The boxing champion is reportedly eyeing up the private island as a place to dock his new superyacht, according to sources
An aerial view of Drake’s Island in Plymouth showing beach coastline and cliffs(Image: Getty Images)
Gypsy King Tyson Fury is reportedly planning to spend £6million on a private island off the coast of Plymouth to moor his brand new multi-million pound superyacht.
For years, residents of Morecambe in the North East were well accustomed to spotting the 37 year old heavyweight boxing champion at the rubbish tip or waiting in line at the nearby fish and chip shop.
More recently, however, Fury relocated his family to the Isle of Man, where they are now living in a property reportedly worth around £8million.
But could the Furys be setting their sights on new pastures?
A source revealed to The Sun on Sunday that the boxing champion is having a £42million superyacht built ahead of his retirement, and has reportedly told friends he wants to buy Drake’s Island, off Plymouth, 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,” reports the Mirror.
“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.”
Tyson Fury in action earlier this year(Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images for Netflix)
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.
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.
Fury’s representatives have been approached for comment.