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My Take
Tyson Fury fascinates me less as a boxer than as a story of resurrection. A 206-centimeter heavyweight who moves with a lightweight's footwork is remarkable enough, but what I respect is the road back: after winning world titles, he fell into depression and lost his condition entirely, then clawed his way to the WBC crown and The Ring's Comeback of the Year. The Gypsy King's loud, chaotic persona hides an unusual honesty about mental health, and that candor may matter more than any belt. Champions who show their fractures, in my view, are the ones worth remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tyson Fury
- Name (Japanese)
- タイソン・フューリー
- Reading
- たいそん・ふゅーりー
- Born
- August 12, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Height
- 206 cm
- Occupation
- boxer / athlete
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- WBO World Heavyweight Champion
- 2018 The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year
- WBC World Heavyweight Champion
- IBF World Heavyweight Champion
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
- The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
- The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
- IBO World Heavyweight Champion
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tyson Fury born?
Born August 12, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Tyson Fury from?
Tyson Fury is from Manchester, United Kingdom.
What does Tyson Fury do?
Tyson Fury works as boxer, athlete.
How tall is Tyson Fury?
Tyson Fury is 206 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.