John and Tyson Fury rift after relationship ‘destroyed’ comment | Boxing | Sport
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Relationship breakdown: Tyson has broken his silence regarding the state of his relationship with his father, John. Fury Sr claimed their relationship had been “destroyed completely” following a series of public and private disagreements.
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Disagreements over retirement: A primary reason for the friction was Tyson’s decision to come out of retirement to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday. While John publicly claimed his son was “past his best,” Tyson viewed these comments as a betrayal.
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What Tyson said: “I think he’s concerned. When it’s your kids, when it’s your close relatives or whatever, I think you feel very concerned for the individual,” he told Good Morning Britain when asked about his father. “He’s got his opinions and he doesn’t want me to do it – he never has wanted me to do it for the past six years.”
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Six years in the making: Tyson admitted that his dad had wanted him to retire six years ago, in the aftermath of his first victory over Deontay Wilder. Meanwhile, Fury Sr has stated he will not attend the fight against Makhmudov.
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Inner circle changes: John Fury has not been part of Tyson’s training camp and will not be in his corner for the fight. Tyson has replaced the family dynamic with a different coaching team.
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Chances of John attending fight: “He might do, he might do, he might do. But he didn’t come to the Usyk II fight so I’m not holding my breath,” Tyson told Good Morning Britain. “My dad will do what my dad will do, he’s his own man and there’s nothing I can do about it. If he turns up, great and if he doesn’t, also great.”
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John’s public criticism of Tyson: Speaking to the Daily Mail, John claimed that Tyson’s “legs aren’t there” and that the 37-year-old is past his best. Tyson believes these comments give his opponents unnecessary confidence.
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Impact on the wider Fury family: Younger sibling Tommy Fury agrees with his dad that Tyson should retire. In an interview with Bloody Elbow, he said: “I think if you asked any one of his family do we want to see him keeping boxing the answer would have been an all around ‘no’.”
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Makhmudov fight details: Tyson is set to face Makhmudov on Saturday, who holds a record of 21 wins with 19 knockouts. The 12-round heavyweight main event is being held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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UK TV channel and live stream: The event is being broadcast exclusively on Netflix as part of the streaming platform’s move into live sports. Subscribers can stream the action on compatible devices, including smart TVs, gaming consoles, and mobile phones.
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