Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury 2023: Record, His Family, Net Worth, Salary, Upcoming Fight and Endorsements

Tyson Fury is undoubtedly one of a kind. The British boxing giant holds an unparalleled track record. It is highly unlikely for anyone ever to come close to his greatness in the modern boxing landscape. The heavyweight finds himself in a comfortable position at the top of the food chain.

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The man who everyone in the boxing circuit regards as the 'Gypsy King' was born on the 12th of August in 1988. Tyson was?born?3 months before schedule, coming in at a mere 1lb. His chances of survival were extremely low.

However, he survived. His father named him after the legendary Mike Tyson. The Englishman followed in his American namesake and father's footsteps into the boxing ring.

Tyson Fury: Record

Fury made his professional debut in December 2008. He took on Bela Gyongyosi in his first outing as a professional. The preliminary card bout ended with Fury dropping his Hungarian opponent in the first round with a lethal combination to the head and the body.

In 2018, he drew a fight for the first time. However, his stupefying performance earned him a rematch. He won the WBC title after having bulldozed through Deontay Wilder in 2020. This saw him become a two-time world heavyweight champion.

Moreover, Fury added another spectacular victory to his resume by defeating Wilder in their highly anticipated trilogy fight in October 2021. After 10 rounds of war, 'The Gypsy King' finally put his rivalry with the 'Bronze Bomber' to rest via T/KO in the 11th round.

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After beating Wilder, Fury demolished longtime WBC mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte on April 23, 2022. And in December, he defended his WBC heavyweight title against Derek Chisora in a trilogy showdown.

'The Gypsy King' has amassed an astonishing record of 24 wins by T/KO in 34 professional fights.

He is currently set to face Oleksandr Usyk for an undisputed heavyweight fight.

Tyson Fury: Net Worth 2023

Money has never been at the top of Fury's mind. However, no one in their right mind will turn incoming big bucks down. Fury's net worth is estimated to be $65 million in 2023.

This is expected to rise with a potential undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

Tyson Fury?s Family

Tyson Fury and his wife, Paris Fury?s fairytale romance, began during their teenage years when he was seventeen and she was fifteen. Finally, in 2008, roughly a year after they started going out, the future Heavyweight champion and Paris walked down the aisle together at the Catholic church in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, St. Peter in Chains.

During the last fifteen years of togetherness, the couple have become proud parents of four boys and three girls. Their eldest child is 13-year-old Venezuela. She is followed by Prince John James, who is eleven.

Born in July 2016, Prince Tyson II is the couple?s third child. 5-year-old Valencia, Tyson Fury?s second daughter, follows him. She would be turning six by December of this year. In 2019, ?The Gypsy King? and Paris Fury welcomed their fifth child, their third son, Prince Adonis Amaziah, who is 4 years old.

Two months before the Deontay Wilder trilogy fight, Tyson Fury introduced his sixth child and third daughter, Athena, to the world. The youngest member of the Fury family turned two in August this year.

Last month, on September 18, Tyson and Paris Fury welcomed the birth of their seventh child, a baby boy. Early this month, the proud parents shared his name with the world - Prince Rico Paris Fury.

So, Tyson Fury?s father, John Fury, was previously married to Amber Fury. They had four children - Tyson, his brother Shane Fury, a Heavyweight boxer, and Hugh Fury. The fourth child, Ramona Fury, sadly passed away a few months after her birth.

Through John Fury?s second marriage to Chantal, who has Mauritian ancestry, Tyson Fury is a half-brother to Tommy Fury, Roman Fury, a Cruiserweight contender, and John Fury Jr., reportedly an amateur boxer.

Tyson Fury?s mega-crossover with Francis Ngannou

The world keenly looks forward to the mega clash between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. This highly anticipated bout comes months after fans and followers learned of the Cameroonian-American mixed martial artist?s departure from UFC.

The ten-round bout occurs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and per the WBC?s update, it will be considered in the records despite being a non-title one.?

Apart from the profile and credentials of the fighters involved, the year?s biggest crossover fight is expected to rake in big paydays. Per the available reports, while the former UFC Heavyweight champion is expected to take home roughly $10 million, the WBC Heavyweight champion will get richer by as much as $50 million!

Tyson Fury: Foundations and Charity

Philanthropy comes to Tyson Fury as naturally as a jab or a hook. He is well known to open up his heart and wallet to the less fortunate and in need. Following his first fight against Deontay Wilder, Fury claimed to have donated his entire fight purse to a charitable organization. This was because he wanted to direct the finances toward the construction of homes for alcohol and drug addicts.

Tyson Fury also has his own foundation?called the Tyson Fury Foundation.

Tyson Fury: Endorsements

Per Forbes, Fury earned a reported $7 million through endorsements alone. One of his major sponsors has been Wow Hydrate. However, Fury also has his own line of merchandise and energy drink called Furocity.

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Age34
Height6?9?
CoachJavan ?SugarHill? Steward
Reach85"
Total Fights33
Wins32
Wins By KO23
Losses0
Draws1
Net Worth$65 Million
Marital StatusMarried
SpouseParis Fury
KidsSeven (Three Daughters and Four Sons)
NationalityBritish
Endorsements?Wow Hydrate, Furocity Energy
AchievementsCurrent: WBC?heavyweight champion

Former: WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight champion

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