Heavyweight boxing icon Tyson Fury is sounding very much like a fighter preparing for a return to the sport.
Following his second consecutive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December, Tyson Fury had announced his retirement from boxing, fueling speculation about a potential return bout against his long-standing UK rival, Anthony Joshua. However, just a few months after that announcement, Fury`s recent behavior suggests he might be ready to reverse his decision for another lucrative opportunity.
Fury suffered his first two professional losses back-to-back last year in decisions against Usyk. With the Usyk chapter seemingly closed for now, Fury had indicated he was stepping away from fighting instead of pursuing other potential title paths, such as facing Daniel Dubois.
Yet, despite appearing content with retirement, Fury has repeatedly hinted at a comeback through subtle messages, including reconnecting with his longtime coach earlier this year.Tyson Fury Heads to ‘Business Meeting’ Amidst Anthony Joshua Fight Speculation
A potential fight between Fury and Joshua has long been discussed as one of the biggest possible events in British boxing history. With both fighters having recently experienced losses, the current timing might actually be more favorable than ever for this matchup to finally happen.
Anthony Joshua had briefly been linked to a potential heavyweight clash with Jake Paul, but has since shifted focus to other prospects, including the possibility of luring Fury back into the ring. Before his recent losses to Usyk, Fury had faced former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, winning by a controversial split decision.
As Fury evaluates his options, he and his team are reportedly in active discussions with an unnamed party to secure his return to boxing, potentially for a fight against Joshua.
In a recent post on his Instagram story, Fury shared a short video clip showing him and his father en route to an undisclosed `business meeting`.
“Business meeting today, Dad,” Fury remarked in the clip.
His father added, “En route. Incoming, incoming.”
This post caused immediate excitement among boxing fans, with many speculating that the long-awaited clash against Joshua could be nearing completion. Joshua himself has not fought since his knockout loss to Dubois last year.
Anthony Joshua Emerges as the Most Likely Opponent for Tyson Fury’s Potential Return
Despite his recent setbacks, Fury remains one of the most significant figures in boxing. Should he return and build a winning streak, he could potentially work his way back to a third fight against Usyk. Meanwhile, Usyk is scheduled to face Dubois in a rematch later this year to unify their heavyweight titles.
Anthony Joshua is currently without a scheduled opponent for his planned return to boxing, following discussions involving potential matchups with fighters like Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker. Prior to his loss to Dubois, Joshua had secured four consecutive wins, including victories over Francis Ngannou and Robert Helenius.
A potential Fury vs. Joshua bout might indeed be in the works for later this year, although specific details regarding Fury`s recent ‘business meeting’ remain undisclosed. Nevertheless, the mere possibility of the ‘Gypsy King’ returning to the ring, especially against Joshua, has already sparked significant anticipation among boxing enthusiasts.