Written by Peter A. Brody 26th May 2025.
Fury Doubles Down on Retirement – “What Would I Return For?”
Tyson Fury rules out boxing comeback (again) in latest social media post – but in typical Gypsy King style, it’s anything but quiet
Tyson Fury has once again reminded us all that he’s retired – just in case we didn’t hear him the first time back in January.
In a recent social media video laced with his usual blend of swagger and sarcasm, the former WBC heavyweight champion responded to growing speculation about a comeback following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. And in classic Fury fashion, he posed the question himself:
“I hear a lot of talk of the Gypsy King returning to boxing, and I ask the question of this one. For what? What would I return for? More boxing belts? Won 22 of them.”
Subtle as a sledgehammer, as ever.
Fury’s message seemed aimed at fans, pundits, and promoters alike — all still hoping the big man might dust off the gloves and cash in on what would still be a mega-money showdown With Joshua. But the man from Morecambe is having none of it. At least not today.
This latest statement is more of a retirement reinforcement than a fresh announcement. He originally walked away in January, but given his track record — retirement in 2016, unretirement in 2018 and more. With ‘final’ fights more times than you can count on both hands — every update gets side-eyed by the boxing world.
Or at least, he wants us to believe that.
Truth is, Tyson loves a microphone as much as a left hook. Whether he stays retired or not, he’s staying relevant, and that’s half the battle in this era of combat sports and content.
So, is he truly done? Maybe. He certainly sounds sincere — for now. But with belts, millions, and bragging rights still up for grabs, nobody in boxing is betting the house on this being the last we hear from the Gypsy King.
One thing’s guaranteed: when he does return, if he ever does, we’ll hear about it. Loudly. Probably on Instagram. From a sauna.