Tyson Fury comes from a family of Irish Travellers.
Highlights
- Tyson Fury was born to his parents, John and Amber Fury. They later separated, and John started dating Chantal Fury, the mother of Tyson’s half-brother, Tommy Fury.
- John and Amber Fury, both Irish Travellers, have three surviving children.
- Tyson Fury was born three months premature and named after the legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson.
- Tyson Fury made his professional boxing debut in 2008 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the unified heavyweight champion in 2015 and reclaiming the WBC heavyweight title in 2020.
Tyson Fury, the British professional boxer and two-time heavyweight champion nicknamed “The Gypsy King,” has a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk scheduled for December 21, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This highly anticipated bout follows Fury’s first career loss to Usyk earlier this year.
Tyson Fury is a dog on Saturday 👀💸🥊 pic.twitter.com/Mlv4rqc1Sf
— DC Sport Bets (@DCSportBets1) December 19, 2024
As the match puts the boxers in the media spotlight, many fans are curious to know more about Fury, including his complex family background with his father, John Fury, mother, Amber, and Chantal, the mother of his half-brother Tommy Fury.
Tyson’s Parents Are Irish Travellers
John Fury, born on May 22, 1965, in Galway, Ireland, is a former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter.
He married his first wife, a fellow Irish Traveller, Amber, with whom he had four children: Tyson, Shane, Hughie, and Ramona.
Ramona tragically passed away shortly after birth. Tyson was nine at the time.
Tyson Fury’s Dad – John Fury is absolutely wild pic.twitter.com/D1pBRepaaZ
— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) December 2, 2024
During a period of separation from Amber, John was involved with Chantal, resulting in the birth of Tommy Fury on May 7, 1999.
John and Chantal later married and had two sons together, Roman and Tommy.
Tyson Fury Was Named After Legendary Heavyweight Mike Tyson
Tyson Fury was born on August 12, 1988, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, three months premature, weighing just 1 pound (450 grams).
In an interview with The Guardian, John explained,
The doctors told me there was not much chance of him living. I had lost two daughters in the same way who had been born prematurely.
The Guardian
His father named him Tyson after the then-world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson.
Growing up in an Irish Traveller family, Tyson was exposed to boxing from a young age, with his father and other relatives being involved in the sport.
Tyson Faced Had A Difficult Childhood
Tyson left formal education at age 10 to work alongside his father and brothers in various trades, including resurfacing roads and collecting scrap metal.
Despite leaving school early, he pursued boxing, training under his father’s guidance.
Tyson had a brief but successful amateur career, winning the ABA super-heavyweight title in 2008 before turning professional later that year.
Tyson Debuted Professionally In 2008
Tyson Fury made his professional debut in December 2008 and quickly rose through the ranks of the heavyweight division.
In 2015, he achieved a significant milestone by defeating Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified heavyweight champion.
Tyson Fury made Deontay Wilder look like a fool at times in their first fight 😳 pic.twitter.com/37Z9mAyNM9
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) September 8, 2019
After a hiatus from the sport due to personal challenges, including mental health issues, he made a triumphant return, reclaiming the WBC heavyweight title in 2020 by defeating Deontay Wilder.
As of 2024, Tyson remains an active and prominent figure in professional boxing.
Tyson Is Married With Seven Kids
Tyson Fury is married to Paris Fury, and the couple has seven children together.
He is open about his Irish Traveller heritage and his Christian faith, both of which play significant roles in his life.
Tyson has also been candid about his struggles with mental health, using his platform to raise awareness and advocate for mental health support.
His Half-Brother, Tommy Fury, Is Also A Well-known Boxer
Tyson’s half-brother, Tommy Fury, born to John and Chantal, has followed in his footsteps, pursuing a career in professional boxing and gaining fame through his appearance on the reality TV show “Love Island.”
Almost as weird as Tyson and Tommy Fury being brothers. pic.twitter.com/aKHfzaSsWs
— The Permanent Marker (@MarkerMma) September 24, 2021
Despite having different mothers, Tyson and Tommy share a close bond and often support each other’s endeavors both inside and outside the ring.
Additional Information
- Tyson Fury made a surprising appearance in WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) in 2019. He had a match against Braun Strowman at the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia, which he won by count-out.
- After his fight with Deontay Wilder in 2020, he donated his entire £7 million purse to help the homeless and build houses for those in need.
- Tyson Fury has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. He has openly shared his struggles with depression and bipolar disorder, using his platform to encourage others to seek help and support.
