Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, announced his retirement from boxing after losing to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. Fury, who previously retired in 2022 only to return, ends his career with 34 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. He leaves behind a legacy in heavyweight boxing.
Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, has officially announced his retirement from boxing. The 36-year-old fighter announced his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch in December 2024. This marks the second time Fury has stepped away from the sport, having previously retired after his victory over Dillian Whyte in April 2022, only to return six months later. Fury’s career includes an impressive record of 34 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
Fury’s rise to prominence began in 2015 when he shocked the boxing world by defeating the long-reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko, claiming the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. After a hiatus due to mental health struggles, he made a comeback in 2018, reclaiming a world title and eventually securing the WBC belt with his victory over Deontay Wilder in 2020. Fury, known for his colorful personality and remarkable boxing skills, ended his career on his terms, saying he has loved every minute of his time in the ring. His final words were, “Dick Turpin wore a mask,” signaling the end of an era in heavyweight boxing.
