Who is boxer Nathan Gorman and how is he related to Tyson Fury?

Nathan Gorman, the heavyweight boxer, is set to take on Bohdan Myronets in Bolton on December 1. But who exactly is he and what is his connection to the boxing legend, Tyson Fury? Let's find out.

Who is Nathan Gorman?

Nathan Gorman, born on June 25, 1996, in Nantwich, Cheshire, is not only a professional boxer but also happens to be Tyson Fury's cousin. He competes in the heavyweight division.

In July 2019, Gorman suffered his first defeat when he was knocked out by former amateur sparring partner Daniel Dubois. However, Gorman refused to use his personal struggles as an excuse for the loss.

During the training camp leading up to the fight, Gorman's son Nathan Jr was in the hospital fighting for his life. He battled pneumonia and underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his chest. Despite the challenging circumstances, Gorman chose to go through with the fight, feeling a sense of obligation not to let anyone down.

After the loss, Gorman took some time away from the spotlight to regroup and spend time with his family. He acknowledged the lessons he learned from the defeat and made changes in his training. Now, he is determined to make a comeback and revive his career.

What is Nathan Gorman's boxing record?

Gorman has competed in a total of 21 fights, emerging victorious in 19 of them and drawing none. Out of his 19 wins, 13 came by knockout, giving him an impressive knockout ratio of 68.42%. On average, Gorman's fights last around 4.6 rounds.

How is Nathan Gorman related to Tyson Fury?

Nathan Gorman shares a special bond with Tyson Fury as they are cousins. Both of them come from an Irish Traveller background and have boxing in their blood. In addition to Tyson, Nathan is also related to Hughie Fury (heavyweight) and Tommy Fury (light-heavyweight). Furthermore, Gorman is the great-nephew of the undefeated bare-knuckle fighter Bartley Gorman, adding another layer to his fighting lineage.

What has Nathan Gorman said about Tyson Fury?

After his defeat to Daniel Dubois, Gorman found solace in the advice and inspiration provided by Tyson Fury. He revealed that Tyson's words of wisdom were to get back to boxing and do what makes him happy. Gorman took this advice to heart and is grateful for the support and encouragement he has received from his cousin. He believes that as long as he enjoys what he does, other people's opinions do not matter.