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 professional boxer, renowned for holding multiple world heavyweight championships. He unified titles from 2015 to 2016, secured the Ring magazine title twice (2015-2022), and reigned as WBC champion from 2020 to 2024. His achievements also include holding the IBO title during his initial championship reign, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in boxing.
November 1999: Holyfield vs. Lewis II Heavyweight Gate Record
In February 2020, the Fury vs. Wilder fight broke the gate record for a heavyweight bout in Nevada set by Evander Holyfield vs. Lennox Lewis II in November 1999, with a gate of $16,916,440.
2003: Fury vs. Wilder fight becomes most lucrative heavyweight fight
In December 2018, the Fury vs. Wilder fight became the most lucrative heavyweight fight in the United States since 2003, grossing around $24 million from approximately 325,000 pay-per-view buys on Showtime.
2006: Bronze medal at World Junior Championships
In 2006, Tyson Fury won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships.
2006: Won bronze at AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships
In 2006, Tyson Fury won bronze at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships.
May 2007: Won EU Junior Championship
In May 2007, Tyson Fury won the EU Junior Championship, defeating Istvan Bernath in the final.
July 2007: Won silver at European Junior Championship
In July 2007, Tyson Fury won silver at the European Junior Championship, losing to Maxim Babanin in the final.
2007: Represented Ireland at international level
In 2007, Tyson Fury represented Ireland three times at international level and won his bouts in Rzeszów and Białystok against Poland. He also won his bout against the US by knockout.
2007: Gold at EU Junior Championships and Silver at European Junior Championships
In 2007, Tyson Fury won gold at the EU Junior Championships and silver at the European Junior Championships.
December 2008: Professional Debut
On December 6, 2008, Tyson Fury made his professional debut in Nottingham, defeating Bela Gyongyosi via TKO in the first round.
2008: Denied chance to represent Great Britain at the Olympics
In 2008, Tyson Fury did not get the chance to represent Great Britain at the Olympics because each country is restricted to one boxer per weight division and David Price was selected. He also unsuccessfully tried to qualify for Ireland.
2008: Won ABA super-heavyweight title and turned professional
In 2008, Tyson Fury won the ABA super-heavyweight title by defeating Damien Campbell 19:1 and later turned professional.
2008: Won ABA super-heavyweight title
In 2008, Tyson Fury won the ABA super-heavyweight title.
2008: Wilder's Weigh-in Weight
In December 2018, Wilder weighed in 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: Won 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 that was widely criticized.
2009: Martin Rogan hadn't beaten opponent with a winning record since 2009
Since 2009, Martin Rogan had not defeated any opponents that had a winning record.
June 2010: Rematch against John McDermott
On June 25, 2010, Tyson Fury had a rematch against John McDermott and won by TKO in the 9th round, settling the controversy from their first fight and claiming the English heavyweight title for a second time.
2010: Fury trained at Kronk Gym
In November 2019, Fury then announced he had partnered with SugarHill Steward, nephew of Hall-of-Fame trainer Emanuel Steward, and that he would return to Kronk Gym, where he briefly trained in 2010.
July 2011: Won British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles against Derek Chisora
On July 23, 2011, Tyson Fury faced Derek Chisora for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles at Wembley Arena in London and won via unanimous decision after 12 hard-fought rounds. The fight was shown live on Channel 5.
September 2011: Defeated Nicolai Firtha
On September 17, 2011, Tyson Fury fought Nicolai Firtha in a non-title bout at the King's Hall, Belfast and won by TKO in the 5th round. Fury admitted he got caught with a good punch.
2011: Held British and Commonwealth titles
In 2011, Tyson Fury held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.
2011: Fury speaks out about missing the 2008 Olympics
In 2011, Tyson Fury stated that he should have gone to the 2008 Olympic games and won a gold medal for Ireland, but he was denied the chance to do it.
April 2012: Won vacant Irish heavyweight title against Martin Rogan
On April 14, 2012, Tyson Fury fought Martin Rogan for the vacant Irish heavyweight title at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, winning by TKO in the 5th round.
November 2012: Fight Announced Against Kevin Johnson
On November 12, 2012, it was announced that Tyson Fury would fight Kevin Johnson in a WBC title eliminator at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on December 1.
