Brother Voices Concerns Over Tyson Fury's Planned Boxing Return
The boxing world continues to buzz with speculation about Tyson Fury's potential comeback, but the fighter's own brother has now publicly expressed doubts about whether the former champion can recapture his former glory.
Retirement Reversal Sparks Comeback Plans
Tyson Fury, the two-time heavyweight world champion who announced his retirement in January 2025 following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, has dramatically reversed course in recent months. The 37-year-old Morecambe fighter, known as the 'Gypsy King', has been training in Thailand since the beginning of the year and is targeting a return to the ring in 2026.
Fury's manager Spencer Brown recently revealed ambitious plans for the boxer to compete in three fights this year, a schedule he hasn't maintained in eight years. The ideal scenario would involve a tune-up contest before the end of April, followed by a major summer bout.
Sibling Skepticism Emerges
Amid the growing excitement about Fury's potential return, his brother Shane has offered a more cautious perspective. Speaking to Boxing King Media, Shane Fury acknowledged his brother's unconventional physique while questioning whether his best days might be behind him.
"Listen you look at Tyson, you wouldn't think he would be able to fight at all would you, the shape of him," Shane remarked. "He's got two love handles, skinny legs, bit of a belly and not the biggest top half. But he's fit. You don't meet many people that's stronger than him in the body. He's talented and he's got a heart the size of this place we're in."
When directly asked if Tyson's prime had passed, Shane responded: "Is Tyson's best days behind him? I don't know. We had a conversation beforehand. There was no signs of him declining in the last fight against the great fighter Usyk."
Potential Opponents and Future Ambitions
Despite the family skepticism, Fury's camp is actively pursuing opponents for his planned return. Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov has emerged as a leading contender, having last fought in October with a points victory over David Allen.
Fury's manager revealed to Sky Sports: "There's four or five different opponents we're looking at. There's a few that tweak our interest. We are really down the road with the contract. We've got a bit more work on it but we're down the road and an announcement is imminent."
Regarding Makhmudov specifically, Brown added: "I'd say he is in top three or four, most definitely. We're looking at five or six different opponents. That's not for me to announce, that's for the promoter to announce. Everybody is working hard to get this fight underway."
Usyk Trilogy Possibility Remains Open
Beyond immediate comeback plans, Fury appears to have his sights set on a potential trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian champion, who hasn't fought since knocking out Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in front of over 90,000 fans, recently indicated he would consider a third meeting with Fury under specific conditions.
Usyk told Ready to Fight: "Why not, but only if it's a fight for the undisputed status again." The 39-year-old, who is planning to continue fighting for another two years, had previously appeared disinterested in a third contest with his British rival but has now left the door slightly ajar.
As Fury continues his training in Thailand and his management team works to finalize comeback details, the boxing community remains divided about whether the Gypsy King can successfully return to championship form or if, as his brother suggests, his peak years may indeed be behind him.
