Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
Notable Quotes
"Which other world champion on my level - a high-level athlete on earth - would do a performance in front of 1,500 in Pattaya?"View Story →
"Let me tell you, Mariusz Wach would put his fist through Joshua's opponent, whoever he is."View Story →
"I'm not interested in what's going on elsewhere with Joshua or Wilder or Usyk or anybody."View Story →
"I'm Mr Slim now. I'm delighted to be here and there are fans here from all over the world."View Story →
"I want to keep busy. I'm not banking on any fight that may or may not happen."View Story →
"This is the year I want Tyson Fury to stay busy. I may even have 10 fights this year."View Story →
"I want to box his head off for 10 rounds ideally, but if it goes off earlier then that is ideal."View Story →
"I went through my test tonight. Let's see if he can get through his."View Story →
"I've got to face off with my wife. I've got to iron when I get home. I've been away for six out of the last seven months."View Story →
"Who knows? It could be in Vegas, New York, Ireland, London. Who knows where the fight's going to be?"View Story →
"I challenge you, Anthony Joshua, to fight me next. Do you accept?"View Story →
"Next I want to give you the fight you have all been waiting for. I want you, Anthony Joshua, let's give the fight fans what they want, a Battle of Britain. I, the Gypsy King, challenge you, Anthony Joshua, to fight me next. Do you accept the challenge? Do not run from me this time, let's dance."View Story →
"Let's give the fight fans what they want."View Story →
"Do you accept my challenge?"View Story →
"Let's give the fight fans what they want."View Story →
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August 18, 2026Fury v Joshua closer but hurdles still to clear
The long-awaited heavyweight fight between Britons Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua moves a step closer after they won their respective warm-up fights.
July 27, 2026Highlights - Joshua beats Prenga after early scare
In his comeback fight, Anthony Joshua suffered two early knockdowns but recovered to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round in Saudi Arabia.
July 26, 2026After chaotic return, where does Joshua win leave Fury fight?
Where does Anthony Joshua's chaotic comeback win over Kristian Prenga leave the super-fight with Tyson Fury?
July 26, 2026Joshua knocked down twice as dramatic win sets up Fury fight
Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.
July 25, 2026Joshua v Prenga - heavyweight predictions
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga.
July 25, 2026Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.
July 24, 2026The two days which could make or break Fury-AJ
BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.
July 24, 2026Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight
Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.
July 23, 2026'I'm Mr Slim now' - Fury lighter than opponent for only fourth time
Tyson Fury weighs less than his opponent for the first time in 15 years before Friday's heavyweight bout with Mariusz Wach.
July 23, 2026Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'
Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their death.
July 22, 2026'Would Beckham do it?' - Fury stands by Thailand fight
Tyson Fury says modern-day sports stars think they are "bigger than they actually are" after choosing to fight in front of just 1,500 fans in Thailand.
July 22, 2026Holloway completes welterweight transformation for McGregor showdown
Max Holloway completes his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday.
July 11, 2026Fury v Joshua could be held overnight at Wembley
The proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be held at Wembley Stadium in the early hours of the morning, BBC Sport understands.
July 8, 2026Fury-Joshua timing must suit America - Alalshikh
A potential heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will only take place at Wembley Stadium if local authorities agree to a later-than-usual start time, says boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh.
July 6, 2026Fury, Joshua, Dubois and Itauma - UK's heavyweight boom
BBC Sport looks at why so many elite-level heavyweight boxers have emerged from Britain and how the future looks in the sport's glamour division.
July 3, 2026Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.
June 15, 2026'Optimal performance' - Haye & Lewis react to Fury win
Ex-world heavyweight champion David Haye describes Tyson Fury's win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight as an "optimal performance".
April 11, 2026Fury dominates on return - but Joshua refuses to rise to call-out
Tyson Fury marks his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudo, before immediately turning ringside to call out Anthony Joshua.
April 11, 2026