Tyson Fury has announced his permanent retirement from boxing, contradicting recent reports of his planned comeback to the ring. Fury revealed his decision following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in January, marking his fourth retirement from the sport. Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh had previously confirmed Fury’s return, stating the 36-year-old would participate in Riyadh Season in 2026.
Although there were talks of a trilogy fight against Usyk at Wembley Stadium in April 2026, Fury has now renounced any plans for a comeback. During an event at Doncaster Racecourse, Fury expressed his firm stance on never fighting again, citing his age and the demanding nature of boxing as reasons for his retirement.
While filming for his documentary “At Home With The Furys” at Doncaster Racecourse, Fury watched his racehorse Big Gypsy King compete in a race but finished in 11th place, with jockey Luke Morris reporting that the horse struggled throughout the race. Despite this setback, Fury and his manager Spencer Brown have ventured into the National Hunt side of horse racing, investing in horses for jump races.
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