Tyson Fury has denied he is training to make a ring return after working out while on holiday in France.
The 'Gypsy King' flew to France with his family, including his dad John and wife Paris, after defeating Dillian Whyte last month. He confirmed his plan to retire after the fight and insisted he would not return for an undisputed clash against the winner of Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
However Fury's dad dropped a fresh hint that his son could make a U-turn on his retirement while narrating over a video of the champion's workout. "He just can't stop training this man he can't get enough of it," Fury Sr said while watching the champion shadow box.
"Nearly 34 in August and he is still on fire; he won't be getting beaten for a long time this man. Look at this he never stops loves it. Like I always say it is a DNA thing. I do believe this man could train for hours and hours ahead."
Fury has since explained why he continues to train, posting on his Instagram story: “Yes training daily, but just to keep my weight down and for my mental health.” The 33-year-old continued to post about his training routine shortly after returning to his home in Morecambe Bay.
His return from holiday could suggest he will soon meet WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman to make a decision on whether he will vacate his title. Fans have been yet to be convinced by Fury's retirement claim after the champion backtracked to confirm exhibition plans with UFC star Francis Ngannou.
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Several people around Fury have also suggested he could be enticed into a fight with long-term rival Joshua if he beats Usyk in July. However Fury's trainer Sugar Hill Steward believes the star is set on his decision after becoming frustrated with missing out on previous opportunities.
"I know a lot of the retirement has to do with not getting the fights he wants," Steward told Sky Sports. It’s really mentally challenging to be offered fights and go through negotiations for fights and then for them to fall through at the end. For him being retired I’m happy because that’s what he wants.
“These things happen to many fighters around the world. You wouldn’t expect it to happen on this big a stage but it does happen and it’s something fighters have to deal with. We on the outside sometimes don’t understand that.
"We just say ‘if he gets the fight he’ll come back’, it’s not as easy as being on the outside going through what happens on the inside. It’s the sport he loves so much, and it’s hurting him like that. Those things have to be taken into consideration and respected."
