Former two-time heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has set the boxing world alight by hinting that a significant announcement regarding his return to the ring is just around the corner.
The Gypsy King's Retirement U-Turn
Tyson Fury announced his retirement from boxing in January 2025 following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. However, the 37-year-old has performed a dramatic U-turn, expressing a desire to fight again in 2026 and sparking intense speculation about his next move.
Fury has been undertaking a rigorous training camp in Thailand, aiming to get back into fighting shape. He has stated his intention to weigh under 19 stone for his comeback bout and is targeting a tune-up fight before the end of April, with a view to securing a major summer showdown.
Social Media Bombshell and Training Regime
In a recent video posted to Instagram, the 'Gypsy King' sent his followers into meltdown. After detailing a brutal training session in sweltering 35-degree heat, Fury declared, "The return of the Mac is imminent." He captioned the footage with the tantalising message: "Work update 2026 lets go, massive announcement incoming."
Fury's manager, Spencer Brown, has suggested the fighter could be eyeing an active schedule, potentially fighting three times in 2026—something he hasn't done since 2018. Brown confirmed Fury is "back loving boxing again" after his year out of the sport.
Potential Opponents and British Showdown
The frontrunner for Fury's initial comeback fight appears to be Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov. Manager Brown indicated that while Fury "will fight anybody," a realistic first step is needed to reignite his competitive fire, with a potential homecoming event in Manchester being discussed.
However, Fury's ambitions extend far beyond a warm-up bout. He recently named a three-man hit list featuring a trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk, a long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua, and a domestic showdown with British champion Fabio Wardley.
Wardley, who holds a world title, responded with keen interest, telling Sky Sports he would be "extremely keen" to face Fury. He warned that he could prove to be a significant obstacle, stating, "I'm quite the banana skin. I'd back myself against anyone in this division."
With Fury motivated, in training, and promising a major reveal, the British heavyweight scene is poised for a seismic year as one of its most charismatic figures plots his return to the spotlight.
