WBC world champion heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury's dad John Fury to host Sunderland talk-in with Joe Egan

John was also a professional boxer, with 13 fights under his belt during the 1980s and ‘90s, and went on to coach sons Tyson and Tommy.

Recently Irish fighter John’s been back in the spotlight featuring in ITV's warts-and-all documentary Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King.

And, fresh from Tyson’s win against Deontay Wilder, John will be heading to Sunderland to host a talk-in with Joe Egan, who was once described by Mike Tyson as “The toughest white man on the planet.”

The talk-in will take place at The Point in Park Lane on Saturday, April 11. It’s the latest event to be staged at the venue which has diversified from its roots as a nightclub to bring big names and more events to the city.

Around £100,000 has recently been invested in the venue to improve its lighting and sound and to also increase its seating and standing capacity.

Other acts set to appear this year include Johnny Vegas and Martin Kemp.

Managing director at the venue Andrew Golding said: “It’s great to have secured both John and Joe for this talk-in. It should be a great event and I’m sure they’ll have some colourful stories to tell.”

*Tickets, priced from £25 per person, will go on sale on Monday, March 9, from [email protected], Telephone: 0191 565 5755 and in person from Chaplins and Ttonic.