Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury sent shockwaves through the boxing world with his recent retirement announcement. In a brief Instagram video, Fury expressed his gratitude for his time in the sport and bid farewell to boxing, referencing the infamous English robber Dick Turpin in a cryptic message.
The 36-year-old's retirement comes on the heels of his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in a highly-anticipated rematch for the world titles. Despite his rollercoaster career with 34 wins and one draw, Fury's retirement has left fans questioning whether he will stay true to his decision this time.
Notably, Fury has a history of announcing retirements, only to return to the ring later. His latest retirement raises doubts about the potential all-British clash with Anthony Joshua, a fight that has long been anticipated by boxing enthusiasts.
While Fury's promoter Eddie Hearn remains hopeful for a comeback, Fury's manager Spencer Brown expressed surprise at the retirement announcement, hinting that Fury may indeed be done with boxing for good.
With Fury stepping away from the ring and Joshua recovering from a recent defeat, the heavyweight division faces uncertainty in 2025. Usyk currently holds three division belts, while Daniel Dubois holds the IBF title and eyes a unification fight with Usyk in the future.
As the heavyweight division awaits further developments, Usyk contemplates his next move, including a potential return to the cruiserweight division where he previously found success.