2012: Held Commonwealth title
In 2012, Tyson Fury held the Commonwealth heavyweight title.
2012: Decided not to wait for the 2012 Olympics
In 2012, Tyson Fury, feeling disillusioned with amateur boxing, decided not to wait for the Olympics.
February 2013: Fight Reported Against Steve Cunningham
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. The bout was an IBF title eliminator.
September 2013: Haye pulls out of Fury fight
In September 2013, specifically on the 21st, David Haye withdrew from his scheduled fight against Tyson Fury, initially set for September 28, 2013, due to a cut above his eye sustained during training, requiring six stitches. The fight was postponed to February 2014.
January 2014: Fury to fight Basile, then Abell
In January 2014, specifically on the 24th, it was announced that Tyson Fury would fight Gonzalo Omar Basile on February 15th. However, Basile pulled out on February 5th due to a lung infection and was replaced by Joey Abell. Fury won the fight via 4th-round TKO.
February 2014: Haye withdraws again, Fury loses ranking
In February 2014, specifically on February 8th, David Haye withdrew a second time from the rescheduled fight with Tyson Fury, citing a career-threatening shoulder injury that required surgery. This withdrawal cost Fury his positions in the world rankings, including an IBF final eliminator bout.
July 2014: Chisora pulls out of Fury fight
In July 2014, specifically on July 21st, Derek Chisora withdrew from his scheduled rematch with Tyson Fury, set for July 26, 2014, due to a fractured hand sustained in training. Alexander Ustinov was lined up as a replacement but Fury pulled out after his uncle was taken ill.
November 2014: Fury defeats Chisora
In November 2014, specifically on November 29, Tyson Fury defeated Derek Chisora in their rematch at ExCeL London. Chisora's corner pulled him out at the end of the 10th round. The bout was a WBO title eliminator.
December 2014: Fury announces next fight before Klitschko challenge
In December 2014, specifically on December 26, it was announced that Tyson Fury would fight Christian Hammer before challenging Wladimir Klitschko for his world titles.
2014: Held European title
In 2014, Tyson Fury held the European heavyweight title.
February 2015: Tyson Fury's win over Christian Hammer Disqualified
In February 2015, Tyson Fury's win over Christian Hammer was disqualified as part of the resolution of charges related to nandrolone findings.
February 2015: Fury defeats Hammer
In February 2015, specifically on February 28, Tyson Fury defeated Christian Hammer via corner stoppage in the 8th round at the O2 Arena in London.
July 2015: Fury vs Klitschko confirmed
In July 2015, it was confirmed that Tyson Fury would fight Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles.
October 2015: Fury vs Klitschko postponed
In October 2015, specifically on October 24th, the scheduled fight between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko was postponed due to a calf injury sustained by Klitschko.
November 2015: Fury trains with kickboxers Verhoeven and Adegbuyi
In November 2015, leading up to his fight against Wladimir Klitschko, Tyson Fury trained with Rico Verhoeven and Benjamin Adegbuyi, who are high-ranked heavyweight kickboxers in GLORY.
December 2015: Fury stripped of IBF title
In December 2015, specifically on December 8th, the IBF stripped Tyson Fury of its title because the fight contract against Klitschko included a rematch clause, preventing Fury from facing the IBF's mandatory challenger, Vyacheslav Glazkov. Fury had held the IBF belt for only 10 days.
2015: Held British title
In 2015, Tyson Fury held the British heavyweight title.
2015: Fight against Klitschko named Upset of the Year and earned Fighter of the Year by The Ring
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's lightest weight since 2015 Klitschko fight
In September 2019, Tyson Fury scaled at 254.4 pounds (115.4 kg), his lightest since facing Klitschko in 2015, when he weighed 247 pounds (112 kg).
April 2016: Klitschko rematch announced
In April 2016, specifically on April 8th, the rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko was announced. Fury admitted to lacking motivation and gaining weight, reaching over 24 stone (330 lb or 150 kg).
July 2016: Fury vs Klitschko II postponed
In July 2016, specifically on July 9th, the rematch with Klitschko, scheduled to take place in Fury's hometown of Manchester at the Manchester Arena, was postponed due to Fury sustaining a sprained ankle in training.
