Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyson Fury
How Tyson Fury built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Tyson Fury is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2024. A dominant heavyweight, he held multiple world championships, including unified titles (2015-2016), the Ring magazine title (twice between 2015 and 2022), and the WBC title (2020-2024). Fury also briefly held the IBO title, solidifying his place as a significant figure in modern boxing.
November 1999: Fury-Wilder gate broke Nevada heavyweight record
In February 2020, the Fury vs. Wilder fight broke the gate record for a heavyweight bout in Nevada, previously set by Evander Holyfield vs. Lennox Lewis II in November 1999.
2003: Most lucrative fight since 2003
In December 2018, The Fury vs Wilder fight was the most lucrative heavyweight fight in the country since 2003.
2007: Fury represented Ireland in international matches
In 2007, Tyson Fury represented Ireland in international matches, winning his bouts in Rzeszów and Białystok against Poland, and winning by knockout against the US.
December 2008: Fury's professional debut
On December 6, 2008, Tyson Fury made his professional debut in Nottingham, defeating Bela Gyongyosi via TKO in the first round.
2008: Tyson Fury's professional boxing debut
In 2008, Tyson Fury began his career as a professional boxer.
2008: Fury won the ABA super-heavyweight title and turned professional
In 2008, Tyson Fury won the ABA super-heavyweight title by defeating Damien Campbell 19:1. He turned professional later that year.
2008: Wilder lowest weight since his debut in 2008
In December 2018, During the weigh in, Wilder was at 212+1⁄2 pounds (96.4 kg), his lowest since his debut in 2008 when he weighed 207+1⁄4 pounds (94.0 kg).
September 2009: Fury won the English heavyweight title against John McDermott
On September 11, 2009, Tyson Fury fought John McDermott for the English heavyweight title and won via a points decision, which was criticized.
2009: Rogan not beaten an opponent with a winning record
Martin Rogan had not beaten an opponent with a winning record since 2009.
June 2010: Fury won the English heavyweight title again
On June 25, 2010, Tyson Fury defeated John McDermott in a rematch by TKO, winning the English heavyweight title for the second time.
2010: Fury to return to Kronk Gym
In November 2019, Fury announced that he had partnered with SugarHill Steward and that he would return to Kronk Gym, where he briefly trained in 2010.
July 2011: Fury won British and Commonwealth titles against Chisora
On July 23, 2011, Tyson Fury faced Derek Chisora for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles at Wembley Arena, winning via unanimous decision after 12 rounds.
September 2011: Fury defeated Nicolai Firtha
On September 17, 2011, Tyson Fury fought Nicolai Firtha in a non-title bout and won by TKO in round 5.
2011: Fury held British and Commonwealth title
In 2011, Tyson Fury held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.
April 2012: Fury won the vacant Irish heavyweight title
On April 14, 2012, Tyson Fury fought Martin Rogan for the vacant Irish heavyweight title at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, winning after Rogan's corner stopped the bout in round 5.
November 2012: Fury announced to fight Kevin Johnson
On November 12, 2012, it was announced that Tyson Fury would fight Kevin Johnson in a WBC title eliminator on December 1.
2012: Fury held the Commonwealth title
In 2012, Tyson Fury held the Commonwealth heavyweight title.
2012: Fury didn't wait for the Olympics
In 2012, feeling disillusioned with amateur boxing, Tyson Fury decided not to wait for the Olympics.
February 2013: Fury to fight Cunningham in the US
In February 2013, it was reported that Tyson Fury would fight Steve Cunningham in his United States debut at Madison Square Garden Theater on April 20.
September 2013: Haye pulled out of the fight with Fury
On September 21, 2013, David Haye pulled out of his fight with Tyson Fury, scheduled for September 28, due to a cut above his eye during training.
January 2014: Fury Announces Fight Against Gonzalo Omar Basile
In January 2014, it was announced that Tyson Fury would fight Argentine veteran Gonzalo Omar Basile at the Copper Box Arena on February 15. However, Basile later pulled out due to a lung infection.
February 2014: Haye pulled out of the fight with Fury again
In February 2014, David Haye pulled out of his fight with Tyson Fury for a second time on February 8, stating that he had a career-threatening shoulder injury which required surgery.
July 2014: Chisora Pulls Out of Fight Due to Injury
In July 2014, Derek Chisora was forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Tyson Fury due to a fractured hand sustained during training. Alexander Ustinov was briefly considered as a replacement, but the fight was ultimately rescheduled for November.
