adminHaving beaten Wladimir Klitschko on an unanimous points decision to claim the WBA, IBF and WBO belts on a sensational night in Germany last Saturday, Tyson Fury is now taking some well-earned downtime.
But despite the fact that he is due to earn an estimated £2,4 million from his success in Germany, the new, unified heavyweight champion of the world has chosen to embark on a modest retreat to Scotland, on a trip which has already included a stay at £55-a-night bed and breakfast, Red Brolly Inn.
Fury tucked into a cooked breakfast at ‘Perthshire’s Newest Cosy Wee Inn’ but apparently failed to completely immerse himself in the country’s culture, turning down Scottish staple, haggis, in favour of an American classic of bacon, fried eggs and pancakes, smothered in maple syrup.
Described as an “all day cafe, restaurant and bar and a wee inn” on its website, the hotel in the village of Ballinluig has no room service or satellite television but a full cooked breakfast is included in the price of the room. Staff were left flabbergasted when Fury wandered into their establishment en route to a mystery location for his quiet getaway, considering his Dusseldorf victory has transformed the Mancunian into one of the most recognisable – and feared – sportsmen in the world. However, despite his 6ft 9in frame, the 27-year-old decided not to tackle a full Scottish breakfast containing haggis, black pudding and a tattie scone at the B&B.
“He was going to have the full Scottish breakfast but I think I swayed him with the mention of the pancakes so he opted for that,” explained inn manager and chef Tommy McPhee.
Members of Fury’s entourage, including the boxer’s proud dad, were rather more adventurous and did go for the full Scottish version.
“I am a boxing fan so I recognised Fury’s father too as he is a regular ringside fixture at the fights,” McPhee continued.
“Tyson must have enjoyed his choice as he called it one of the best hotel breakfasts he had ever had.”
McPhee admitted staff were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief when Fury booked in.
“We got a call at around quarter to midnight on the Wednesday night asking if we had any rooms for one night as Tyson Fury was in the area and wanted to come and stay. We were indeed able to oblige him and shortly afterward he turned up,” he told The Courier.
He may have a fearsome reputation, but Fury turned out to be something of a charmer.
“He was really chatty and down to earth, a lovely guy and delighted to be in Scotland for what he called ‘a real get away from it all’ following all the attention and media furore of the past week,’ McPhee said. – DailyMail.
‘We were delighted as it’s a real coup for us to have someone of his calibre stay here – a world champion at the top of his game, who then complimented us on the food and service.’
The surprise visit has certainly left McPhee with a knock-out tale to tell for years to come.
‘It has given us all a real boost and brightened up a Wednesday evening in December,’ he added.
Fury has since headed off into the wilds – although fans across the country are sure to be keeping their eyes peeled following news of his Perthshire appearance.
‘We are assuming he is somewhere in Scotland,’ said Tommy,
‘But we are not exactly sure as he did not say where he was going and we would respect his privacy.
‘It is little wonder he wanted a relaxing break and it is great that he has chosen to come to Scotland, although how incognito you can be when you are six foot nine inches is another matter.’ – Daily Mail
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