As the highly anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk approaches, uncertainty looms over whether John Fury, Tyson's father, will be present in his corner. The Gypsy King, who suffered his first professional defeat to Usyk in May, is set to face the Ukrainian heavyweight once again on December 21st in Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury, 36, expressed his indifference regarding his father's potential involvement, stating, "I don’t know. I don’t get involved in all that s**te. I just go to the gym, train and fight, get paid, go home. That’s what I have always done."
John Fury, 59, faced criticism for his conduct during the initial bout, where he was seen shouting over trainer SugarHill Steward and providing conflicting instructions. This chaotic corner dynamic led to widespread disapproval from fans and boxing elites alike, with many suggesting that Tyson should reconsider his father's role in his team.
Assistant trainer Andy Lee acknowledged the tumultuous nature of the previous fight's corner situation, noting, "Last time the corner was hectic, especially towards the end of the fight. There were three different voices in there, SugarHill, John, and me."
Despite the criticisms, former world champion Anthony Crolla defended John Fury's presence, stating, "There’s no denying last time that the corner of Tyson was a bit of a shambles. But when it’s time for Tyson to sit down in the corner, it might be time for one clear voice, and I believe that’s how it should be."
As the rematch draws near, the question remains whether John Fury will join the corner team, which includes Steward, Lee and cuts man Frank Hopkins. Tyson Fury remains focused on avenging his loss, while the boxing world watches closely to see if adjustments will be made to his corner strategy.
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