Tyson Fury, who also goes by his nickname ‘The Gypsy King,’ is a professional boxer from Manchester, England. Born on August 12, 1988, to John and Amber Fury, Tyson Fury was born three months premature, tipping the scales at a mere 1 pound (450 g). His father named him after the legendary American boxer Mike Tyson, who was the heavyweight world champion at the time. In interviews, John Fury stated that he chose the name "Tyson" as a tribute to the fighter's spirit, as the child defied the odds and survived.
The Fury family has a rich boxing legacy. Tyson Fury's father, "Gypsy" John Fury, was a bare-knuckle and professional boxer in the 1980s with a record of 8-4-1, including a loss to future WBO heavyweight world champion Henry Akinwande. Tyson's half-brother, Tommy, began his professional boxing career in December 2018 under the guidance of two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton. Tyson is also related to several professional boxers, including heavyweight fighters Hughie Fury and Nathan Gorman, retired WBO middleweight world champion Andy Lee, and light heavyweight contender Hosea Burton. Moreover, Fury currently holds a professional boxing record of 34 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw (34-1-1).
Tyson Fury's brothers
Tyson Fury has a total of four brothers. Among the siblings, Shane Fury is his only full brother, while Tommy Fury, Roman Fury, and John Fury Jr. are his half-brothers. John had four children from his first marriage to Amber Fury: Tyson, Shane, Hugh, and Ramona. Following his separation from Amber, John entered a new relationship with Chantal, and they welcomed three more sons into their family.
Shane Fury
Shane Fury, Tyson Fury's only full brother, participated as an amateur boxer in the super heavyweight division. Although he didn't have a professional boxing background, he did train at the same gym as Tyson Fury during a portion of his career. Observant boxing fans may have recognized Shane’s presence in Tyson Fury's corner during his fights. Shane Fury gained recognition for his heartfelt post-fight interview after the Tyson vs. Wilder 2 fight.
Tommy Fury
Tommy Fury is the most popular of Tyson’s brothers. Tommy, also known as "TNT," is a British professional boxer and a reality TV personality. He has maintained a perfect record of 10 wins and no losses in his professional boxing career. Tommy is a proud father in his personal life, and he shares this joy with his fiancée, Molly-Mae Hague. His last fight was a unanimous victory against the British internet sensation KSI.
Roman Fury
Roman Fury is one of the 3 half-brothers of Tyson Fury. Just like his brothers, he is a professional boxer in the cruiserweight division with a record of 2 wins and no losses.
John Fury Jr.
John Fury Jr. is the youngest sibling among Fury’s brothers. Despite his connection to the Fury boxing family, there is very limited information available about him on the internet, unlike Tyson and Tommy.
Is Tommy Fury Tyson’s real brother?
Yes, Tommy ‘TNT’ Fury is a blood-related half-brother of Tyson Fury. Both Tyson and Tommy share the same father (John Fury) but different mothers (Amber and Chantal Fury). Tyson is often seen supporting Tommy Fury during his boxing events and is very supportive of his younger brother. Tommy has stated in an interview that he and Tyson often train and spar together.
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*Last updated on December 10, 2024.
FAQs On Who is Tyson Fury's Real Brothers?
A. Tyson Fury has four brothers (One full-brother and three half-brothers).
A. John Fury is the father of seven children.
A. Tyson and Tommy Fury share the same father but have different mothers, making them half-brothers.
A. Tyson Fury's next fight will be a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
A. Tyson Fury’s mother is Amber Fury, the first wife of his father, John Fury.