Fighters » Hughie Fury
Hughie Fury is a British professional heavyweight boxer from Stockport, England, known for his technical boxing style and being the cousin of Tyson Fury. He turned professional in 2013 after a successful amateur career where he won a gold medal at the 2012 Youth World Championships.
Here is a brief overview of his key details:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hughie Lewis Fury |
| Born | September 18, 1994 |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Notable Achievements | 2012 Youth World Amateur Boxing Champion (Gold Medal); Former British Heavyweight Champion (2018) |
Notable Fights
Hughie Fury has faced several top contenders in the heavyweight division throughout his career. The table below summarizes his most significant bouts:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Significance / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Joseph Parker | Loss (MD) | Challenged for the WBO World Heavyweight Title. A defining moment in his career, though he narrowly missed the title. |
| Oct 2018 | Kubrat Pulev | Loss (UD) | WBA World Heavyweight title eliminator. |
| May 2018 | Sam Sexton | Win (TKO) | Won the British Heavyweight title. Sexton was knocked down in the 4th and 5th rounds. |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Povetkin | Loss (UD) | Fought for the vacant WBA International Heavyweight title. |
| Oct 2021 | Christian Hammer | Win (TD) | Hammer retired after 5 rounds due to a bicep injury. |
| Dec 2020 | Mariusz Wach | Win (UD) | Fury was cut above the left eye in the 4th round. |
Things to Know About Hughie Fury
- Family and Background: Hughie comes from a family with a strong boxing heritage and is a cousin of Tyson Fury. He was trained by his father, Peter Fury.
- Overcame Health Challenges: Early in his career, Fury battled a severe skin condition called acne conglobata, which poisoned his blood and caused extreme fatigue. He fought for years while only at 30-40% of his capacity before receiving successful treatment.
- Personal Sacrifice: Fury has stated that he dedicated his life to boxing from a very young age, sacrificing a typical teenage life, including having friends or a girlfriend, to focus entirely on his goal of becoming a world champion.
