The High Performance Podcast

E161 - Tyson Fury: Why I want to stop boxing, but I can’t

Nov 14, 2022

Tyson Fury, the outspoken two-time world heavyweight champion, shares his journey through mental health struggles and the pressures of fame. He candidly discusses the duality between his personal identity and his boxing persona as the Gypsy King. Tyson dives deep into his darkest moments, including thoughts of suicide, and emphasizes the importance of seeking help. He reflects on his path to resilience and the lessons learned from his experiences, all while advocating for mental health awareness and living in the present.

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Intro

2min

The Duality of Fury: Boxing and Mental Health

29min

Navigating the Abyss

16min

A Moment of Clarity on Halloween Night

2min

A Journey of Resilience and Determination to Return to Boxing

4min

From Despair to Redemption: A Boxer's Journey

13min

The Boxer’s Crossroads: Retirement and Identity

17min

Reflections on Resilience and Comfort

11min

Reflections on Growth and Inspiration Through Diverse Voices

5min

Tyson Fury, also known as The Gyspy King, is a professional boxer and the two-time World Heavyweight Champion. In this episode they dive into Tyson’s mental health struggles, his challenging childhood and the dangerous nature of obsession. They explore the difference between Tyson Fury and the Gypsy King, Tyson is a father, son, mental health patient and how the Gypsy King is mental concrete, unbeatable. Although Tyson has celebrated the highest-highs, he has also suffered the lowest-lows, with the most monumental events in his life leading into deep depression and suicidal thoughts.

Through Tyson's struggles, he has now become a mental health advocate and is at a point where he is able to share valuable lessons, explore what he would have done differently and how he is now living one day at a time, being present in every moment…

Tyson's new autobiography 'Gloves Off' is out now: https://amzn.to/3htYhV0

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