Tyson Fury
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About
British and Irish Heavyweight Champion boxer who competed for Ireland in the Olympic games. He has won WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles, along with being named Fighter of the Year in 2015 by The Ring. After a two year hiatus, he returned to win both 2018's Comeback of the Year and Round of the Year. He officially retired from boxing in 2022 after defeating Dillion White. In 2023 he starred in At Home With The Furys, a Netflix show about his family life.
Before Fame
As an amateur, he fought for both Ireland and England at an international level, winning the bronze at the World Junior Championships in 2008.
Trivia
His win against long-reigning world champion Wladimir Klitschko was deemed the Upset of the Year in 2015, according to The Ring. He retired from boxing in August of 2022.
Family Life
His father was the British Heavyweight boxer 'Gipsy' John Fury, and his younger brother is reality star Tommy Fury, who also wrestles. His cousin is Irish boxer Andy Lee. He married Paris Fury in 2009. They have children named Prince and Venezuela. In June 2021, they welcomed their sixth child, a daughter named Athena. In October 2023, they welcomed their seventh child, Prince Rico Paris.
Associated With
He was named after the great American heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson.
