John Fury claims Tommy Fury has ‘shades of Gennady Golovkin’

John Fury has in contrast his son Tommy to Gennady Golovkin (REX/Shutterstock/AFP by way of Getty)

John Fury says he sees ‘shades of Gennady Golovkin’ in Tommy Fury.

The 22-year-old is getting ready for the eighth struggle of his skilled profession as he takes on Daniel Bocianski on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s heavyweight struggle with Dillian Whyte at Wembley on Saturday night.

Fury has confronted criticism for his performances in his final two fights in opposition to MMA fighter Anthony Taylor and Jordan Grant.

However John Fury believes his son has comparable qualities to Golovkin, whose solely loss in his profession has come in opposition to Canelo Alvarez.

‘I’m not simply saying it, this child works his butt off to realize the place he’s bought as we speak,’ John Fury instructed Queensbury Promotions.

‘He don’t want boxing, this lad. He’s bought different avenues to go down however he loves this job wholeheartedly.

Tommy Fury is getting ready to struggle Daniel Bocianski at Wembley on Saturday (PA)

‘He stated, ‘dad, my life received’t be full till I win titles’. This child can go all the best way and I imagine in him.

‘He’s sharp, he’s sturdy, I additionally see shades of Golovkin in there as a youthful man, and let me inform you, it’s all expertise at this stage, he’s stepped as much as the plate, he’s bought a 10-1 opponent, he’s child, however you’ll see a unique Tommy this time, you watch.’

Tommy Fury additionally got here below fireplace after he was compelled to drag out of his struggle with Jake Paul in December.

However John Fury has no considerations about his son’s mindset.

‘My sons have gotten thick pores and skin, I train them, I practice the thoughts in addition to the physique with Tommy, he’s solely younger,’ stated John Fury.

Gennady Golovkin is extensively considered among the finest middleweights of his technology (AFP by way of Getty)

‘I feel the setback he had in December has made him stronger.

‘He’s knuckled down, he’s been there with Tyson, doing what Tyson’s been doing, iron sharpens iron, Tommy simply needs to be like Tyson.

‘Tommy simply needs to be like Tyson, and whenever you’ve bought anyone to look as much as like Tyson, you’ll take some stopping imagine me.

‘However Tommy can punch like a heavyweight, he strikes, he’s rather a lot higher than folks give him credit score for, this child will do large issues, imagine me. He’s simply overshadowed by Tyson, and why not, Tyson’s the most effective factor on the planet.

‘It’s all good for Tommy, he’s sturdy, he’s finished his work and he can punch with each fingers. And whenever you’ve bought these type of weapons in your arsenal you'll be able to’t go fallacious.

‘Simply match him proper, take care of him, it’s a step up on Saturday night time however we’re anticipating present from Tommy.’

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