Relationship expert explains if Tyson Fury's three-month silence with wife Paris is a bad thing
A relationship expert has given their take on the revelation that Tyson Fury hasn't spoken to his wife Paris for three months in the build-up to his heavyweight boxing rematch against world champion, Oleksandr Usyk.
The Gypsy King will head back to the ring to try and beat the legendary Ukrainian boxer after Usyk beat Fury in their first fight back in May.
It's seen as one of the very final huge fights of each boxer's careers, with grandfather time getting to us all at some point or another.
In preparation for the rematch, which takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday (21 December), Fury revealed he hasn't spoken to wife Paris for three months in the build-up to the huge sporting event.
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Fury's explanation
For Fury, his lack of contact with his wife Paris and their children has been to keep his focus on the job at hand.
Speaking to boxing presenter Dev Sahni on Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, Manchester native Fury said: "It's been a long camp. Been away from my wife and kids for three months.
"I've not spoken to Paris at all for three months, not one word. Yeah, I've sacrificed a lot.
"It will be worth it, 100 percent."
For Fury's first fight against Usyk, Paris told him she couldn't come to the fight. Tragically, she had suffered a miscarriage at six months pregnant but not told him ahead of the bout.
"I knew there was a problem. I said to my brother, 'she’s lost that baby'," Fury said.
Is the silence normal? Relationship expert explains
Anne-Sofie Koktved, relationship expert at Datingxperten.de, has responded to Fury's revelation about his silence with Paris.
Is it a problem, according to Koktved? No, not really.
She explains: "Tyson Fury’s decision to distance himself from Paris isn’t about conflict but about maintaining the level of focus required to perform at his peak.
"Preparing for such a high-stakes fight demands mental discipline, and even the slightest distraction, including day-to-day parenting concerns, could throw him off balance."
For Koktved, she said the sacrifice from both ends 'shows the strength of their partnership'.
She said: "Paris understands and respects his process, and that level of trust is the foundation of a strong relationship. It’s a lesson for us all.
"Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do for your relationship is to give your partner the space they need to grow and succeed individually."
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for free
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To watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk go head to head, there are three options.
1.) You can watch the rematch for free on DAZN. All you need to do is sign up for a seven-day free trial and simply cancel your subscription once the event is over. You’ll be able to stream the match on a range of devices including PlayStation, Chromecast, and Smart TV with more coverage than any other broadcaster. Once your free trial ends, a pay-per-view subscription will cost £24.99 per month and gives you access to over 150 fights every year, but alternatively you have the option to cancel before you are charged for your second month.
2.) You can also tune in live on Sky Sports Box Office (Sky channel 491). The event is priced at £24.95 for Sky customers in the UK and €27.95 if you’re based in the Republic of Ireland. Sadly Sky does not offer free trials, but Sky subscribers can book the match here and if you’re new to Sky, you can sign up here.
3.) Finally, you can watch the fight on TNT Sports with a Prime Video subscription (free for the first month then £8.99/ month), provided you have discovery+ (from £3.99/ month) as part of your subscription. If you don't fancy shelling out, you can simply cancel your subscription after the first month.
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Tom Earnshaw