Tyson Fury's Staggering $140 Million Net Worth: A Champion's Fortune.
Tyson Fury's Staggering $140 Million Net Worth: A Champion's Fortune.
What is Tyson Fury's net worth and career earnings?
Tyson Fury is a professional boxer from Ireland and Britain, boasting a net worth of $140 million. Throughout his career, he has raked in over $200 million from fight purses and Pay Per View bonuses. His net worth includes a guaranteed $100 million he earned for his match against Oleksandr Usyk in March 2024, which he lost by split decision.
Fury made a name for himself in the heavyweight division when he took down Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015, claiming the WBA (Super), IBF, IBO, WBO, and The Ring unified heavyweight titles. He had a memorable draw with Deontay Wilder in December 2018, followed by a rematch in February 2020 that he won. In August 2023, Netflix released a docuseries titled "At Home With The Furies." Unfortunately, on March 18, 2024, Tyson faced a split decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk. But hey, that's just part of the game!
Early Life
Tyson Fury came into the world in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, in August 1988, born to Irish parents Amber and John. He arrived a month early, and the doctors warned his parents that the odds of him making it were pretty slim. 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 picked the name Tyson because his baby was a little fighter who made it through a tough premature birth. At that time, Mike Tyson was the reigning heavyweight champ, undefeated and undisputed. Tyson's mom had 14 pregnancies, but only four kids made it. When Tyson was 9, his mom had a daughter who sadly passed away just a few weeks after birth, which hit young Tyson hard. He started to channel that pain and anger into boxing. His dad trained him and stuck with him as his coach until 2011 when he ended up in jail.
By the time he was 11, Tyson dropped out of school and teamed up with his dad and three brothers to work on tarmacking roads.
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Boxing Career
Fury initially missed out on the opportunity to represent Ireland at the Olympics but later got the green light to fight for both Ireland and Great Britain after discovering his roots in Belfast. As an amateur, he clinched the ABA championship in 2008. He kicked off his professional boxing career in December 2008 with a win over Bela Gyongyosi. In November 2009, he took down John McDermott to snag the English Heavyweight title. Fury faced McDermott again in June 2010 and secured the vacant English Heavyweight title. In July 2011, he triumphed over Dereck Chisora to claim 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 fell into place for Tyson to go head-to-head with Wladimir Klitschko in a heavyweight title showdown for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, Lineal, and The Ring belts. This epic clash happened on November 28, 2015, in Dusseldorf, Germany, in front of a packed crowd of 55,000 fans. Klitschko was the heavy favorite, with odds at 4 to 1.
The fight lasted the full 12 rounds, and in the end, Fury was declared the unanimous winner. He pocketed $7 million just for showing up, while Klitschko took home about $23 million. With Pay Per View bonuses factored in, Tyson Fury's earnings soared to an estimated $45 million.
This victory pushed Fury's record to 25 wins, no losses, and 18 knockouts, setting him up for what was expected to be a massive payday in a rematch with Klitschko. The rematch was announced in April 2016, but things took a turn when Fury gained 100 pounds. By September 2016, he was deemed "medically unfit" to fight. The rematch was delayed again after he reportedly failed a drug test for cocaine.
Fury fell 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.
What I've got is incurable. I don't want to live. All the money in the world, fame and glory, means nothing if you're not happy. I'm seeing psychiatrists. They say I've got a version of bipolar. I'm a manic depressive. I don't even want to wake up. I hope I die every day. And that's a bad thing to say when I've got three children and a lovely wife isn't it? But I don't want to live anymore. And if I could take me own life – and I wasn't a Christian – I'd take it in a second.
I just hope someone kills me before I kill me self. I'll have to spend eternity in hell. I've been out drinking, Monday to Friday to Sunday, and taking cocaine. I can't deal with it and the only thing that helps me is when I get drunk out of mind."
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, scoring a win against Sefer Seferi. By August 2018, he had another victory under his belt, this time against Francesco Pianeta.
In December 2018, Tyson went head-to-head with Deontay Wilder for the first time. Deontay was set to earn $4 million for the fight, while Tyson was guaranteed $3 million. The match, which ended in a draw, ended up netting both fighters around $10 million once everything was tallied. Shortly after, Tyson announced he planned to donate his entire paycheck, estimated at $10 million, to charity.
In June 2019, Tyson took down 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 lined up 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 faced Dillian Whyte and came out on top. For his victory, Tyson snagged 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 struck a deal to fight UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou. The bout took place on October 28, 2023, in Saudi Arabia, with reports suggesting Tyson could earn up to $50 million depending on pay-per-view sales, while Francis would take home $10 million.
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$100 Million Oleksandr Usyk Fight
Tyson Fury was guaranteed a whopping $100 million for his fight against Oleksandr Usyk on March 18, 2024, while Oleksandr was set to earn $45 million. Unfortunately, Fury lost the match in a split decision.
Personal Life
Tyson crossed paths with Paris Mullroy when he was 17 and she was 16. Coming from Catholic Gypsy backgrounds, they tied the knot in 2008 and now have five kids. They call Morecambe, Lancashire home.
Tyson Fury Fight History
December 6, 2008: Bela Gyongyosi, TKO 1
January 17, 2009: Marcel Zeller, TKO 2
February 28, 2009: Daniil Peretyatko, RTD 6
March 14, 2009: Lee Swaby, RTD 4
April 11, 2009: Matthew Ellis, KO 1
May 23, 2009: Scott Belshaw, TKO 3
July 18, 2009: Aleksandrs Selezens, TKO 3
September 11, 2009: John McDermott, PTS 10
September 26, 2009: Tomas Mrazek, PTS 10
March 5, 2010: Hans-Joerg Blasko, TKO 3
June 25, 2010: John McDermott, TKO 2
September 10, 2010: Rich Power, PTS 10
December 18, 2010: Zack Page, UD 12
February 19, 2011: Marcelo Nascimento, KO 1
July 23, 2011: Derek Chisora, UD 12
September 17, 2011: Nicolai Firtha, TKO 6
April 14, 2012: Martin Rogan, TKO 6
July 27, 2012: Dereck Chisora, RTD 10
November 23, 2013: Joey Abell, TKO 1
February 28, 2014: Steve Cunningham, TKO 9
July 26, 2014: Christian Hammer, TKO 6
November 28, 2014: Deontay Wilder, Draw
December 10, 2015: Wladimir Klitschko, TKO 11
June 9, 2018: Deontay Wilder, TKO 12
February 22, 2020: Deontay Wilder, TKO 7
December 3, 2022: Derek Chisora, TKO 10
October 23, 2023: Francis Ngannou, Decision
May 18, 2024: Oleksandr Usyk, LOSS
Tyson Fury's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of transformation. From overcoming personal struggles to achieving extraordinary success in the ring, Fury has solidified his place among boxing's all-time greats. His career highlights, including dethroning Wladimir Klitschko, his epic trilogy with Deontay Wilder, and headlining massive pay-per-view events, showcase his unmatched talent and charisma.
Beyond the ring, Fury inspires with his openness about mental health, proving that even champions face battles outside the spotlight. As a family man and a global icon, Tyson Fury continues to leave an enduring legacy that transcends the sport of boxing.
