Tyson Fury says his mental health battle is a 'daily' struggle
Boxing legend Tyson Fury has opened up about his daily mental health battle.
Tyson Fury has admitted dealing with his mental health is a "constant battle".
The 36-year-old boxing legend has been candid about his struggles with depression, and he has reflected as part of World Mental Health Day (10.10.24) to encourage others to get help.
In an interview for the Manchester United website, he said: "It can break the strongest of people. Look at me, I was undefeated world heavyweight champion, and it brought me to my knees.
"It's a constant battle, daily. It never goes away. You've just gotta learn to maintain and manage it a bit better than you did before."
Tyson reflected on how he was has been championing the cause for almost a decade now, but he noted the barriers to had to overcome before opening up.
He explained: "It was difficult at first. Who do you speak to, where do you go, who is it that you're gonna try and express your feelings to?
"That was the most difficult part of it all, coming out and trying to get help. I think I first spoke about it with my wife.
"Even if you don't go to a doctor or somebody quickly, then speak to your friend, your partner, whoever it might be, because help is around the corner."
The athlete insisted his "biggest mistake" was waiting as long as he did.
He added: "My biggest mistake was, I dind't go 10 years earlier and try and seek help. I think the major thing is, you've gotta really accept that you need help first."
And he encourage everyone to communicate and seek help, whoever it's from, because it's never too late.
He said: "No matter what stage you're at with it all, there's always a return. It won't be grey every day, there will be sunshine days again. That's the promise, for sure."
