Tyson Fury has been through the wringer in recent years – but one person has constantly been by his side.
The former heavyweight world champion binged on drink and drugs for more than two years as he struggled to cope after dethroning Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
But as some of his other relationships fell apart – including that with uncle and former trainer Peter Fury – Tyson’s wife Paris stuck by him.
The mother of his five children has regularly been pictured with the undefeated boxer but has largely stayed out of the limelight herself.
Here is what we know about the woman who appears have made Fury happy…
When did they meet?
Fury has known Paris for most of his life, meeting her 18 years ago when she was just 15 when they attended a mutual friend’s wedding.
At the time she was known by her maiden name Paris Mulroy and the pair spoke briefly before going their separate ways but would be reunited a year later on a night out in Doncaster for Paris’ 16th birthday.
Paris has said: “He was my first boyfriend as I was not allowed a boyfriend until the age of 16. He is the only boyfriend I have had.
“Tyson would train in boxing during the week and then come and see me at the weekend. I would always be so excited at the thought of seeing him.”
When did they get married?
The couple began to date and tied the knot in 2008 in front of around 400 guests in Paris’ home town of Doncaster – and slept together for the first time after the wedding.
“Even after we got engaged, Tyson would sleep in a caravan in the yard of my parents’ home, while I slept inside the house,” Paris says. “We didn’t sleep together until after we got married. That is the traveller’s way.”
Is Paris a Traveller?
Yes, Paris was born into a travelling family.
She has said: “I am a Traveller, I am a gypsy. I was brought up in caravans when I was a little girl.
“It’s just the traditional lifestyle; there’s no real definition, there’s no bloodline because we never went to the doctor to say we are who we are.
“There was no paperwork, there are still gypsies today who can’t read or write; we’re just that old fashioned.”
