John Fury has always been close to his son Tyson Fury throughout his boxing career, and now he has commented on whether or not ‘The Gypsy King’ should retire.
Fury has not fought since December 2024, announcing his retirement just weeks after his second consecutive loss to Usyk. That left him without any belts after a career that saw him win multiple world championships and reign for years as the WBC boss.
The first fight with Usyk saw him given a count and lose a split decision, but the rematch was slightly more conclusive, with Usyk being given a unanimous decision on the cards.
Speaking to Boxing King Media, ‘Big John’ seemed unsure whether or not Fury would fight again but said he would rather see him stay retired.
“Yeah listen, Tyson’s done his bit hasn’t he. But with Tyson, it doesn’t sit well because there is an argument on both his fights with Usyk. Usyk wasn’t a clear-cut winner. It could have went either way.
“Is there room for a third fight with Usyk? Course there is, but I’d rather have Tyson where he is at, retired. Tyson, today he is retired, tomorrow he isn’t. You can’t write a good man off, can you?
“I don’t know what he’s going to do. I wouldn’t say he was over, and I wouldn’t say he’s gonna fight. For the minute he is happy doing what he’s doing, let’s put it that way.”
Fury has recently begun calling for a trilogy fight with Usyk in April next year and the two-time undisputed champion has not ruled it out, though right now has his WBO mandatory, Fabio Wardley, to deal with.