November 2014: Fury Defeats Chisora in Rematch
In November 2014, Tyson Fury defeated Derek Chisora in their rematch at ExCeL London, which also served as a WBO title eliminator. Chisora's corner pulled him out at the end of the 10th round, and Fury called out Wladimir Klitschko after the fight.
December 2014: Fury to Fight Christian Hammer Before Klitschko Challenge
In December 2014, it was announced that Tyson Fury would fight Christian Hammer before challenging Wladimir Klitschko for his world titles.
2014: Fury held the European title
In 2014, Tyson Fury held the European heavyweight title.
February 2015: Fury Defeats Christian Hammer
In February 2015, Tyson Fury defeated Christian Hammer at the O2 Arena in London via corner stoppage in the 8th round. Fury dominated the fight and called out Wladimir Klitschko again after his victory.
July 2015: Fury to Fight Klitschko
In July 2015, it was confirmed that Tyson Fury would fight Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, Lineal and The Ring heavyweight titles.
October 2015: Fury-Klitschko Fight Postponed
In October 2015, the fight between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko, initially scheduled for October 24, was postponed to November 28 after Klitschko sustained a calf injury.
November 2015: Fury Trains for Klitschko Fight
In November 2015, Tyson Fury trained with kickboxers Rico Verhoeven and Benjamin Adegbuyi for his fight against Wladimir Klitschko.
December 2015: Fury Stripped of IBF Title
In December 2015, specifically on December 8, the IBF stripped Tyson Fury of its title due to a rematch clause in the contract with Klitschko, which prevented Fury from facing the IBF's mandatory challenger.
2015: Fury held unified titles and The Ring magazine title
In 2015, Tyson Fury held multiple world heavyweight championships, including unified titles and The Ring magazine title.
2015: Fury held the British title
In 2015, Tyson Fury held the British heavyweight title.
2015: Fury's fight against Klitschko named Upset and Fighter of the Year
In 2015, Tyson Fury's victorious fight against Wladimir Klitschko was named Upset of the Year and earned him Fighter of the Year by The Ring.
2015: Fury lightest since 2015 against Klitschko
In September 2019, Tyson Fury weighed in at 254.4 pounds (115.4 kg) for his fight against Otto Wallin, his lightest since his fight against Klitschko in 2015, when he weighed 247 pounds (112 kg).
April 2016: Fury and Klitschko Rematch Announced
In April 2016, the rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko was announced, scheduled for July 9 in Manchester. However, Fury admitted to a lack of motivation and significant weight gain after the first fight.
July 2016: Fury-Klitschko Rematch Postponed Again
In July 2016, specifically on June 24, the rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko was postponed for a second time, due to Fury sustaining a sprained ankle in training.
October 2016: Fury Vacates World Titles
In October 2016, Tyson Fury decided to vacate the WBA (Unified), WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles pending investigation into his anti-doping case and being deemed medically unfit to fight. He expressed his belief that titles should be lost in the ring but acknowledged his inability to defend them at the time.
October 2016: Fury Still Suspended
In October 2016, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) publicly announced that Tyson Fury was still suspended and would not be fighting in May, confirming that there had been no contact from Fury or his representatives since the ban started.
December 2016: Fury Plans Spring 2017 Return
In December 2016, Tyson Fury's uncle Peter announced that Fury would be returning to boxing around spring 2017, aiming for a fight against WBC champion Deontay Wilder. Fury also tweeted about being back in training and planning a return around April or May 2017.
2016: Sefer Seferi lost to Manuel Charr
In 2016, Sefer Seferi lost to Manuel Charr, being his only fight at heavyweight.
2016: Fury held unified titles
In 2016, Tyson Fury held multiple world heavyweight championships, including unified titles.
March 2017: Fury Announces Return Fight
In March 2017, Tyson Fury tweeted that his return fight would take place on May 13, and he was in discussions with promoter Frank Warren about potential opponents. Warren had become Fury's promoter after Fury parted ways with Mick Hennessy.
May 2017: Fury to Fight on Warrington Undercard
In May 2017, it was announced that Tyson Fury would be fighting on the undercard of Josh Warrington defending his WBC International featherweight title against Kiko Martinez.
December 2017: UKAD Agrees to Resolve Charges with Furys
In December 2017, UKAD announced they had agreed with the Furys and the BBBoC to resolve the doping charges, with Tyson Fury's two-year period of ineligibility backdated to December 13, 2015, expiring on December 12, 2017.
