Tyson Fury: Biography, record, fights and more

Tyson Fury, of Manchester, England, is the former lineal and WBC heavyweight champion of the world. Fury has fought in two different trilogies — he beat Derek Chisora all three fights (2 KOs and a unanimous decision) and is 2-0-1 with 2 KOs against Deontay Wilder (with a split draw in the first fight). He also has notable victories over Wladimir Klitschko and Dillian White.

Next fight: Dec. 21 vs. Oleksandr Usyk

Record: 34-1-1, 24 KOs
DOB: Aug. 12, 1988
Age: 35
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 85 inches
Height: 6-foot-9

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Source: espn.com