Tyson Fury, known as "The Gypsy King," was born on August 12, 1988, in Manchester, England, to parents John Fury, a former bare-knuckle fighter, and Amber Fury. Despite a challenging start, being born prematurely at just 1 pound (450 g), he defied the odds, a feat attributed to his father's choice to name him after the legendary boxer, Mike Tyson, for his resilience. Today, Fury is widely regarded as one of the top heavyweight boxers globally, boasting a clinical professional record of 34 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw (34-1-1).
Before he lost for the first time in professional boxing against Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury faced off against Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight took an unexpected turn when Ngannou knocked down Fury in the third round with a powerful left hand. However, Fury demonstrated grit, recovering to outbox the challenger with his jab and accuracy. The match went the distance, and Fury secured a split-decision victory. One judge scored it 95-94 for Ngannou, but two others favored Fury with tallies of 96-93 and 95-941. Michael Buffer read the judges’ scorecards, revealing Fury’s narrow win by one point on the third card. If Ngannou had managed to win this fight, it would have been one of the biggest upsets in professional boxing history.
Who is Tyson Fury's Manager?
At present, Tyson Fury is managed and co-promoted by Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions in the United States, Top Rank, and UK-based Gold Star Promotions and Events. During a press conference in London on April 12, 2018, Tyson Fury revealed that he had entered into a multi-fight agreement with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions. Fury’s upcoming fight is a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on December 21, 2024, and is co-promoted by both Queensberry and Gold Star promotions.
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 1
In September 2023, Tyson Fury signed to fight Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight titles. Originally planned for December, the fight got pushed back to February 2024 because Fury had another fight in October. But just a few weeks before the rescheduled date, Fury had to postpone again due to a cut he got during training. The highly anticipated heavyweight clash took place on May 18th, 2024. Fury lost the bout via a split decision after 12 rounds of boxing and Usyk was crowned as the heavyweight division's undisputed champ. Their rematch is now scheduled to take place on December 21, 2024.
FAQs On Who is Tyson Fury's Promoter?
A. He is promoted by Queensberry Promotions, Top Rank, and Gold Star Promotions and Events.
A. He signed a promotional deal with Queensberry Promotions in April 2018.
A. He signed with Top Rank in 2019.
A. No, as of December 9, 2024, Fury is no longer a champion.
A. He fights in the heavyweight division.
