JOHN FURRY responded to the "bulls ***" claim that he could fight under his son Tyson.
Tyson will make his UK debut four years after he left the United States. He will be in front of more than 90,000 people at Wembley to face Dillian Whyte (34).
Tyson Fury with his dad John
He also suggested that his dad, 57 years old, could appear on the undercard, which also features younger brother Tommy (22).
However, Tyson has denied it and it could have been another one of his famous windups.
John said to The Metro, "Total bulls**t. For what the hell would they want a fellow aged 57 for?
It's a young man’s game. Although we are here to sell fights, this fight doesn’t need to be sold, especially when it is fought by people like me.
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"This one speaks for itself, it's going to be a tough fight."
Tyson, 33, stated to Queensberry Promotions that he was trying to get John on an undercard fight.
"We are still working on it. Frank [Warren] has been working hard behind the scenes. It's not yet announced, but I'm going to give you a sneaky peek.
"Big John, trying get him on to the undercard. So yeah. Don't be shocked.
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSJohn will not fight on Tyson's Undercard, but the former boxer will be at least ringside for his first fight since 2018.
A prior conviction for a criminal offense has prevented him from traveling to the States to see his son's fights.
Tyson stated: "It's great that my dad can attend the fight. Maybe he'll start it on the undercard."
He might not be able to see the fight, but he will be victorious for the first time since the 90s.
"So, he might be completely blinded when it comes to him."
