Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury, known as the “Gypsy King,” won the WBC heavyweight championship and The Ring magazine heavyweight championship of the world on Saturday when he defeated Deontay Wilder in the seventh round of their title fight. The rematch was completely shocking for all who watched, as Fury, thought of as a technical boxer, scored a TKO victory over Wilder, who some have referred to as the hardest-hitting fighter in the history of the sport.
It truly is the crowning achievement for Fury, as he now stands as the number one heavyweight in the world, a feat he hasn’t accomplished officially since he dethroned the long-reigning Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 to win his first world titles. However, Fury’s return to the top is bigger than boxing, as he has done so while publically battling drug addiction and mental health issues. With his journey back from those low points beginning in 2018, Fury lost over 100 pounds and successfully fought three times that year.
As an advocate for mental health awareness, Fury also became known for his charitable contributions. Though he still refuses to comment on the subject, it is rumored that Fury gave at least one of his fight purses from 2018 away completely, a sum totalling millions of British pounds. He now chooses to use his money and fame to help others. In what might be the greatest comeback in the history of heavyweight boxing, the Gyspy King’s reign continues.
