Tyson Fury is a professional boxer from Manchester, England. He was born on August 12, 1988, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, and comes from a family of boxers. His father, John Fury, was a bare-knuckle boxer, and several of his cousins and uncles are also boxers.
Fury turned professional in 2008 and quickly made a name for himself with his impressive size (he stands 6’9″ tall) and his unorthodox fighting style. He won his first 20 fights before defeating Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015 to become the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion of the world.
Fury’s victory over Klitschko was considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, and he became an instant star in the UK. However, his career was derailed by personal problems, including battles with depression and substance abuse. He was stripped of his titles and suspended from boxing for several years.
In 2018, Fury returned to the ring and began a comeback that culminated in a rematch against Deontay Wilder in February 2020. Fury defeated Wilder to become the WBC heavyweight champion, and he is currently considered one of the best boxers in the world.
Some of Fury’s most notable achievements include:
Winning the British, Commonwealth, and European heavyweight titles in 2011.
Defeating Klitschko in 2015 to become the unified heavyweight champion of the world.
Overcoming personal problems to make a successful comeback and defeat Wilder in 2020.
Fury is known for his size, strength, and unorthodox style in the ring. He is also known for his flamboyant personality and his willingness to speak his mind. Outside of boxing, Fury is an advocate for mental health and has been open about his struggles with depression and substance abuse.
Here are 10 famous quotes from Tyson Fury:
“I’m a believer that if you focus on good things, good things happen. Life is too short to be negative.”
“I believe in the impossible. I’m living proof that the impossible can happen.”
“To be a great champion, you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are.”
“I’ve got a heart of a lion, and I’m willing to go through whatever it takes to win.”
“Boxing is a mental game more than a physical one. It’s about who’s willing to push themselves the furthest.”
“I don’t care about fame or money. All I care about is winning and being the best.”
“I’m a man who doesn’t do things by half. If I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it to the best of my ability.”
“I’m not just a fighter; I’m a showman. I want people to be entertained.”
“The hardest fight is the fight with yourself. If you can overcome that, you can overcome anything.”
“I want to be remembered as a great fighter, a great entertainer, and a great man who helped people in need.”