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Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tyson Fury's dad John urges son to stay retired following major U-turn
Tyson Fury has been training recently and has confirmed he will be coming out of retirement to face Oleksandr Usyk for a third time next year and his dad John has had his say John Fury would prefer to see his son Tyson stay retired following the boxing legend's recent change of heart. Back in January, Tyson Fury declared his surprising retirement from boxing after suffering consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. Nevertheless, he has since hinted at a possible comeback by sharing numerous videos of himself running and working out in the gym. This month, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh confirmed Fury will return to competition. "The 'Gypsy King' will be back!!! I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026. We have a rabbit to hunt!" he posted. Fury subsequently revealed that he will face Usyk for a third encounter - with the bout scheduled to take place next April. The 36-year-old took to Instagram and shared a fight poster featuring both himself and the Ukrainian, accompanied by the caption: "April 18, 2026 Wembley Stadium. The trilogy! UK. contact @spencerbrownmrgoldstar for tickets." Whilst the 'Gypsy King' appears to be preparing for a boxing return, his father wishes his son would remain retired. Speaking to The Stomping Ground, he said: "People want to see the Gypsy King, but I would rather him stay retired. He's done his bit for the boxing world. He still loves his fans and he thanks them all very much for what they've done, but it's only my opinion only I'd like to see him stay retired," reports All Out Fighting. Fury Sr recognises that fans are eager to witness the Brit return to action, but the 60-year-old remains firm in his stance. "Health, and he's got a family, he's other commitments apart from boxing," he continued. "He's done what he has to do in boxing, as far as I'm concerned, and he's got a lot of young children he wants to be a father to, and he wants to be a healthy father, not somebody that's ended up an imitation or one, you know. "So it's health before wealth. He's got the wealth, he's got everything else, he just needs to calm down and concentrate on what's important." Regarding his return, Fury informed supporters at a BoxFest event prior to Daniel Dubois ' clash with Usyk that he is anticipating his comeback. "For sure. I am open to offers at the moment. I am not going to do any comebacks this year. That is a fact. I have been busy. As you can see, I have got Netflix here. I am filming 'At Home With The Furys! Season 2," he said. "And next year, the big 'G K' is going to make a f****** comeback. The takeover! I am going to be 37 in about three weeks so I am going to be the oldest swinger in town. With all these young boys coming up, it is going to be difficult, but I believe I can put on some very good nights still." As for who he wishes to fight, despite being open to offers, he will not face both Agit Kabayel and Joseph Parker. The two-time heavyweight champion has trained with both men in the past and shares a close bond with Parker. "They are my two brothers," Fury expressed. "They are both lovely guys and they are both future world heavyweight champions. Agit Kabayel and Joseph Parker... he has been a champion before so he knows what it is about. I wish them all the very best in the world and I won't fight either man for any amount of money because some things ain't worth fighting for." When will Tyson Fury step into the ring next? Fury is expected to make his comeback next year, despite rumours of a clash with Usyk. Alalshikh is keen to arrange a bout between the 'Gypsy King' and Anthony Joshua. During a recent stint on 'The Boxing Voice,' Alalshikh disclosed that both fighters would need to participate in tune-up fights first before facing each other. "Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury next year, we are trying to do it and we are thinking about it," he stated. "Why? Because they are both coming off losses. It's to build it up." Frank Warren, Fury's promoter, recently gave an update on his star client's future and revealed that the Brit has reversed his decision to retire. In a chat with talkSPORT, he shared: "He's been talking about it a little bit. Some calls took place and there's an agreement made, that's all I can tell you at the moment." The 73-year-old added: "He has retired, up until he said he was coming back. Look, Frank Sinatra retired a lot. Like I've said to you before if that's how [Tyson] feels in the moment, that's how he feels. We'll see what happens, but he feels he wants it fight Usyk again."