October 2016: Fury's boxing license suspended
In October 2016, after Fury announced a comeback date, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) stated that Fury was still suspended and would not be fighting. Robert Smith confirmed that there had been no contact from Fury or his representatives since the ban started in October 2016.
October 2016: Fury vacates titles
In October 2016, specifically on October 12th, Tyson Fury vacated the WBA (Unified), WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles, citing his inability to defend them due to ongoing investigations and health issues.
December 2016: Potential spring return for Fury
In December 2016, Fury's uncle Peter announced that Fury was planning a return around Spring 2017, aiming for a fight against Deontay Wilder.
2016: Held unified titles
In 2016, Tyson Fury held unified world heavyweight championships.
2016: Seferi lost to Manuel Charr
On 20 May, it was announced that Fury's opponent would be 39-year-old Sefer Seferi. Seferi fought once at heavyweight in 2016, when he lost to Manuel Charr.
March 2017: Fury announces ring return
In March 2017, specifically on March 6th, Tyson Fury tweeted that his return fight would take place on May 13, 2017, and that he was speaking to Frank Warren about possible opponents.
May 2017: Fury's comeback fight set for May 13
In May 2017, specifically on May 13th, Fury tweeted that his return fight would take place. It was planned to be on the undercard of Josh Warrington vs Kiko Martinez.
November 2017: Fury Announces His Story
In November 2017, Tyson Fury stated he felt he had a story to tell, including his experiences with depression and mental health problems, hoping it would inspire others. He reflected on his journey from 18 stone to 27, and from a clean-living man to struggles with drugs and alcohol, and back to becoming a heavyweight world champion.
December 2017: Fury comeback announced after signing with MTK Global
In December 2017, specifically on December 11, a hearing start date was set, with a potential outcome being Fury facing a four-year ban. On November 25, Fury announced his comeback after signing with managerial group MTK Global.
December 2017: Tyson Fury's Suspension Expires
On December 12, 2017, Tyson Fury's two-year suspension, which was backdated to December 13, 2015, expired, allowing him to potentially renew his boxing license.
2017: Fury was coached by Ben Davison
In November 2019, it was announced that Fury split with trainer Ben Davison, who had coached Fury since late 2017 and helped him lose the large amount of weight he had gained during his hiatus and restore him to fighting condition.
January 2018: Fury to re-apply for boxing licence
In January 2018, Tyson Fury announced his intention to re-apply for his boxing license through the BBBofC and attended an interview on January 19 where the BBBofC agreed to reinstate him, contingent on up-to-date medical records after visiting a psychologist.
January 2018: BBBoC to consider renewal of Fury's boxing licence
In January 2018, the BBBofC announced they would consider the renewal of Fury's boxing license.
February 2018: Fury stripped of The Ring title
In February 2018, specifically on February 1st, Tyson Fury was stripped of his last remaining title, The Ring magazine's heavyweight championship.
April 2018: Fury Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Queensberry Promotions
In April 2018, Tyson Fury announced he had signed a multi-fight deal with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, intending to fight at least three times before 2019, starting on June 9 at the Manchester Arena, with the fights to be shown 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 reported to be ongoing for a potential fight between Fury and Wilder in either November or December 2018.
August 2018: Fury defeats Francesco Pianeta
In August 2018, Tyson Fury won against Francesco Pianeta.
August 2018: Fury Weighed in Lighter Than Against Pianeta
In December 2018, Fury weighed in at 256+1⁄2 pounds (116.3 kg). This was only 2 pounds (0.91 kg) lighter than his weigh-in against Francisco Pianeta in August 2018, but he looked leaner.
November 2018: Fury vs. Wilder fight confirmed
In November 2018, the Fury vs. Wilder fight was confirmed by promoter Warren to take place either in Las Vegas or New York. It would be aired on PPV in the United States on Showtime and in the UK on BT Sports Box Office, with a 50-50 purse split.
December 2018: Fury vs. Wilder fight set for December 1
In December 2018, Fury and Wilder confirmed their fight would take place on December 1, with Wilder guaranteed a base purse of $4 million and Fury $3 million.
December 2018: Potential Fury vs. Wilder Fight
In July 2018, it was reported that there were ongoing negotiations for a fight to take place in either November or December 2018 between Fury and Wilder.
2018: Fight against Wilder named Round of the Year and earned Comeback of the Year by The Ring
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.
