Tyson Fury's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

August 2018: Fury defeats Francesco Pianeta

In August 2018, Tyson Fury won against Francesco Pianeta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2024: Sportico ranked Fury at No. 3 among the highest-paid athletes

In 2024, Sportico ranked Fury at No. 3 among the highest-paid athletes with an estimated income of $147 million.

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.

February 2025: Ranked No. 3 among highest-paid athletes by Sportico

In February 2025, Sportico ranked Tyson Fury at No. 3 among the highest-paid athletes of 2024, with an estimated income of $147 million.

May 2025: Ranked No. 3 among highest-paid athletes by Forbes

In May 2025, Forbes put Tyson Fury at No. 3 in its ranking of the highest-paid athletes in the world, with his earnings being estimated at $146 million.