US EditionTyson Fury comes out of retirement once again, chasing third heavyweight crown
Tyson Fury, 37, ends retirement after losses to Oleksandr Usyk and aims for heavyweight crown with potential fights against Anthony Joshua or Usyk in 2026.
- On January 04, 2026, Two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury confirmed he will return to boxing in 2026, posting on Instagram that he is back at 37.
- After losing to Oleksandr Usyk in late 2024, Fury retired in January 2025 but his history of short retirements and rapid U-turns has driven multiple comebacks.
- The self-styled 'Gypsy King' fuelled speculation by posting training clips over the festive period and shared footage from Thailand with WBC bridgerweight world champion Kevin Lerena.
- A Fury comeback instantly reignites talk of a showdown with Anthony Joshua, former world heavyweight champion, though no opponent is confirmed; Joshua's fatal car crash in Nigeria injured him and killed two team members, creating uncertainty.
- A win over Joshua or Usyk would make Fury a three-time world champion, matching Muhammad Ali; Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh says Fury promised to fight at Riyadh Season 2026, while Netflix shows streaming interest.
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Tyson Fury confirms boxing future a year after retiring with Anthony Joshua fight hope
Tyson Fury has announced he will return to boxing in 2026, a year after retiring following defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, with a potential bout with Antony Joshua a possibility
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has announced to fans that he has decided to come back from retirement. Fury decided to hang up the gloves after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk, but now it seems he has changed his mind. Fury has officially confirmed that in 2026 we will see him back in the ring. "2026 is the year of the comeback. I've been out for a while but I'm back now, 37 years old and still kicking. There's nothing better than punching some men in …
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his return to boxing in 2026, the BBC reported.
The former heavyweight boxing world champion has announced his retirement several times in recent times.
The seemingly eternal cycle of the Tyson Fury continues. On the resignation a comeback is to follow, as the former heavyweight world champion announces. Against whom the Englishman could fight, however, is still open.
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