Tyson Fury was born on August 12, 1988, in a family with Irish roots. He grew up in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester, England. Fury had a sharp aptitude for boxing from a tender age. Belonging to a family that is graced with multiple fighters, Fury was trained in combat sports right from his childhood.
He moved towards the international amateur level and became the EU Junior Champion in May 2007 and the ABA national champion in 2008. In the latter part of that year, he switched to professional boxing at age 20. He announced his professional entry in style into the professional boxing circuit by knocking out Bela Gyongyosi.
Ever since his professional debut, Tyson Fury has only lost once. He also encountered a draw once, but beyond that, Fury has outperformed every rival he has locked horns with until now.
Tyson Fury Record
In his professional boxing career, Tyson Fury has an almost unblemished record of 34 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. He squared off against Oleksandr Usyk in his most recent outing to the boxing ring on May 18, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury lost the bout by a split decision, making Usyk the first undisputed heavyweight champion in over 24 years.
36 fights | 34 wins | 1 Losses |
By knockout | 24 | 0 |
By decision | 10 | 2 |
Draws | 1 |
Tyson Fury Debut
Tyson Fury made his professional debut on December 6, 2008, against Bela Gyangyosi at the National Ice Center in Nottingham, England. Fury made quick work of Gyangyosi by knocking him out in the first round of the fight. With the win, he started his professional boxing career with an impressive knockout victory. He has ever since stayed undefeated in his 35 outings to the boxing ring.
FAQs On Tyson Fury's Record
A. Yes, Fury has only lost once in his professional boxing career.
A. He is a heavyweight competitor.
A. He faced Bela Gyangyosi in his first fight.
A. He fought Oleksandr Usyk in his most recent fight.
A. Tyson Fury's next opponent is yet to be announced.