Gypsy King Tyson Fury reportedly plans to splash out £6million on a private island for his new multi-million pound superyacht.
For many years for locals in Morecambe, encountering the 37-year-old heavyweight boxing champion at the rubbish tip or queuing at the neighbourhood chippy was simply part of daily life. But recently Tyson started a new chapter with his family in the Isle of Man where they are now living in a property reportedly worth around £8million.
But, could the Fury’s be eyeing up new pastures?
View 4 ImagesTyson Fury in action earlier this year.(Image: (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images for Netflix))
A source told The Sun on Sunday, the boxing heavyweight is having a £42million superyacht built for his retirement and has told his friends he wants to buy Drake’s Island off Plymouth, Devon to dock it.
The source said: “Tyson wants to buy Drakes Island to store his super yacht. He says it’s protected because they have a naval base down there so his boat will be safe plus it’s close to Cornwall which he loves. He says they also do the best ice cream down there.
“The island is for sale for £6m but he plans to spend £20m doing up the buildings and electrics and everything. There’s no stopping Tyson when he’s got an idea in his head, it’s one thing after the other – he’s always 100 miles an hour.
“He’s sent pals a picture of the island and has been telling everyone he’s buying it.”
View 4 ImagesParis and Tyson are in Thailand with their children(Image: Instagram/parisfury1)
Businessman Morgan Phillips, who bought the island of a guide price of £6m in 2019, said he is looking for someone to buy the island or partner with him to “take it forward.” The island was put on the market in July 2024 but failed to sell. Now Mr Phillips has reinstructed commercial property experts Carter Jonas to try again.
View 4 ImagesAn aerial view of Drake’s Island in Plymouth UK showing beach coastline and cliffs(Image: Getty Images)
Formerly known as St Nicholas Island, its strategic position on the approach to Sutton Harbour, the Cattewater, Hamoaze and dockyard led to Drake’s Island being fortified from at least the 16th Century. Military use continued until after World War II.
A large proportion of the island is a designated Scheduled Ancient Monument and a group of four principal buildings are Grade II listed. The remains and fortifications, and its prominent location, make it a heritage site of national importance.
Drake’s Island has significant wildlife interest and is located within the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Special Area of Conservation.
Last month Mr Phillips, managing director of Plymouth Sound Properties Ltd, told PlymouthLive there has already been interest from potential buyers or investors.
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The Mirror has approached Tyson’s representatives for comment.