Fabio Wardley has expressed enthusiasm for a potential fight with Tyson Fury, after the former world champion ended his latest retirement and named the WBO heavyweight titleholder as a possible opponent. Wardley, 31, told Sky Sports he is “hugely up for” the bout, adding: “Give me a call any time.”
Fury, 37, announced his retirement 12 months ago but reversed that decision this week, targeting Wardley as a comeback opponent. Both fighters share promoter Frank Warren. Wardley won the interim WBO belt by stopping Joseph Parker in October and was later elevated to full champion when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the title.
While Wardley’s primary target remains Usyk, he acknowledged that the Ukrainian is considering a voluntary defence against Deontay Wilder. “The next best option for me would be Tyson Fury,” Wardley said. “He’s a huge name, big character in the game.”
Wardley also discussed potential fights with Derek Chisora and Daniel Dubois later in 2026. Chisora, who plans to retire after his next bout, is eyeing a world-title shot on his 50th fight. Dubois, meanwhile, has not fought since his loss to Usyk in July 2024.
Wardley remains unbeaten, while Fury has not fought since back-to-back defeats to Usyk in 2024. The Ukrainian outpointed Fury in May and December of that year, handing the Briton his first professional losses.
