John Fury wants his son Tyson to retire from boxing after his stunning victory at the weekend against Deontay Wilder, and opened up on his son's journey from depression and addiction.
Speaking to Good Morning Britain, Fury Snr. admitted he was 'pinching himself' at the progress Tyson has made over the last two years, and said the heavyweight star should accept Donald Trump's invitation to visit him in the White House.
Fury, nicknamed the 'Gypsy King' was in inspired form on Saturday night in Las Vegas as he stopped Wilder in the seventh round of their rematch, but John believes he should call time on his career now.
Tyson Fury's father John Fury was speaking on Good Morning Britain on Monday morning
Fury Snr. described Tyson's years of depression and addiction, admitting it was a 'dark time'
Fury returned to the ring in 2018, drawing to Deontay Wilder before beating him on Saturday
'I want my son to retire now. He's done enough. It's been an uphill battle for him,' John told GMB.
'I think it's in the back of his mind. He can't do anymore. He's won every professional title. Enough is enough. There's more to life now. He's given it his all.
'He's got no more to prove. He's proved he's been a worthy champion from this country. He's been 13 years as a pro and he's always been the opponent.
'He's 32 years old. He's got a young family and I do believe his children deserve their father. He's done enough and that's my opinion.'
Even US President Donald Trump commented on the 'great fight', and said he would invite Fury and Wilder to the White House - a move Fury Snr. approved of.
'That's good for a Fury isn't it! And I'm a big fan of Donald Trump, it's been an amazing journey and look where it's ended.
'And what a great point to bow out on, and meet him in the White House!'
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/b...yson-sunk-depression-miraculous-comeback.html
Speaking to Good Morning Britain, Fury Snr. admitted he was 'pinching himself' at the progress Tyson has made over the last two years, and said the heavyweight star should accept Donald Trump's invitation to visit him in the White House.
Fury, nicknamed the 'Gypsy King' was in inspired form on Saturday night in Las Vegas as he stopped Wilder in the seventh round of their rematch, but John believes he should call time on his career now.
Tyson Fury's father John Fury was speaking on Good Morning Britain on Monday morning
Fury Snr. described Tyson's years of depression and addiction, admitting it was a 'dark time'
Fury returned to the ring in 2018, drawing to Deontay Wilder before beating him on Saturday
'I want my son to retire now. He's done enough. It's been an uphill battle for him,' John told GMB.
'I think it's in the back of his mind. He can't do anymore. He's won every professional title. Enough is enough. There's more to life now. He's given it his all.
'He's got no more to prove. He's proved he's been a worthy champion from this country. He's been 13 years as a pro and he's always been the opponent.
'He's 32 years old. He's got a young family and I do believe his children deserve their father. He's done enough and that's my opinion.'
Even US President Donald Trump commented on the 'great fight', and said he would invite Fury and Wilder to the White House - a move Fury Snr. approved of.
'That's good for a Fury isn't it! And I'm a big fan of Donald Trump, it's been an amazing journey and look where it's ended.
'And what a great point to bow out on, and meet him in the White House!'
!'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/b...yson-sunk-depression-miraculous-comeback.html