fury finished his career with the record of 8–4–1.
Media appearances
Fury has appeared on many British television broadcasts, including live shows, pre-recorded programmes and documentaries.
Professional boxing record
| 13 fights | 8 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 13 | Loss | 8–4–1 | Steve Garber | KO | 4 (6), 2:11 | 10 Jun 1995 | G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England | |
| 12 | Loss | 8–3–1 | Henry Akinwande | KO | 3 (8) | 9 Oct 1991 | G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England | |
| 11 | Win | 8–2–1 | Cesare Di Benedetto | PTS | 10 | 16 Feb 1991 | Pavilion, Thornaby, England | |
| 10 | Win | 7–2–1 | Michael Murray | RTD | 6 (8), 3:00 | 2 Jun 1990 | G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England | |
| 9 | Loss | 6–2–1 | Neil Malpass | PTS | 10 | 21 Jun 1989 | Brodsworth Miners Welfare Club, Doncaster, England | For vacant Central Area heavyweight title |
| 8 | Draw | 6–1–1 | David Hopkins | MD | 6 | 13 Feb 1989 | Töölö Sports Hall, Helsinki, Finland | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Abner Blackstock | PTS | 8 | 26 Sep 1988 | Grand Hotel, Leicester, England | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Ian Priest | PTS | 6 | 29 Mar 1988 | European SC, Kings Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, England | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Michael Murray | PTS | 6 | 23 Feb 1988 | Civic Sports Centre, Oldham, England | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Mick Cordon | PTS | 6 | 3 Dec 1987 | Irish Centre, Leeds, England | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Paul Sheldon | PTS | 4 | 10 Nov 1987 | Variety Club, Batley, England | |
| 2 | Win | 1–1 | Steve Garber | PTS | 6 | 7 Oct 1987 | Cat's Whiskers, Lancashire, England | |
| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Adam Fogerty | PTS | 4 | 28 Apr 1987 | North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax, England |
