Tyson Fury Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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

Tyson Fury, a professional boxer from Ireland and Britain, boasts a net worth of $140 million. Throughout his career, he has accumulated at least $200 million in upfront paydays along with Pay Per View bonuses. Included in Tyson Fury’s net worth is the $100 million minimum guarantee he earned for fighting Oleksandr Usyk in March 2024, a bout in which he faced a defeat via split decision.

Initially gaining international recognition after his victory over Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015, Tyson became the unified heavyweight champion of the WBA (Super), IBF, IBO, WBO, and The Ring. In December 2018, he recorded a notorious draw against Deontay Wilder, later winning a rematch in February 2020. August 2023 saw the premiere of a docuseries titled “At Home With The Furies” on Netflix. Following that, on March 18, 2024, Tyson lost to Oleksandr Usyk in a split decision.

Early Life

Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, in August 1988, Tyson Fury is the son of Irish parents, Amber and John, and was born one month premature. Doctors informed his parents about the slim chances of survival for their newborn. As John recalls:

“The doctors told me there was not much chance of him living. I had lost two daughters in the same way, who had been born prematurely.“

Tyson’s name was chosen by John as a tribute to his son’s fighting spirit, having survived the challenging early days. When Tyson arrived, Mike Tyson was recognized as the undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Tyson’s mother experienced a total of 14 pregnancies, with only four children surviving. When Tyson reached the age of 9, he endured the loss of a sister who passed away shortly after birth, an event that profoundly affected him. He began expressing his anger through boxing, with his father coaching him until 2011 when he was incarcerated.

At the age of 11, Tyson abandoned formal schooling to work with his father and three brothers as laborers tarmacking roads.

Boxing Career

Denied the opportunity to compete for Ireland at the Olympic Games, Fury eventually traced his ancestry to Belfast, which permitted him to represent both Ireland and Great Britain. As an amateur, he secured victory in the ABA championship in 2008. Tyson’s professional boxing debut occurred in December 2008, where he triumphed over Bela Gyongyosi. He claimed the English Heavyweight title in November 2009 after defeating John McDermott, whom he also beat again in June 2010 to regain the vacant English Heavyweight title. In July 2011, he conquered Dereck Chisora, earning the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight titles. Tyson also won the Irish Heavyweight title from Martin Rogan in 2012, the WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title from Vinny Maddalone in the same year, and the European and WBO International Heavyweight titles from Dereck Chisora in 2014.

Klitschko Fight & Purse

In 2015, a series of circumstances led to Tyson challenging Wladimir Klitschko in a heavyweight title clash for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, Lineal, and The Ring heavyweight titles. This significant match took place on November 28, 2015, in Dusseldorf, Germany, drawing a large audience.

earn upwards of $50 million from this bout, including fight purses, pay-per-view sales, and sponsorships.

Fury entered the match with a record of 32-0 and was once again viewed as the favorite. The bout garnered significant media attention, elevating expectations for an exciting matchup between the boxing star and the UFC champion.

As the fight date approached, anticipation grew, and fans were eager to see if Fury could maintain his undefeated record against a formidable opponent from the world of mixed martial arts.

In preparation for the bout, Tyson continued to train rigorously, showcasing his commitment to remain at the top of his game. He expressed his enthusiasm for the fight and how it would mark another significant chapter in his career.

Ultimately, Tyson Fury aimed not only to defend his status as a world champion but also to prove his versatility as a fighter capable of excelling across different combat sports disciplines, further securing his legacy in the boxing world.

The fight garnered $50 million based on Pay Per View performance, with Francis receiving $10 million.

$100 Million Oleksandr Usyk Fight

For his match against Oleksandr Usyk on March 18, 2024, Tyson Fury had a guaranteed payout of $100 million, while Oleksandr was assured $45 million. Fury was defeated in the fight via split decision.

Personal Life

Paris Mullroy met Tyson when he was 17 and she was 16, both hailing from Catholic Gypsy families. They tied the knot in 2008 and are parents to 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