2018: Davison nominated for trainer of the year
In November 2019, it was announced that Fury split with trainer Ben Davison, who had coached Fury since late 2017 and helped him lose the large amount of weight he had gained during his hiatus and restore him to fighting condition. Davison was nominated for 2018 Trainer of the Year due to his role in Fury's successful return to the ring.
June 2019: Fury defeats Tom Schwarz in Las Vegas
On June 15, 2019, Tyson Fury made his return to the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, defeating Tom Schwarz by TKO in the second round to take Schwarz's WBO Inter-Continental title.
September 2019: Fury Defeats Otto Wallin
In September 2019, Tyson Fury defeated Otto Wallin by unanimous decision at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
November 2019: Fury considers MMA career
In November 2019, Tyson Fury expressed interest in competing in mixed martial arts, training with Darren Till and receiving an offer from Conor McGregor to train him.
November 2019: Release of Behind the Mask: My Autobiography
In November 2019, Tyson Fury's autobiography, Behind the Mask: My Autobiography, was released and became a number-one bestseller on Amazon.
November 2019: Fury to Face Wilder in Rematch
In November 2019, it was announced that Tyson Fury would face Deontay Wilder on February 22, 2020, in a rematch of their 2018 bout, which resulted in a controversial draw. Fury split with trainer Ben Davison and partnered with SugarHill Steward.
December 2019: Fury vs Wilder Rematch Officially Announced
On December 27, 2019, the rematch between Fury and Wilder was officially announced, and the venue was set as the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The fight contract included a clause in which the loser can invoke a trilogy fight if he chooses.
2019: Fury intends to fight at least three times
In April 2018, Fury announced he had signed a multi-fight deal with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions. He stated that he intended to fight at least three times before 2019, starting on 9 June at the Manchester Arena.
February 2020: Fury Calls out Wilder for Rematch
Following his fight against Otto Wallin, in September 2019 Fury called out Wilder for a rematch in February 2020.
February 2020: Rematch against Deontay Wilder set
On November 27, 2019, ESPN announced that Fury would face Deontay Wilder on 22 February 2020, in a rematch of their bout in 2018.
June 2020: Fury Thanks Daniel Kinahan
In June 2020, Tyson Fury publicly thanked Daniel Kinahan for his role in brokering a potential fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Later in June 2020, Fury parted ways with Kinahan as an advisor.
June 2020: Fury and Joshua agree to two-fight deal
On June 11, 2020, Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn announced that Fury and Joshua had agreed a two-fight deal, provided that Fury defeated Wilder and Joshua defeated his mandatory challenger, Kubrat Pulev.
August 2020: WBC approved trilogy contract
In August 2020, Fury's promoter Bob Arum said "the WBC approved the trilogy contract and that provides for postponements. And certainly, if you can't do it with spectators, a reasonable postponement would be okay. It's a different kind of fight."
August 2020: Fury purchases gym
In August 2020, Tyson Fury purchased a gym which is part of the Tyson Fury Foundation.
October 2020: Fury Foregoes Wilder Trilogy Fight
On October 12, 2020, Tyson Fury announced that he was foregoing a trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder after organizers failed to deliver a date for the event in 2020. Fury was unwilling to allow the situation to drag out, delaying a series of fights with Joshua and keeping him out of the ring for an extended period.
2020: Held World Boxing Council title
In 2020, Tyson Fury held the World Boxing Council (WBC) title.
2020: Fury Ranked Among Highest Paid Athletes by Forbes
In 2020, Tyson Fury was ranked 11th among the highest paid athletes in the world by Forbes, with an estimated income of $57 million.
2020: Publication of The Furious Method
In 2020, Tyson Fury's second book, The Furious Method, a self-help book, was published and became a Sunday Times bestseller.
2020: Defeat of Wilder made Fury third heavyweight to hold The Ring magazine title twice
In 2020, with his defeat of Deontay Wilder, Fury became the third heavyweight, after Floyd Patterson and Muhammad Ali, to hold The Ring magazine title twice.
May 2021: Fury-Joshua fight thrown into doubt due to Wilder arbitration
In May 2021, an arbitration judge ruled that Tyson Fury had to honor a contractual clause mandating a third fight with Deontay Wilder, throwing the proposed unification fight with Anthony Joshua into doubt. Fury then announced he'd signed the contract for the Wilder trilogy fight during an ESPN broadcast.
