Antony Joshua's return, as per Eddie Hearn's statement, appears to be more feasible due to the reasons he outlined.
Headline: Gypsy King Hints at Ring Return, Eddie Hearn Sparks Fury vs Joshua Hype
Eddie Hearn, sporting promoter extraordinaire, thinks Tyson Fury is stepping back into the ring, and he's crossing his fingers for a showdown with Anthony Joshua. Fury, who retired in January following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, shared a cryptic video in the gym with long-time trainer SugarHill Steward, hinting at a return.
Hearn, fresh off his trip to New York assisting Ring Magazine for their action-packed Times Square card, dropped by talkSPORT to chat about Fury and the excitement brewing in the world of boxing. Last weekend, Chris Eubank Jr battled it out with Conor Benn, and Hearn believes Fury took notice, eyeing opportunities to get in on the action.
Hearn acknowledges Fury's existing habit of creating anticipation in the boxing community whenever there's an opportunity for a big fight. The promoter hopes this time will be different, with Fury joining forces with Joshua for an unforgettable encounter. While many have discussed the potential fight for over a decade, Hearn suggests today's context makes it more feasible, as both fighters find themselves in similar positions—both having suffered defeats to Usyk.
Although the Fury vs Joshua battle is still speculation at this point, Hearn expresses optimism. He believes a conversation between the two fighters could perhaps be as straightforward as a direct message—a DM, if you will—from Fury asking Joshua if he's up for it.
Fury's battled Dillian Whyte, Derek Chisora, Francis Ngannou, and Deontay Wilder in his career, but his most recent losses came at the hands of Usyk last year. On the other side, Joshua knocked out Ngannou in 2024, after coming close against Fury, before being defeated himself by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September.
Source: talkSPORT Drive 1
Fun Fact: Did you know that when it comes to social media, Tyson Fury is known for his cryptic posts and frequent mention of a third fight with Deontay Wilder as a potential comeback event? Keep an eye on his feed for any hints or clues about his next move in the ring.
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- Tyson Fury retired from boxing in January 2025, following his second consecutive defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk.
- Fury held training sessions with SugarHill Steward on March 2025, fueling speculation about a potential comeback to the ring.
- Frank Warren, Fury's promoter, expressed support for Fury's comeback decision but clarified he would not ask him to return.
- A potential Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight has been a topic of discussion for over a decade.
- No formal conversation regarding the fight has taken place between Fury's and Joshua's teams regarding the fight's terms and dates.
- Any comeback rumors surrounding Fury are contingent upon him actively pursuing negotiations and officially announcing a return to the ring.
- Eddie Hearn, despite the initial retirement, sees Tyson Fury returning to the ring, fostering hopes for a long-anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua.
- Fury, on his training with SugarHill Steward, shared a cryptic video, sparking chatter in the boxing world.
- Despite previous setbacks, such as losses to Oleksandr Usyk, both Fury and Joshua find themselves in similar positions, potentially making a fight more feasible today.
- If Fury indeed decides to step into the ring again, a direct message or DM could kickstart the much speculated conversation about a possible fight with Joshua.
- In the realm of MMA, Conor Benn faced Chris Eubank Jr in a fight that Hearn believes Fury might be eyeing, as he surveys the sports landscape for opportunities.
