Why Fury was born to fight

Name: How Tyson Fury overcame adversity to become heavyweight world champion
Uploaded: 2026-11-11T06:24:24.362Z
Duration: 1 min 34 s
Description: Inspired by his father John and drawn to boxing from a young age, Tyson Fury went on to become heavyweight world champion. BBC Sport takes a look at the defining moments that shaped one of Britain's most extraordinary sporting journeys.

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Born three months premature and weighing just 1lb, Tyson Fury was fighting for survival from the very start.

From travelling roots and an unconventional path into boxing, to battles with mental health and heavyweight glory, Fury's journey has been one of the sport's most remarkable stories.

Watch Rivals: Fury v Joshua on BBC iPlayer. For more stories and insight, listen to 5 Live Boxing: Fury v Joshua on BBC Sounds.

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