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‘Help me out here' – Sky Sports presenter in awkward moment with Tyson Fury's latest fighting family member
‘Help me out here' – Sky Sports presenter in awkward moment with Tyson Fury's latest fighting family member

Scottish Sun

time14-05-2025

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‘Help me out here' – Sky Sports presenter in awkward moment with Tyson Fury's latest fighting family member

Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TYSON FURY'S cousin James Dean was involved in an awkward moment as he announced himself on the media landscape. The fighter is the latest from the Fury clan to try and make his way in boxing. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 James Dean Fury is the latest fighter to come out of the Fury clan Credit: @SkySportsBoxing 3 James Dean is Tyson's first cousin once removed Credit: Reuters 3 Great uncle Peter Fury is James Dean's trainer Credit: Reuters The super-middleweight prospect is the grandson of Jimmy Fury, who is the brother of coaches Peter and John, Tyson's dad. James Dean Fury is trained by his great uncle Peter, but his place in the Fury family tree can cause confusion - he is the Gypsy King's first cousin once removed. In a recent appearance on Sky Sports News there was an awkward moment as the presenter tried to explain where the fighter fits into the Fury family. He said to James Dean: "Can you help me here, so people will be wondering where you fit in the Fury family tree. "So Peter is your trainer but he's also your great uncle so he's your dad's brother?" James Dean corrected the host, saying: "No, he was my grandad's brother." "Grandad's brother, help me out over here," said the presenter in response. James Dean has been competing as an amateur since October 2021 and has amassed an 8-1 record in his nine outings. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The 19-year-old's sole defeat came in April 2024 at the hands of Oladimeji Shittu. But he's bounced back with a whopping five wins in the space of two months. Tyson Fury's dad rips into son's corner and claims he saved Gypsy King getting KO'd by Oleksandr Usyk (main) He has already won three National Championships and a Box Cup. The youngster has big ambitions and trains every day, trying to perfect the 'Fury style'. James Dean said: "Of course there's a Fury styling, you know. "Like I said earlier, you know, you gotta be a Fury to perfect it. "You know what I mean? It's in the blood, isn't it? And look, I'm training every day. "I've I've got my head down and I'm I'm fully focused and committed on what I want in life and what I want in my career. "I'm training every day. I've got my head down. "And I'm fully focused and committed on what I want in life and what I want in my career. "And soon enough, everybody will know the name James Dean Fury. "Because as soon as I turn professional, I will light up the super middleweight division and I'll come for everything."

‘Help me out here' – Sky Sports presenter in awkward moment with Tyson Fury's latest fighting family member
‘Help me out here' – Sky Sports presenter in awkward moment with Tyson Fury's latest fighting family member

The Irish Sun

time14-05-2025

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  • The Irish Sun

‘Help me out here' – Sky Sports presenter in awkward moment with Tyson Fury's latest fighting family member

TYSON FURY'S cousin James Dean was involved in an awkward moment as he announced himself on the media landscape. The fighter is the latest from the Fury clan to try and make his way in boxing. Advertisement 3 James Dean Fury is the latest fighter to come out of the Fury clan Credit: @SkySportsBoxing 3 James Dean is Tyson's first cousin once removed Credit: Reuters 3 Great uncle Peter Fury is James Dean's trainer Credit: Reuters The super-middleweight prospect is the grandson of Jimmy Fury, who is the brother of coaches Peter and John, Tyson's dad. James Dean Fury is In a recent appearance on He said to James Dean: "Can you help me here, so people will be wondering where you fit in the Fury family tree. Advertisement READ MORE IN BOXING "So Peter is your trainer but he's also your great uncle so he's your dad's brother?" James Dean corrected the host, saying: "No, he was my grandad's brother." "Grandad's brother, help me out over here," said the presenter in response. James Dean has been competing as an amateur since October 2021 and has amassed an 8-1 record in his nine outings. Advertisement Most read in Boxing BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The 19-year-old's sole defeat came in April 2024 at the hands of Oladimeji Shittu. But he's bounced back with a whopping five wins in the space of two months. Tyson Fury's dad rips into son's corner and claims he saved Gypsy King getting KO'd by Oleksandr Usyk (main) He has already won three National Championships and a Box Cup. Advertisement The youngster has big ambitions and trains every day, trying to perfect the 'Fury style'. James Dean said: "Of course there's a Fury styling, you know. "Like I said earlier, you know, you gotta be a Fury to perfect it. "You know what I mean? It's in the blood, isn't it? And look, I'm training every day. Advertisement "I've I've got my head down and I'm I'm fully focused and committed on what I want in life and what I want in my career. "I'm training every day. I've got my head down. "And I'm fully focused and committed on what I want in life and what I want in my career. "And soon enough, everybody will know the name James Dean Fury. Advertisement "Because as soon as I turn professional, I will light up the super middleweight division and I'll come for everything."

