Tyson Fury’s career has been a rollercoaster of title wins, retirements, and epic comebacks, as the Gypsy King is unlike any other in the boxing ring.
The English fighter is a behemoth in the ring, but he moves with the speed of a man half his size. His deceptive size has allowed Tyson Fury to outwit and outbox all but one opponent he’s faced in the ring so far.
His upcoming return and planned fight with Oleksandr Usyk will prove how tough Fury is, as he makes yet another comeback to the ring after yet another retirement from the sport.
Here is everything you need to know about Tyson Fury.
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Who is Tyson Fury?
Tyson Fury is an English boxer who is one of the greatest heavyweights of his era. Fury bounced back from mental health issues after becoming world champion to get back on his feet and once again hold the Heavyweight belt.
His win over Wladimir Klitschko was one of the biggest upsets of the year in 2015, while his win over Deontay Wilder saw him become a two-time Heavyweight champion after his struggles outside of the ring.
Why is Tyson Fury nicknamed “The Gypsy King”?
Fury is nicknamed “The Gypsy King” because of his proud heritage as a traveler, or Gypsy. He comes from a large traveling family, with the nickname reflecting the pride he has in his roots.
Over the years, numerous boxers have been named the “Gypsy King”, with Fury the latest in a long line of fighters to be given the moniker.
How old is Tyson Fury?
Fury was born on August 12, 1988, making him 36 years old as of July 2025. He stands at a whopping six feet nine, making him one of the tallest fighters in the Heavyweight division today.
Who is Tyson Fury’s cousin?
Fury has numerous cousins who have made it in professional boxing, including Hughie Fury, Andy Lee, Nathan Gorman, and Hosea Burton, while his brother Tommy Fury is also a boxer who famously handed Jake Paul his only defeat.
How much money has Tyson Fury made?
Fury is estimated to have made over $200 million throughout his boxing career, making him one of the highest-paid fighters in the world today.
Tyson Fury’s boxing record
| Record (W/L/D) | (T)KO |
| 34-2-1 | 24-0 |
Tyson Fury’s retirement
Fury is known for his numerous and brief retirements, having ended his career five times over the years.
He decided to hang up his gloves in 2013, 2016, 2017, 2022, and 2025, although with his recent comeback fight planned against Oleksandr Usyk, they will have been temporary retirements for the Gypsy King.
Tyson Fury’s world titles
Fury has held multiple world titles throughout his career. The first was the Unified Heavyweight championship, which he won by beating Wladimir Klitschko in one of the biggest upsets of 2015.
However, Fury vacated the belts due to inactivity caused by mental health struggles, but bounced back in 2020 to win the WBC and The Ring Heavyweight title, beating Deontay Wilder in their rematch with a seventh-round TKO.
However, he lost the WBC belt to Usyk during their first fight and failed to regain it in their second.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk is, as of 2025, the only man who has been able to beat Fury in a professional boxing match.
The Gypsy King was 34 wins without defeat when he walked into the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia to face unified heavyweight champion Usyk in a title unification bout.
He was controversially beaten via split decision on the night, with the rematch later in 2024 a closer fight with the same winner. Fury has long claimed that he deserved the victory, with a third fight now reportedly planned for his comeback to the ring.
Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder
Fury’s trilogy with Deontay Wilder put an end to the powerhouse’s undefeated streak and cemented the Gypsy King as one of the best fighters in the world.
He came up against the “Bronze Bomber,” who walked into the Staples Center at 40-0, with 39 knockouts, to face the also undefeated Fury in 2018.
The first bout ended in a draw, although Fury knocked out Wilder in the rematch after seven rounds. The rubber match took a bit longer, but Fury stopped Wilder after 11 rounds to cement himself as the Heavyweight champion of the world.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
Fury was nearly humiliated when he took on former UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in 2023.
Ngannou was making his boxing debut in this crossover fight, and nearly shocked the world when he stunningly knocked down the Gypsy King.
Fury managed to get to his feet and regained his composure, boxing tentatively for the rest of the night to secure a split decision victory that almost went badly wrong.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua
The fight between the two top British fighters, Fury and Anthony Joshua, is one that has been rumored for years but has failed to materialize.
The two former world champions teased a fight for years, with Eddie Hearn even reportedly reserving a stadium for the pair to face off in before Fury’s shock retirement in 2025.
Many expected Fury’s comeback fight to be against Joshua, although his plan for a trilogy against Usyk has poured water on that idea.