‘Been away for some time however I’m again now, 37 years previous and nonetheless punching,’ Fury mentioned in a publish saying his return.
Revealed On 4 Jan 2026
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has introduced his return to boxing, having retired from the game in December 2024 after shedding to Oleksandr Usyk in a bout for 3 of the 4 main world titles.
The British star confirmed his comeback in a publish on social media, which units up the prospect of a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua.
Fury posted on Instagram that “2026 is that yr. Return of the mac.”
“Been away for some time however I’m again now, 37 years previous and nonetheless punching,” he mentioned. “Nothing higher to do than punch males within the face and receives a commission for it.”
Earlier than his two bouts with Usyk, Fury was unbeaten in 35 fights, successful 34 and drawing one.
Fury didn’t point out potential opponents, however his announcement comes after elevated hypothesis a couple of conflict with British rival Joshua in 2026. Joshua, who can be a former world champion, final month knocked out YouTube star Jake Paul. However he was injured in a deadly automotive crash that killed two of his associates in Nigeria this week, which has resulted in uncertainty over his quick plans.
Fury is a two-time world champion. He ended the reign of Wladimir Klitschko with a factors win in 2015 that noticed him topped Tremendous WBA, IBF and WBO champion.
He didn’t struggle once more till 2018 – however an exciting trilogy with American Deontay Wilder resulted in a draw and two victories for him to assert the WBC title.
Fury beforehand mentioned he was retiring after he beat Dillian Whyte in 2022, however was again within the ring the next yr.
A struggle with Joshua has lengthy been anticipated. There’s additionally the potential of a trilogy-capping struggle with Usyk or a conflict with WBO champion Fabio Wardley.
