John Fury
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John Fury (born 22 May 1965) 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, who he is the head trainer for. He is also uncle to heavyweight boxer Hughie Fury.
Infobox
Born
(1965-05-22) 22 May 1965 (age 60)Tuam, County Galway, Ireland
Height
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Children
6, including Tyson and Tommy
Total fights
13
Wins
8
Win by KO
1
Losses
4
Draws
1
Tables
· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
13 fights
By knockout
8 wins
1
4 losses
2
By decision
By decision
13 fights
By decision
8 wins
7
4 losses
2
Draws
Draws
13 fights
Draws
8 wins
1
| 13 fights | 8 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
· Professional boxing record
13
13
No.
13
Result
Loss
Record
8–4–1
Opponent
Steve Garber
Type
KO
Round, time
4 (6), 2:11
Date
10 Jun 1995
Location
G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England
12
12
No.
12
Result
Loss
Record
8–3–1
Opponent
Henry Akinwande
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (8)
Date
9 Oct 1991
Location
G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
8–2–1
Opponent
Cesare Di Benedetto
Type
PTS
Round, time
10
Date
16 Feb 1991
Location
Pavilion, Thornaby, England
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
7–2–1
Opponent
Michael Murray
Type
RTD
Round, time
6 (8), 3:00
Date
2 Jun 1990
Location
G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England
9
9
No.
9
Result
Loss
Record
6–2–1
Opponent
Neil Malpass
Type
PTS
Round, time
10
Date
21 Jun 1989
Location
Brodsworth Miners Welfare Club, Doncaster, England
Notes
For vacant Central Area heavyweight title
8
8
No.
8
Result
Draw
Record
6–1–1
Opponent
David Hopkins
Type
MD
Round, time
6
Date
13 Feb 1989
Location
Töölö Sports Hall, Helsinki, Finland
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Abner Blackstock
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
26 Sep 1988
Location
Grand Hotel, Leicester, England
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
5–1
Opponent
Ian Priest
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
29 Mar 1988
Location
European SC, Kings Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, England
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
4–1
Opponent
Michael Murray
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
23 Feb 1988
Location
Civic Sports Centre, Oldham, England
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
3–1
Opponent
Mick Cordon
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
3 Dec 1987
Location
Irish Centre, Leeds, England
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
2–1
Opponent
Paul Sheldon
Type
PTS
Round, time
4
Date
10 Nov 1987
Location
Variety Club, Batley, England
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
1–1
Opponent
Steve Garber
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
7 Oct 1987
Location
Cat's Whiskers, Lancashire, England
1
1
No.
1
Result
Loss
Record
0–1
Opponent
Adam Fogerty
Type
PTS
Round, time
4
Date
28 Apr 1987
Location
North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax, England
| 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 |
References
- BoxRechttp://boxrec.com/en/boxer/027680
- EssentiallySportshttps://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-dont-mess-with-children-tyson-furys-uncle-sends-out-a-message-to-the-world/
- The Irish Posthttps://www.irishpost.com/sport/john-fury-says-tyson-does-not-command-respect-as-hes-a-traveller-86285
- boxrec.comhttps://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/27680
- SkySports.comhttps://www.skysports.com/klitschko-vs-fury/news/33472/10085623/tyson-furys-father-in-fine-form-after-world-title-triumph
- IGB Affiliatehttps://web.archive.org/web/20220930221204/https://www.igbaffiliate.com/news/john-fury-joins-freebetscom-as-brand-ambassador/
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/31510792
- Manchester Evening Newshttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/father-of-boxing-champion-tyson-fury-853780
- The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.com/sport/boxing/article/sorry-but-we-should-not-salute-this-appalling-bigot-tyson-fury-z8g9b23qd