Tyson Fury vs Wladimir Klitschko
Tyson Fury vs Wladimir Klitschko: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko?
Fury's victory over Klitschko in 2015 was a defining moment in his career, as it marked his first win over a top-level opponent and earned him the WBA (Super), WBO, and IBF heavyweight titles. Klitschko was a dominant force in the division at the time, and Fury's victory over him was a significant upset.
Tyson Fury
Key numbers
- Total fights38
- Wins35
- Losses2
- Draws1
- Knockout wins24
Top honours
- WBA (Super) heavyweight champion2015
- WBO heavyweight champion2015-2016
- IBF heavyweight champion2015-2016
- The Ring magazine title2015-2016, 2020-2024
- British heavyweight champion2011-2015
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Wladimir Klitschko
Wladimir Klitschko is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.