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Tyson Fury

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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?"
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"Let me tell you, Mariusz Wach would put his fist through Joshua's opponent, whoever he is."
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"I'm not interested in what's going on elsewhere with Joshua or Wilder or Usyk or anybody."
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"I'm Mr Slim now. I'm delighted to be here and there are fans here from all over the world."
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"I want to keep busy. I'm not banking on any fight that may or may not happen."
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"This is the year I want Tyson Fury to stay busy. I may even have 10 fights this year."
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"I want to box his head off for 10 rounds ideally, but if it goes off earlier then that is ideal."
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"I went through my test tonight. Let's see if he can get through his."
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"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."
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"Who knows? It could be in Vegas, New York, Ireland, London. Who knows where the fight's going to be?"
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"I challenge you, Anthony Joshua, to fight me next. Do you accept?"
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"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."
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"Let's give the fight fans what they want."
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"Do you accept my challenge?"
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"Let's give the fight fans what they want."
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"Doesn't look like they're going to sign the fight and it doesn't look like it's going to happen all because Eddie Hearn and that want more money."
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"It is what it is. Same old cliche a decade later. Keep running you little cowards."
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"The facts are I feel like you're being a coward. I feel like you don't want the fight and you're just conning everybody."
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"This will only lead me to a fight with Oleksandr Usyk."
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"He's been a role model and poster boy for British boxing for years."
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"It's the icing on the cake of two great careers."
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"This man here is carved in stone and every time he gets cracked on the jaw, he falls over."
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Respect and laughs as Fury and Joshua face off

After more than a decade of public feuding and false starts, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua exchange pleasantries, trade jokes and even discuss going for a pint at a news conference in London.

September 30, 2026

Fury & Joshua in London for news conference as doubts ease

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua arrive in London for Wednesday’s launch news conference, with their December fight now expected to take place as scheduled.

September 29, 2026

White casts doubt on Fury-Joshua after 24 hours of chaos

There is fresh uncertainty around the proposed Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua fight - after Dana White said he did not know whether it would happen.

September 27, 2026

The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua

BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury.

September 24, 2026

Fury v Joshua announced for 11 December in Cardiff

Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's all-British heavyweight fight on 11 December.

September 24, 2026

Why Cardiff is set to win race to host Fury-Joshua

Why Cardiff is set to beat competition from London and New York to host the long-awaited fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

September 21, 2026

Fury says he is looking for new opponent, calls out Usyk

Tyson Fury has sparked more speculation his all-British heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is on the verge of collapse by suggesting he needs a new opponent for November.

September 7, 2026

We want Fury v Joshua at Wembley - London mayor

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is "really keen" to host the proposed Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight at Wembley Stadium and has urged promoters to get in touch.

September 3, 2026

Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues

Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed.

September 2, 2026

Will fast-tracked Itauma become world champion at 21?

Can heavyweight Moses Itauma become world champion at 21 by beating Filip Hrgovic on Saturday or has the fast-tracked Briton arrived too soon?

August 28, 2026

Itauma 'million times better' than Fury and Joshua - Hamed

British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has described Moses Itauma as "a million times better" than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

August 26, 2026

Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

August 22, 2026

Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury

Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.

August 21, 2026

National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award

The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.

August 18, 2026

Fury 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, 2026

Highlights - 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, 2026

After 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, 2026

Joshua 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, 2026

Joshua 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, 2026

Fury 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

Ready 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, 2026

Joshua 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, 2026

Holloway 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, 2026

Fury 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, 2026

Fury-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, 2026

Fury, 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, 2026

Thunderstorms 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

Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

April 17, 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, 2026

Fury 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