As a member of boxing`s most prominent family, James Dean Fury appears composed and ready for a pivotal moment in his amateur career.
The 19-year-old boxer, who is a cousin of Tyson Fury and nephew of trainer Peter Fury, is set to display his skills at the Manchester Box Cup. The finals of this event are scheduled to be broadcast live on Sky Sports on May 25.
Following a promising start in the amateur ranks, James Dean is eager to command attention, crediting the unique “Fury style” training he has received.
“Training with your own family is the best,” he said. “Peter Fury will bring the best out of you and everyone in the gym. You train hard, and where he`s beside you all the time, it`s very, very good.”
“Of course, there`s a Fury style! Like I`ve said, you`ve got to be a Fury to perfect it. It`s in the blood, and I`m training every day, got my head down, fully focused and committed to what I want in life and in my career.”
“I`ve put the work in the gym; I`m in there twice a day and dedicate my life to it. I`ve sacrificed a lot, and I`m looking forward to putting on the gloves and giving everyone a good performance.”
“I`ve shown what I`ve been working on in the gym. I don`t cut any corners, as I`m a fully dedicated fighter with big dreams, and I`m 100 percent sure I`ll achieve them.”
Promising a Devastating Knockout
James Dean Fury has made a bold promise to deliver a “devastating knockout” at the Manchester Box Cup, an event recognized for showcasing emerging talent.
“I`m really looking forward to it; I think it`s a very good event that`s been put on,” said James Dean Fury. “I can`t wait to give a good performance. With it being on Sky Sports as well, I will give a very good performance.”
“I`ll show everybody what I`ve been working on in the gym and I`ll put on a devastating knockout.”
Johnny Nelson Recalls Early Promise
Johnny Nelson, a former world cruiserweight champion and Sky Sports analyst familiar with the progression of amateur fighters, including Tyson Fury`s path, shared his early impression of James Dean Fury.
Nelson recalled seeing the young boxer train several years ago.
“I remember going to the gym when he was 14 years old. I stared him in the face when he was on the pads, I said: `what`s your name?` and he said: `I`m James Dean Fury`.”
“I asked him for a picture and fanboyed him. I`ve got a picture of this young man when he was a youngster coming through, and I said, `I`m going to be watching you because your day will come`.”
“When that day does come, whatever big fight that is, I`m going to put the picture out there saying I spotted this kid quite a while ago. I liked the braggadocious style about him, the confidence, and then to be called James Dean, I mean come on!”
Future Ambitions
Looking ahead, James Dean Fury is confident about his professional prospects.
“Soon enough, everyone will know the name James Dean Fury!”
“As soon as I turn professional, I will light up the super-middleweight division, and I will come for everything.”
The Manchester Box Cup finals can be watched live on Sky Sports on May 25.
Murray Blackwood