Tyson Fury Kids and Wife: How Did the Gypsy King Meet the Mother of His Kids, Paris Fury?

We are all aware of Tyson Fury, a six-foot-nine mountain of charisma wrapped in a pair of gloves. He isn’t just a boxer, he’s the Gypsy King who’s as famous for his thunderous punches as he is for his boisterous charm.

This giant of a man who’s danced in and out of retirement more times than you can count has collected belts like souvenirs. But for all his knockout titles and dramatic comebacks, Fury insists his real crown sits at home. And no, it’s not a championship belt, it’s his family. Because behind this fearless boxer is the queen to his Gypsy King, Paris Fury, his teenage sweetheart.

Apparently, the duo met at a wedding as teenagers, married in 2008, and now share a wild, wonderful household with their seven kids, yes, seven!

Their sons are named Prince (because, naturally, all kings have princes) and daughters with names like Venezuela and Valencia (matching mum Paris’ flair for place-inspired names). And to add more to their life is their Netflix fame with At Home With the Furys, where their chaotic yet heartwarming life takes center stage, and you’ve got a ringside seat to Tyson’s biggest win, his family.

Where did Tyson Fury meet his wife Paris Fury?

Turns out, Tyson Fury and Paris’ love story kicked off at a wedding in 2005, where the then-teenagers first crossed paths. But it wasn’t some whirlwind romance right out of a rom-com. Surprisingly, Paris made Tyson work for it. After asking her out multiple times, the persistent Gypsy King-in-the-making finally got his chance after a year of trying, and their first date? A trip to see King Kong at the cinema.

Even Paris took to her Instagram and shared detailed insights into the beginning of their relationship stating,

I didn’t say yes to dating straight away though, he ask me out a lot of times before I agreed! It was a big deal he would be my 1st boyfriend.

Though the giant gorilla might’ve been the star of the night, he left with his own epic declaration, admitting to his parents that he was going to marry Paris.

That’s some confidence level right there. From ice skating to picnics, their relationship kept blossoming over simple yet sweet moments, and in the end, everything worked out perfectly.

Fast forward to today, Paris isn’t just Tyson’s wife, she’s the literal queen of their chaos-filled castle. She’s a proud, no-nonsense mom of seven who somehow manages to juggle it all. And whether it’s wrangling her children, supporting Tyson through his titles and retirement stints, or writing bestselling books like Love and Fury and How Does She Do It?, Paris does all of it with grace.

Honestly, she’s the glue that has kept the Fury family together. As Tyson shared with The Overlap,

My biggest mentor in my career is probably me wife. Because without her, I would have probably went AWOL a long time ago. I’ve been AWOL anyway plenty of times but I’ve always had that loving wife relationship, sort of the backbone.

While the Gypsy King might rule the ring, it’s Paris who runs the real show at home.

Tyson Fury and Paris are parents to seven children

Paris and Tyson Fury with their kids (Credits- @parisfury1/Instagram)

Tyson and Paris Fury’s journey to being parents started in 2009 when they welcomed their first child, Venezuela Lynda, who’s now a teen navigating her life under the spotlight. Apparently, when it comes to parenting, Tyson is a very “strict” dad, something Venezuela isn’t afraid to point out. She told People,

Strict parents raise sneaky kids.

And yes, he doesn’t like her wearing makeup. While she gets along with her dad quite well, her relationship with Paris is a “typical mother and teen-daughter relationship.” Next up is Prince John James, who arrived in 2011. He is the first of the three princes in their family because as Tyson put it in his 2020 documentary Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King,

I’m a king and they’re princes until they earn their rightful name.

Turns out, John James has his own plans. Despite being born into boxing royalty, he has no interest in the sport. He shared on an episode of At Home With the Furys,

Boxing is very dangerous. I mean, who can’t say that when you’re getting punched in the face.

He further explained that he’ll probably learn something else as he’s got all the time in the world. Then comes Prince Tyson II, lovingly nicknamed ‘Tutty’, born in 2016 and has grown up obsessed with dinosaurs and Pokémon. Paris and Tyson’s fourth kid, Valencia Amber was born in 2017 and immediately won hearts with Frozen-themed birthday bashes and sugary-pink celebrations.

Then there’s Prince Adonis Amaziah, who arrived in 2019, the mini-fighter with big dreams. When Tyson asked who he wanted to box like, Adonis declared, “Deontay Wilder!” Cue Tyson’s disbelieving grin, “No way! He’s a big dosser.”

Tyson and Paris welcomed their third daughter, Athena, in 2021. While Tyson confirmed she and the baby were healthy, shortly after her birth, Athena was placed in a neonatal intensive care unit and was on a ventilator.

Fortunately, the couple later gave relief to their fans that she was fine. Finally, the seventh Fury, a baby boy born in September 2023, proves there’s never a dull moment in the Fury household, because seven is heaven when your dad’s the Gypsy King.

