Paris Fury makes vow after missing Tyson’s defeat to Oleksandr Usyk
Paris Fury has broken her silence with an emotional post after missing Tyson’s fight. The boxer lost his first-ever flight in his 16-year career to Oleksandr Usyk by a split decision.
The Ukrainian fighter has now become the first undisputed heavyweight champion. The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Usyk, meanwhile a third judge scored it 114-113 to Fury.
Fury will get an opportunity to claim his title back with a rematch planned to happen later this year. Paris was expected to be ringside however she has now confirmed she did not attend the fight.
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She did not disclose why she could not attend but she vowed to never miss any more of her husband's fights. Paris took to Instagram and shared a touching message to Tyson. Alongside a throwback picture of the couple when they were young, she wrote: “19 and 20 on this newly married, love him more than ever, best man in my eyes.”
Addressing her absence at the fight, she continued: "Will never not be at your side for a fight again. Even though I couldn't be there, I wished I was." She then posted a quote from traditional wedding vows, ending with "til death do us part', according to God's holy law".
Ahead of the fight, Paris posted a reel to her Instagram story of Tyson holding a 'victory cigar' between his lips. Alongside the clip, she wrote: “(He's) Calm as you like, and I've been a bag of nerves all day”.
Paris has been a rock for Tyson throughout his tumultuous career, supporting him through his struggles with alcohol, overeating, and mental health issues.
The star, from Doncaster met Tyson when she was just 15 and the couple went on to tie the knot when she was 18. Now the pair have six children together Venezuela, 14; Prince John James, 12; Prince Tyson II, 7; Valencia, 6; Paris Adonis Amaziah, 5; and Athena, who is two years old.
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