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Tyson Fury's father John has been banned from the United States over a guilty plea in regards to a 2010 brawl in which he blinded another man.
The 58-year-old is one of the main trainers for brothers Tyson Fury and Tommy Fury. While both of his sons have become big stars in the boxing ring, the father has made his name outside of the sport.
The Ireland-native was a boxer in his own right and also competed in bare-knuckle contests. Unlike his sons, however, John didn't have as stellar of a run. He competed 13 times from April 1987 to June 1995, holding a record of 8-4-1.
During his time competing, John didn't face many big names. However, he did face former WBO Heavyweight Champion Henry Akinwande in 1991, where he was viciously knocked out in round three. It wound up being his most high-profile fight.
John has mostly made his name out of the ring as a trainer to Tommy and Tyson Fury. However, he's been unable to travel to Tyson's biggest contests that have been held in the United States. The reason being, he was given a 11-year prison sentence due to a fight in 2010.
The 58-year-old gouged out a man's eye during a fight at a car auction. In 2011, he was given an 11-year prison sentence, but was released in 2015. While he's a free man in the United Kingdom, due to his violent past, he's been denied entry into the States.
John Fury thinks Tyson Fury will knock out Francis Ngannou in round one
John Fury's younger son Tommy Fury recently defeated YouTuber-turned-professional boxer KSI in a professional boxing match. His elder son, the WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is set to take on Francis Ngannou on October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ngannou has a major disadvantage heading into the contest in terms of experience. Howeve, he has been trying to catchup with training under Dewey Cooper and Mike Tyson. After watching 'The Predator's' open workout video a few weeks ago, John Fury stated in an Instagram video:
“Just seen Francis Ngannou and Mike Tyson and that so-called trainer what’s got the pads on, seen the open workout. I hope he’s kidding along and he’s playing possum here. I hope that’s a joke and intended to be a laugh. Because if it’s not, he ain’t got a prayer. He ain’t got a cat in hell’s chance. He won’t get out of the first round. It’s probably going to be Tyson Fury’s quickest knockout."
Watch John Fury make the statement below:
