Tyson Fury News
Tyson Fury responds to Anthony Joshua's offer to spar ahead of Wilder rematch
Natasha Hooper - December 17, 2019
Tyson Fury has accepted a helping hand from Anthony Joshua ahead of his Deontay Wilder rematch. “The Gypsy King” first fought Wilder in 2018. The fight ended via a controversial split draw. Now, Fury is scheduled to face the WBC heavyweight champion for a second time on February 22.
Tyson Fury drops head trainer, gets advice from Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - December 16, 2019
Tyson Fury has made a big change to his inner circle ahead of his anticipated February 22 rematch with “The Bronze Bomber” Deontay Wilder. According to a report from ESPN, Fury has parted ways with his head trainer Ben Davison. https://twitter.com/espnringside/status/1206300783249100801
Dana White says Tyson Fury is interested in fighting in the UFC
Adam Martin - December 5, 2019
UFC president Dana White said Thursday in a radio interview that boxing heavyweight superstar Tyson Fury is interested in fighting in the Octagon. There have been videos of Fury training mixed martial arts alongside Darren Till in England that have surfaced lately. Many assumed that was just a publicity stunt for Fury, but it appears as though there is a genuine interest in “The Gypsy King” to try his hand at MMA.
VIDEO | Tyson Fury says he saved suicidal man by taking him on a three-mile run
Natasha Hooper - December 5, 2019
Tyson Fury took to social media to share a heartwarming story about how he stopped a man from committing suicide by taking him on a three-mile run. Fury has long been open about his own struggles with mental health. “The Gypsy King” has battled depression previously, which almost put an end to his fighting career and his life.
Junior dos Santos wants MMA fight with Tyson Fury, then boxing match
Tom Taylor - November 29, 2019
If heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury makes a widely rumored jump to MMA, he’ll have a long list of fighters looking to welcome him to the cage. One of those fighters is former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos. Dos Santos called for an MMA showdown with the boxer in a recent interview with MMA Fighting, also adding that he’d be happy to rematch Tyson Fury in boxing down the road.
Deontay Wilder takes aim at Tyson Fury: ‘I'm going to end this man once and for all’
Mike Pendleton - November 27, 2019
Following his 7th-round knockout victory over Luis Ortiz this past weekend, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has shifted all focus to a former opponent of his, Tyson Fury. Fury and Wilder first met in late 2018. It appeared Fury would beat Wilder until the “Bronze Bomber” landed a huge punch to knock Fury down late in the 12th round. Yet in somewhat of a controversy, Fury was able to answer the referee’s count. The fight would end up going to a split draw, a result that many disagreed with.
Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder rematch official for February 22
Adam Martin - November 27, 2019
The highly-anticipated rematch between heavyweight boxing stars Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder is official for February 22, 2020. ESPN’s Dan Rafael confirmed that the fight is officially set for the date of February 22. The location is not finalized yet, but ESPN reports that the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada is the leading candidate to host the bout.
Tyson Fury eyes future bout with Brock Lesnar: 'I could flatten him in 30 seconds'
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2019
Tyson Fury is the current lineal heavyweight champion in the world of boxing, yet he is looking at competing in MMA. Fury has been training with Darren Till and has called out Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Now, he has shifted his attention to former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE superstar, Brock Lesnar. He believes that fight would pay well and a scrap he would win rather easily.
Tyson Fury listed as betting favorite in Deontay Wilder rematch
Adam Martin - November 24, 2019
The betting odds for the upcoming heavyweight boxing rematch between rivals Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder list Fury as a slight favorite. The odds for Fury vs. Wilder 2 were actually released earlier this year but they were updated after Wilder knocked out Luis Ortiz on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada. Perhaps surprisingly, Fury is still a slight betting favorite to beat Wilder despite his brutal KO win over Ortiz this weekend. The rivals are expected to meet in a highly-anticipated rematch in February 2020.
