Tyson Fury’s cousin James Dean was involved in an uncomfortable moment when he announced himself in the media landscape.
De Jager is the newest of the Fury Clan to try to find his way box.
The super-mid-weight prospect is the grandson of Jimmy Fury, the brother of coaches Peter and John, the father of Tyson.
James Dean Fury is trained by his great uncle PeterBut his place in the Fury Family Tree can cause confusion – he is the first cousin of the Gypsy King once removed.
In a recent appearance Sky Sports News There was an uncomfortable moment when the presenter tried to explain where the hunter fits in the Fury family.
He said to James Dean: “You can help me here, so that people wonder where you fit in the Fury Loom tree.
“So Peter is your trainer, but he is also your big uncle, so he’s your father’s brother?”
James Dean corrected the host and said, “No, he was my grandfather’s brother.”
“Grandpa’s brother, help me here,” said the presenter in response.
James Dean has been competing as an amateur since October 2021 and has collected an 8-1 record in his nine trips.
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The only defeat of the 19-year-old came in April 2024 by Oladimeji Shitttu.
But he bounced back with no fewer than five victories in the room of two months.
He has already won three national championships and a box cup.
The young person has great ambitions and trains every day and tries to perfect the ‘Fury Style’.
James Dean said: “Of course there is an anger styling, you know.
“As I said before, you know, you have to be an anger to perfect it.
‘Do you know what I mean? It’s in the blood, right? And look, I train every day.
“I have my head down and I am fully focused and dedicated to what I want in life and what I want in my career.
‘I train every day. I have my head down.
“And I am fully focused and dedicated to what I want in life and what I want in my career.
“And soon everyone will know the name James Dean Fury.
“Because as soon as I become professional, I will illuminate the super middleweight division and I come for everything.”
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