Fury’s Uncle Dismisses Joshua’s Training Claims
Retold by Oddsrama · 2 October 2026
The heavyweight showdown brewing between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury just got spicier off the canvas. Joshua dropped a bombshell at the press conference, revealing that Peter Fury—Tyson's uncle and the tactical mastermind behind the 2015 upset over Wladimir Klitschko—had been offering him guidance ahead of their December clash in Cardiff. It was a cheeky move, naming the man estranged from his nephew's camp as part of his own preparation squad.
Peter Fury wasn't having it. The veteran trainer quickly took to social media to set the record straight, confirming they'd chatted about two months prior but dismissing any notion of active collaboration. He acknowledged Joshua as a genuinely nice person and noted his talented support team, but made crystal clear that any real help would have to wait until after the fight concludes. His focus, he emphasized, was elsewhere—preparing Rico Verhoeven for an upcoming camp.
It's classic fight-week theatre, but it tells you something about Joshua's mindset heading into this encounter. With Ben Davison confirmed as his lead trainer, Joshua appears confident enough to court different voices and perspectives. For bettors, this kind of verbal sparring often signals fighter confidence—or sometimes, a touch of desperation in camp. Peter Fury's swift dismissal suggests he wants no part of the narrative either way. The real story plays out on December 11 when these two finally step through the ropes.
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