December 2021: WBC orders Fury to defend title against Whyte
In December 2021, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman ordered Tyson Fury to defend his WBC title against Dillian Whyte, setting an 80/20 purse split in Fury's favor.
2021: Trilogy fight against Wilder named Fight of the Year by The Ring
In 2021, Tyson Fury's trilogy fight against Wilder was named Fight of the Year by The Ring.
January 2022: Queensberry Promotions wins Fury-Whyte purse bid
In January 2022, Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions won the rights to promote the Fury-Whyte fight with a bid of $41,025,000, and Fury announced he would be boxing in the U.K. for the first time since August 2018.
January 2022: Deadline set for Fury-Whyte purse bids
In January 2022, a deadline was set for purse bids for the Fury-Whyte fight, but it was pushed back multiple times due to negotiations for a potential undisputed heavyweight championship fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
February 2022: Fury launches Furocity Energy drink range
In February 2022, Tyson Fury launched a new range of energy drinks named Furocity Energy.
August 2022: Fury announces his retirement
In August 2022, Tyson Fury announced his retirement and relinquished his Ring title.
October 2022: Fury announces return to fight Chisora
In October 2022, Tyson Fury announced his return from retirement to defend his WBC title against Derek Chisora in a trilogy fight on December 3.
November 2022: Fury releases cover of Sweet Caroline
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: Held The Ring magazine title
In 2022, Tyson Fury held The Ring magazine title.
2022: Fury sponsors Morecambe FC
In 2022, Tyson Fury signed a sponsorship deal with Morecambe FC, with the Gypsy King brand appearing on the team's shorts.
2022: Fury's Earnings in 2022
In 2022, Tyson Fury was ranked 18th highest-paid athlete in the world by Forbes with estimated income $62 million, and 14th highest-paid athlete of 2022 by Sportico with estimated earnings of $69 million.
September 2023: Fury signs to fight Usyk for undisputed title
In September 2023, it was announced that Tyson Fury had signed a contract to face Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
October 2023: Fury to face Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
In October 2023, Tyson Fury faced former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in Ngannou's professional boxing debut. The fight was confirmed to be a ten-round official bout, but Fury's title would not be at stake.
October 2023: Fury-Usyk fight delayed after Ngannou bout
In October 2023, the Fury vs. Usyk fight was originally scheduled for December 23, but it was delayed to February 17, 2024, after Fury's bout with Francis Ngannou.
2023: Fury Ranked Among Highest Paid Athletes in 2023
In 2023, Tyson Fury was named 64th highest-paid athlete of 2023 by Sportico with estimated earnings $40 million.
February 2024: Fury-Usyk fight postponed due to Fury's injury
In February 2024, the Fury vs. Usyk fight was postponed again after Fury suffered a cut in sparring above his right eye.
May 2024: Usyk and Fury expected to have a rematch
In May 2024, it was expected that Usyk and Fury would meet in a rematch in October 2024 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
May 2024: Fury vs. Usyk rescheduled for May 18
In May 2024, the Fury vs. Usyk fight was rescheduled for May 18, aiming to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
June 2024: Usyk vacates IBF heavyweight title
On 25 June 2024, with Usyk vacating the IBF heavyweight title, the undisputed status was not on the line.
October 2024: Rumors of rematch between Fury and Usyk
In October 2024, Usyk and Fury were expected to meet in a rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
December 2024: Rematch between Fury and Usyk scheduled
On May 29, 2024 it was announced that the rematch between Usyk and Fury was scheduled for December 21, 2024.
2024: Held World Boxing Council title
In 2024, Tyson Fury held the World Boxing Council (WBC) title.
2024: Fury Ranked Among Highest Paid Athletes in 2024
In 2024, Tyson Fury was ranked 42nd highest paid athlete by Forbes with an estimated income of $50 million and 3rd by Sportico with $147 million.
January 2025: Fury announces retirement from boxing
On 13 January 2025, Tyson Fury announced his retirement from professional boxing via Instagram.
2025: Fury Ranked Among Highest Paid Athletes in 2025
In 2025, Tyson Fury was ranked 3rd among the highest paid athletes in the world by Forbes, with an estimated income of $146 million.
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