Boxing champion Tyson Fury, aged 36, asserts he has no intentions of returning to boxing, contradicting his recent comeback announcement, and suggests he might be pursuing a different career path instead.
In an unexpected turn of events, heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has hinted at a possible return to boxing, despite his recent retirement announcement. The 37-year-old boxer, who will turn 38 in a few weeks, made his statement at an event in BoxPark Wembley, citing his age and appearance as reasons for his initial decision to retire.
"Boxing is a young man's game," Fury said, pointing to his grey beard as a sign that he is too old to continue professionally. This announcement came after his second consecutive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, and an earlier consideration of a comeback for a third fight with Usyk or a showdown with Anthony Joshua, both of which he has since dismissed.
However, Fury's recent statements indicate a potential change in his retirement decision. When asked about a shift in focus to horse racing, Fury responded ambiguously, saying "Maybe, who knows," suggesting a possible but not confirmed interest in pursuing horse racing more actively. Fury was observed at Doncaster Racecourse watching one of his racehorses named Big Gypsy King.
If Fury is truly retired, he may potentially focus on a career as a horse race owner. His filly named Big Gypsy King, trained by Oliver Cole in Oxfordshire, finished last out of 11 in a race at Doncaster Racecourse. Despite this, Fury believes he can still put on "very good nights" in boxing, despite being an older competitor.
In July, Fury announced plans to return to boxing in 2026. However, these plans seem to be on hold for now, as Fury has ruled out any comebacks this year. Fury is currently filming the second season of "At Home With The Furys," a reality TV show that offers a glimpse into his personal life.
Fans who want to see Fury fight Anthony Joshua next year will have to wait and see if the boxer's potential return to the ring materialises. For now, Fury's recent statements suggest a possible change in his retirement decision, but no definitive plans have been announced yet.
Despite his initial retirement announcement and subsequent dismissal of comeback possibilities against Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury's recent statements hint at a potential return to boxing, possibly even planning a comeback in 2026. Interestingly, Fury has shown an interest in horse racing, but any shift in focus remains ambiguous.
