When multi-time former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury recently shared a video of himself training with coach SugarHill Steward and mentioned, “You know what’s coming,” it sparked speculation about a potential return to the ring against Anthony Joshua. Fury quickly extinguished those hopes in a video posted on Instagram.
Fury stated, “I hear a lot of talk of the Gypsy King returning to boxing. What would I return for? More boxing belts? I’ve won 22 of them… But I’m happy, I’m happy, contented with what I have achieved, what I’ve accomplished. I’ve been around the world and back again.”
Fury officially announced his retirement from boxing in January after being defeated twice by Oleksandr Usyk, marking the first losses of his professional career. Despite this, many speculated that he might not stick to his retirement.
Fury’s statement on retirement included:
- November 2013: Announces retirement after planned fights with David Haye fell through but fought three months later.
- October 2016: Retired to address mental health issues but un-retired just hours later.
- August 2017: Another retirement announcement while out of action; he returned to boxing in 2018.
- April 2022: Declares retirement after defeating Dillian Whyte but fought again later that year.
With renewed discussions of a bout with Joshua, Fury emphasized his commitment to retirement: “And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King. Not too shabby. I’m in no rush at all to come back to boxing and get my face punched in. For what? I ask that question. So here we are. I’m retired and I’m staying retired. I’ve got nothing to prove to anybody.”
