Tyson Fury’s Potential Return from Retirement
Recent social media activity from Tyson Fury, the heavyweight boxing champion popularly known as ‘The Gypsy King’, has sparked discussions about a potential return from retirement. Fury’s consistent posting of workout videos has led to speculation that he may be preparing for another fight, diverging from his previous claims of merely staying active or training his wife. His gym sessions exhibit an impressive physique, suggesting he is in peak condition for competition.
Possible Opponent: Anthony Joshua
The most likely candidate for a future bout appears to be Anthony Joshua, who is currently recovering from elbow surgery but is expected to resume training shortly. Promoter Eddie Hearn indicated that Joshua could be fit enough to fight by late 2023, perhaps in November or December, which would ideally coincide with Fury’s active training regime.
However, there are contrasting reports suggesting that Joshua may pursue a matchup against the victor of an upcoming fight between Jarrell Miller and Jared Anderson, set to take place on the undercard of the Canelo vs. Crawford event on September 13th. Meanwhile, Fury has been receiving frequent offers from WWE, which could be more enticing than adhering to his previous declarations of retirement.
Fury’s Official Retirement Status
Despite his apparent readiness to fight, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman maintains that Fury remains officially retired. In a recent conversation with Sulaiman, Fury expressed satisfaction with his current life away from the ring and conveyed his lingering frustrations regarding his losses to Oleksandr Usyk. Sulaiman remarked on Fury’s sentiments of being wronged by the judges, hinting at the boxer’s lingering annoyance.
Usyk himself commented on Fury’s departure from the sport, noting, “It’s not true that he’s permanently gone,” and suggesting that once Fury regains some endurance, he might return to boxing, given the sport’s addictive nature.
Fury’s history of retirement is notable, with a series of comebacks since 2016, yet he has consistently stated he has no intention of returning to the sport. Most recently, he affirmed his retirement status earlier this year, expressing contentment with his achievements.
Reflections from Tyson Fury’s Family
Adding to the narrative, Walter Fury, Tyson’s cousin, echoed sentiments that while boxing misses the entertainment Fury brings, the champion has reached a fulfilling point in his career, having accomplished it all. As speculation mounts concerning the next steps for both Fury and Joshua, the prospect of a trilogy fight with Usyk is not entirely off the table, especially if Fury makes a successful return against Joshua.
