When Fury Takes Over: Life, the Furys and Me

by John Fury

'MY DAD IS TRULY A MAN AMONGST MEN' - TYSON FURY

'A knockout account of his wild and wayward life' – The Sun

Get up close and personal with Big John Fury, Gypsy Warrior and the inspiration and driving force behind boxing champion Tyson Fury.

If you’re six foot three like me, twenty stone, and you like to stand up for yourself, you’re gonna get into trouble, aren’t ya? If you’ve got Fury DNA, you’re not shy of a fight. I’ll have a fight with anybody. Win, lose or draw. I’m out there, shirt off, done and dusted. I'm a traveller, a bare knuckle boxer and my life has been anything but ordinary. Now I'm setting the record straight.

From Netflix's At Home With The Furys this is the Gypsy Warrior, unfiltered and in his own words. When Fury Takes Over is the insider story of the family, from Tyson and Paris Fury to Tommy and Molly-Mae Hague, and an honest and unforgettable look at the Gyspy way of life.

326 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 26, 2023

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book at the life of Tyson fury's father through his ups and downs of his life

[Beth Hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading about John’s life — he’s had an interesting life for sure! This was really easy to read and a good mix between stories about the fighting world and his personal life. I loved the emphasis he put on family and God in getting him through hard times.

[Dale Main · Rating 5 out of 5]

86/100

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story of the life of Tyson Fury's dad John.

Yes he is known most commonly as Tyson and Tommy Fury's dad, but this is his own story to tell about his life and his upbringing and what he values most. It was a very humbling and honest read. He's had a difficult childhood, always fighting before fighting professionally, and it was nice to read that although his family have plenty of money, he isn't bothered about that.

A really interesting read and lovely to see how passionate he is about his family and the things that mean the most to him. Great book.

[Harry Williamson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy this book
I think john fury comes across as a very likable person in this, and has some very good sensible takes on life. I have heard from people who have met him in person that he is how this auto biography portrays him.
I felt that him telling the story's of the great boxers of the past was just to fill pages but it will be interesting for people who perhaps don't know as much about boxings history.
I enjoyed him telling his life's story

[Daniel Stanton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. I enjoyed John's candidness, humour, and his wisdom. A very multi-faceted man. Despite being known as the father of one of the greatest heavyweight champions and as a fighter himself, John shows off his sensitive side along with hobbies of history and Hammer Horror films. Highly recommended.

[mrsbookburnee Niamh Burnett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listen to this via borrowbox and found it so interesting, both his own childhood and with his own family. Would definitely recommend

[Mark Donald · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read. He lead a good life and it's deals with many topics from bare knuckle fights to how he deals with depression

[Crystal Tips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

[Angela Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, which was a surprise. Learnt quite a lot of new things; the group of crows is called a murder!! Very informative and a great read.

[Robert Hinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

A interesting enough read starting with a travellers way of life and onto his career and onto his eons careers which he is a huge part of.

[tracey ketteringham · Rating 1 out of 5]

I’m one of those people that if I start something I have to finish it and that is the only reason I finished this book.

[Mark Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read about John fury his family, experiences and his upbringing. Enjoyable short and simple. 4/5