John Fury
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May 22, 1964
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John Fury Bio
John Fury, born May 22, 1964, is a former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter of Irish and British origin. He is the father of Tyson Fury, a two-time heavyweight world champion, and Tommy Fury, a professional boxer and reality television celebrity. He is also the uncle of heavyweight Hughie Fury. John competed as a bare knuckle fighter under the alias 'Gypsy' John Fury before becoming pro. Fury's professional boxing career lasted eight years, from April 1987 to June 1995. On April 28, 1987, he made his professional debut at Halifax, West Yorkshire, against Adam Fogerty. He won his next 6 bouts till a tie with David Hopkins in Helsinki on 13 February 1989. He fought Adam Fogerty, David Hopkins, and Steve Garber throughout his career. John Fury has been vocal and argued with former boxer David Haye. He won 8 of 13 bouts as a heavyweight but lost his sole championship fight against Neil Malpass for the Central Area crown.
