Tyson Fury has insisted he would never allow his father John to fight Carl Froch, dismissing the proposed bout as a publicity stunt. The former two-time heavyweight world champion spoke out after John Fury called out Froch during a press conference for Tyson's upcoming comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
John Fury, 60, launched an X-rated rant at the press conference, challenging Froch to a fight. Froch had previously agreed to face John on the undercard of Tyson's return at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but claimed last month that his rival had backed down.
Tyson Fury, however, downplayed the feud, telling OOOSCH TV: 'To be honest with you, it's all for views and clicks. I think the Saudis were very happy with it all. It gained a lot of global attention.' He added: 'You wouldn't think someone 61 years old could create that much hype and attention, but he does. He's gold at it, for sure.'
But the Gypsy King made clear he would never sanction the fight: 'As for my dad, at 60-odd years old, wanting to fight Carl Froch, and Carl Froch trying to boost his name off an old man's name. Do you think I'm going to let my dad fight Carl Froch? How's he going to fight a 60-year-old man? Have some brains, you silly f***er. Both of them.'
Tyson's preparations for his return have been further complicated by his father's criticism. John Fury claimed his son has not been the same since his trilogy with Deontay Wilder, telling Playbook Boxing: 'I think he's past his best. Tyson has been gone since the Deontay Wilder fights, they finished him. Wilder completely done him. Makhmudov is a problem for Tyson.'