Tyson Fury responds to Deontay Wilder: 'Nothing more than a puncher's chance'
Adam D Martin - November 24, 2019
Boxing heavyweight superstar Tyson Fury has responded to rival Deontay Wilder, saying he has nothing more than a puncher’s chance to beat him in a rematch. Wilder picked up a huge KO win over Luis Ortiz on Saturday night, setting up a rematch against Fury. The two fought in December 2018 to a split draw in one of the most memorable heavyweight title fights of all time. Both men have won two fights each since then, and both are now heavily pushing for a rematch next February.
Michael Bisping thinks Tyson Fury could be formidable in UFC
Fernando Quiles - November 18, 2019
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping can see Tyson Fury making a smooth transition to MMA. Fury has expressed interest in sharing the Octagon with top UFC heavyweights in the future. The lineal boxing heavyweight champion is set to meet Deontay Wilder a second time in early 2020. First, Wilder must take care of business in a rematch with Luis Ortiz this Saturday night (Nov. 23).
Tyson Fury confirms plans to train with Conor McGregor: 'What better trainer could I have?'
Cole Shelton - November 15, 2019
Lineal boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been hinting pursuing MMA, and he is taking it seriously. Earlier this month, Fury and fellow Englishman Darren Till worked out and sparred. Now, Fury plans to take it a step further and go to Dublin, Ireland to train with Conor McGregor.
Tyson Fury's father challenges Dana White to a fight: 'Keep my son's name out of your mouth'
Adam Martin - November 12, 2019
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury’s father John has challenged UFC president Dana White to a fight after negative comments White said about Fury’s MMA future. White recently told TMZ that he wasn’t sure why Fury would want to compete in the UFC because he believes he would get “smashed” by the promotion’s top heavyweights. Fury has responded to White’s comments by starting to train mixed martial arts alongside UFC middleweight star Darren Till. Now fighters like Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou are interested in potentially fighting Fury in the Octagon due to the allure of big money.
Stipe Miocic is more intrigued by Tyson Fury fight than trilogy with Daniel Cormier
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2019
If Stipe Miocic has his wish, his first title defense in his second reign as heavyweight champion will be against boxing champ, Tyson Fury rather than Daniel Cormier. Miocic has been hearing all the talk of Fury entering MMA, and he is working with Darren Till proved that. So, he wants to face a new challenge which Fury is.
Chael Sonnen intrigued by potential Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou bout
Fernando Quiles - November 11, 2019
Chael Sonnen wouldn’t be opposed to seeing Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou. Fury, who is recognized as the lineal boxing heavyweight champion, made some waves when he claimed he was speaking with Conor McGregor on potentially training for his MMA debut. Footage later surfaced of “The Gypsy King” training with UFC middleweight Darren Till. Fury and Ngannou have expressed interest in fighting one another. “The Predator” has said Mike Tyson has agreed to train him for a boxing match with Fury.
Darren Till calls Tyson Fury an "animal" after MMA training session
Adam Martin - November 10, 2019
Boxing superstar Tyson Fury is no stranger to crossover fights, having just competed in the WWE. Now Fury is training MMA with UFC superstar Darren Till, who says Fury is an “animal” when it comes to mixed martial arts. Fury has been getting called out by UFC heavyweight star Francis Ngannou as of late and apparently he’s getting ready for that possibly challenge inside the Octagon. Fury has been practising his MMA with Till, as the two Brits trained Fury’s muay Thai attack at a recent training session in England.
Tyson Fury responds to Francis Ngannou's challenge
Tom Taylor - November 7, 2019
Last night, Francis Ngannou announced that boxing legend Mike Tyson had agreed to train him for a potential boxing showdown with Tyson Fury. Spoke with Mike Tyson and he agreed to train me for when I fight @Tyson_Fury in the Ring. Don’t be scared Fury. You called me out and now you'll have to live with it. #WakandaForever #UNCROWNEDKING
Greg Hardy calls for fight with Tyson Fury
Tom Taylor - November 7, 2019
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has recently expressed interest in a potential move to MMA, and he’s already getting called out by notable MMA heavyweights. The latest fighter to call him out is former NFL player Greg Hardy. Hardy called Fury out shortly after the boxer was targeted by a top heavyweight in Francis Ngannou.