Once more, Tyson Fury declares his retirement from boxing.
Tyson Fury, the former heavyweight champion of the world, has declared his retirement from boxing.
In December of last year, Fury lost his rematch with WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk.
After defeating Dillian Whyte in April 2022, the 36-year-old Fury had earlier declared his retirement, but he came back six months later.
With 34 victories, 2 losses, and 1 draw, the British fighter has had two stints as heavyweight champion.
“Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet,” stated Fury.
“I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing, it has been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it and I’m going to end with this; Dick Turpin wore a mask.”
The Briton won the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight crowns in 2015, shocking long-reigning world champion Wladimir Klitschko.
Following more than two and a half years away from the ring, where he dealt with mental health concerns, Fury made a comeback in 2018 and defeated Deontay Wilder to win the WBC title in 2020, making him a two-time champion.
“Is this the end?” “I doubt it.”
Hearn Fury’s retirement deprives supporters of the opportunity to witness the eagerly awaited matchup with fellow Brit Anthony Joshua.
While speaking at the Ring Magazine awards on Saturday, Joshua stated that a bout with Fury “has to happen this year”.
However, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom has questioned the validity of Fury’s announcement, asserting that if he was “looking for the right deal,” he would likewise retire.
“If you haven’t got a heart for it anymore and you don’t want to compete anymore I think retirement is the best option,” Hearn stated to the outside world. ore and you don’t want to compete anymore I think retirement is the best option,” Hearn stated to the outside world.
“It’s disappointing for British fight fans because we have the opportunity to witness the biggest boxing match, but if that’s the last time we see him, it’s unlikely. He’s had a fantastic career.
“It’s always best to come into retirement to make sure that someone has to pay you to come out of retirement, but if that’s his lot then much respect to him and I wish him all the best.”
Before facing Ukraine’s Usyk in the inaugural heavyweight undisputed match of the four-belt era, Fury had an undefeated record of 34 victories and one tie.
Usyk prevailed by unanimous decision last month, supporting his performance in the first meeting, which he won by split decision.
The promoter of Fury, Frank Warren, admitted to BBC Radio 5 Live that he had not spoken to Fury before he announced his retirement.
“I’ve said all along that there is no way I will be trying to in any way influence him,” Warren stated.
“It’s fantastic if that’s what he wants to do. He has exhausted all of his options. He was most likely the greatest British heavyweight of his generation. Two close battles against Usyk, two times world champion. He has a wonderful family, a lot of money, and a sharp mind. Enjoy him and may God bless him.
“He is now a global celebrity. If you look at some of his fights, you will see that they have all been thrilling. Extremely thrilling battles. Big heart, got back up after being knocked down by powerful blows and returned to win battles. He has been exceptional.