Tyson Fury. Overview and main events
Overview and main events
Tyson Luke Fury, known as 'The Gypsy King,' is a British professional boxer renowned for his impressive career in the heavyweight division. Born on August 12, 1988, in Manchester, England, Fury has risen to become one of the most celebrated boxers of his generation, marked by his unique fighting style, personal struggles, and numerous world championship titles.
August 12, 1988
Birth
Tyson Luke Fury was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England. His early life was marked by a volatile family environment, but he found solace in boxing from a young age, training under the guidance of his father and uncles.
2007
Amateur Success
Fury had a successful amateur career, winning the gold medal at the EU Junior Championships in May 2007 and the English national championships later that year. He also won the ABA super-heavyweight title in 2008.
December 6, 2008
Professional Debut
Tyson Fury made his professional debut at the age of 20, defeating Béla Gyöngyösi via a first-round technical knockout. This marked the beginning of his professional boxing career.
November 28, 2015
First World Titles
Fury challenged and defeated Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles via a 12-round unanimous decision. This victory catapulted him into the mainstream and made him a world champion at the age of 27.
2016-2018
Personal Struggles and Return
Following his victory over Klitschko, Fury faced significant personal struggles, including mental health issues and weight gain, which kept him out of the ring for nearly three years. He returned to competition in 2018, winning his first two bouts against Sefer Seferi and Francesco Pianeta.
December 1, 2018
Draw with Deontay Wilder
Fury faced Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title, resulting in a split decision draw. This fight marked the beginning of a trilogy between the two boxers.
February 22, 2020
WBC Title Win
In the rematch against Deontay Wilder, Fury won the WBC heavyweight title via a seventh-round technical knockout. He successfully defended this title in subsequent fights against Wilder and other opponents.
October 28, 2023
Crossover Fight with Francis Ngannou
Fury participated in a crossover match against Francis Ngannou, a Cameroonian mixed martial arts heavyweight champion making his professional boxing debut. Fury won the fight via a split decision despite being knocked down in the third round.
May 18, 2024
Loss to Oleksandr Usyk
Fury lost the WBC title to Oleksandr Usyk in a narrow split decision, marking his first loss in a world-title fight. This set up a rematch scheduled for December 21, 2024.
December 21, 2024
Rematch Against Oleksandr Usyk
Tyson Fury is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch for the WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. This fight will be a significant moment in Fury's career as he seeks to regain his titles.