2017: Fury splits with trainer Ben Davison
In November 2019, Fury split with trainer Ben Davison, who had coached Fury since late 2017.
January 2018: Fury to re-apply for boxing license
In January 2018, specifically on the 10th, Tyson Fury announced his intention to re-apply for his boxing license through the BBBofC. On January 19, 2018, Fury and BBBofC met, and the BBBofC agreed to reinstate Fury contingent on him providing updated medical records after a psychologist visit.
January 2018: Renewal of Fury's Boxing Licence to be Considered
In January 2018, the BBBofC said they would consider the renewal of Tyson Fury's boxing licence.
February 2018: Fury Stripped of The Ring Title
In February 2018, Tyson Fury was stripped of his last remaining title, The Ring magazine's heavyweight championship.
April 2018: Fury signs with Queensberry Promotions
In April 2018, specifically on the 12th, Tyson Fury announced in London that he had signed a multi-fight deal with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions. He planned to fight at least three times before 2019, beginning on June 9 at the Manchester Arena, with the fight airing exclusively on BT Sport.
July 2018: Fury to fight Francesco Pianeta
On July 12, 2018, it was announced that Tyson Fury would fight Francesco Pianeta on August 18. Negotiations were ongoing for a potential November or December 2018 fight between Fury and Wilder. On July 31, Fury stated the Wilder fight was 99% a done deal.
August 2018: Fury's Win Against Francesco Pianeta
In August 2018, Tyson Fury had a win against Francesco Pianeta. The Fury-Whyte fight in January 2022 was expected to be his first fight in the U.K. since this match.
August 2018: Fury weighed in lighter than against Seferi
In August 2018, Tyson Fury's weigh-in for a fight saw him weigh in at 256+1⁄2 pounds (116.3 kg).
November 2018: Fury vs. Wilder fight set for Las Vegas/New York
In November 2018, promoter Warren confirmed the Fury vs. Wilder fight was on, set to take place in either Las Vegas or New York. The fight would be aired on PPV in the United States on Showtime and in the UK on BT Sports Box Office. Contracts for the fight were signed by the end of August.
December 2018: Negotiations for Fury vs. Wilder fight in November/December 2018
Negotiations were ongoing for a fight to take place in either November or December 2018 between Fury and Wilder (40–0, 39 KOs).
December 2018: Fury and Wilder sign contract for December 1, 2018 fight
On September 22, 2018, Fury and Wilder confirmed the signing of their fight contract, with the bout scheduled for December 1, 2018. Wilder was guaranteed a $4 million base purse, while Fury would receive $3 million. The weigh-in occurred on November 30, with Fury at 256.5 pounds and Wilder at 212.5 pounds.
2018: Fury's drawn fight against Wilder named Round and Comeback of the Year
In 2018, Tyson Fury's drawn fight against Deontay Wilder was named Round of the Year and earned him Comeback of the Year by The Ring.
June 2019: Fury defeats Tom Schwarz in Las Vegas
On June 15, 2019, Fury fought at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas against Tom Schwarz, winning by TKO in the second round and claiming Schwarz's WBO Inter-Continental title.
September 2019: Fury previously defeated Otto Wallin by unanimous decision
On May 22, 2021 it was confirmed that Fury's trilogy fight against Wilder would be at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where Fury had previously defeated Otto Wallin by unanimous decision on 14 September 2019.
November 2019: Interest in MMA and Training Session with Darren Till
In November 2019, Tyson Fury expressed an interest in competing in mixed martial arts, having a training session with Darren Till. Conor McGregor offered to train him should he crossover to MMA.
November 2019: Fury to face Wilder in February 2020 rematch
On November 27, 2019, ESPN announced that Tyson Fury would face Deontay Wilder on February 22, 2020, in a rematch of their 2018 bout.
December 2019: Rematch against Wilder Officially Announced for February 2020
On December 27, 2019, the rematch between Fury and Wilder was officially announced, with the venue set as the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and the fight date being February 2020.
February 2020: Fury set to face Deontay Wilder in a rematch
In November 2019, it was announced that Fury would face Deontay Wilder on 22 February 2020.
February 2020: Fury calls out Wilder for a rematch in February 2020
In September 2019, Fury called out Wilder for a rematch in February 2020.
June 2020: Fury and Joshua agree to a two-fight deal
On June 11, 2020, Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn announced that Fury and Joshua had agreed a two-fight deal, contingent on Fury defeating Wilder and Joshua defeating Kubrat Pulev.
