Discover Tyrus' height and weight: Facts about the NWA champion and Fox News star
During his time as a wrestler, Tyrus' height and weight of 6 feet 7 inches and 375 pounds made him a commanding figure known for his power and presence. He also embraced weight loss to maintain his health and teach discipline, as he once said:
If you eat less and burn more, you lose weight. And if you don’t, you don’t. It’s that simple.
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Key takeaways
- Tyrus ranks among the 50 largest pro wrestlers in history based on his height and weight.
- His size powered his win at NWA Hard Times 3 on November 12, 2022, defeating Murdoch and Cardona.
- He overcame the challenges of foster care and racial prejudice to become a Fox News host and the bestselling author of Just Tyrus.
Profile summary
| Full name | George Timothy Murdoch |
| Nickname | Tyrus, Brodus Clay, The Funkasaurus, G‑Rilla |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 21 February 1973 |
| Age | 52 years old (as of 2025) |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Place of birth | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Biracial |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 6'7" (201 cm) |
| Weight | 170 kg (375 lbs) |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Ingrid Murdoch (née Rinck) |
| Children | 6 |
| School | Quartz Hill High School |
| College/University | Antelope Valley College, University of Nebraska |
| Profession | Cable news personality, professional wrestler, actor, author, comedian |
| Net worth | $2.5 million |
| Social media | InstagramX (Twitter) |
Tyrus' height and weight fueled his dominance as NWA champion
In November 2022, Tyrus, who is 6'7" (201 cm) tall and with a weight of 170 kg (375 lbs), captured the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship after defeating Trevor Murdoch and Matt Cardona at Hard Times 3.
His big size and power played a key role in the win, cementing his status in the ring. Speaking to Jim Varsallone, he said:
I was elated, I was shocked, I didn’t realise the historic. To find out I’m the largest NWA Champion of all time is pretty cool. I took a moment after I won the match to take a knee and thank the champions before me.
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He lost significant weight after leaving WWE
Tyrus left WWE in 2014, weighing 333 pounds, but his weight eventually rose to nearly 500 pounds. As mobility declined, he overhauled his lifestyle. Now at 375 pounds and aiming to drop below 300, he told Muscle and Fitness:
I left the WWE at 333 pounds. I didn’t realise I had gotten so fat. You have all of this heavy weight going on… You can’t move anymore... lead by example, and people will want to talk to you about it when they see the results of you being a better you.
Tyrus' wife played a key role in his weight loss
Fox News contributor Tyrus married his longtime partner, Ingrid Rinck, a fitness trainer and entrepreneur, on January 7, 2024. While their relationship has faced its ups and downs,
Tyrus has openly credited her for motivating him toward personal growth. In a heartfelt Instagram post in June 2025, he wrote:
I can never thank you enough for the last 15 years. You are the best of us, and you pushed me to be great. All my success, you were there pushing me, working, supporting, and I couldn’t see it… I always owe you for standing by me.
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The former wrestler once pursued a career in professional football
Before his wrestling fame, the veteran athlete briefly pursued professional football, playing college football for the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers.
While Tyrus' football career was cut short by appendix surgery, it gave him a sense of stability, as he told UNK News in a 2023 interview:
They kept me off the streets and gave me an opportunity. Football saved my life. No question. I’d be in jail or dead if it wasn’t for football.
He joined Fox News as a contributor in 2016
According to Tyrus' bio on the official Fox News site, the former NWA champion began his media career in 2016 as a contributor on The Greg Gutfeld Show.
He later appeared on Fox & Friends, Outnumbered, The Daily Briefing, and The Five. In 2024, he launched Maintaining with Tyrus on OutKick, broadening his presence across Fox’s commentary platforms.
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Tyrus' ethnicity is biracial
Born on February 21, 1973, Tyrus' real name is George Timothy Murdoch, and his ethnicity is biracial. His father is black and his mother is white.
After his parents separated due to his father's abuse, he was placed in foster care. In a 2018 Yahoo Lifestyle interview, he recalled:
My brother and I, two biracial kids, couldn’t stay in the house. When I first got to the foster family, I was obsessed with trying to change my skin colour so I could go back home. If I could be white, I could go home.
He has six children from different relationships
The former WWE wrestler is a father to four biological children and two stepchildren. His daughter, Georgie Rose, was born in 2014 to his wife, Ingrid.
He also has three older children from previous relationships, all born in 2011 to different mothers.
Among Tyrus' children are also Ingrid’s sons, Rhett and Rock, from her prior marriage. In a 2024 interview on The Sage Steele Show, he said:
The reality of having children in that way is that you need to figure it out real quick, and… you’re gonna man up and take on this responsibility. Now, all my children’s bellies are always full, they all have roofs over their heads, and they all can do any activity they want to do.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Tyrus currently weigh? The media personality currently weighs around 375 pounds.
- How has Tyrus lost so much weight? He followed intermittent fasting, cut calories, and incorporated light exercise.
- Was Tyrus in the military? The Fox commentator has never served in the military.
- Does Tyrus have a white mother? His mother is White, and his father is Black, making him biracial.
Wrapping up
Tyrus' height and weight have been central to his image, both in the ring and on screen. His towering frame and efforts toward weight loss reflect both his physical dominance and commitment to health and discipline.
READ MORE: Who are Tyrus' kids? Here is their fascinating story
As Briefly.co.za published, George Murdoch was formerly signed to the National Wrestling Alliance, where he is a former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.
Beyond his illustrious career, he is a family man. He is married to fitness and lifestyle entrepreneur Ingrid Rinck, and they have a daughter.
Source: Briefly News
