By Jim Dower: Tyson Fury returns to the ring on February 28th against journeyman Daniel Peret (15-20, 6 KOs) at the Norwich Showground, Norwich, in Norfolk. Fury will likely have little trouble with the 35-year-old Peret, who’s coming into this fight with five losses out of his last seven fights. At best, Peret will probably be little more than a punching bag for as long as the fight lasts.
Tyson Fury
Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury, a British boxing giant standing tall at 6’9″ and tipping the scales at 278 lbs, has been ruling the heavyweight division with his iron fists since 2020. Not just a family man with a bunch of kids and a love story that dates back to 2008 with Paris, but Fury also boasts a record that reads like a warrior’s epic—especially his trilogy with Deontay Wilder (2-0-1, with 2 KOs) and a hat trick against Derek Chisora. Before claiming the WBC crown, he unified the heavyweight titles way back in 2015, only to take a brief hiatus from the throne. With a squad of fighting siblings by his side, Fury’s not just throwing punches; he’s crafting a legacy that’s as large as his frame. Tyson Fury’s net worth is estimated to be around £50million, according to Forbes magazine.
News – Elcock-Macklin, George-Ballogou, Fury-Peret
British middleweight champion Wayne Elcock says he’s happy to let mandatory challenger Matthew Macklin talk the talk ahead of their massive all Birmingham clash on a Hennessy Sports show at the Aston Arena in the city on March 14th live on ITV4. Macklin is predicting a knockout win over his local rival but Elcock and his trainer have blasted Macklin saying, “Talk is cheap”. The champion though says he won’t be drawn into a war of words ahead of the mouth watering showdown.
News – Fury, Saunders, DeGale, Cleverly-Onyango, Camacho-Molina
Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury has called Frank Maloney’s bluff after the promoter challenged him to fight his prospect Larry Olubamiwo. The 6 foot 9 inch Fury has won his two professional contests to date with impressive stoppages against European opposition and faces Russian Daniel Peret next time out in Norwich on February 28th live on ITV4.
Fury Wants Fight With Sexton; Arce-Darchinyan, Cunningham – News
Unbeaten heavyweight phenomenon Tyson Fury has already set his sights on the man he hopes will be his next opponent. The 6 feet 8 ½ inch 20 year old is scheduled for his third pro fight in Norwich on February 28th when he appears on the undercard of local hero, Jon Thaxton’s first defence of his European Lightweight title.
Tyson Fury To Be Kept Busy In 2009
By Nate Anderson: The heavyweight division’s newest start is looking to get ahead in 2009 and wanting to move quickly with his budding pro career. At 6’8″ 250 pounds, Fury has the power of a young George Foreman and the movement of Wladimir Klitschko earlier in his career. Last week, Fury, 20, stopped German Marcel Zeller in a 3rd round TKO. Showing power, combinations and a punch variety that is seldom seen nowadays in the heavyweight division, Fury hurt Zeller with big shots to the body and head throughout the bout culminating with a blur of punches in the 3rd causing the fight to be stopped by the referee.
Murray Defends British Lightweight Title; Daws, Fury, Also Victorious
By James Hughes:
BRITISH LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE (Wigan, England)
Champion John Murray (Manchester, England) and challenger Lee McAllister (Aberdeen, Scotland) squared off on Saturday night, sporting records of 25-0 and 27-1 respectively. This topped ITV’s first ‘Big Fight Live’ of 2009 and may have had more publicity if it wasn’t for another British lightweight, Amir Khan. An intriguing battle saw Murray retain his title and unbeaten record, despite a slightly flawed display.
Tyson Fury Stops Zeller – News
By Nate Anderson: In an impressive display of raw punching power, British heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury (2-0, 2 KOs) stopped German Marcel Zeller (21-4, 20 KOs) in the 3rd round of a scheduled six-round bout tonight at the Robin Park Centre, Wigan, in Lancashire. Fury, 20, hurt Zeller with a right hook to the head in the 3rd and then landed a series of right hands to the body and head as Zeller tried to cover up against the ropes.
Fury-Zeller on Saturday; Khan vs. Barrera at M.E.N Arena – News
Tyson Fury, British boxing’s biggest new star, has taken on a risky second professional fight at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan on Saturday, 17th January against an opponent who has won 20 of his 21 wins by stoppage with only three losses. Former ABA champion Fury (Manchester) made an excellent debut when he stopped Bela Gyongyosi with a body shot in the first round in Nottingham last month.