James Dean Fury will turn professional on August 8 in Leeds, vowing to dominate the super middleweight division. The 20-year-old, nephew of famed trainer Peter Fury, has signed with BOXXER and promises to “wipe everyone out” at 168 pounds.
The latest fighting Fury enters the paid ranks with a solid amateur record, including three national titles. He is not entering the sport quietly. He immediately thanked his corner for the chance to turn pro. He said: “I’m very grateful for this opportunity. I’d like to thank my uncle Peter, BOXXER, Ben Shalom and Mick Hennessy for making this possible,”. This backing gives the young prospect a powerful platform from day one.
But gratitude quickly turned to a brutal warning for his future rivals. Fury laid out his intentions in no uncertain terms, making a huge claim before ever throwing a professional punch. “My goal is to go all the way. I want to win world titles and become the best fighter I can be. I train hard, I’m dedicated and I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to reach the top,” he stated. “I’m excited to start this journey in Leeds on August 8 and put on a good performance for the fans. The super middleweight division is full of great fighters, but I believe the best version of me is going to wipe everyone out.”
That is massive talk from a debutant.
Promoter Ben Shalom is all in on the hype. He believes the name and the talent are a recipe for success. “James Dean Fury is an exceptional young talent with all the attributes needed to go a long way in this sport. Boxing is in his blood,” Shalom said. “He comes from one of Britain’s most famous fighting families and has one of the sport’s best trainers in Peter Fury guiding his development. We’re delighted to welcome James Dean to the BOXXER team and look forward to seeing him begin what we believe will be a very exciting professional career live on DAZN on August 8 in Leeds.”
Now, the pressure is on. Fury will make his debut on the undercard of the Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson rematch. All eyes will be watching to see if the big talk matches the power in his fists. The Fury name carries a heavy burden, and he has just put a target on his own back in one of boxing’s toughest divisions.
