Tyson Fury

Description: (British Professional Boxer and Two-Time World Heavyweight Champion)

Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer best known as the two times World Heavyweight Champion. Born in Manchester, Tyson was raised in Cheshire into a family of gipsies. He left school at the age of 11 and began his training to become a boxer, under his father and later, his uncles. As an amateur boxer, he competed in boxing tournaments from both Ireland and English teams. At the age of 20, he won the ABA super-heavyweight championship and in the same year, he entered the professional boxing arena. He won several titles as a pro boxer, such as the English heavyweight title, the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles, Irish and WBO inter-continental titles. He had a winning record of 24-0 when he faced the world champion Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015 and won many heavyweight titles, including the WBF and IBF heavyweight championships. In 2016, he was charged with consuming recreational drugs and slipped into depression following a suspension from boxing. However, he won the lawsuit and returned to the boxing ring in early 2018. He has remained undefeated in the 31 fights that he has participated in. He has won 30 and 1 ended in a draw.

Overview

Birthday August 12, 1988 (Leo)
Born In England
Alternative names Tyson Luke Fury
Height 206 cm
City Manchester, England
Spouse/Ex- Paris Fury (m. 2008)
Parents John Fury
Amber
Children Athena Fury, Prince Adonis Amaziah, Prince John James Fury, Prince Tyson Fury II, Valencia Amber, Venezuela Fury
Relatives John Fury Jr, Shane Fury, Tommy Fury

Did you know

How did Tyson Fury get the nickname "The Gypsy King?" Tyson Fury is of Irish Traveller heritage, and his nickname "The Gypsy King" represents his cultural background.
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