Tyson Fury record: Height, weight, reach, career stats and more as Gypsy King seeks to avenge only defeat
Tyson Fury will be out to avenge his only professional defeat when he faces Oleksandr Usyk again this weekend. The Gypsy King saw his stunning undefeated record ended by the masterful Ukrainian in an undisputed heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia. Fury was beaten by Usyk on pointsGetty A rematch was quickly made, though it will be for three heavyweight belts and not four. This is because Usyk lost his IBF title after refusing to fight the mandatory challenger to make this contest. Fury: Debut and fights so far Fury’s first professional fight came in 2008 when he fought Bela Gyongyosi at the Nottingham Arena. It didn’t last very long as the sprightly heavyweight sealed a TKO win in the first round. From there, the progress was rapid as he dispatched eight consecutive opponents in 2009. One of these was an extremely controversial bout against John McDermott. At the time, McDermott had competed in 30 fights, boasting 25 wins, while Fury was still an up and coming prospect. The British heavyweight belt was on the line, and it turned into a real brawl, with a hostile crowd contributing to the action. But by the end of the rounds, it appeared as if McDermott would be the winner because he had rocked Fury numerous times. At that time, referees decided the verdicts of fights at national level, and on that occasion, he raised Fury’s hand, and the rest is history. McDermott is adamant he beat FuryRex They played out a grudge match just a couple of months later, but that was a very different encounter, with Fury winning comfortably. From there, the Gypsy King continued to blow fighters away in the ring before the first of three fights against Derek Chisora. When they met at Wembley Arena in 2011, the two British heavyweights were undefeated and were facing off for British and Commonwealth titles. This contest went the distance, but Fury outboxed Chisora and claimed a win via unanimous decision. After this, Fury continued to face British-based boxers until an extremely controversial encounter against Steve Cunningham in April 2013. It marked the Gypsy King’s first trip to America, and he claimed the KO win after being knocked down and deducted a point for headbutting Cunningham, but it moved him a step closer to his first world title. But before that, Fury met Chisora again and the latter’s corner waved the bout off in round ten. By the time Fury met Chisora for a second time, he was on a collision course to face Wladimir KlitschkoGetty The fight against Klitschko saw the Ukrainian arrive into this bout having won 64 fights, while he held the IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight titles. Fury had long been calling out the legendary fighter, until they finally met in November 2015 in Germany. It went the distance, but at the end, Fury was crowned champion via unanimous decision on a historic night for British boxing. There was a rematch clause to face Klitschko, but Fury pulled out and was forced to relinquish all of his belts as he battled with alcoholism and drug addiction. Fury was on top of the world before entering a dark period in his lifeGetty After nearly three years out, Fury returned to boxing and eased through bouts against Sefer Seferi and Francesco Pianeta to set up a stunning trilogy against Deontay Wilder. All three fights were in America in front of the Bronze Bomber’s home crowd. The first fight was scored as a draw due to Fury being knocked down twice, but he largely controlled the fight. The second time they met, Fury was much more aggressive and sealed a TKO in round seven to claim the WBC world title. From there, Fury wanted to look at other options, including Anthony Joshua, but a US court ruled that Fury must face Wilder again, so he did, and he won. Fury and Wilder produced a brilliant trilogyGetty Since then, Fury hasn’t fought as much. He beat Dillian Whyte at Wembley before defeating Chisora for a third time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Finally, an undisputed title fight was arranged against Usyk, and his long unbeaten run came to an end. The Ukrainian was awarded the victory via split decision to maintain his unbeaten record and become the unified heavyweight world champion. Tyson Fury: Tale of the Tape Of the 36 fights that Fury has competed in, he was won 34 with one defeat and a draw. He has claimed 24 wins via knockout or technical knockout. Ahead of his Usyk defeat, Fury weighed in at (18st 10lbs/262lbs). There are rumours he’s aiming to be much heavier for this encounter, but that remains to be seen. The 36-year-old stands at 6ft 9 (206cm), and he has a reach of 85 inches (216cm). Fury is an incredibly imposing figureGetty Tyson Fury: Next fight As mentioned, Fury is set to face Usyk once more with the bout taking place on Saturday, December 21. talkSPORT has live commentary of the event, w
Tyson Fury will be out to avenge his only professional defeat when he faces Oleksandr Usyk again this weekend.
