Tyson Fury announced an abrupt retirement from boxing back in January.
It came following two fights against Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, where ‘The Gypsy King’ came up short in both of them. The first was in May of that year, where Fury lost his WBC heavyweight title as Usyk won by split decision to become undisputed heavyweight champion.
They then met again in December, with Usyk winning by unanimous decision on this occasion, the only two times in Fury’s career where he has tasted defeat.
It was expected that the Morecambe man would then head into a domestic showdown with Anthony Joshua before Fury’s decision to hang up his gloves brought those plans to an end.
There has been constant speculation that ‘The Gypsy King’ will return for the fight, however he has now revealed in a media scrum that the only fight he would motivate him to comeback is a trilogy against Usyk.
“If I was going to come back I’d come back for Usyk. In England. That’s the one I want immediately, that would be the fight I want next. In England for sure.”
Fury also explained how he still disagrees with the outcome of the fight with Usyk in December.
“My last fight was a clear f**king victory for The Gypsy King. Anybody in boxing can see that. A complete load of dogs**t.
“I want a fair fight, I don’t want any favours, I want a fair fight and a fair result. Which I know I didn’t [get]. I thought I won it by five rounds. I watched it 250 times. Each way I never see it as a way for him to win. They can do what they want. If they say it’s Tueaday it’s Tuesday.”
Usyk returns later this month when he defends his titles against IBF champion Daniel Dubois, with a third bout against Fury looking unlikely for now. However, the Ukrainian has said he would be open to the trilogy.
