The fight British boxing has waited a decade for is finally on. Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua on Friday 11 December 2026 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, live on Netflix, with the vacant WBA "super" heavyweight title at stake. Fury came out of retirement this year, outpointing Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April and stopping Mariusz Wach in Thailand in July.
From the gyms of the north-west to world champion twice over, the Gypsy King's career has never been dull. Here is the story so far. Find his designs in our boxing collection.
Tyson Fury Fact File
| Full name | Tyson Luke Fury |
| Date of birth | 12 August 1988 (age 38) |
| Place of birth | Wythenshawe, Manchester, England |
| Height | 6ft 9in (2.06m), reach 85in |
| Division | Heavyweight, orthodox stance |
| Nationality | British |
| Status | Active, faces Anthony Joshua on 11 December 2026 |
| Pro record | 36 wins (25 KOs), 2 losses, 1 draw |
| Nicknames | The Gypsy King, The Furious One |
Career History
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2015 | Wladimir Klitschko | Won, unanimous decision (world titles) |
| 1 Dec 2018 | Deontay Wilder | Split draw |
| 22 Feb 2020 | Deontay Wilder | Won, TKO round 7 (WBC title) |
| 9 Oct 2021 | Deontay Wilder | Won, KO round 11 |
| 23 Apr 2022 | Dillian Whyte | Won, TKO round 6 |
| 3 Dec 2022 | Derek Chisora | Won, TKO round 10 |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Francis Ngannou | Won, split decision |
| 18 May 2024 | Oleksandr Usyk | Lost, split decision |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Oleksandr Usyk | Lost, unanimous decision |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Arslanbek Makhmudov | Won, unanimous decision |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Mariusz Wach | Won, stoppage round 7 |
Selected professional fights. His full record stands at 36 wins (25 by knockout), 2 losses and 1 draw from 39 fights.
Amateur Days
Fury boxed for both England and Ireland as an amateur. He won bronze at the 2006 World Junior Championships, gold at the 2007 EU Junior Championships and the ABA super-heavyweight title in 2008, finishing with an amateur record of 31 wins and 4 defeats. He then turned professional and went on to win British, Commonwealth and European titles.
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The Night in Düsseldorf
On 28 November 2015 Fury travelled to Germany as the underdog against Wladimir Klitschko, who had ruled the division for nearly a decade. He out-boxed him over 12 rounds to win the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO and The Ring titles. It was the high point of his first reign, although a long spell out of the ring followed.
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The Wilder Trilogy and Wembley
His comeback ended in one of the great heavyweight rivalries. Fury drew with Deontay Wilder in Los Angeles in 2018, getting up from a heavy knockdown in the final round, then stopped him in seven rounds in 2020 to win the WBC title. In the third fight, in October 2021, both men hit the canvas before Fury won by knockout in round 11. In April 2022 he beat Dillian Whyte in front of a huge crowd at Wembley.
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Usyk, Retirement and Return
In May 2024 Fury fought Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title in Riyadh and lost a split decision, then lost the rematch that December. He retired in early 2025, but the break did not last. After a year away and a training camp in Thailand, he returned with two wins in 2026, and now the all-British battle with Joshua awaits.
Honours
World titles
- WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO and The Ring heavyweight champion (2015)
- WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion (2020–2024)
Regional titles
- British heavyweight champion (2011–2015)
- Commonwealth heavyweight champion (2011–2012)
- European heavyweight champion (2014–2015)
Amateur
- ABA super-heavyweight champion (2008)
- EU Junior champion (2007)
Away From the Ring
Fans got a look at family life in Morecambe with his wife Paris and their children in the Netflix series At Home with the Furys, released in 2023. His autobiography Behind the Mask won Best Autobiography at the 2020 British Sports Book Awards.
FAQs
How old is Tyson Fury?
Tyson Fury was born on 12 August 1988, so he is 38.
Where was Tyson Fury born?
He was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, and now lives in Morecambe, Lancashire.
How tall is Tyson Fury?
Fury stands 6ft 9in (2.06m) with an 85-inch reach.
What is Tyson Fury's record?
His professional record is 36 wins (25 by knockout), 2 losses and 1 draw. Both defeats came against Oleksandr Usyk in 2024.
When is Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua?
The fight is set for Friday 11 December 2026 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, live on Netflix.
What was Tyson Fury's best win?
Most fans pick his 2015 points win over Wladimir Klitschko in Düsseldorf or his 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder in their 2021 trilogy fight.
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