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Tyson Fury vs. John McDermott

After getting off to a fast start in his professional career, Fury was given the opportunity to box for the English heavyweight title in just his eighth fight against John “Big Bad” McDermott 25-5 on September 11, 2009. After 10 rounds, it looked as if he might be a factor. The railway from Basildon, Essex had done enough to put Fury off to a flying start in life as a professional. However, Fury maintained his unbeaten start and secured the English title, when referee Terry O’Connor scored him a 98-92 winner after 10 minutes.

Tyson Fury vs. John McDermott II

Given the controversial nature of Fury’s victory over McDermott, there was natural buzz for a rematch. After winning the first fight at the Brentwood Centre, Fury beat Tomas Mrazek on points just two weeks later before stopping Hans-Jorg Blasko the following March. Then, on June 25, 2010, Fury and McDermott met again and this time there would be no controversy as the unbeaten ace dropped his opponent three times en route to a ninth round stoppage win.

Tyson Fury vs. Dereck Chisora

His victory over McDermott in the rematch was an official elimination for the British heavyweight title, and in July 2011, Fury finally got the chance to fight for Lord Lonsdale’s belt when he faced Dereck Chisora ​​for the first time. Finchley’s heavyweight was 14-0 at the time, but had no answer for Fury, who handled his first 12-round fight with confidence at Wembley Stadium. Judges Phil Edwards and Ian John Lewis scored it 117-112, while Richard James Davies scored it 118-111, all in favor of Fury, who also captured the Commonwealth title.

Tyson Fury vs. Steve Cunningham

After holding the British, Irish and Commonwealth heavyweight titles, it was time for Fury to try and take on America. However, he almost came up short during that infamous clash with Steve Cunningham onstage at Madison Square Garden. Fury’s trainer and uncle Peter were unable to travel to America due to visa issues, and his nephew began a nightmare when he was dropped in the second round before having a point deducted for a headbutt in the fifth. However, Fury rushed to drop Cunningham and stop him in the seventh round to avoid disaster in New York.

Tyson Fury vs Dereck Chisora ​​II

Just over three years after their first fight, Fury and Chisora ​​were back at London’s Excel Arena in a final eliminator to take on world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. But after winning the first competitive fight, Fury was more dominant in this comeback and forced a timid Chisora ​​to retire in the 10th round on November 29, 2014 to set up a long-awaited showdown with Klitschko. Fury also won the European Heavyweight title by virtue of his victory. After the fight, Fury shouted: “Wladimir Klitschko, I’m coming for you, baby.”

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tyson Fury

On 28 November 2015, Fury notched one of the best away wins ever by a British fighter by claiming a unanimous decision victory over Klitschko at the Espriti Arena in Düsseldorf. Klitschko had a 22-fight winning streak spanning 11 years, and Fury was a stranger to the bookies when he arrived in Germany. But he made a mockery of the odds by completely nullifying the Ukrainian and dominating a rather boring fight. Cesar Ramos and Raul Caiz scored the winning goal 115-112, while Ramon Cerdan scored 116-111.

Tyson Fury vs Wladimir Klitschko II

This was a rematch that never happened. Fury and Klitschko were supposed to meet in their contracted return on 9 July 2016, but Fury’s ankle injury meant an initial postponement, with a new date set for 29 October. However, just a month before the new date, Fury returned again. He withdrew because he was deemed “medically unfit” to fight, although no further details were revealed. His promoter Hennessy Sports announced: “Tyson will now immediately undergo the treatment he needs to make a full recovery. We and Tyson would like to express our sincere apologies to everyone involved with the event and all the boxing fans who were looking forward to it.” rematch. Tyson is understandably devastated by this development.

UKAD fees 2016

In August 2016, Fury was charged with a doping offense by the UK anti-doping authority UKAD. It was revealed on June 24, the day Fury pulled out of his initial rematch with Klitschko, that UKAD had suspended the heavyweight. But Fury, 27 at the time, insisted he would sue UKAD over their claim, with reports claiming he had tested positive for nandrolone during a urine test in February 2015. His cousin Hugh was also charged. A UKAD spokeswoman said: “The UK Anti-Doping Committee can confirm that both boxers were charged on 24 June 2016 with the presence of a banned substance. UK anti-doping rules allow athletes to challenge the imposition of provisional suspensions, the independent National Anti-Doping Committee (NADP) said today. With the suspension of the athletes lifted, pending the full determination of the charges, these charges will be heard at a hearing before the NADP in due course.

