Tyson Fury visibly ecstatic as he watches cousin secure brilliant win on Derek Chisora undercard
Tyson Fury watched on in delight as cousin Walter racked up his third professional victory in the paid ranks by beating Joe Hardy. Fury was making his third professional appearance on the undercard of Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. Fury made his return in Manchester with the watchful eye of his cousin from ringsideGetty The British prodigy is the cousin of former two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, and is the latest in a lineage of talented fighters from the fighting dynasty. It was a big occasion for the 27-year-old who was looking to make a statement against journeyman Joe Hardy. His cousin was present ringside in Manchester to watch his latest outing, his first time out in public since retiring from the sport. And he was delighted, grinning from ear to ear ringside, as the younger Fury took the victory. The referee in the ring scored the contest at 40-37 in Fury’s favour as his undefeated spell continued. The prospect began well in a fluid and neat-moving pattern, boxing well on the back foot. He was boxing in a switch-hitting stance, a familiar sight for a Fury, putting his shots together extremely well early on. His snapping jab was a theme and his damaging shots left his rival’s face reddened and swollen as he landed at will. The British star dominated throughout but Hardy was fired up, and his corner shouted instructions as he tried to stay with his rival. But unfortunately it wasn’t enough and Fury impressed as the final bell sounded to conclude his neat win. Fury was delighted ringside as he watched his cousin do the businessGetty Fury has the world at his feet and a database of boxing IQ and knowledge around him to continue to develop. The Morecambe native has an extensive amateur background, experience which has seen him already start to put together a solid winning streak. And he hopes to have a big career in the sport, after taking some great advice from recently retired cousin Tyson. He told talkSPORT: “Yeah he’s helped me a lot. “The main piece of advice that Tyson has always given me is that he’s said, ‘you can only do your best’. “And he’s right, my best is going to be a lot, and I’m willing to do what it takes. Fury has a big future ahead of himGetty “I want to take boxing as high as I can and prove to everybody how good I am. “I’ve banked rounds in my first two fights, and I’ve got good people around me. “This is what I want. Bigger shows to put me on, and bigger name fighters to put me against. “It will be better for me as I’m ready to take on anyone. I just need to keep getting these fights for experience. “I’ll keep improving and adapting to anyone who is put in front of me.” Follow talkBOXING on social media talkBOXING is now on Twitter and Facebook. Follow us on social media for big breaking boxing news, exclusive interviews and the best bits from our talkBOXING YouTube show. Like our Facebook page HERE Follow us on Twitter HERE Sign up for our WhatsApp channel HERE
Tyson Fury watched on in delight as cousin Walter racked up his third professional victory in the paid ranks by beating Joe Hardy.
Fury was making his third professional appearance on the undercard of Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.
The British prodigy is the cousin of former two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, and is the latest in a lineage of talented fighters from the fighting dynasty.
It was a big occasion for the 27-year-old who was looking to make a statement against journeyman Joe Hardy.
His cousin was present ringside in Manchester to watch his latest outing, his first time out in public since retiring from the sport.
And he was delighted, grinning from ear to ear ringside, as the younger Fury took the victory.
The referee in the ring scored the contest at 40-37 in Fury’s favour as his undefeated spell continued.
The prospect began well in a fluid and neat-moving pattern, boxing well on the back foot.
He was boxing in a switch-hitting stance, a familiar sight for a Fury, putting his shots together extremely well early on.
His snapping jab was a theme and his damaging shots left his rival’s face reddened and swollen as he landed at will.
The British star dominated throughout but Hardy was fired up, and his corner shouted instructions as he tried to stay with his rival.
But unfortunately it wasn’t enough and Fury impressed as the final bell sounded to conclude his neat win.
Fury has the world at his feet and a database of boxing IQ and knowledge around him to continue to develop.
The Morecambe native has an extensive amateur background, experience which has seen him already start to put together a solid winning streak.
And he hopes to have a big career in the sport, after taking some great advice from recently retired cousin Tyson.
He told talkSPORT: “Yeah he’s helped me a lot.
“The main piece of advice that Tyson has always given me is that he’s said, ‘you can only do your best’.
“And he’s right, my best is going to be a lot, and I’m willing to do what it takes.
“I want to take boxing as high as I can and prove to everybody how good I am.
“I’ve banked rounds in my first two fights, and I’ve got good people around me.
“This is what I want. Bigger shows to put me on, and bigger name fighters to put me against.
“It will be better for me as I’m ready to take on anyone. I just need to keep getting these fights for experience.
“I’ll keep improving and adapting to anyone who is put in front of me.”