July 2020: Fury-Wilder trilogy fight scheduled for July 2020
After Wilder's loss to Fury in the first rematch, Deontay Wilder activated the clause for a second rematch fight with Tyson Fury. The trilogy fight was tentatively scheduled for July 2020, but this was later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 2020: WBC approved the trilogy contract
In August 2020, Fury's promoter Bob Arum said that the WBC approved the trilogy contract and that provides for postponements.
August 2020: Fury Purchases Gym
In August 2020, Tyson Fury purchased a gym which is housed in a two-storey building in the north east corner of Morecambe FC's main stadium.
October 2020: Fury foregoes Wilder trilogy fight
On October 12, 2020, Fury announced he was foregoing the trilogy fight with Wilder after organizers failed to secure a date in 2020.
2020: Fury held WBC title
In 2020, Tyson Fury held the World Boxing Council (WBC) title.
2020: Fury became third heavyweight to hold The Ring magazine title twice
In 2020, with his defeat of Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury became the third heavyweight, after Floyd Patterson and Muhammad Ali, to hold The Ring magazine title twice, and was widely considered by media outlets to be the lineal heavyweight champion.
May 2021: Fury-Joshua unification fight in doubt; Fury mandated to fight Wilder
On May 17, 2021, the proposed unification fight between Fury and Joshua was cast into serious doubt when an arbitration judge ruled that Fury must honor a contractual clause mandating a third fight with Wilder.
December 2021: Fury ordered to defend title against Dillian Whyte
On December 30, 2021, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman ruled that Fury must defend his WBC title against mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte, with Fury entitled to 80% of the purse.
2021: Fury's trilogy fight against Wilder named Fight of the Year
In 2021, Tyson Fury's trilogy fight against Wilder was named Fight of the Year by The Ring.
January 2022: Purse bid deadline pushed back multiple times
In December 2021, Sulaiman set a deadline of January 11, 2022, for purse bids, but it was pushed back multiple times due to negotiations to secure a fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
January 2022: Queensberry Promotions win purse bid for Fury-Whyte fight
On 28 January 2022, Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions won the rights to promote the Fury-Whyte fight with a $41,025,000 bid. Fury indicated that the fight against Whyte would be his first in the U.K. since August 2018.
August 2022: Fury Announces Retirement and Relinquishes Ring Title
On 12 August 2022, Tyson Fury announced his retirement from professional boxing and relinquished his Ring title.
October 2022: Fury Announces Return to Boxing Against Chisora
On 20 October 2022, Tyson Fury announced his return from retirement to defend his WBC title against Derek Chisora on 3 December at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
November 2022: Fury Releases "Sweet Caroline" Cover for Charity
On 11 November 2022, Tyson Fury released a cover of "Sweet Caroline" as a single to raise money for the men's mental health charity, Talk Club.
2022: Fury held The Ring magazine title
In 2022, Tyson Fury held The Ring magazine title.
September 2023: Fury Signs Contract to Fight Usyk
On 29 September 2023, Tyson Fury signed a contract to face Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
October 2023: Fury's Bout with Ngannou Delays Usyk Fight
In October 2023, Tyson Fury's bout with Francis Ngannou caused a delay to the originally scheduled Fury vs. Usyk fight.
October 2023: Fury to Face Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
On 28 October 2023, Tyson Fury faced former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in Ngannou's professional boxing debut. The fight would count as an official bout, but Fury's title was not at stake.
May 2024: Fury-Usyk Rescheduled for May 18
In May 2024, the Fury-Usyk fight was rescheduled for May 18, to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four belt era.
May 2024: Rematch scheduled for December 2024
On 29 May 2024, it was announced that the Fury-Usyk rematch was scheduled for 21 December 2024.
June 2024: Usyk Vacates IBF Title
On 25 June 2024, Oleksandr Usyk vacated the IBF heavyweight title, meaning the undisputed status was not on the line for the rematch.
October 2024: Potential Fury-Usyk Rematch
In October 2024, a Fury and Usyk rematch was expected to happen at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
December 2024: Fury-Usyk Rematch Scheduled
On 21 December 2024, the rematch between Fury and Usyk was scheduled to happen, with a total purse of $191 million.
2024: Tyson Fury's retirement
In 2024, Tyson Fury retired from professional boxing.
January 2025: Fury Announces Retirement via Instagram
On 13 January 2025, Tyson Fury announced his retirement from professional boxing via Instagram, leading to speculation about a potential return.
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