TYSON FURY: THE JOURNEY SO FAR
THE HIGHS
In 2011, the 'Gypsy King' claimed the British and Commonwealth titles against Dereck Chisora in his 15th fight.
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Three years later, a rematch was announced, with Fury winning the European title.
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In 2015, Fury did what many believed was the unthinkable by beating long-reigning world heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified king of the division.
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THE LOWS
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In June 2016, A rematch with Klitschko is cancelled following injury and a failed drugs test relating back to February 2015.
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In September 2016, Fury is declared "medically unfit to fight" with the British star suffering with depression and his rematch called off again.
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Fury reveals issues with alcoholism and drug-related problems.
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He is suspended by the governing body, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) in October 2016 as investigations continued in anti-doping and medical issues.
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THE COMEBACK
In December 2017, Fury's comeback is on after accepting a backdated two-year ban with United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD).
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In January 2018, BBBofC lifts suspension on Fury's licence, handing him the green light to resume his boxing career.
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He returns to the ring in June 2018, beating Sefer Seferi and then Francesco Pianeta in August.
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Fury will face WBC champion Deontay Wilder on December 1st at Staples Center, Los Angeles
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