Tyson Fury Next Fight: The ‘Gypsy King’ Makes His Long-Awaited Return This Saturday

Following the first fight, all signs pointed toward an immediate rematch and that’s what we will get. The big question will be if the “Gypsy King” can make the necessary changes to avenge the first loss of his career against the Ukrainian superstar.

What Happened in Fight 1: While Fury was able to handle Usyk early and had many good moments in the first fight, the grit and toughness of Usyk became too much and he was able to overwhelm him late and eke out a very hard-fought split decision victory.

Changes: Fury was in the best shape of his life for this bout. One has to wonder if he might pack on some extra pounds this time around to see if that makes a difference. Either way, he knows what he needs to do to get a win in the rematch. While Usyk is in the difficult spot of trying to somehow make a winning strategy even better the second time.

The bottom line: This fight will either certify that Usyk is far and away the best heavyweight boxer on the planet or set up a legendary trilogy bout between the two in 2025. It is a win-win for fight fans around the world.

What makes Tyson Fury so popular?

The Gypsy Eccentric: In a sport long known for some eccentric and odd characters, Tyson Fury has somehow been able to stand above the rest in that unique fraternity, literally and figuratively. And that is why — along with his outstanding skills as a pugilist — he has become a beloved figure around the world.

• Tyson Fury record: 34-1-1 (24 knockouts)
• Tyson Fury height: 6-foot-9
• Tyson Fury age: 35 years old
• Fury is a rarity in still owning an unbeaten record despite having faced some of the best boxers of his time. That includes Deontay Wilder and heavyweight legend Wladimir Klitschko.
• His victory over the aforementioned Klitschko in 2015 was the moment Fury went from a fringe star to one of the biggest names in the sport. As he handed the Ukrainian legend his first loss in nine years.
• Fury is also one of the few star boxers who have a liking for mixed martial arts and has suggested on several occasions interest in eventually competing in the cage when he is done boxing.
• The 6-foot-9-inch champion took his varied talents to WWE in 2019 when he faced fellow big man Braun Strowman in a match that ended up being one of the best at that year’s Crown Jewel event.
• Fury had some interesting strategies for his rematch with Wilder, including masturbating seven times a day to build his stamina and toughening up his knuckles by dipping them in petrol for five minutes a day.

Tyson Fury FAQ

Tyson Fury has five brothers. Three are full-blood — John Jr., Shane, and Hugh — and then he has two younger half-brothers — Roman and Tommy.

While he refers to himself as the “Gypsy King” and many believe he is English, Fury is of Irish decent.

The measure of a fighter is often down to the money they’ve made throughout their career. Tyson Fury’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million.