Tyson Fury recently shared a heartbreaking personal tragedy that he and his wife, Paris, faced just before his fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Paris suffered a miscarriage while six months pregnant with their eighth child, a boy, right before Fury lost his WBC world heavyweight title to Usyk in May. This devastating news was kept from Fury until after the fight, as Paris was too ill to travel to Riyadh where the fight took place.
Fury expressed deep regret for not being able to be there for Paris during such a difficult time, as he was in a foreign country preparing for the fight. He mentioned that he suspected something was wrong when Paris couldn’t come due to high blood pressure, and even though she didn’t directly tell him about the miscarriage, he knew deep down that something had happened.
Despite the personal loss, Fury stated that it did not affect his performance in the fight against Usyk. The two fighters are scheduled to face each other again on December 21, but this time the IBF title will not be at stake as Usyk decided to give it up instead of facing mandatory defense. Daniel Dubois has since become the new champion.
Fury emphasized that the miscarriage and personal struggles did not serve as an excuse for his performance in the ring, as he is a man of honor who focuses solely on the fight when he’s in the ring. He mentioned that they have experienced miscarriages before and that it is a difficult experience to overcome.
Looking ahead, Fury expressed uncertainty about having more children, as the couple is still dealing with the aftermath of the recent miscarriage. He acknowledged the emotional toll it has taken on both of them and stated that he tries not to dwell on the sadness, as it brings tears to his eyes.
The upcoming rematch between Fury and Usyk will surely be an emotional one, as both fighters have been through personal challenges in the lead-up to their fight. Despite the loss of the IBF title, fans can expect a highly competitive and intense bout between the two heavyweights.