The Gypsy King saw his stunning undefeated record ended by the masterful Ukrainian in an undisputed heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia.
A rematch was quickly made, though it will be for three heavyweight belts and not four.
This is because Usyk lost his IBF title after refusing to fight the mandatory challenger to make this contest.
Fury: Debut and fights so far
Fury’s first professional fight came in 2008 when he fought Bela Gyongyosi at the Nottingham Arena.
It didn’t last very long as the sprightly heavyweight sealed a TKO win in the first round.
From there, the progress was rapid as he dispatched eight consecutive opponents in 2009.
One of these was an extremely controversial bout against John McDermott.
At the time, McDermott had competed in 30 fights, boasting 25 wins, while Fury was still an up and coming prospect.
The British heavyweight belt was on the line, and it turned into a real brawl, with a hostile crowd contributing to the action.
But by the end of the rounds, it appeared as if McDermott would be the winner because he had rocked Fury numerous times.
At that time, referees decided the verdicts of fights at national level, and on that occasion, he raised Fury’s hand, and the rest is history.
They played out a grudge match just a couple of months later, but that was a very different encounter, with Fury winning comfortably.
From there, the Gypsy King continued to blow fighters away in the ring before the first of three fights against Derek Chisora.
When they met at Wembley Arena in 2011, the two British heavyweights were undefeated and were facing off for British and Commonwealth titles.
This contest went the distance, but Fury outboxed Chisora and claimed a win via unanimous decision.
After this, Fury continued to face British-based boxers until an extremely controversial encounter against Steve Cunningham in April 2013.
It marked the Gypsy King’s first trip to America, and he claimed the KO win after being knocked down and deducted a point for headbutting Cunningham, but it moved him a step closer to his first world title.
But before that, Fury met Chisora again and the latter’s corner waved the bout off in round ten.
The fight against Klitschko saw the Ukrainian arrive into this bout having won 64 fights, while he held the IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight titles.
Fury had long been calling out the legendary fighter, until they finally met in November 2015 in Germany.
It went the distance, but at the end, Fury was crowned champion via unanimous decision on a historic night for British boxing.
There was a rematch clause to face Klitschko, but Fury pulled out and was forced to relinquish all of his belts as he battled with alcoholism and drug addiction.
After nearly three years out, Fury returned to boxing and eased through bouts against Sefer Seferi and Francesco Pianeta to set up a stunning trilogy against Deontay Wilder.
All three fights were in America in front of the Bronze Bomber’s home crowd.
The first fight was scored as a draw due to Fury being knocked down twice, but he largely controlled the fight.
The second time they met, Fury was much more aggressive and sealed a TKO in round seven to claim the WBC world title.
From there, Fury wanted to look at other options, including Anthony Joshua, but a US court ruled that Fury must face Wilder again, so he did, and he won.
Since then, Fury hasn’t fought as much.
He beat Dillian Whyte at Wembley before defeating Chisora for a third time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Finally, an undisputed title fight was arranged against Usyk, and his long unbeaten run came to an end.
The Ukrainian was awarded the victory via split decision to maintain his unbeaten record and become the unified heavyweight world champion.
Tyson Fury: Tale of the Tape
Of the 36 fights that Fury has competed in, he was won 34 with one defeat and a draw.
He has claimed 24 wins via knockout or technical knockout.
Ahead of his Usyk defeat, Fury weighed in at (18st 10lbs/262lbs). There are rumours he’s aiming to be much heavier for this encounter, but that remains to be seen.
The 36-year-old stands at 6ft 9 (206cm), and he has a reach of 85 inches (216cm).
Tyson Fury: Next fight
As mentioned, Fury is set to face Usyk once more with the bout taking place on Saturday, December 21.
talkSPORT has live commentary of the event, with Jim White and Gareth A Davies the hosts.
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