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Topics: Tyson Fury, Football, League One, Boxing
Luke Davies
Tyson Fury has already made his feelings clear after coming under pressure to save crisis-club Morecambe FC.
Fury, 36, is a former unified heavyweight champion and has fought in some of the most iconic cities in the world, including London, Las Vegas and Los Angeles during his illustrious boxing career.
And despite arguably being able to purchase property anywhere in the world, given the funds available to him, the 36-year-old calls the Lancashire town of Morecambe his home.
The self-proclaimed ‘Gypsy King’ is regularly spotted mixing with the locals on the beachfront while he trains.
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According to the Lancashire Evening Post, Fury has resided in the town for the past 17 years. Aside from Fury, Morecambe’s residents are also proud of their football team, Morecambe FC.
But after 125 years of representing the town, the Shrimps’ future is under threat. The issue relates to owner Jason Whittingham's failure to sell the club, leading to suspension from the National League.
As reported by BBC Sport in July, the National League have “serious concerns” about the club’s compliance with its rules.
Several fans have since called on Fury’s support and asked him to even purchase the club due to his hefty bank balance.
Earlier this year, the Manchester Evening News reported Fury’s net worth at an estimated £161.9million, up from £82.2million in 2024.
Meanwhile, Morecambe ceased all football operations last week. Players were sent home from training and are said to be owed around £316,000 in unpaid wages, as reported by The Guardian.
London-based investment company, Panjab Warriors, received clearance from the EFL to go ahead with the takeover in June and even released a statement urging Whittingham’s Bond Group to sell up.
The statement read: “We implore Bond Group to complete the sale of the club immediately so that this anguish can be ended and the club can look to a brighter future under Panjab Warriors.”
But no such deal has been completed.
So, what has Fury said about the situation?
Well, although he has not commented on the current predicament, he did previously express interest in taking over the club.
Speaking to talkSPORT in 2022, Fury said: “I'm thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club, they're in League One at the moment.
"So I was thinking I invest X amount of millions in them."
Host Simon Jordan replied: "By invest, you mean throw it at them, invest is the wrong term."
"Yeah, basically throw it at them and keep them going up,” Fury added.
"I've been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club.
"I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym.
"So, who knows? You might be looking at a football club owner."