British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing, officially declaring that he is stepping away from the sport for good.
The 36-year-old former world champion shared the news in a video posted on Instagram, stating, “I would like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast. I’ve loved every single minute of it, and I’m going to end with this – Dick Turpin wore a mask!”
Fury has a history of retiring and then making a comeback. After his victory over Dillian Whyte in 2022, he declared he was retiring but returned to the ring later that year. His latest announcement comes amidst speculation about his future in boxing, particularly following his rematch loss to heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk in December.
Just days before his announcement, reports suggested that Wembley Stadium had been reserved for a potential summer showdown between Fury and Anthony Joshua. However, the retirement casts doubt on whether that fight will ever happen.
Sky News sports correspondent Rob Harris commented on Fury’s history of retirement announcements, noting, “Fury has made similar declarations in the past, only to return. If this is truly the end, he has had one of the great British heavyweight careers. But with Tyson Fury, there’s always an element of caution.”
Harris also highlighted the financial allure of big fights like Fury’s rematch with Usyk, suggesting it might prove too tempting for the boxer to resist.
This isn’t the first time Fury has hinted at leaving the sport. Two years ago, after his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder, Fury claimed he was done, saying, “I’ve been in this game 20 years. I said the third Wilder fight would be my last, but I felt I owed the fans one last homecoming. This is definitely the end of the Gypsy King, and I went out with a bang.”
Whether this announcement marks the final chapter in Fury’s storied career or yet another temporary exit remains to be seen.
