Tyson Fury Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is the net worth and career earnings of Tyson Fury?

A professional boxer of Irish/British descent, Tyson Fury boasts a net worth of $140 million. Throughout his career thus far, he has accumulated earnings exceeding $200 million from upfront payments and Pay Per View bonuses. The net worth stated here incorporates the $100 million minimum guarantee he received for his fight against Oleksandr Usyk in March 2024, a bout that ended in a split decision loss for him.

Fury, a heavyweight, gained international fame after defeating Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015, claiming the WBA (Super), IBF, IBO, WBO, and The Ring unified heavyweight championship. His career included a notable draw with Deontay Wilder in December 2018 followed by a successful rematch in February 2020. In August 2023, the docuseries “At Home With The Furies” premiered on Netflix. On March 18, 2024, Tyson faced Oleksandr Usyk and suffered a loss by split decision. However, as mentioned earlier,

Early Life

Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, in August 1988 to Irish parents Amber and John, Fury entered the world one month early. The doctors informed his parents that the likelihood of survival was minimal. John reflected:

“The doctors said there was not much chance of him living. I had lost two daughters in similar circumstances, who were born prematurely.“

John decided on the name Tyson to reflect his son’s fighting spirit and resilience through the premature birth. At the time of Tyson’s birth, Mike Tyson was reigning as the undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Tyson’s mother underwent 14 pregnancies, of which only four children survived. At the age of 9, he experienced profound grief when his mother had a daughter who passed away shortly after birth. This experience had a lasting effect on young Tyson, leading him to direct his anger toward boxing. His father took on the role of trainer, a position he maintained until 2011, when he was incarcerated.

By the age of 11, Tyson left school and joined his father and three brothers, working as laborers tarmacking roads.

Boxing Career

Tyson initially faced obstacles in competing for Ireland at the Olympic Games but subsequently secured the opportunity to represent both Ireland and Great Britain after tracing his roots back to Belfast. As an amateur, he clinched the ABA championship in 2008. Tyson made his professional debut in December 2008, defeating Bela Gyongyosi. He captured the English Heavyweight title by overcoming John McDermott in November 2009 and repeated this victory against McDermott in June 2010 for the vacant title. By July 2011, he had triumphed over Dereck Chisora to secure the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight titles. Subsequently, in 2012, Fury won the Irish Heavyweight title from Martin Rogan, the WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title from Vinny Maddalone, and in 2014, he claimed both the European and WBO International Heavyweight titles from Dereck Chisora.

Fight with Klitschko & Earnings

In 2015, circumstances aligned perfectly for Tyson as he faced Wladimir Klitschko in a heavyweight title match for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, Lineal, and The Ring heavyweight titles. This significant fight occurred on November 28, 2015, in Dusseldorf, Germany, in front of a full house.

receive up to $50 million for this bout.

The showdown between the two giants marked an intersection of boxing and MMA, drawing significant attention worldwide. Fans eagerly anticipated this clash, and it proved to be a historical event, as both athletes brought their unique styles to the ring.

As pre-fight buzz intensified, Tyson Fury trained rigorously, focusing on his skills and strategy to ensure he was at his best for Ngannou. Media coverage built up expectations, and the fight was touted as a major spectacle in the combat sports arena.

In the lead-up to the match, Tyson expressed his excitement and confidence in interviews, stating that he was ready for any challenge that Ngannou could present. With this fight, Fury aimed not only to solidify his legacy in boxing but also to prove that he could compete against elite fighters from other fighting disciplines.

As the fight date approached, preparations ramped up, and both athletes were seen in various promotional events, showcasing their skills and personalities. The anticipation for this high-stakes battle captivated fans and analysts alike.

Depending on Pay Per View success, the earnings from the fight could reach as high as $50 million. Francis received $10 million.

$100 Million Oleksandr Usyk Fight

For his match against Oleksandr Usyk on March 18, 2024, Tyson Fury was assured $100 million, while Oleksandr was promised $45 million. Fury ended up losing the match by a split decision.

Personal Life

Tyson encountered Paris Mullroy when he was 17 and she was 16. Both hail from Catholic Gypsy backgrounds. They tied the knot in 2008 and currently share five children, residing in Morecambe, Lancashire.

Tyson Fury Fight History

• December 6, 2008: Bela Gyongyosi, TKO 1
• January 17, 2009: Marcel Zeller, TKO 2
• February 28, 2009: Daniil Peretyatko, RTD 6
• March 14, 2009: Lee Swaby, RTD 4
• April 11, 2009: Matthew Ellis, KO 1
• May 23, 2009: Scott Belshaw, TKO 3
• July 18, 2009: Aleksandrs Selezens, TKO 3
• September 11, 2009: John McDermott, PTS 10
• September 26, 2009: Tomas Mrazek, PTS 10
• March 5, 2010: Hans-Joerg Blasko, TKO 3
• June 25, 2010: John McDermott, TKO 2
• September 10, 2010: Rich Power, PTS 10
• December 18, 2010: Zack Page, UD 12
• February 19, 2011: Marcelo Nascimento, KO 1
• July 23, 2011: Derek Chisora, UD 12
• September 17, 2011: Nicolai Firtha, TKO 6
• April 14, 2012: Martin Rogan, TKO 6
• July 27, 2012: Dereck Chisora, RTD 10
• November 23, 2013: Joey Abell, TKO 1
• February 28, 2014: Steve Cunningham, TKO 9
• July 26, 2014: Christian Hammer, TKO 6
• November 28, 2014: Deontay Wilder, Draw
• December 10, 2015: Wladimir Klitschko, TKO 11
• June 9, 2018: Deontay Wilder, TKO 12
• February 22, 2020: Deontay Wilder, TKO 7
• December 3, 2022: Derek Chisora, TKO 10
• October 23, 2023: Francis Ngannou, Decision
• May 18, 2024: Oleksandr Usyk, LOSS