John Fury, father of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, was involved in a head-butting incident during a press event ahead of the upcoming undisputed Heavyweight championship fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tensions were running high as the fight approaches, leading to a heated altercation between John Fury and a member of Usyk’s team.
During the incident, John Fury was face to face with a member of Usyk’s team before being separated. He then reportedly crashed his head into another element of the entourage accompanying the Ukrainian boxer, resulting in a wound on his forehead and blood dripping down his face. Security personnel quickly intervened to control the situation.
Tyson Fury was not present when the altercation occurred, but in a video recording, he can be heard asking his father about his injuries. John Fury later apologized for his actions, citing emotions and tensions running high as the cause.
In a statement to Seconds Out Boxing, John Fury expressed his apologies to everyone involved and explained that he felt disrespected by the individual from Usyk’s team. He emphasized the importance of respect for his son and stated that incidents like this are not uncommon in the world of professional fighting.
The incident serves as a reminder of the intense rivalry and anticipation surrounding the upcoming Heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Stay tuned for more updates as the fight date approaches.