Tyson Luke Fury, born on August 12, 1988, is a British professional boxer celebrated as one of the greatest heavyweights of his era. Known as “The Gypsy King,” Fury has held multiple world titles, including the WBC (2020-2024) and unified titles (2015-2016), along with The Ring magazine title twice (2015-2022). Renowned for his unorthodox style, agility, and resilience, Fury’s comeback from mental health struggles to reclaim boxing glory is inspirational. His remarkable victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 and trilogy bouts with Deontay Wilder cemented his legacy as a heavyweight icon. Beyond the ring, Fury is a charismatic and influential personality.
Personal Information
Full Name: Tyson Luke Fury
Nickname: The Gypsy King
Date of Birth: August 12, 1988
Place of Birth: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Height: 6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Professional Debut: December 6, 2008
Family Background: Comes from an Irish Traveller family with a strong boxing tradition; named after boxing legend Mike Tyson.
Key Achievements: Held unified world heavyweight titles (2015-2016), WBC heavyweight title (2020-2024), and is a two-time Ring magazine champion.
Player Stats
Date | Opponent | Result | Outcome Method |
---|---|---|---|
Dec 21, 2024 | Oleksandr Usyk | Loss | SD |
May 18, 2024 | Oleksandr Usyk | Win | TKO |
Oct 28, 2023 | Francis Ngannou | Win | SD |
Apr 23, 2022 | Dillian Whyte | Win | TKO |
Oct 09, 2021 | Deontay Wilder | Win | KO |
Feb 22, 2020 | Deontay Wilder | Win | TKO |
Dec 01, 2018 | Deontay Wilder | Draw | SD |
Nov 28, 2015 | Wladimir Klitschko | Win | UD |
Jul 23, 2011 | Derek Chisora | Win | UD |
Dec 06, 2008 | Béla Gyöngyösi | Win | TKO |