Tyson Fury ‘ditches the booze for the good of his mental wellbeing’

Tyson Fury has reportedly ditched the booze for the good of his mental wellbeing after the heavyweight champion claimed that he was drinking 12 pints a day earlier this year, according to The Sun. 

Fury, 32, has emerged as a role model for those battling mental health issues after opening up about his demons following his triumph over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.

The Gypsy King has battled drink, drugs and mental health issues, but made an incredible return to the ring culminating in his victory over Deontay Wilder in February 2020, landing him the WBC heavyweight title.

Tyson Fury, 32, has reportedly ditched the booze for the good of his mental wellbeing 

The Gypsy King previously claimed that he was drinking twelve pints a day on social media

Fury is expected to take on Anthony Joshua on August 14 in Saudi Arabia, in a fight that will unify the heavyweight division for the first time since 1999. 

While the lawyers have mulled over the finer details of the mega-money deal, Fury has taken to social media in recent months to send messages to his arch rival.

And fans were concerned for the Gypsy King after he claimed he was drinking 12 pints a day in March.

‘I have stopped training at the moment, I am on holiday,’ he had said. ‘I am drinking between eight, ten, 12 pints of lager a day.’  

However, reports suggest that the WBC heavyweight champion is in fact teetotal

Fury has made the decision for himself and his family, particularly childhood sweetheart Paris

However, The Sun reports that Fury is in fact teetotal. The 32-year-old has reportedly given up the booze for his own wellbeing and for the good of his family. He has five children and one on the way with wife Paris. 

Fury’s remark earlier this year is reported to have been a possible ploy to ensure that talks are sped up between the two parties. 

The Gypsy King has been enjoying time Stateside in recent weeks. Accompanied by brother Tommy, Fury is currently in Miami where he was filmed training with UFC legend Nick Diaz. 

Fury was previously in Dallas, Texas, to offer support to his close friend Billy Joe Saunders for his fight with Canelo Alvarez. The super-middleweight was defeated by eighth-round stoppage.