‘Loyal’ Paris Fury looked ‘isolated & calm’ but pressure built during fight which saw Tyson’s career at stake
PARIS Fury displayed unwavering ‘loyalty and support’ for her husband after his challenging and much-debated match, which left Tyson’s career hanging in the balance.
The Gypsy King, 36, suffered his second consecutive defeat, falling short against Oleksandr Usyk, 37.
Despite the tough night, Paris remained a pillar of strength, watching calmly from the crowd as the fight unfolded.
Tyson’s bid to reclaim the heavyweight title and become a three-time champion ended in disappointment with a 116-112 decision from the judges.
After quickly exiting the ring and skipping a post-fight interview, Paris was there by his side as they made their way back to the dressing room.
Body language expert Judi James noted that Paris’s composed demeanor sent a clear message – she was someone Tyson could rely on for support during one of the toughest moments of his career.
Speaking of Paris’ body language during the match, she says: “She made a significant sacrifice for this fight, having been estranged from her husband for three months while he developed his new persona as a menacing warrior.
“Paris arrived ringside looking isolated, yet gleaming and elegant.”
The mum-of-seven dressed in a mint green housecoat with feathers on the sleeve by the designer Camilla With Love.
“She clearly exuded calmness, loyalty, and a tea-dance coolness – exactly the kind of presence one imagines Fury needed on his team,” says Judi.
“Her closed-lip smile hinted at someone who had understood but perhaps merely endured the lack of contact.
“However, the pressure seemed more apparent as she was seen standing and waiting for the scores and verdict after the twelve-round battle.”
Posing alone, her head was raised as she appeared to gaze up at her husband with an expression of “loyalty, but without any indication of expecting to be invited into the ring.”
Judi continues: “Her body suggested some agitation as she waited to hear if her husband had won, but her stance implied she was enduring the tension alone.”
After Usyk was announced the winner of the fight, Paris continued to stand alone.
Judi says: “Ironically for Paris, her separation from her husband as a tactic seemed utterly in vain, as Usyk was announced the winner.
Tyson himself looked in a state of some bewilderment
Judy James
“To add insult to injury, Usyk spent most of his speech praising his wife and attributing his win to her support and that of their children.
“He mentioned his son winning a judo belt the day before and saying, ‘You next, Papa,’ and he dedicated his victory to his ‘Mamma’ in a display of family unity, while Fury left the ring without even waiting to be interviewed.”
Inside Tyson and Paris Fury's love story
WITH world champ titles, multiple kids and a beautiful wife by his side, Tyson is much-loved by the nation, but his romance with Paris dates back to their teenage years.
Paris met Fury when she was just 15 at a mutual friend’s wedding.
However, it wasn’t until a year later, when their paths crossed again on a night out in Doncaster for her 16th birthday, that they began dating.
Paris explained: “He was my first boyfriend as I was not allowed a boyfriend until the age of 16. He is the only boyfriend I have had.
“Tyson would train in boxing during the week and then come and see me at the weekend. I would always be so excited at the thought of seeing him.”
In 2008, they tied the knot in front of 400 guests and slept together for the first time on the night of their wedding.
In 2016, Fury’s mental health issues, cocaine and alcohol abuse, and intolerable mood swings threatened their seemingly unbreakable marriage.
On occasion, Paris would even contemplate leaving – packing her bags and getting into her car.
However, she’d just stop herself – admitting she couldn’t leave Tyson to “crash and burn”.
But she was soon reunited with Tyson after she met him backstage, showing strength.
Judi says: “Paris’s body language after her husband lost the fight defined loyalty and support.
“Walking beside her husband she kept her torso close to his but her head tilted at an angle and her eyes looking down to reflect the fact that he had lost.
“Tyson himself looked in a state of some bewilderment, walking backstage with his arms hanging at his sides but his hands held out in a gesture of confusion as he asked the press if they agreed that he had won more rounds.”
A frustrated Tyson let off steam backstage, telling former coach Ben Davison he believed he “won three rounds.”
Meanwhile, Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, was left stunned by the scorecards, calling them “too wide” in Usyk’s favour.