Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury has delivered a sobering health warning about his future as he confirms plans for a dramatic return to the ring in 2026.
A Stark Warning About the Future
The 'Gypsy King', who is currently 37, admitted he will 'probably end up in a wheelchair' by the time his fighting career is finally over. Fury, a former two-time world champion, made the comments in a candid video posted to his Instagram, stating he expects to be 'punched to death' and not know 'if it's Tuesday, Wednesday or December'.
This comes after Fury performed a sensational retirement U-turn. He had initially hung up his gloves in January 2025 following consecutive defeats to his great rival, the Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk, in December 2024. However, his retirement was short-lived, and by July 2025 he had announced his intention to fight again.
Preparations and a Three-Man Hit List
Fury has been ramping up his training in Thailand alongside professional boxer Kevin Lerena, the current WBC bridgerweight title holder. With his sights set on a fight this year, the Morecambe-born fighter has also revealed his targets for a comeback.
He has identified a trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk as a key goal, but insists it must take place on UK soil. Furthermore, Fury has named domestic rivals Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley as potential opponents. He shared an image on social media staring down all three men.
Uncertainty Surrounds Joshua Clash
A potential blockbuster bout with Anthony Joshua is now shrouded in doubt following a tragic car crash in Nigeria that killed two of Joshua's close friends. Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, has admitted the fight may not happen until late 2026, if at all.
"Well, boxing will certainly be the last thing on his [Joshua's] mind, right now," Warren told The Mirror. "He's obviously lost two team members who were good, close friends... I don't know the extent of his injuries, but it's also how mentally this will affect him."
Despite the risks to his long-term health, Fury remains defiant about his return. He claims his motivation is not financial, but a pure love for the sport. "I was born and raised to fight," he declared. "It's the game I chose, it's the life we chose. This is the life I chose! We ain't stopping."
