Tommy Fury and Tyson Fury are both famous names in the world of boxing, but are they related? The answer is yes, they are half-brothers who share the same father, John Fury, a former professional boxer himself. Here is everything you need to know about the Fury family and their boxing legacy.
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Who is Tommy Fury?
Tommy Fury is a 22-year-old boxer who rose to fame after appearing on the reality TV show Love Island in 2019. He finished as the runner-up with his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague, who he is still dating. Tommy has been boxing since he was a child and made his professional debut in 2018. He has won all six of his fights so far, four of them by knockout. He is also a social media star with over 3.6 million followers on Instagram.
Who is Tyson Fury?
Tyson Fury is a 33-year-old boxer who is widely regarded as one of the best heavyweights of all time. He is the current WBC and Ring magazine champion and has held the unified WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles in the past. He has an undefeated record of 30 wins, no losses and one draw, with 21 wins by knockout. He is known for his charismatic personality, outspoken views and mental health advocacy. He has over 4.4 million followers on Instagram.
Tommy and Tyson are half-brothers who have the same father, John Fury, but different mothers. John was a professional boxer in the 1980s and 1990s who fought under the nickname “Gypsy John”. He is of Irish Traveller descent and comes from a long line of bare-knuckle fighters. He is also the trainer and manager of Tyson and has been involved in his son’s career since he was a teenager.
Tommy’s mother is Chantal, who married John in 2011. She is also Tommy’s manager and supports him in his boxing career. She has three other children with John: Roman, John Jr. and Venezuela.
Tyson’s mother is Amber, who married John in 1989. She gave birth to Tyson when she was 17 years old and named him after Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer. She has four other children with John: Shane, Ramona, Hughie and Rosie.
What is their relationship like?
Tommy and Tyson have a close relationship as brothers and often support each other in their boxing endeavors. They are frequently seen together at events, press conferences and training sessions. Tommy looks up to Tyson as his role model and inspiration and seeks his advice and guidance. Tyson praises Tommy for his talent and potential and encourages him to pursue his dreams.
According to EssentiallySports, Tommy said: “I’ve always looked up to my brother from day one because he’s always been there for me through thick and thin.”
According to Capital, Tyson said: “He’s doing very well for himself at the moment – he’s got millions of followers on Instagram which I don’t have – he’s making more money than me at the moment which I’m very happy about.”
Can Tommy become a boxing icon like Tyson?
Tommy has a lot of pressure on his shoulders to live up to the expectations of his family name and legacy. However, he also has a lot of potential and ambition to make his own mark in the sport. He is still young and learning from his experiences and mistakes. He has a lot of fans who admire him for his personality, looks and skills.
According to MetroLeague, Tommy said: “I’m not here to be compared to my brother or try to be my brother because we’re two different people at two different stages of our lives.”
According to HITC, Tyson said: “He’s got a lot of talent – he’s good looking – he can fight – he’s got everything it takes to be a superstar.”
Therefore, it is possible that Tommy can become a boxing icon like Tyson if he continues to work hard, improve his craft and take on bigger challenges in the future.
