Carl Froch forced to leave Tyson Fury interview following John Fury encounter

Though Tyson Fury’s press conference with Arslanbek Makhmudov was cordial, there was unnecessary drama beforehand courtesy of his father, John.

Fury will return to the ring on April 11 to face Russia’s Makhmudov, the main event topping a bill at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and streamed live on Netflix. The pair came face to face in London today to speak to the media.

On the Netflix broadcast of the presser was Froch, who has built a brand of no holds barred commentary following his retirement from professional fighting. On his YouTube channel, Froch on Fighting, he has criticised John Fury, though often in jest.

John Fury, who may be a strong voice in Tyson’s camp during this comeback run, clearly held a grudge, and demanded to see and fight Froch on arrival, as captured by Netflix as well as various media outlets.

Though Froch remained in broadcasting position during the tirade, he was then absent following the press conference for the interview with Tyson, which was conducted by Anna Woolhouse and Lennox Lewis. Froch, a Hall of Fame inductee, then returned when ‘The Gypsy King’ left the stage and took part in the interview with Makhmudov, suggesting that Fury’s team may have insisted he leave for that segment or indeed that the production team felt tensions could rise once more.

Woolhouse said:

“We’ve allowed Carl back in the building, because Carl, you weren’t really allowed to be here when Tyson was here. You’ve upset John, I believe.”

Froch then added:

“It was a long time ago, but he’s all mouth and no action.”