In his darkest hours, Tyson Fury found comfort and peace in getting punched in their faces.
Athena, his sixth daughter, arrived at the beginning of August. The WBC heavyweight champion believed he would enjoy it before he left to start a training camp for the trilogy clash with Deontay wilder.
Tyson Fury claims boxing helped him three times when Athena, his newborn daughter, needed to be resuscitated
Before being released from intensive care, Athena had three attempts at being revived at Alder Hey Children's Hospital Liverpool. Fury was finally able to fly out of hospital on September 18.
His two-month US training period was condensed to four weeks. He split the time between the Atlantic and Atlantic oceans, so he has little time to adjust or strategize.
The Gypsy King says the bruises and bumps his young sparring partners inflicted upon him were nothing compared to the joy of watching his daughter fight for their lives.
Fury, 33 years old, stated that it was a stressful time with babies and complications. For a time, I was stressed.
"I was able to focus on the fight now and get back to training.
Boxing is my sport. It is how I earn a living. It is almost like living in a fantasy world.
"The real world is your family, providing for them, looking after them, and hoping that everything turns out well.
As a boxer, I have never taken anything for granted. And while I have always valued my position, I have always appreciated who I am and all that the game has to offer.
"I have always loved it, since I was a child. I will cherish it until the end.
"It has never been about taking things for granted. It has always been something I enjoyed.
With a simple flick of a switch, your life can be turned upside-down. This is why I live in the present and not in the future.
Wilder suffered a so severe beating in February 2020, that he fired his assistant trainer and head trainer. Fury was also accused of cheating.
The American took up the sport at 21 years old, while Traveller Fury (6ft 9in) was born with clenched teeth in a high guard. This gives him an advantage, even though he has many physical disadvantages.
He said, "I've been playing this game for a long time since I was a kid. It's not worth learning what I don't know about the boxing game.
"In this fight, especially, I have to do one thing. I don't have to be the strongest or fastest runner, or puncher, but I do need to be me.
"I need to be able to just relax and have fun.
"I am in good health and things are going well. I have everything I need to live and I am very happy with my life.
Deontay Wilder is a happy man, and that makes me feel bad. It would be nice if I didn't have too long to give him a hiding place, but I do.
