Back from 'hell', Fury helping others fight their demons


  • Boxing
  • Friday, 23 Aug 2019

FILE PHOTO: Boxing - Tyson Fury v Tom Schwarz - Heavyweight Fight - MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, United States - June 15, 2019 Tyson Fury celebrates winning the fight REUTERS/Mike Segar

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he "tasted death" during the mental health crisis that brought him to the brink of suicide but is back and on a mission to help others.

The British fighter shocked the world in 2015 when he defeated long-reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko to capture the IBF, WBA and WBO belts.

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