Tyson Fury’s dad, John, has admitted his relationship with his boxing son is “completely destroyed” and has questioned his comeback
John Fury has admitted his relationship with his son, Tyson Fury, is “completely destroyed” ahead of the Gypsy King’s comeback next month.
Fury, 37, is set to return to the ring on April 11 for the first time since December 2024 when he squares off with Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, ahead of the bout, John has opened up on his relationship with his son.
John told the Playbook Boxing powered by Betway: “My relationship with Tyson is destroyed. Boxing destroyed it completely. I’ll say it on camera: I’ve never taken £10 off him in my life and I never will.
“I don’t want Tyson’s money and I don’t need Tyson’s money. Whatever he’s got, good luck to him. But, don’t forget who built his story when he was a kid. He didn’t build it himself, did he? Me, his father.”
John also believes that Fury’s best days are behind him: “I think he’s past his best. I’m a no-filter kind of guy – I say it how I see it.
“I love him, but there are too many people patting him on the back and telling him things that aren’t true, building him up like he’s invincible. He’s not and he hasn’t been for a while.
“Tyson has been gone since the Deontay Wilder fights, they finished him. Wilder completely done him.
“He’s not got a leg underneath him. He’s took a lot away from Tyson. Makhmudov is a problem for Tyson. I am the first one to say it.
“Listen, I understand now that Tyson is testing himself. But, I can tell you now, his legs aren’t there anymore. I understand the only way he will believe that and see that is when the first bell rings.”
Usyk is still reigning over the heavyweight decision – and John doesn’t believe that will change anytime soon.
“Nothing’s gonna change,” he said. “Tyson’s getting weaker and Usyk’s getting stronger.”
Usyk recently spoke about the potential of trilogy fight with Fury, after beating him in their previous two clashes. He said: “In my head, Tyson Fury – it’s the last dance.”