Fury comes out of retirement... again

What’s Happening

Okay so Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement.

Fury comes out of retirement… Again Story by Two-time heavyweight champion Fury has two losses and one draw from his 37 fights [] Kal Sajad - BBC Sport journalist Sun, at 12:19 PM UTC · 2 min read Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has just dropped he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement. (plot twist fr)

The 37-year-old Briton last fought in December 2024, when he was beaten for a second time Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight rematch.

The Details

Fury locked in his retirement a month later. Speculation over a comeback had grown in recent weeks after Fury d footage of himself training in Thailand alongside South African boxer Kevin Lerena.

Posting on Instagram on Sunday, Fury dropped: “2026 is that year. Been away for a while but I’m back now.

Why This Matters

37 years old and still punching. Nothing better to do than punch men in the face & get paid for it. ” Fury’s return to the ring was widely expected.

Sports fans across the globe are reacting to this news.

Key Takeaways

• His most recent retirement was met with scepticism last year, given his history of reversals.
• He before stepped away from boxing after stopping Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April 2022, only to return six months later.
• Queensberry promoter Frank Warren dropped he expected Fury to fight again.

The Bottom Line

Fury enjoyed two reigns as heavyweight champion and boasts a professional record of 34 wins, two defeats - both against Usyk - and one draw with Deontay Wilder. He stunned long-reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 to claim the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and The Ring heavyweight titles in Germany.

Thoughts? Drop them below.