Tyson Fury “The Gypsy King”
Heavyweight · British · Queensberry Promotions (Frank Warren)
Tall boxer-mover who leans on elite footwork, feints and an 85-inch reach to control distance, mixing occasional southpaw switches with heavy hands.
Jab-and-move footwork paired with deceptive hand speed and shot selection for a man his size
Record & stats
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | Boxing |
| Promotion | Queensberry Promotions (Frank Warren) |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | Wythenshawe, Manchester, England |
| Height | 6'9" (206 cm) |
| Reach | 85 in (216 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 37 |
| KO rate | 69% |
| Status | Active (returned from retirement, April 2026) |
How the wins come
69% Finish rate- 24 KO/TKO · 69%
- 11 Decision · 31%
Titles & honors
- Former WBC World Heavyweight Champion (2020–2024)
- Former Lineal Heavyweight Champion (2015; regained 2020–2024)
- Former The Ring Magazine Heavyweight Champion (2015; regained 2020–2024)
Biography
Tyson Fury, the 6'9" 'Gypsy King' from Manchester, turned pro in 2008 and moved unbeaten through the heavyweight ranks before a stunning 2015 upset of long-reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko made him unified and lineal champion.
What followed was a two-year spiral of depression and weight gain that cost him every title. His comeback became one of boxing's great redemption stories: a draw and two knockout wins over Deontay Wilder, capped by a February 2020 victory that won him the WBC belt.
He defended it against Wilder a third time and against Dillian Whyte, then edged UFC legend Francis Ngannou by split decision in a lucrative crossover bout.
Oleksandr Usyk beat him twice for the undisputed crown — a split decision in May 2024, then a clearer rematch loss that December — ending Fury's reign atop the division and pushing him toward retirement.
He returned in April 2026 with a wide decision over Arslanbek Makhmudov, and now tunes up against veteran Mariusz Wach in Thailand as he builds toward a mega-fight with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua.
Fight history
- WArslanbek MakhmudovWin (UD, 120-108)
- LOleksandr Usyk (rematch)Loss (UD, 116-112)
- LOleksandr UsykLoss (split decision)
- WFrancis NgannouWin (split decision)
- WDillian WhyteWin (TKO6)
- WDeontay Wilder (trilogy)Win (KO11)
- WDeontay Wilder (rematch)Win (TKO7)
FAQ
- What is Tyson Fury's current professional boxing record?
- Fury is 35-2-1 with 24 knockouts through 38 professional fights, with both career losses coming to Oleksandr Usyk.
- Is Tyson Fury still a world champion?
- No. He lost the undisputed heavyweight championship to Oleksandr Usyk across two fights in 2024 and currently holds no world title.
- Is a Fury-Usyk trilogy fight happening?
- It has been discussed by Fury's camp, but as of July 2026 no third fight with Usyk is officially confirmed — Fury is instead building toward a showdown with Anthony Joshua.
- What is the Fury vs Mariusz Wach fight?
- A 10-round heavyweight bout on July 24, 2026 in Pattaya, Thailand, fought for the WBC's newly created Humanitarian Title with ticket proceeds benefiting local charities. It's filmed for Fury's Netflix series but will not be livestreamed, and serves as a tune-up ahead of a planned Anthony Joshua mega-fight.