TLDR
- Promoter Frank Warren confirmed Tyson Fury plans to return to boxing in 2026 after announcing his retirement in January 2025
- Fury retired following back-to-back decision losses to Oleksandr Usyk, with the second fight taking place on December 21, 2024
- The 37-year-old boxer from Morecambe has a record of 34-2-1 with 24 knockouts and has been training regularly at his gym
- Warren spoke with Fury last week who told him “categorically” he wants to fight next year after completing documentary projects
- Potential opponents include Usyk for a trilogy fight, Anthony Joshua for their long-awaited showdown, or Joseph Parker depending on Usyk’s availability
Tyson Fury Plans 2026 Boxing Return Says Promoter Frank Warren
Tyson Fury intends to return to boxing in 2026, according to his promoter Frank Warren. The announcement comes months after Fury retired from the sport for the fourth time in his career.
Warren revealed he spoke with Fury last week about his future plans. “He said that he’s going to come back and fight next year,” Warren told DAZN.
Fury announced his retirement in January 2025. The decision came weeks after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for the second consecutive time.
The second Usyk fight took place on December 21, 2024. Fury lost by decision, just as he had in their first meeting.
Fury holds a professional record of 34 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. He has 24 knockouts to his name.
The 37-year-old from Morecambe, England, has stayed active during his time away from competition. He has regularly posted Instagram stories showing his training runs and gym workouts.
Warren expressed confidence that Fury will follow through with his comeback plans. “He’s told me categorically he wants to fight next year. So, we’ll sit down and see,” Warren said.
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Documentary Work and Time Away
Fury has been busy with projects outside the ring during 2025. He has not fought at all this year.
The heavyweight has been working on multiple documentary projects. One documentary has already been released to the public.
He has also been filming for Netflix’s “At Home with the Furys” series. The show gives fans a look at his family life.
Warren mentioned Fury is finishing another documentary project. These commitments have kept the boxer occupied throughout the year.
“He’s had a very busy year this year,” Warren explained. The promoter believes Fury needed this time for other pursuits.
Fury recently changed his public stance on returning to boxing. He had suggested he might not come back due to his age.
However, his recent training activity and conversations with Warren tell a different story. Fury has been seen working at his gym in Morecambe.
Potential Opponents for 2026
Fury has mentioned several potential opponents for his return. His primary target appears to be a trilogy fight with Usyk.
Usyk currently holds the undisputed heavyweight championship. He defeated Fury twice in 2024 to claim that status.
Fury proposed an April 2026 date for the third fight. Usyk has not yet confirmed his next fight date.
The Ukrainian champion has been ordered to face Joseph Parker. Usyk is considering that fight while recovering from an injury.
Parker is scheduled to fight Fabio Wardley on October 25, 2025. The winner of that bout is expected to face Usyk in 2026.
Fury has a close friendship with Parker. That relationship could complicate plans for a Usyk trilogy if Parker becomes the mandatory challenger.
Anthony Joshua remains another option for Fury’s return. The two British heavyweights have never fought despite years of public demand.
Joshua is set to return to action in early 2026. He last fought in September 2024, losing by knockout to Daniel Dubois.
Joshua has stated multiple times he wants to face Fury before retiring. Fury has also discussed the possibility of a two-fight deal with Joshua.
Warren will sit down with Fury to discuss specific plans once the boxer is ready. The exact opponent and date for Fury’s 2026 return remain undecided.
