Former lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury could return to the ring next year, according to Queensberry Promotions boss, Frank Warren.
Former lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury could return to the ring next year, according to Queensberry Promotions boss, Frank Warren. Following two consecutive defeats against reigning undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) has been clear about his desire to avenge the only two losses of his career.
The native of Manchester, England previously announced that he is coming out of retirement for a trilogy match against Usyk, set for April 2026. Although an official date, and opponent have yet to be announced, Warren indicated that “The Gypsy King” has unfinished business.
“He’s a fighting man, I know the fight he really does want,” Warren told Ring Magazine. “He wants to fight Oleksandr Usyk again. That’s what he wants. That’s all he talks about to me.”
A fellow British star has emerged as a suitable opponent
Fury took a unanimous decision loss as he challenged Usyk for the WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles, in a rematch last December. Despite Fury’s claim, there hasn’t been any confirmation from Usyk’s camp that a third meeting will take place. However, another name has surfaced as an intriguing matchup, former unified heavyweight champion: Anthony Joshua.
The Watford-bred Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) has been away from the ring for more than a year. He was brutally knocked out in the fifth round by then-IBF heavyweight title holder, Daniel Dubois, in September 2024. “AJ’s” promoter, Eddie Hearn, has also expressed interest in a potential fight with Fury. Inarguably two of the biggest names among British fighters, a clash on United Kingdom soil has the makings of a huge fight.
“If he’s going to carry on, which he’s indicated he will,” said Warren. “Of course there’s a big fight with ‘AJ.’ It’s a no-brainer.”
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