Tyson Fury

The Klitschko Upset and the Comeback

Tyson Fury’s best performances have combined his imposing size with an unusual ability to change rhythm, stance and distance. The Manchester heavyweight turned professional in 2008 and beat Wladimir Klitschko in Germany in November 2015 to win the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.

After a prolonged absence, he returned in 2018 and challenged Deontay Wilder. Their first fight ended in a draw, with Fury surviving two knockdowns. He stopped Wilder in seven rounds in the 2020 rematch to win the WBC title, then won their dramatic third meeting with an eleventh-round stoppage in 2021.

Usyk and a New Campaign

Fury defended against Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora before losing twice to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Usyk won a split decision in their undisputed championship fight and a unanimous decision in the rematch.

Fury returned in April 2026 with a twelve-round decision over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He followed with a seventh-round stoppage of Mariusz Wach in Thailand in July.

He is scheduled to face Anthony Joshua at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11, 2026, live on Netflix. Fury’s record stands at 36–2–1; published sources differ between 24 and 25 knockout wins.

Historical career review by The Boxing Round Up; its record and title references reflect the period of production.

Top Rank archive of Fury’s seventh-round stoppage victory to win the WBC heavyweight championship.

Historical Motivedia feature on Fury’s return to boxing.

TNT Sports archive of the first Wilder–Fury fight in December 2018, which ended in a split draw.