Eddie Hearn insists he 'DOUBTS' Tyson Fury's retirement - as the Matchroom Boxing chief reveals why he believes the Gypsy King has claimed he's hanging up his gloves
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Eddie Hearn has cast doubt over Tyson Fury's recent decision to call time on his boxing career. Fury shocked the boxing world on Monday afternoon when he announced his immediate retirement from the sport in a 17-second video posted on his Instagram account.
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The message included a cryptic reference to the English highwayman Dick Turpin, fuelling speculation about his future. The decision comes after Fury was defeated in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk last month, with the Ukrainian once again winning a decision in Saudi Arabia to defend his heavyweight titles.
![[The decision comes after Fury was defeated in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk last month]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/17/94045817-14279559-image-a-21_1736789566334.jpg)
Speaking after the news was announced, Hearn heaped praise on Fury's career but insisted he does not believe the Gypsy King is quite ready to hang up his gloves just yet. 'I think if you haven't got a heart for it anymore and you don't want to compete anymore. I think retirement is the best option.' Hearn said on Instagram.
![[Hearn suggested Fury's announcement may be intended as something of a negotiating move]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/17/94045909-14279559-image-a-23_1736789801157.jpg)
Eddie Hearn has cast doubt over Tyson Fury's recent announcement that he is retiring from boxing. On Monday Fury dramatically revealed he is stepping away from the sport in a post on social media. 'Disappointing obviously for British fight fans because we've got a chance to make the biggest fight in boxing, but if that is the last we see of him, he's had a great career.'.
![[The 36-year-old has long been linked with an all-British showdown with longtime rival Anthony Joshua]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/17/94045919-14279559-image-a-24_1736789876076.jpg)
'I doubt it. But you know, it's always best to come into retirement to make sure someone pays you to come out of retirement. 'But if that's his lot, much respect to him and wish him all the best.'. Asked to elaborate on why Fury would make such an announcement if he is still prepared to return to ring, Hearn suggested the move could serve as a negotiating tactic.
