Paris Fury has recently shared her emotional journey following a devastating miscarriage that occurred just a day before her husband Tyson’s heavyweight fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Dubai this past May.
At 35 years old, Paris described the experience as leaving her world “ripped to pieces” after losing their eighth child, a son, at six months gestation.
In an incredibly tough decision, she chose not to inform Tyson about the tragedy before his big match.
A Difficult Decision
Reflecting on her choice, Paris expressed, “I had to make the decision: do I tell him?”
Ultimately, she realized that while she couldn’t alter her situation, she could protect Tyson from additional stress during a critical moment in his career.
“Whatever was happening with me, I couldn’t change it. But I could change dramatically what was happening in his life,” she added.
Paris revealed that she received the heartbreaking news during a routine gender scan when no heartbeat was detected.
This was followed by a natural birth of her deceased child.
She praised the compassionate staff at Lancaster Hospital for their support during such a challenging time.
Despite her heartache, she kept the news from Tyson until he returned to the UK after his fight, even though he had invited her to join him in Saudi Arabia.
The Impact of Loss
The couple shares six children: Venezuela, 14, Prince John James, 12, Prince Tyson II, eight, Valencia, six, Prince Adonis Amaziah, five, and Athena, three.
This miscarriage marks their third loss. They chose to bury their baby privately, maintaining silence until Tyson shared the news publicly last month.
Paris spoke about the emotional toll of such a loss, noting, “It does affect the father, but for the woman who carries that child, it is more severe.
No matter how much it hurts Tyson, it’s ten times worse for me.”
She mentioned that while she had time to process her grief, it took Tyson longer to confront the reality of the burial.
Finding Strength
In her conversation with The Mirror, Paris offered words of encouragement to other mothers facing similar heartache: “At the time, it feels like your world is ripped to pieces.
But I know everyone can get through it. What is so traumatic one day becomes a memory. You know, you had that little piece of life, even if it’s such a short time. Mentally, I’m at ease with what went on. Physically, I’m okay.”
Sadly, this isn’t the first instance where Paris chose to keep her pain from Tyson for fear of impacting his performance in the ring.
Four years ago, she revealed that she had a miscarriage just before Tyson’s long-anticipated return to boxing after a two-and-a-half-year break.
During a heartfelt appearance on This Morning, she recounted the loneliness she felt, sitting in her car and crying, trying to hold everything together for her family.
A Long Road of Grief
Paris learned of her miscarriage on the same day Tyson made his comeback against Sefer Seferi in June 2018.
She held off on sharing the news until after his victory.
Four years earlier, she had experienced the stillbirth of their child at five months pregnant, a loss she described as something she would “never really get over.”
In 2021, Paris spoke candidly about the devastating pain of losing two babies on her journey to parenthood, highlighting the isolation she felt after both the stillbirth and the miscarriages.
As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, she reached out to others who have endured similar experiences, underscoring how lonely the journey can be.
If you or someone you know has been affected by similar experiences, resources are available at www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk or by calling 01924 200 799.
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