6 hours Ago By [email protected] (James Evans)
Two-time heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has earned millions throughout his career - but has admitted he will not leave any of his fortune to his seven children. It is believed the 36-year-old earned £80million for his first clash with Oleksandr Usyk earlier this year. Widely-regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, Fury is no stranger to a whopping payday and is expected to take home yet another life-changing payday when he takes on the Ukrainian for a second time on Saturday night .
In May, Fury's net worth was estimated to be around $50million (£40m), according to Forbes . That placed him as the 42nd highest-paid athlete in the world in 2024. The website have also reported that the Brit has earned $8m from endorsements, including from his recent Netflix series.
Despite his financial success, 'The Gypsy King' has revealed that his children Venezuela, Prince John James, Prince Tyson II, Valencia, Prince Adonis, Athena and Prince Rico Paris will all have to make their own way in the world, insisting that no inheritance will be shared by the seven kids. “I want my kids to get their own money, do their own things and be their own people," he explained. "I don’t believe in just giving all your money to your kids but it will make them weak, spoiled and not value anything, worthless.
They’ll end up getting to 35 and never having done anything for themselves, apart from spending dad’s money. "They’ll be middle-aged looking in the mirror and being disappointed. If I buy my son a Lamborghini as soon as he passes his test, he’ll probably kill himself in it.
But he also wouldn’t appreciate it. But if he works hard and gets himself a 2004 Corsa, he will be outside washing the c*** out every day, hoovering it top to bottom. And I will be proud of him because he has done it himself.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns again on December 21 with the Brit attempting to avenge his defeat by the Ukrainian in May. Victory for Fury could also set up a huge domestic showdown with bitter rival Anthony Joshua next year "I will help them with business deals and investments," he added. "But I am not a person who will just give everyone an easy life.
Hard work, dedication and sacrifice are what makes people strive for different things." Despite failing in his quest to become an undisputed champion back in May, this time around, the Brit is confident he can get the job done. Ahead of the blockbuster sequel, it's been reported that 'The Gypsy King' is set to pocket over £100m - further adding to his luxurious net worth.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the rematch , Fury said: "He threw his best shots. He had 10 shots on target, all on target, never dropped me. So if he couldn't drop me when I was on Bambi legs, God be with him this time.
I think he had his best shots to get me out of there and didn't do it. Hit me with your best shot, I looked back at him and smiled and he's going to feel the wrath and the menace this time, I've got a point to prove.".
