Tyson Fury’s father John suffers cut to head as Oleksandr Usyk fight week begins

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Tyson Fury’s Father John Suffers Cut To Head As Oleksandr Usyk Fight Week Begins
John Fury sustained a cut and the rival camps had to be separated, © PA Wire/PA Images
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By Duncan Bech, PA, Riyadh

Tyson Fury’s dad John was left with blood pouring down his forehead as the build up to the undisputed world heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk got off to an explosive start in Riyadh.

The rival camps had to be separated by security at the hotel where Monday’s media activity was being held.

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John was left with a cut from an alleged headbutt and the blood continued to flow despite the 59-year-old’s attempts to wipe it away. He had to be restrained repeatedly while Usyk’s camp chanted “Usyk, Usyk, Usyk”.

When Tyson saw his dad for the first time since the fracas, having missed it while giving an interview elsewhere, he said: “How did you cut yourself like that?”

Tyson Fury's father John
Tyson Fury’s father John (Nick Potts/PA)

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