Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury is reportedly planning to spend £6 million on purchasing a private island near Plymouth, Devon, to serve as a mooring location for his new superyacht. The island, known as Drake’s Island, recently went on the market and has a historical significance, having been fortified around 400 years ago and used by the military until the end of World War II.

Fury, 37, who has an estimated net worth of approximately £162 million, is commissioning a £42 million superyacht named the Gypsy King, intended for use following his retirement from boxing. According to sources close to the boxer, Fury views Drake’s Island as an ideal, secure place to dock the vessel, noting its proximity to a nearby Navy base as a key factor in its appeal.

In addition to the strategic advantages, those familiar with the plan also highlight more personal reasons for Fury’s interest in the island. It is said that Fury appreciates the locale’s amenities, including local ice cream reputed to be the best in the area.

Drake’s Island’s location off the coast of Devon offers both shelter and exclusivity, characteristics that align with Fury’s apparent desire for privacy and security as he prepares for life after his professional boxing career. The island’s status as a former military installation adds to its appeal as a fortified and protected mooring site.

At this time, there has been no official confirmation of the purchase from Fury or his representatives. However, the reported acquisition would add to the boxer’s expanding portfolio of assets as he transitions away from active competition.