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 force in the heavyweight division, he held multiple world championships throughout his career. These include unified titles (2015-2016), the Ring magazine title (twice between 2015 and 2022), and the WBC title (2020-2024). Fury also held the IBO title during his first reign as champion, solidifying his place as one of boxing's top competitors.
2006: Bronze Medal
In 2006, Tyson Fury won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships.
2006: Bronze at World Championships
In 2006, Tyson Fury won bronze at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships.
May 2007: EU Junior Championship
In May 2007, Tyson Fury won the EU Junior Championship, defeating Istvan Bernath in the final.
July 2007: European Junior Championship
In July 2007, Tyson Fury won silver at the European Junior Championship, losing to Maxim Babanin in the final.
2007: Gold and Silver Medals
In 2007, Tyson Fury won gold at the EU Junior Championships and silver at the European Junior Championships.
2008: ABA Super-Heavyweight Title
In 2008, Tyson Fury won the ABA super-heavyweight title by defeating Damien Campbell.
September 2009: English Heavyweight Title Win
In September 2009, Tyson Fury fought John McDermott for the English heavyweight title and won via a controversial points decision.
June 2010: Rematch Victory
On 25 June 2010, Tyson Fury had a rematch with McDermott where he won by TKO.
July 2011: British and Commonwealth Titles
On 23 July 2011, Tyson Fury faced Derek Chisora for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles and won via unanimous decision.
2011: British and Commonwealth Titles
In 2011, Tyson Fury held the British and Commonwealth titles.
April 2012: Irish Heavyweight Title
On 14 April 2012, Tyson Fury fought Martin Rogan for the vacant Irish heavyweight title, winning by TKO.
2012: Commonwealth Title
In 2012, Tyson Fury held the Commonwealth title.
November 2014: Fury Defeats Chisora in Rematch
On November 29, 2014, Tyson Fury defeated Derek Chisora via a 10th-round corner retirement in their rematch. Fury dominated the fight, which also served as a WBO title eliminator. Fury called out Wladimir Klitschko after the fight.
2014: European Heavyweight Title
In 2014, Tyson Fury held the European heavyweight title.
February 2015: Fury defeats Christian Hammer
On February 28, 2015, Tyson Fury defeated Christian Hammer via 8th-round corner stoppage at the O2 Arena in London. Fury dominated the fight and called out Wladimir Klitschko again after his victory.
2015: BBC Sports Personality of the Year Nomination and Controversy
In 2015, Fury was nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, but faced controversy and a petition due to his past comments on homosexuality.
2015: British Heavyweight Title
In 2015, Tyson Fury held the British heavyweight title.
2015: Unified World Heavyweight Championship
In 2015, Tyson Fury won multiple world heavyweight championships, including unified titles.
2015: Upset and Fighter of the Year
In 2015, Tyson Fury's victorious fight against Wladimir Klitschko was named Upset of the Year, and he earned Fighter of the Year by The Ring.
2016: Unified World Heavyweight Champion
In 2016, Tyson Fury held unified titles.
November 2017: Fury's Reflection on Past Struggles
In November 2017, Fury spoke about his past struggles with depression, mental health problems, and substance abuse, expressing a desire to inspire others with his story.
2018: Round and Comeback of the Year
In 2018, Tyson Fury's drawn fight against Deontay Wilder was named Round of the Year, and he earned Comeback of the Year by The Ring.
November 2019: Autobiography Release
On November 14, 2019, Tyson Fury's autobiography, "Behind the Mask: My Autobiography," was released and quickly became an Amazon bestseller.
2020: WBC Title
In 2020, Tyson Fury won 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 guide, was published and became a Sunday Times bestseller.
2020: Lineal Heavyweight Champion
In 2020, with his defeat of Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury became the third heavyweight to hold The Ring magazine title twice.
2021: Fight of the Year
In 2021, Tyson Fury's trilogy fight against Wilder was named Fight of the Year by The Ring.
2022: Ring Magazine Title
In 2022, Tyson Fury held The Ring magazine title.
