Tyson Fury has relocated from Morecambe to the Isle of Man, citing a home intrusion as the primary reason for the move.
Fury had resided in the seaside town of Morecambe for two decades. He has now moved with his family to the Isle of Man, situated in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland.
Intruder Was ‘The Final Straw’
Fury told reporters that several incidents led to his relocation.
“Sometimes you can just be in a place too long and everybody knows where you live,” Fury said. “And the final straw was I had a [person] come over my gates, 40-foot Gates … I’ve got an attack dog, I’ve got everything.
“The police came and he said: ‘I’m here to be adopted by Tyson and [wife] Paris.’ This man could have had a knife on him, or anything.”
Incessant Intercom Calls
Fury also mentioned issues with people discovering his address and frequently ringing his intercom.
“The intercom was going all night. Every weekend, I’ve got [people] coming, parking outside the front, ringing the bell: ‘Is Tyson in, can I speak to Tyson?’
“Just drunken people. It’s just too much. When people know where you live you can be targeted at any time.”
Fury Set for Ring Return
Fury is scheduled to return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov. This will be his first fight in 16 months.
The fight is scheduled for Saturday. It will be broadcast on Netflix at 7 p.m. U.K time, 2 p.m. ET in the U.S.
The former two-time world champion said he is enjoying his comeback.
“This is my dream job and I have been able to do my dream job,” Fury said. “I dreamed as a child of being the heavyweight world champion and I have lived it.
“It’s absolutely fabulous to be back boxing, this is my sixth stadium fight in a row. Wembley, Tottenham, Saudi, Saudi, Saudi and Tottenham again.
“Has that even been done before, six stadiums in-a-row? Madness.”