Abstract
In its amateur and professional formats, the sport of boxing historically has been associated with a physical and aggressive type of masculinity. The notion that a boxer might have a mental health problem was not something generally discussed in the profession. This outlook has changed in recent decades as Britain’s society re-evaluates well-being. People are more open to talking about conditions like depression. Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (born 1988; Unified title holder in 2015 and World Boxing Council holder in 2020) helped pioneer this new openness in boxing. Fury’s 2019 book Behind the Mask addresses four key themes. The first theme is his Manchester working-class upbringing and ethnic Irish Traveller heritage. The second is Fury's analysis of his long-term mental health. The third and fourth themes are his ambitions to become the world’s heavyweight champion and how he achieved his goal in 2015 and 2020. The study includes a review of Tyson Fury's book Behind the Mask.
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