TYSON FURY is giving Joe Wicks a run for his money by hosting couples workouts on Instagram Live from his living room alongside wife Paris during the coronavirus lockdown.
The Gypsy King is a global superstar following his victory over Deontay Wilder in February, but insists he will never forget his roots – and these are laid in the seaside town of Morecambe.
The WBC heavyweight champion of the world lives in a five-bed, four-bathroom home that is worth around £550,000, according to Zoopla.
After being greeted by hundreds of fans when landing at Manchester Airport after the Wilder win, Fury will have enjoyed home comforts over the last few weeks.
The Gypsy King made the fading seaside town his permanent home in 2011, and has since become its most famous resident.
Speaking on a three-part ITV documentary, the 31-year-old said: “People say to me “why don’t you live in California or America?” – why would I?’
“Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?
“I love it. I would never leave Morecambe. It’s true beauty. If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”
Before he amassed what is now thought to be around £100m following one of the greatest sporting comebacks ever, Fury lived in a caravan on his dad John’s land.
But now has is the king of his own castle along with wife Paris and their five children.
Inside the family home are links to the profession he will go down in history for.
Just next to a glass column holding the multitude of belts the heavyweight has won in his career is a framed picture of him after his win against Wladimir Klitschko on the wall.
That victory was regarded as one of the finest successes for British boxing – but he might have beaten his own claim with his latest triumph over in the US.
There won’t be any household rubbish lying around the house for too long – despite reaching the pinnacle of his profession, Fury is happy to roll his sleeves up and take out the rubbish.
But there are definite luxuries he can enjoy too.
Parked up are a Ferrari and Rolls Royce. But it is a mode of transport closely linked to his heritage that the 6ft 9ins powerhouse prefers to focus on.
He has restored and customised a gypsy wagon that he proudly treks through the streets – after spending over four years renovating.
Speaking about the four-wheeler, Fury said: “[It’s] real gold, gold leaf, all hand-painted.
“The Gypsy code says you must travel towards the sun, so we keep the sun towards the back.”
Quietly going about his life, Fury has participated in charity work for children’s hospitals, offered help and advice to aspiring boxers and supported local businesses.
That’s why the boxer, a reformed character after his battle with depression, drug and alcohol abuse, is a real man of the people in these parts.