Metro
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Anthony Joshua reveals plan to retire from boxing
Anthony Joshua has suggested that he will retire from boxing this year. The 35-year-old has not fought since he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in the fifth round at Wembley last September. Joshua required elbow surgery after his defeat to Dubois and the two-time unified heavyweight champion does not have another opponent lined up, although his promoter, Eddie Hearn, has held talks over a possible fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Boxing fans are also holding out hope of Joshua finally facing Tyson Fury, who announced his retirement from boxing in January after his rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk the previous month. However, in a post on Instagram on Friday night, Joshua paid tribute to his promotional team Matchroom Boxing, who have managed him since his professional debut in 2013, but said his 'last punch' will be thrown this year. 'Shout to Matchroom Boxing for all you have done for me and continue to do for me,' Joshua wrote. 'Long may you reign supreme and keep giving fighters opportunities to become champions and make boxing great. '12 years ago, I signed with you and 12 years later I will throw my last punch with you. 'Royalty and loyalty is a perfect match for the great good. A toast to another 100 years of Matchroom Boxing 'And to finish on this… If I could start from scratch, I wouldn't change shit.' Speaking after Usyk's dominant victory over Dubois last Saturday, Hearn revealed that Joshua would agree to a fight with Paul. 'It sounds like AJ is going to fight Jake Paul. If he's [Paul] true to his word, the fight will happen,' Hearn said in an interview with The Stomping Ground. 'It's great that Tyson Fury is saying that Jake Paul is going to win. 'I mean, maybe I've just lost my mind but if they truly want that fight, I reached out to Nakisa [Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions] earlier and we're going to have a chat next week. 'If they truly want the fight we can make, actually, the fight that does the biggest numbers in the sport. Forget Canelo vs Terence Crawford that doesn't even touch the surface of – and I can't believe I'm saying it – of AJ against Jake Paul. 'If you want to do the biggest numbers in the sport we'll make it happen but please, be careful what you wish for. 'This isn't a game, this isn't a YouTube video, this isn't numbers, this isn't algorithms, this is physically dangerous. So if you want to do it, be careful. But we will do it. More Trending 'We've always said, 'yeah of course we do it', but I just didn't think anyone would even give it the credibility. 'I'm not going to argue about it. I'm just telling you and I'm telling Jake Paul, this is very dangerous. So if you're for real, just understand the consequences that come with a fight like this. 'Ask Francis Ngannou who, in my opinion, would destroy Jake Paul. 'But good luck to the man, if you're game and you want to roll the dice, we're ready.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Daniel Dubois house party video emerges after Oleksandr Usyk defeat MORE: Who's next for Oleksandr Usyk? Joseph Parker could get his shot but a third fight with Tyson Fury cannot be ruled out MORE: Not Joshua or Fury – Lennox Lewis names only man who can beat Oleksandr Usyk
Irish Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Anthony Joshua's shows true colours with two-word comment after Usyk KO's Dubois
Anthony Joshua has seemingly expressed a tinge of remorse after witnessing Oleksandr Usyk's knockout victory over Daniel Dubois. Dubois faced a tough defeat, being floored twice and ultimately stopped in the fifth round by Usyk at Wembley on Saturday night. This came 10 months following Dubois' own triumph over Joshua in an identical round at the same venue. With this win, Usyk reclaimed his title as the undisputed heavyweight world champion for the second time against a British opponent. Joshua has not fought since last September but is expected to return later this year. And asked by The Stomping Ground if he had contacted Joshua after Usyk's win, promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed he had told his fighter: "We should have beaten Dubois," to which Joshua replied simply: "I know." Joshua has yet to announce an opponent for his return to the ring but momentum has swung behind a fight with YouTuber Jake Paul who recently outpointed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Paul was at ringside at Wembley to see Usyk remain undefeated and faced off with the Ukrainian after the final bell as he chases an MMA fight with the 38-year-old. But his focus is on a clash with Joshua - and Paul has targeted the national stadium as host venue. "It's going to happen, it's going to happen," Paul told talkSPORT. "I want it to happen here (Wembley). All the odds stacked against me. I believe that I will beat him and shock the world and create one of the biggest upsets in boxing history." And Hearn revealed he plans further discussions with Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Paul's Most Valuable Promotions company. "It sounds like Anthony Joshua is going to fight Jake Paul," added Hearn. "If he is true to his word, if he really wants the fight... the fight will happen. "I can't believe... its great that Tyson Fury is saying Jake Paul is going to win... maybe I've lost my mind. If they truly want the fight, I'm going to speak to Nakisa next week, we can make the fight that does the biggest numbers in the sport. Forget Canelo vs Crawford, it doesn't touch the surface of AJ against Jake Paul. "If you want to do the biggest numbers in the sport, we will make it happen, but be careful what you wish for. This ain't a game, this ain't a YouTube video, this isn't numbers or algorithms, this is physically dangerous. But if you want to do it, we'll do it. I'm not going to argue about it, I'm just telling Jake Paul this is real and he has to understand the consequences that come with a fight like this."
Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Anthony Joshua made two-word comment after Oleksandr Usyk KO'd Daniel Dubois
Daniel Dubois was dropped and stopped by Oleksandr Usyk, 10 months after he had done the same to Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua hinted at regret after watching Oleksandr Usyk knock out Daniel Dubois. Dubois was dropped twice and stopped in the fifth round by Usyk at Wembley on Saturday night, 10 months after Dubois knocked out Joshua in the same session at the same venue. In defeating the Brit for a second time, Usyk was again crowned the undisputed heavyweight world champion. Joshua has not fought since last September but is expected to return later this year. And asked by The Stomping Ground if he had contacted Joshua after Usyk's win, promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed he had told his fighter: "We should have beaten Dubois," to which Joshua replied simply: "I know". Joshua has yet to announce an opponent for his return to the ring but momentum has swung behind a fight with YouTuber Jake Paul who recently outpointed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Paul was at ringside at Wembley to see Usyk remain undefeated and faced off with the Ukrainian after the final bell as he chases an MMA fight with the 38-year-old. But his focus is on a clash with Joshua - and Paul has targeted the national stadium as host venue. "It's going to happen, it's going to happen," Paul told talkSPORT. "I want it to happen here (Wembley). All the odds stacked against me. I believe that I will beat him and shock the world and create one of the biggest upsets in boxing history." And Hearn revealed he plans further discussions with Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Paul's Most Valuable Promotions company. "It sounds like Anthony Joshua is going to fight Jake Paul," added Hearn. "If he is true to his word, if he really wants the fight... the fight will happen. "I can't believe... its great that Tyson Fury is saying Jake Paul is going to win... maybe I've lost my mind. If they truly want the fight, I'm going to speak to Nakisa next week, we can make the fight that does the biggest numbers in the sport. Forget Canelo vs Crawford, it doesn't touch the surface of AJ against Jake Paul. "If you want to do the biggest numbers in the sport, we will make it happen, but be careful what you wish for. This ain't a game, this ain't a YouTube video, this isn't numbers or algorithms, this is physically dangerous. But if you want to do it, we'll do it. I'm not going to argue about it, I'm just telling Jake Paul this is real and he has to understand the consequences that come with a fight like this."
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tyson Fury's next fight options including Anthony Joshua grudge match
The former two-time heavyweight champion has hinted at a return to the ring despite calling it quits after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk Tyson Fury has plenty of options on the table should the former two-time heavyweight champion make a retirement U-turn. Back in January, the 36-year-old shocked the world after officially calling it a day. "Hi everybody, I'm going to make this short and sweet," he said in a video uploaded to social media. "I'd like to announce my retirement from boxing. It's been a blast, I've loved every single minute of it. I'm going to end with this. Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody, see you on the other side. Get up!" His announcement came just weeks after losing to long-time rival Oleksandr Usyk for a second time. Over the last few weeks, though, the 'Gypsy King' has hinted at a return to the ring. Recently, the Brit he uploaded a short video in the gym alongside trainer SugarHill Steward. Fury, 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 - seemingly teasing a return to the ring. Despite back-to-back defeats to the Ukrainian, the Brit has several fight options on the table should he make a stunning comeback - including a stunning trilogy fight with Usyk. Back in April, Fury revealed he was ready for a third fight with the 'Cat.' The Ukrainian has said that he will have one more fight after taking on Daniel Dubois next month, with plenty of fight fans hoping to see him in the ring with Fury one more time. Speaking to The Stomping Ground, Usyk was asked about fighting Fury again and said: "Maybe it's Tyson Fury. Maybe it's Anthony Joshua." He then added on Fury: "He's not retired. I think Tyson will continue training, continue boxing, because he's a great man. Yes, Tyson Fury... a lot of speak - blah blah blah blah - but it's good. Great man, wow." Responding to an Instagram post of the interview, Fury wrote: "Beat the f***er 2 times the world knows the truth. Any time, any place. sucher (sic) UK next time 100k people." Another fight that could be on the cards is an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua. Following Fury's defeat to the Usyk in December, many had hoped to see the 'Gypsy King' and Joshua go head-to-head this year. Joshua has not fought since suffering a knockout defeat to Dubois last September. The 35-year-old is aiming to return to competitive boxing before the end of the year, following elbow surgery. Eddie Hearn - Joshua's promoter - recently confirmed that 'AJ' is in discussions with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh over a new multiple fight deal. Joshua has not given up hope of finally realising a bout with Fury. The Brit is not convinced that his rival's retirement is final and appears confident that a fight could still materialise. The British pair agreed a two-bout deal in 2020 but saw plans scuppered when it was ruled Fury had to permit Deontay Wilder a trilogy fight. In a recent post uploaded to Snapchat, Joshua shared an image of himself watching Fury fight, saying: "One of these days I'll be standing in the opposite corner. Ready and fully charged spiritually." Hearn himself is still holding out hope that Fury will make a retirement U-turn and fight his star client. The Boxing promoter told DAZN: "It's probably three fights away. For me, if I'm advising AJ, we're back this year, we have two Tyson Fury fights, what else is there to do? Maybe fight a Daniel Dubois, but for me once AJ fights Tyson Fury, he's kind of done it all. I'd love him to have another crack at Daniel Dubois and I'd love him to have another crack at Usyk but you just keep going on and on and on. Now, if we get to next year and he's still firing on all cylinders then 2026 won't be his last year. But for me, something feels right about coming back this year, beating Tyson Fury twice and then sailing off into the sunset."
