In a surprising turn of events, heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing once again. The 35-year-old fighter declared his decision via social media, stating, “I have decided to retire from the sport of boxing. I want to take this moment to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career.” Fury, who holds an impressive record of 33 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, previously hinted at retirement in the past but made a triumphant return in 2022 to defeat Dillian Whyte. This latest announcement comes after rumors of a potential showdown with Oleksandr Usyk, which Fury seemed to distance himself from, saying there are too many complications. Furthermore, Fury had made headlines just days earlier for his verbal exchanges with Anthony Joshua and the ongoing saga of potential mega-fights that have never materialized. Many fans and analysts are left pondering whether this retirement is final or just a brief hiatus, considering Fury’s history of comebacks. Boxing pundit and former champion Lennox Lewis commented, “The sport will miss Tyson Fury if he stays retired, but ultimately it’s his decision.” With this announcement, Fury’s future in boxing seems uncertain, leaving the heavyweight division wide open for new contenders to emerge.
Tyson Fury Announces Shock Retirement From Boxing