Chris Eubank Jr reuniting with father ‘worth its weight in gold'
Chris Eubank Jr reuniting with father ‘worth its weight in gold'

The 42

time27-04-2025

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Chris Eubank Jr reuniting with father ‘worth its weight in gold'

CHRIS EUBANK JR reuniting with his father was 'worth its weight in gold', a sporting Conor Benn said following his painful defeat in their middleweight bout. Eubank Jr settled his public dispute with his father, who attended the 35-year-old's 12-round middleweight clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite branding his son a 'disgrace' for a February egg-slap on Benn and not speaking to him in 'years', the pair were together as Chris Jr upheld the Eubank family name over the Benns with victory by a unanimous decision. Conor Benn, whose father Nigel lost to and drew with Eubank Sr in the 1990s, showed grace in defeat at the post-fight press conference. 'I looked at Chris Sr, I grabbed him by the neck and I said, 'Mate, I'm so happy that you're here',' the 28-year-old said. 'Because aside from everything else, all the noise, the promotion and the fight, your relationship with your dad never goes, that's always there, it's long-standing. Advertisement 'If this has brought those two together, then it's worth its weight in gold.' The Eubanks arrive in style 🔥#EubankBenn | Tonight | Live on Sky Sports Box Office 📲 Watch here: — Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) April 26, 2025 The rivalry between the sons spanned two and a half years after their first fight in 2022, which was cancelled following two failed drug tests by Benn, sparking a war of words. Nigel Benn, by Conor's side in the build-up to Saturday's bout and in his corner on fight night, hoped his son would avenge his own loss to Eubank Sr. The younger Benn admitted after the defeat: 'It's hurt me, no-one likes to lose, whether it was a close fight or not, it's not good enough for me. 'Winning the heart of the public is not enough, I want to win. I made sacrifices which were hard to make and I need to do better.' Victorious Eubank Jr said after the bout: 'The fact that our fathers did what they did all those years ago, it brings out another soul and spirit – and that's what we both showed tonight.' He did not attend the press conference after visiting hospital for checks, although a statement by promoter Boxxer released on Sunday allayed any fears about his health. It read: 'Chris is doing well and currently resting. There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw. 'As part of his standard post-fight protocol, Chris went to hospital for precautionary checks to monitor his vitals and ensure everything is in order. 'They take these measures very seriously, given everything they have experienced in the past. 'This process is something they now prioritise after every fight. 'Chris and Conor gave absolutely everything in what was the biggest legacy fight of all time. With their fathers standing proudly behind them, it was a moment that will forever be stamped in sporting history.' There is a chance the pair may fight again, after the fighters agreed to an optional rematch clause before the bout.

Eubank Jr vs Benn press conference LIVE: Rivals to face off after egg slap incident before boxing grudge match
Eubank Jr vs Benn press conference LIVE: Rivals to face off after egg slap incident before boxing grudge match

The Independent

time24-04-2025

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  • The Independent

Eubank Jr vs Benn press conference LIVE: Rivals to face off after egg slap incident before boxing grudge match

