At a Glance
- Tyson Fury announces his return to boxing after retirement.
- He hints at a 2026 showdown with Anthony Joshua.
- Fury lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk following a 35-fight unbeaten streak.
- Why it matters: Fans and the boxing world watch a potential heavyweight showdown that could reshape title dynamics.
Tyson Fury, the former heavyweight champion known as “The Big Bad Wolf,” has just declared that he is coming back to the ring after a brief retirement. His Instagram post, filled with bravado, opens the door to a long-awaited clash with British rival Anthony Joshua.
The Comeback Announcement
Tyson Fury
> “2026 is that year. Return of the mac.”
> “Been away for a while but I’m back now, 37 years old and still punching. Nothing better to do than punch men in the face and get paid for it.”
The announcement follows his 2024 defeat to Oleksandr Usyk and ends a retirement that began after his 2022 victory over Dillian Whyte.
The former champion’s career includes a 2015 win over Wladimir Klitschko and a trilogy with Deontay Wilder that yielded two victories and a draw.
- Anthony Joshua, who recently knocked out Jake Paul
- Oleksandr Usyk, for a possible trilogy
- Fabio Wardley, WBO champion
Career Highlights and Record
Fury’s record before facing Oleksandr Usyk was 35 bouts, 34 wins and 1 draw.
| Total Fights | Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 34 | 1 |
After his 2018 return, Fury captured the WBC title and later announced retirement again in 2023 before re-entering the ring.
Key Takeaways
- Fury is officially back and eyes a 2026 fight with Joshua.
- His career record remains one of the most impressive in heavyweight history.
- The heavyweight division now faces a potential reshuffling of titles.
As Fury steps back into the spotlight, boxing fans eagerly await the next chapter of one of the sport’s most colorful personalities.
