Tyson Fury's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tyson Fury.

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.

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2006: Fury won bronze at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships

In 2006, Tyson Fury won a bronze medal at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships.

2006: Fury won bronze at the World Junior Championships

In 2006, Tyson Fury won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships.

May 2007: Fury won the EU Junior Championship

In May 2007, Tyson Fury won the EU Junior Championship, defeating Istvan Bernath in the final.

July 2007: Fury won silver at the European Junior Championship

In July 2007, Tyson Fury won silver at the European Junior Championship, losing to Maxim Babanin in the final.

2007: Fury won gold at the EU Junior Championships and silver at the European Junior Championships

In 2007, Tyson Fury won gold at the EU Junior Championships and silver at the European Junior Championships.

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: 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: Fury won the ABA super-heavyweight title

In 2008, Tyson Fury won the ABA super-heavyweight title.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2012: Fury held the Commonwealth title

In 2012, Tyson Fury held the Commonwealth heavyweight title.

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.

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.

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: SPOTY Nomination and Controversy

In 2015, Tyson Fury was nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, but a petition arose to disqualify him due to equating homosexuality with paedophilia. Fury came fourth and apologized for hurting anyone with his past statements.

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.

2016: Fury held unified titles

In 2016, Tyson Fury held multiple world heavyweight championships, including unified titles.

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.

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.

2018: Davison nominated for 2018 Trainer of the Year

In November 2019, Ben Davison, who had coached Fury since late 2017, was nominated for 2018 Trainer of the Year.

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.

November 2019: Release of Fury's Autobiography

On 14 November 2019, Tyson Fury's autobiography, Behind the Mask: My Autobiography, was released and became a number-one bestseller on Amazon within 24 hours.

Behind The Mask

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2020: Fury held WBC title

In 2020, Tyson Fury held the World Boxing Council (WBC) title.

2020: Publication of "The Furious Method"

In 2020, Tyson Fury's second book, The Furious Method, a self-help book offering inspirational advice for improving physical and mental health, was published and became a Sunday Times bestseller.

The Furious Method: The Sunday Times bestselling guide to a healthier body & mind

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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.