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John Fury believes son Tyson Fury is unstoppable when he’s prepared

John Fury is so confident in his son that he was willing to bet David Haye $129,000 that Tyson Fury will beat Deontay Wilder on Feb. 22.

Do you think Tyson Fury’s father believes in him?

John Fury, a former professional boxer himself, has offered to bet David Haye £100,000 ($129,000) that his son will beat Deontay Wilder in their rematch Feb. 22 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The elder Fury and Haye were discussing the fight on BT Sports’ “The Debate” when Fury, who suggested Wilder would crack under pressure this time, made the offer.

Haye didn’t bite.

“I don’t like to bet,” he said. “It’s not about betting. It’s about my opinion, and my opinion is Wilder won’t crack. He’s not the cracking type of guy. I’ve never seen anything in the ring when he’s fought, and I’ve never seen anything personality-wise.

“I’ve never seen anything in sparring that suggests that he cracks under pressure. Until I see a man crack, I give the man the benefit of the doubt. Tyson Fury proved that he didn’t crack last time out”

John Fury said his son, still rebuilding after his layoff, wasn’t physically prepared for the fight with Wilder. This time, he says, the fans will see a different fighter. And a different result.

“I know this time what my son is capable of doing,” he said. “… Give him the opportunity when he’s physically and mentally, he’s unstoppable, Tyson.”

Tyson Fury, trainer Ben Davison go separate ways

Ben Davison, Tyson Fury’s trainer for the last five fights, confirmed Sunday that he and the heavyweight contender have split.

Tyson Fury is looking for a new trainer just 10 weeks before his scheduled rematch with Deontay Wilder.

Ben Davison, Fury’s trainer for the last five fights, confirmed Sunday that he and Fury have split.

In a tweet Sunday, Davison said: “Tyson and myself had to both make decisions for our careers, which resulted in our working relationship coming to an end, HOWEVER, we remain friends and he will SMASH the DOSSER!!’’

Trouble between Fury and Davison has been brewing since his bloody decision over Otto Wallin, then an unknown Swede, on Sept. 14 at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand.

Fury’s father, John, criticized Davison, saying that Fury was unprepared and in poor condition. Fury suffered a nasty cut above his right eye and on the eyelid. He needed 42 stitches.

“That is the worst I have ever seen him,’’ John Fury said then. “It has gone terribly wrong in the camp and someone is to blame.”

Fury’s rematch of his draw with Wilder more than a year ago is scheduled for Feb. 22. It wasn’t clear Sunday who might succeed Davison.