Then, in December 2017, nearly 25 months after his win over Klitschko, Fury accepted a retroactive two-year doping ban, allowing him to fight again once his license was restored. He and Hughie insisted they had not knowingly or intentionally committed any doping offense and agreed to reach a compromise with UKAD. “Huey and I have maintained our innocence since day one,” Tyson Fury said in a statement. “We are now pleased that the matter has finally been settled with UKAD and that we can move forward knowing that we will not be labeled a drug cheat. I can now put the nightmare of the last two years behind me.”

World titles vacated

Fury had already relinquished the IBF heavyweight title when he decided to pursue a contracted rematch with Klitschko instead of facing his mandatory challenger. But the WBO and WBA belts would also not be vacated until October 2016. With the UKAD case hanging over his head, an ongoing battle against alcohol and drugs and his status as “medically unfit” to fight, he had no choice but to vacate his two remaining belts. He said: “I have won the titles in the ring and believe they should be lost in the ring, but I am unable to defend at this time and have made the difficult and emotional decision to now officially relinquish my precious world titles and wish all the next contenders in line the best as I now enter another major challenge in My life and who I know I will beat, as is the case against Klitschko.

2016 BBBofC Commentary

The British Boxing Board of Control decided to ban Fury in 2016 due to “medical and anti-doping issues”, and cited Fury’s admission to cocaine use and mental health battles as reasons for this. But in January 2018, as Fury prepared for his long-awaited return, the boxer met with the board to reach an agreement on his future. According to the BBC, the board decided to reinstate his license once they had Fury’s updated medical records. The statement stated: “Following an interview with Tyson Fury at the offices of the British Boxing Board of Control earlier today, the suspension of the boxer’s license from the British Boxing Board of Control will be lifted subject to receipt and clearance of all medical requirements.”

Mental health issues

Fury became an advocate for men’s mental health after his public battle following his 2015 win over Wladimir Klitschko. Fury publicly admitted that he used alcohol and cocaine while suffering from depression that included suicidal thoughts. He revealed his ordeal during an interview with Rolling Stone in October 2016. He said: “I’m going through a lot of personal demons, and I’m trying to get rid of them, and this has nothing to do with my fight — what I’m going through now is my personal life. I haven’t been to the gym in months. I’ve gone through depression. I just don’t want to live anymore, if I… You know what I’m saying. I’ve had enough of it. It doesn’t matter. I just don’t want to live anymore. So cocaine is a minor thing compared to not wanting to live anymore. They can’t help it Mine is incurable. I don’t want to live. All the money in the world, the fame and the glory, it’s nothing if you’re not happy. I see psychiatrists say I got a copy of bipolar. I am manic depressive. I don’t even want to wake up. I wish I could die every day. Which is a bad thing to say when I have three kids and a beautiful wife, right? But I don’t want to live anymore. If I could kill myself – and I was not a Christian – I would do it in a second. I just hope someone kills me before I kill myself. I will have to spend eternity in hell. I went out drinking, Monday through Friday through Sunday, and did cocaine. “I can’t handle it and the only thing that helps me is when I’m out of my mind drunk.”

2018 Back to the ring

After reaching an agreement with the board, Fury’s license was reinstated and thus he is now able to fight in the UK. In April 2018, Frank called Warren to a press conference at a central London hotel, which was derided as a “major announcement” with no mention of Fury. However, as the press packed the room, Fury was revealed as Queensberry’s latest signing to a multi-fight deal. Fury has insisted he will box three times before the end of 2018, with a June 9 date set for his long-awaited return to the ring.

Tyson Fury vs Sever Sverre

On 9 June 2018, Fury made his long-awaited return to the ring, 924 days after his victory over Klitschko. His opponent is in a 10-round clash with Albanian Sefer Sferi, who is 23-1 but has spent most of his career at cruiserweight. After losing 112 pounds following his hiatus from boxing, Fury weighed in at 276 pounds in the contest while Sverre weighed in at 210 pounds. After some early performances, referee Phil Edwards warned Fury and the former world champion began to move in the third rounds. And four. Sferri resigned from his seat between the fourth and fifth to give Fury a winning return at the Manchester Arena.

Tyson Fury vs. Francesco Pianeta

Within four months of his win over Sverre, Fury made a lighter return to action against Francesco Pianeta outdoors at Windsor Park, Belfast. Fury weighed in at 258 pounds, 18 pounds less than his previous outing while Pianeta was slightly lighter at 254 1/2 pounds. With a fight against Deontay Wilder being discussed, the Alabama player was at ringside in the fight as Fury outboxed Pianeta on points over 10 rounds. “I think it was a calculated boxing performance,” he said afterwards. “I’ve had 10 rounds with a very tough guy under my belt.”