Paris Fury has revealed she was "so scared" after losing her husband Tyson to his mental health struggles, as a new Netflix documentary trailer sheds light on the boxer's mindset before his fight with Wladimir Klitschko.
Tyson, 38, known for his killer punches in the ring, has opened up about his mental health in recent years. In the trailer, Paris describes the boxer as "different to everyone else," while Tyson himself discusses battling thoughts of not wanting to live anymore. Throughout his silent struggle, Paris was left fearing the worst.
Tyson Fury's Mental Health Struggles
"I'd achieved all my childhood dreams," Tyson said, adding: "But my whole point of existence had been taken away. I didn't wanna live." His father, John, is then seen explaining that the effect of stepping away from his career after defeating Klitschko was "far deeper" than he had anticipated.
"The Tyson that I knew was gone," Paris said, before adding: "And I was so scared." The appearance of Tyson's dad comes after the pair finally buried the hatchet after being at loggerheads.
Turning Point After Klitschko Win
Speaking previously, Tyson explained that within a year of beating Klitschko in 2015, his life rapidly spiralled. Rather than focusing on his impressive career, he turned to drink and drugs and went to bed, hoping he wouldn't wake up.
Speaking to BBC Sport, the boxer said: "I woke up every day wishing I would not wake up any more." However, he acknowledged his struggles and how he turned his life around, adding: "But I am living proof anyone can come back from the brink."
"There is a lot of people out there suffering with mental health problems who think all their days will be grey, but life can improve again and you will start to enjoy the little things again."
Road to Recovery
Tyson previously abandoned a training camp in May 2016, and chose to go out "Drinking, Monday to Friday to Sunday – and taking cocaine." He went on to add that he had been a "manic depressive" and the only way he could deal with his emotions was to "get drunk out of my mind."
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