John Fury Says He Will Skip Son Tyson's Mega-Fight With Anthony Joshua: "More Chance of Seeing a Cow Fly"

John Fury will not be at ringside when Tyson Fury finally settles his decade-long rivalry with Anthony Joshua. The former bareknuckle fighter said there is "more chance of seeing a cow fly" than him attending the December 11 all-British heavyweight clash at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Speaking candidly, John revealed that Tyson's controversial 2023 fight with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou was the moment that finished him as a ringside watcher. Fury was dropped by the boxing debutant in Saudi Arabia before escaping with a split-decision victory, and his father admitted the scare convinced him his son should have retired long ago.

He recalled telling Tyson to stick to the original plan — win a world title, defend it a few times, make a few million and walk away ahead — warning that pushing the career too far would eventually sink the boat. Fury instead lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024 before signing on for the Joshua mega-fight, which will stream on Netflix.

John's stance underscores the unease that still surrounds the Gypsy King's long career, even as the sport gears up for one of its biggest nights. The father insists he simply does not want to watch what comes next.

Tyson presses ahead regardless, with his corner team set and Cardiff waiting — but the man who has been in his corner for the hardest nights will be watching from home.