James Dean Fury has always loved boxing, basically since he was born, but it was only when he started training with his uncle, Peter Fury, that he really began to understand the sport.<\/p>\n
Given his name, it is hardly surprising that the latest Fury to turn professional has been immersed in boxing for all of his 20 years.<\/p>\n
In fact, the super-middleweight prospect tells Boxing News that he struggles to recall a time when he was involved in anything else.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been around the sport all my life; was born and bred into it. So my first activity, as a kid, was obviously boxing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I was born, my mum and dad bought me a pair of gloves and a rope \u2013 like a little boxing kit for babies \u2013 and, when I first walked into the gym, I just fell in love with it. I loved getting punched in the face and punching other people in the face.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom around seven or eight years old, I knew this was what I wanted to do for a living. I believe God put me on this planet to fight because, when I\u2019m not boxing, there\u2019s nothing else for me to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is one thing developing a passion for something, like boxing, but learning how to succeed at something is another matter entirely.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, James Dean Fury did not have to go searching far and wide for a knowledgeable teacher, yet still he needed to prove worthy of such valuable tutelage.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I started training with my uncle Peter at 13 years old, he really opened my eyes and gave me a clear understanding of where I want to go.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I sat here and told you everything I\u2019ve learned off my uncle Peter, we\u2019d be here till Christmas.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut when I was about 14 years old, he tested me. He put me in a trailer [caravan], just to see if I was really dedicated. Then he took me on full-time.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a three-time national amateur champion and 2025 Box Cup winner, it is fair to say that James Dean Fury has proved a receptive student.<\/p>\n
But now, the young Fury must go one step further and establish himself in the pro ranks, starting with his Boxxer debut on August 8.<\/a><\/p>\n