Carl Froch has challenged John Fury to a fight after the latter launched a tirade at the former world champion during a press conference for Tyson Fury's upcoming bout. The incident occurred at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday, where John Fury, father of Tyson, directed verbal barbs at Froch, who was present as a pundit. Froch, appearing to anticipate the confrontation, had instructed a team member to prepare a phone camera.
The press conference, held to promote Tyson Fury's return to boxing against Arslanbek Makhmudov on 11 April, saw John Fury parade around the venue, berating anyone who would listen. Steve Bunce, an Independent columnist, had to calm John Fury down after he shouted, 'What are you looking at?!' Bunce responded, 'I'm your friend, John.'
John Fury's behaviour was described as the 'more tiresome side to the Fury carnival,' drawing sighs and eye rolls rather than gasps. Earlier, he had briefly sat next to his son on stage before announcing he had 'made his point' and leaving, calling for Spencer Brown to take his place.
Tyson Fury, meanwhile, revealed during the press conference that he will be without a coach for the Makhmudov fight and intends to fight three times this year. He also cited Anthony Joshua's involvement in a tragic car crash as a factor in his decision to return to boxing.
