Revealed: The meaning behind Tyson Fury's cryptic 'Dick Turpin wore a mask' message in shock retirement video
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The meaning behind Tyson Fury's cryptic message in his shock retirement video has been revealed. Fury, 36, stunned the boxing world by announcing he was quitting the sport in a social media video to his fans on Monday. In the video, which appears to have been shot on a mobile phone while Fury is in his car, the Gypsy King made reference to Dick Turpin, an Essex-based robber from the 1700s.
![[Fury last fought in December when he was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk via unanimous decision]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/16/94039663-14279203-Fury_last_fought_in_December_when_he_was_beaten_by_Oleksandr_Usy-a-2_1736785007119.jpg)
'Hi everybody, I'm going to make this short and sweet,' Fury said. '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!'.
![[Fury's announcement comes after he was expected to fight rival Anthony Joshua in 2025]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/16/94039677-14279203-Fury_s_announcement_comes_after_he_was_expected_to_fight_rival_A-a-3_1736785056917.jpg)
Fury had been expected to return to the ring this year in a blockbuster showdown against long-time rival Anthony Joshua, following his second defeat by Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia last month. Tyson Fury has dramatically announced his retirement from boxing with immediate effect.
![[Promoter Eddie Hearn said he had 'doubts' whether Fury was being genuine about retirement]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/16/94040563-14279203-When_pressed_for_his_reaction_Hearn_said_he_had_doubts_whether_F-a-4_1736785060896.jpg)
Fury last fought in December when he was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk via unanimous decision. The phrase 'Dick Turpin wore a mask is often used by people who believe they are being robbed or ripped off, and some have interpreted Fury's reference in the video to be a shot at Joshua and his camp over the negotiations for a Battle of Britain showdown.
![[Fury had previously retired back in 2022 after he beat Dillian Whyte, saying he was 'done']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/16/94039921-14279203-Fury_had_previously_retired_back_in_2022_after_he_beat_Dillian_W-a-5_1736785101818.jpg)
Many have suggested Fury is implying that he is not happy with AJ's team, while he could be attempting to get a bigger share of any potential purse. Turpin, executed at the age of 33 in 1739, was most closely associated with highway robbery. He became famous for robbing stage coaches while on horseback and was involved in an Essex gang of deer thieves.
![[The Gypsy King has seven children with wife Paris, who he met when they were both teenagers]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/16/94039657-14279203-Fury_has_seven_children_with_wife_Paris_who_he_met_when_they_wer-a-6_1736785105381.jpg)
