Tyson Fury gives major update on potential boxing return

Tyson Fury’s Boxing Comeback in Doubt: Will the Gypsy King Ever Return to the Ring?

In a surprising turn of events, Tyson Fury has cast doubt on his boxing return during an interview at Doncaster racecourse on Saturday. The Gypsy King declared that he may "never" step into the ring again, despite recent confirmations of his comeback by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh and Fury himself.

Back in June, Alalshikh excitedly announced on social media that the 36-year-old heavyweight champion would be making his return, stating: "The ‘Gypsy King’ will be back!!! I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026. We have a rabbit to hunt!" This playful reference to a "rabbit" is a nickname Fury has given to his rival, Oleksandr Usyk, who has bested him on the judges’ scorecards in their previous encounters.

Fury quickly shared Alalshikh’s message on his own story, teasing fans with, "Let’s see what 2026 brings," accompanied by dollar signs and laughing emojis. However, his recent comments suggest a different narrative. In an interview with Sky Sports, when asked about his potential return, Fury bluntly replied, "Never!" He elaborated, "Really. I’m too old; look at my beard, it’s all grey. Boxing’s a young man’s game."

When the reporter suggested that Fury might consider racing horses as a new hobby, the Gypsy King replied, "Maybe. Who knows?" This latest statement marks yet another twist in Fury’s ongoing saga of retirement and comebacks.

Despite his current stance, Fury had recently expressed interest in a trilogy match with the undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk, indicating he was back in training despite two previous losses to the Ukrainian. After Usyk’s impressive victory over Daniel Dubois, Fury took to Instagram to voice his confidence, stating, "Congratulations to both men, but Usyk knows there is only one man who can beat him. I’ve done it twice before, and the world knows it." He further proclaimed, "I’m not f*****g at some boxing match; I’m out on the road running. I came home, I did my job, and I got myself back. I’m the man. I’m the Spartan."

While Usyk has been ordered to face Joseph Parker in a mandatory title bout by the WBO, negotiations for that fight have yet to begin, leaving the door open for Fury to potentially return to the ring. Another exciting possibility is an all-English showdown against Anthony Joshua. Joshua has been out of action since his defeat to Dubois in September and is now gearing up to make his return after elbow surgery. Promoter Eddie Hearn has suggested that Joshua could face Fury twice before retiring, stating, "If I’m advising AJ, I’m thinking, ‘We’re back this year, two Tyson Fury fights; what else is there to do?’" Hearn noted that if Joshua were to defeat Fury twice, he could “sail off into the sunset” having achieved everything in the sport.

As the boxing world watches closely, fans are left wondering whether the Gypsy King’s retirement is truly final or just another chapter in his unpredictable career. Stay tuned for updates on Tyson Fury’s future in boxing!