Is Tyson Fury the tallest boxer ever?

Last Modified Dec 18, 2024 06:08 GMT
Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Ring Of Fire - Fight Night
Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Ring Of Fire - Fight Night

Tyson Fury is a professional British combat sports athlete who competes in professional boxing. He is the former lineal WBC champion of the world and was undefeated in his professional career till he faced Oleksandr Usyk for the first time. Fury’s high-voltage bouts against Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder are among the most exciting fights he has been a part of.

He fought both Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder in trilogies and was able to defeat Chisora in all three of their meetings inside the squared circle, whereas he defeated Wilder twice, and one of their bouts ended in a split draw. Fury boasts a professional record of 34 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw to his credit. He has been a part of nine pay-per-view bouts in his career, which include fights against Deontay Wilder, Dillian White, and Derek Chisora. Moreover, Tyson Fury, in his most recent outing to the squared circle, squared off against Oleksandr Usyk and lost to the Ukranian via a split decision. The duo will face once again in a rematch on December 21, 2024.

Tyson Fury's height

Tyson Fury stands at 2.06 m tall. He is one of the tallest professional boxers, but not the tallest of them all. The Russian boxer Nikolai Valuev has the record of being the tallest boxer to his name by standing a staggering 2.13 m tall. Valuev has a professional record of 50 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest. Having retired from boxing in 2009, he is now a politician and an incumbent member of the Russian Duma.

Tyson Fury's reach

Tyson Fury has a phenomenally long reach of 85” inches. The British heavyweight boxer is among the tallest competitors in the squared circle. His height gives him an advantage of added reach in fights; in his showdown against Anthony Joshua, he had an advantage of 3” inches in reach.

Tyson Fury’s physical attributes, coupled with his intelligent fight IQ, make him a dreaded opponent in the heavyweight division. He can cover other deficiencies in his fights by adjusting to the more extensive options he has available in his arsenal.

Related: Tyson Fury's Reach

*Last updated on December 10, 2024.

FAQs on Tyson Fury's Height

A.1 He is 2.06 m in height.

A. He is not the tallest boxer in the history of the sport.

A. He weighs around 269 lbs.

A. He is of 36-years of age.

A. He competes in the heavyweight division.

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