The British star retired after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time, but has seemingly revealed over the last few weeks he may make a stunning comeback
Tyson Fury has teased an imminent announcement after the heavyweight star hinted at a potential return to the ring. The former two-time heavyweight world champion announced his retirement from the sport back in January. It came just weeks after he suffered a defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.
Over the last few weeks, Fury has teased a return to action and has dropped several hints that he may not be done with boxing. Earlier this morning, the 36-year-old revealed that an announcement is set to be made soon. In a video posted on his Instagram story with father John – the Morecambe native said: “Business meeting today, dad.
“En-route. Incoming, incoming.” The pair appeared to be all smiles throughout the video. Many fans are hoping Fury and Anthony Joshua will go head-to-head in the ring. While those hopes were dented after Fury retired earlier this year, it seems very much likely that a clash could be closer than ever to happening. However, nothing has yet materialised.
Recently, the Brit’s manager Spencer Brown confirmed the former world champion has bought a new pair of boxing boots – further ramping up talk of a potential comeback. “Well, he has bought a new pair of boxing boots, so what does that tell you?” he told iFL TV.
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“I was with him the other day up in Scotland, we had a great time, he was happy, he had a couple of Guinnesses, and he does look in good nick. But he has bought himself a new pair of boxing boots and some new boxing shorts. You will know soon enough, won’t you? He gave you a little bit of an appetiser. We will see [whether he returns], but all good things come when they are ready.”
Brown’s comments came just days after Fury uploaded a short video in the gym alongside trainer SugarHill Steward. The ‘Gypsy King’, 36, who was sweating slightly after potentially wrapping up a workout, said: “Just in the gym, happened to bump into somebody you might know.” He then shifted the camera towards the direction of an energetic and happy SugarHill – who replied: “You know what time it is!” The ‘Gypsy King’ had the last say before ending the story: “You know what’s coming,” he said.
Last week, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn issued a direct appeal to Fury regarding a potential fight with his star client. “I feel like Tyson Fury’s a bit of a tease really, isn’t he? I mean, all we see on Instagram is him,” he told Sky Sports. “Even today, I’ve come out of the press conference, went on Instagram, he’s there with his wraps on doing 12 rounds of boxing. Why are you doing this to us? What are you doing? Are you just deliberately playing with our minds or are you coming back?
“Just let us know either way. Put us out of our misery. Look, AJ’s got to have a little keyhole surgery on his elbow. He’ll be back post-September. It’s there, isn’t it? Let’s just make it happen.
“When we talk about big fights, this fight is the biggest fight, not just in British boxing, in world boxing, by a mile. And I just feel like it’s time. This is the moment. We’re reliant upon Tyson Fury. We’re ready to go, but obviously he’s got to be comfortable. He’s got to be up for it. He’s a competitive so-and-so, and I just know in his mind, he’ll want to dance with Anthony Joshua. So, dust those shoes off and let’s make it happen.”
