Tyson Fury is a professional boxer from both Ireland and Britain, with a net worth of $140 million. Throughout his career, he has earned over $200 million from fight purses and Pay Per View bonuses.
His net worth includes a guaranteed $100 million he made for his match against Oleksandr Usyk in March 2024, which he lost by split decision.
Fury became well-known in the heavyweight division when he defeated Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015, winning the WBA (Super), IBF, IBO, WBO, and The Ring unified heavyweight titles. He had a notable draw with Deontay Wilder in December 2018, followed by a rematch in February 2020, which he won.
In August 2023, Netflix released a docuseries called “At Home With The Furies.” Sadly, on March 18, 2024, Tyson lost to Oleksandr Usyk by a split decision. But that’s just how the sport goes!
Early Life
Tyson Fury was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, in August 1988 to Irish parents Amber and John. He arrived a month early, and doctors told his parents that there was a very slim chance he would survive. According to John:
“The doctors told me there was not much chance of him living. I had lost two daughters in the same way, who had been born prematurely.”
John chose the name Tyson because his baby was a fighter who survived a tough premature birth. At the time, Mike Tyson was the undefeated heavyweight champion.
Tyson’s mom had 14 pregnancies, but only four kids survived. When Tyson was 9, his mom had a daughter who sadly passed away just a few weeks after birth, which deeply affected Tyson. He began to focus his pain and anger on boxing. His dad trained him and stayed as his coach until 2011, when he went to jail.
By the time he was 11, Tyson left school and started working with his dad and three brothers, tarmacking roads.
Boxing Career
Fury first missed the chance to represent Ireland at the Olympics but later got permission to fight for both Ireland and Great Britain after learning about his roots in Belfast.
As an amateur, he won the ABA championship in 2008. He began his professional boxing career in December 2008 with a win over Bela Gyongyosi. In November 2009, he defeated John McDermott to win the English Heavyweight title.
Fury fought McDermott again in June 2010 and took the vacant English Heavyweight title. In July 2011, he beat Dereck Chisora to win the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight titles.
In 2012, he won the Irish Heavyweight title from Martin Rogan, followed by the WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title against Vinny Maddalone that same year, and then the European and WBO International Heavyweight titles from Dereck Chisora in 2014.
Klitschko Fight & Purse
In 2015, everything came together for Tyson to fight Wladimir Klitschko in a heavyweight title match for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, Lineal, and The Ring belts. This big fight took place on November 28, 2015, in Dusseldorf, Germany, in front of 55,000 fans. Klitschko was the heavy favorite, with odds at 4 to 1.
The fight went the full 12 rounds, and in the end, Fury was declared the winner by unanimous decision. He earned $7 million just for showing up, while Klitschko earned about $23 million. With Pay Per View bonuses added in, Tyson Fury’s earnings reached an estimated $45 million.
This win pushed Fury’s record to 25 wins, no losses, and 18 knockouts, setting him up for what was expected to be a big payday in a rematch with Klitschko.
The rematch was announced in April 2016, but things changed when Fury gained 100 pounds. By September 2016, he was considered “medically unfit” to fight. The rematch was delayed again after he reportedly failed a drug test for cocaine.
Fury went into a serious depression, sharing his struggles in an interview with Rolling Stone:
“I’m going through a lot of personal demons, trying to shake them off, this has got nothing to do with my fighting – what I’m going through right now is my personal life.
I’ve not been in a gym for months. I’ve been going through depression. I just don’t want to live anymore, if you know what I’m saying. I’ve had total enough of it. Never mind cocaine. I just didn’t care.
I don’t want to live anymore. So cocaine is a little minor thing compared to not wanting to live anymore. I am seeing help, but they can’t do nothing for me.”
Back in the Ring
After stepping away from his world titles, Tyson took over two years to get his life back on track. He made his comeback in June 2018, winning against Sefer Seferi. By August 2018, he had another victory, this time against Francesco Pianeta.
In December 2018, Tyson fought Deontay Wilder for the first time. Deontay was set to earn $4 million for the fight, while Tyson was guaranteed $3 million.
The match ended in a draw, and both fighters earned about $10 million after everything was calculated. Shortly after, Tyson announced he planned to donate his entire paycheck, which was estimated at $10 million, to charity.
In June 2019, Tyson defeated Tom Schwarz by TKO. Then in September 2019, he won against Otto Wallin by unanimous decision.
Deontay Wilder Rematch
A rematch with Deontay Wilder was scheduled for 2020. As the date got closer, it was revealed that both fighters would be guaranteed $28 million, plus a 50/50 split of the pay-per-view earnings.
Dillian Whyte Earnings
On April 23, 2022, Tyson Fury fought Dillian Whyte and won. For his victory, Tyson earned a $4.1 million win bonus and an estimated $30 million from pay-per-view, ticket sales, and merchandise, bringing his total earnings to $34 million.
Francis Ngannou Fight
In July 2023, it was announced that Tyson had made a deal to fight UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The fight took place on October 28, 2023, in Saudi Arabia. Reports suggested Tyson could earn up to $50 million depending on pay-per-view sales, while Francis was set to earn $10 million.
$100 Million Oleksandr Usyk Fight
Tyson Fury was guaranteed a huge $100 million for his fight against Oleksandr Usyk on March 18, 2024, while Oleksandr was set to make $45 million. Unfortunately, Fury lost the match in a split decision.
Personal Life
Tyson met Paris Mullroy when he was 17 and she was 16. Coming from Catholic Gypsy backgrounds, they got married in 2008 and now have five kids. They live in Morecambe, Lancashire.
Tyson Fury’s story shows strength, determination, and the ability to change. He has overcome personal challenges and achieved great success in the ring, earning his place as one of the best boxers ever.
His career highlights, like defeating Wladimir Klitschko, his famous trilogy with Deontay Wilder, and headlining huge pay-per-view events, highlight his exceptional skills and charm.
Outside of boxing, Fury inspires others by being open about his mental health struggles, showing that even champions face challenges beyond the ring. As a family man and a global figure, Tyson Fury continues to make a lasting impact that goes beyond just boxing.
