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Tyson Fury
BoxingUnited Kingdom
Tyson Fury is a British heavyweight boxer who defeated Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 to become unified world heavyweight champion. He later returned after more than two years away from competition and won the WBC heavyweight title in 2020. [2]
Career and work
Fury turned professional in 2008 and rose through the heavyweight division before defeating Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision in 2015. The victory ended Klitschko’s long championship reign and gave Fury the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles. [2]
After returning to boxing, Fury fought Deontay Wilder to a draw in 2018 and defeated him in their 2020 rematch to win the WBC heavyweight title. He won their third fight in 2021 and subsequently defended the title against Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora. [2]
What has been publicly discussed
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Sources used for this profile
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ESPN“Tyson Fury admits to ‘lots of’ cocaine use; talks suicidal thoughts, mental health issues” Fury discusses bipolar disorder, depression, suicidality, drinking and cocaine use.
ESPN“Tyson Fury: Biography, record, fights and more” Career overview covering his championship fights and major opponents.
The Guardian“Tyson Fury: I ‘gave up on life’ during depression and absence from boxing” Covers his suicidal crisis, psychiatric help, substance use and faith.
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The Guardian“Tyson Fury: battle with depression my hardest fight but I’ve turned corner” Covers his state of mind as he began preparing for a return.
The Guardian“At home with Tyson Fury” Covers ongoing management, training, routine and Paris Fury’s observations.
ESPN“Tyson Fury opens up on mental health struggles” Covers Fury’s mental-health advocacy and public discussion of his experiences.
ESPN“Tyson Fury back in his element after signing with Frank Warren” Source of the quotation used in “In their own words.”
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Recommended books and other resources about Tyson Fury and their experiences.
- Behind the Mask: My AutobiographyTyson Fury
Fury’s autobiography covers his boxing career, mental-health crisis and return.
- The Furious MethodTyson Fury
Fury’s book about physical and mental wellbeing, including exercise, diet, routine and goals.
- At Home With The FurysNetflix
Reality series following Fury’s family life, career and ongoing mental-health difficulties.