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will set the tone for their hotly-anticipated clash on Saturday as the born-rivals engage in their final press conference before throwing down. More than three decades after Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn settled their own in-ring grudge, their sons will clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as years of bad blood comes to a head. The build has been heated to say the least, with a press conference in February ending in carnage when Eubank Jr slapped Benn in the face with an egg. Another press conference, two days later, saw Eubank Jr threaten Nigel Benn, who put his hands around the younger man's neck in the week's earlier chaos. With their ferocious rivalry already at boiling point, today's press conference promises to be one to remember as the two bruisers engage in a final war of words before going into battle. What time is the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn London press conference today? The press conference will begin at 6pm in the UK. The event will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and it is not open to the public. The press conference will be broadcast live, in full, and for free on DAZN and via Sky Sports Boxing and Matchroom Boxing's Youtube accounts. Mike Jones24 April 2025 10:06 Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will on Saturday meet in a highly-anticipated, long-delayed fight – one of the biggest bouts in British boxing. The rivals will clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, more than three decades after their fathers Chris Sr and Nigel Benn settled their own bitter grudge, and two-and-a-half years after Eubank Jr vs Benn was initially due to take place. In October 2022, the fight fell apart on short notice upon the revelation that Benn had returned two adverse drug-test findings, leading him to be banned from boxing in Britain until recently. When the 28-year-old was finally cleared, his match-up with Eubank Jr, 35, was quickly rebooked. And the build has already been heated, with a press conference in February ending in chaos, as Eubank Jr slapped Benn in the face with an egg. It was a reference to the WBC saying in 2023 that 'elevated consumption of eggs' was a 'reasonable excuse' for Benn's adverse drug-test findings. Another press conference, two days later, saw Eubank Jr threaten Nigel Benn, who put his hands around the younger man's neck in the week's earlier chaos. Alex Pattle24 April 2025 10:00 Good morning! Welcome to The Independent's coverage of today's press conference between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn ahead of their grudge match fight on Saturday night. Both fighters face the media for the final time this evening before the weigh-in tomorrow and their clash in the ring late on Saturday. It promises to be one of the biggest bouts in British boxing and the build-up has already been heated meaning there could be fireworks yet to come. Mike Jones24 April 2025 09:44

Watch: Boxer makes bizarre ‘lion' defence after spitting accusations
Watch: Boxer makes bizarre ‘lion' defence after spitting accusations

Telegraph

time21-04-2025

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Watch: Boxer makes bizarre ‘lion' defence after spitting accusations

Ben Whittaker was forced to deny spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after taunting his team as he secured victory in their IBF light-heavyweight title rematch. During wild scenes, Olympic silver medallist Whittaker poked his head through the ropes to celebrate a ferocious second round display in the face of Cameron's cornermen. The scenes drew boos from the crowd, with some onlookers believing he spat towards members of the entourage. However, Whittaker, who was in tears amid criticism later, and Cameron's trainer, Grant Smith, have since clarified nobody was spat on. Whittaker had rocked Cameron with a big right hand at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, and his follow-up flurry swiftly ended the contest with the Sheffield fighter on shaky legs. Ben Whittaker stops Liam Cameron in the second round! 😱 #WhittakerCameron2 | Live on Sky Sports — Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) April 20, 2025 Denying that he had spat in the corner, Whittaker told Sky Sports: 'You heard everybody boo me, they portray me as a bad guy. But I work very hard and my emotions came out – and I was roaring like a lion. If a little bit of dribble came out a bit of dribble came out.' Whittaker and Cameron met in a hugely controversial fight last time out, which ended in a draw after the pair tumbled out of the ring. After disputes and a tense rivalry forming, the pair met again in Wolverhampton in front of a sell-out crowd. Whittaker's trainer Andy Lee said: 'The barrage of insults he's had to put up since the first fight with Cameron… not many people could put up with what he's gone through. His emotions are bound to get carried away. He is an emotional guy and he did lose control, but this is a champion.' The first fight ended in bizarre circumstances last October when both men fell over the ropes and Whittaker was unable to continue because of an injury. RING CHAOS! The moment Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron went over the ropes 😳 #BeterbievBivol | #RiyadhSeason — Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) October 13, 2024 The judges scored a split-decision draw, but Whittaker left the arena in a wheelchair before the results were read out and there was plenty of bad blood between the two fighters before their rematch. As a row simmered on Monday about whether Whittaker had spat on Smith, the trainer confirmed to iFL TV that he had not. A post on X from the boxing YouTube channel said: 'Grant Smith has just confirmed to us that Ben Whittaker did not spit on him in the aftermath of his stoppage win over Liam Cameron.'

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