Why did Paris almost call off her wedding with Tyson Fury?

Turns out, Paris almost became the bride that didn’t walk down the aisle, all thanks to Tyson Fury’s impulsive streak and a little Olympic chaos. In her memoir, Love and Fury: The Magic and Mayhem of Life with Tyson, Paris shared the drama revealing that it all started when Tyson’s 2008 Beijing Olympics dreams were knocked out, leaving his schedule suddenly wide open.

Well, Paris wasn’t having any of it. She wrote in her book, (via The Sun),

My fiancé clearly didn’t understand the amount of planning and organisation that went into a wedding. I was beginning to realise how incredibly impulsive he was, the sort of person who lived life in the moment and liked to make decisions on the hoof.

Honestly, she had a point. In Tyson’s world, a wedding was like a boxing match, dates could shift on a whim. But Paris, unshakable as ever, refused, point blank. Of course, the tension boiled over into a full-on shouting match outside her mom’s house, where Paris pulled a mic-drop move and called the whole thing off. Tyson thought she was joking. But, she wasn’t.

As weeks passed and hearts cooled, reconciliation was on the cards. Paris’ mom, Lynda, had one job and canceled the wedding, but she wisely held off, predicting they’d “patch things up.” And she was right.

On November 21, 2008, the pair said “I do” in Doncaster, England, proving love, and maybe a little stubbornness, always finds a way. Tyson may live life in the fast lane, but Paris? She’s the road map that keeps him steady.

Why is Tyson Fury called The Gypsy King?

Born in 1988 to Irish Traveller parents, Tyson Fury isn’t just called The Gypsy King, he practically wears the title like a crown. Well, Fury’s pride in his heritage is as unshakeable as his chin. Turns out, for Traveller communities, fearlessness is part of the DNA. Family, tradition, and a “do-or-die” mentality are stitched into their history, and if words can’t settle a debate? Well, sometimes fists do the talking.

Fury’s lineage is steeped in boxing grit. His father, “Gypsy” John Fury, was a bare-knuckle brawler before going pro, so Tyson was literally born to fight. He even once told Ring Magazine,

We’re born to fight and we often fight with no gloves for hours and hours. To be punched in the face with a pair of boxing gloves is a luxury really, isn’t it?

This isn’t a man who flinches. Ever. Punches, opponents, insults, you name it, Fury laughs in its face. And Peter Fury, Tyson’s uncle and former trainer, explains it perfectly,

He jokes and laughs but he doesn’t care about upsetting anyone or putting his foot in it. I’m not being funny. If someone had two shotguns – one in each hand – Tyson would still tell them what he thought of them and would believe he’d come out on top. He has no value for what any person can do to him. He’s totally fearless.

And honestly? You believe him. It’s not arrogance; it’s absolute conviction. Fear doesn’t exist in Tyson’s world.

With his relentless confidence and no-nonsense attitude, Fury is a walking embodiment of his heritage. He doesn’t just believe he’s the best, he knows it. The Gypsy King isn’t a nickname. It’s a birthright. And when Tyson Fury steps into that ring, the crown is always his to keep.

How is Tyson Fury linked to Mike Tyson?

Tyson Fury’s link to Mike Tyson isn’t just about names, it’s a story straight out of a Hollywood script. Born in 1988, when Mike Tyson was the undisputed king of the boxing world, baby Tyson Fury entered the scene eight weeks premature, weighing just one pound. While doctors gave him slim odds of survival, his father, John Fury, wasn’t having it. While most parents would’ve whispered prayers, John boldly predicted, sharing to ITV,

I said to all them doctors, he won’t be small, I said he’ll be nearly 7ft tall, 20 stone, the next heavyweight champion of the world.

And because John was also a massive boxing fan, he sealed the deal by naming his then-fragile son after his favorite fighter, Mike Tyson. Talk about living up to your name. Fury not only survived, he thrived, punching fate square in the face on his way to becoming a world champion.

Even Tyson himself reflected on the poetic symmetry, sharing with Fight Hub TV,

Mike Tyson’s heyday was in 1988 – very fitting that I should go on to be the heavyweight champion of the world. Odds against that would be very stacked high, not in your favour. It’s a very interesting story but very achievable.

Decades later, when John Fury finally met Mike Tyson, it was the full-circle moment you’d expect. John told Mike, recounting how he’d named his son after him. Even Iron Mike got misty-eyed, living proof that boxing legends do cry. John said,

I waited 35 years to meet this man.

Of course, things got spicy when Mike Tyson cornered Francis Ngannou against Fury last year, awkward much? Ngannou knocked Fury down, nearly spoiling the fairytale. But hey, names aside, Tyson Fury always gets back up. It’s in his blood.