# John Fury

John Fury (born 22 May 1965) is an Irish-English 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, who he is the head trainer for. He is also uncle to heavyweight boxer Hughie Fury.

## Early life

Fury was born on 22 May 1965 in Tuam, Galway, Ireland, into a family of Irish Traveller heritage. He moved to Manchester, England, at the age of four 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.

## Professional 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.
Fury finished his career with the record of 8–4–1.

## Public image

Fury has been involved in many high-profile situations whilst supporting his son Tyson. After Tyson Fury defeated reigning 11-year champion Wladimir Klitschko in Düsseldorf on 27 November 2015, John Fury criticised the media for their lack of faith, exhorted them to "stop being yes men" then ordered everybody in the room to give his son a standing ovation for his achievement.
In March 2022, Fury was confirmed as a brand ambassador for the sports betting website, Freebets.com.

## Criminal conviction

In 2011, Fury was found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for gouging a man's eye out in a brawl in 2010. He was handed an 11-year sentence. The victim was left half-blind after a 12-year dispute erupted in violence at a car auction in 2010, with Fury getting the victim in a headlock and forcing his fingers into the victim's eyes. He was released from prison in February 2015.

## Professional boxing record

| 13 fights | 8 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 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 | |