Tyson Fury has insisted that his fight against Dillian Whyte will be his last, claiming that 20 years in boxing is enough for anybody. The Gypsy King started his professional career back in 2008 at the age of 20, beating Hungarian fighter Bela Gyongyosi on the undercard of Carl Froch v Jean Pascal in Nottingham via TKO in the first round.
That was the start of an incredible journey for the 33-year-old, going on to remain unbeaten for the remainder of his 32 professional fights, including beating Wladimir Klitschko in Germany for the WBA, IBF, IBO and The Ring heavyweight titles. Whilst his career has had its ups, there have also been some low points for Fury, including his well-documented struggles with his mental health, but his story has inspired millions to see the help they need and to not suffer in silence.
That kickstarted the comeback trail for Fury, first of all defeating Sefer Seferi before beating former two-time world title challenger Francesco Pianeta. And how can we forget his epic trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder, eventually winning two of the three fights including surviving that stunning combination in round 12 to draw the first fight.
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But just how old is the Gypsy King, and does he actually plan on retiring? Here is everything you need to know about the 33-year-old:
How old is Tyson Fury?
Fury will turn 34-years-old on August 12th. Statistically, the retirement age for those in professional boxing is around 36 - 39-years old.
Is Tyson Fury going to retire after his fight with Dillian Whyte?
Having claimed on several occasions leading up to the fight that he plans to retire, Fury confirmed that the plan remains the same after retaining his heavyweight crown at Wembley on Saturday.
He said: "This might be the final curtain for the Gypsy King. I've spent a lot of time on the road. I've been away for a long time. I fulfilled everything I've ever wanted to fulfil.
"I will retire as only the second heavyweight in history, after Rocky Marciano, to retire undefeated. I was unbeatable at this game."
Fury added: "I promised my wife that would be it after the [Deontay] Wilder fight. But I got offered a fight at Wembley and I owed it to the fans. What a way to go out."
