Fury on Immediate Fight with Depression After a Bout

WBC heavyweight champion, British boxer Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs), shared how he deals with the depression that typically follows his fights.

- How quickly do you bounce back after fights? Can you completely relax and be Tyson Fury, the father?

- I've realized that I need to return immediately. The faster I return to reality, the quicker I can deal with post-fight depression. Usually, I get home on Sunday, and by Monday, I'm taking the kids to school, walking the dogs, and doing other things.

I return to reality immediately. Often, I think, 'One minute I can be at the MGM in Las Vegas, and the next day back in Morecambe.' It's a contrast. People say, 'I saw you on TV last night in Las Vegas. How did you end up here?'

I time travel. I have to come back quickly. I don't cling to the celebrity life. I don’t hold onto the life of a boxing star. When I’m at home with the kids, the dogs, and Paris (Tyson’s wife), it doesn’t matter how many championship titles I've won or what my record is.

I am a father. I am the guy she fell in love with when she was 16. I sheltered dogs. And all the awards in the world don't count when you have children, said Fury.

Incidentally, if you didn't know, Tyson Fury has been diagnosed with bipolar personality disorder.

On May 18th, the Brit will face Oleksandr Usyk in a bout for the undisputed heavyweight championship. The winner will become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.