Tyson Fury English-born boxer Tyson Fury celebrating his victory over Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in London, April 23, 2022. (more) Tyson Fury English-born boxer Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Tyson Luke Fury, the Gypsy King Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René Ostberg Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 19, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts In full: Tyson Luke Fury (Show more) Byname: the Gypsy King (Show more) Born: August 12, 1988, Manchester, England (Show more) Tyson Fury (born August 12, 1988, Manchester, England) is an English-born professional boxer of Irish extraction who became the world heavyweight champion in 2015. As a fighter, he is known for his well-rounded boxing skills and his towering height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters). Additionally, he has become a celebrity outside the ring for his flamboyant personality; his openness about his struggles with drug addiction, depression, and weight control; and his Netflix reality TV show, At Home with the Furys (2023– ). Fury’s father, John (“Gypsy John”) Fury, was born in Tuam, Ireland, and is of Irish Traveller ethnicity. ...(100 of 992 words)

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