Tyson Fury could RETIRE after losing to Oleksandr Usyk, as Anthony Joshua eyes up all-British showdown and Moses Itauma's stock continues to rise... so what is next for heavyweight boxing?
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Though not many will believe it, there's a good chance that Tyson Fury hangs up his gloves after suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. In a thrilling contest where neither man refused to give an inch, it was Usyk who finished the stronger, just as he did seven months ago, to pick up a repeat victory.
![[Fury was consoled by Frank Warren (left) inside the ring after the decision was announced]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/11/93392327-14220881-Fury_was_consoled_by_Frank_Warren_left_inside_the_ring_after_the-a-20_1734952237060.jpg)
Usyk became undisputed champion by just a single point in May as he earned a split decision win, but this time it was more clear-cut as all three judges scored the bout 116-112 in his favour. Fury promptly left the ring after the result was announced having clearly been disappointed that his efforts got very little recognition from the judges.
![[The Ukrainian outworked his British counter-part (left) in their highly-anticipated rematch]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/11/93391489-14220881-The_Ukrainian_outworked_his_British_counter_part_left_in_their_h-a-19_1734952235384.jpg)
Later, at the post-fight press conference, Fury was asked about his future in the sport and cryptically replied: 'You might see me fight again, you might not'. Here, Mail Sport takes a look at Tyson Fury's future within the sport and the future of the heavyweight division in general.
![[Fury has spoken about his future after losing to Usyk for a second time on Saturday night]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/11/93393299-14220881-Tyson_Fury_has_spoken_about_his_future_after_losing_to_Oleksandr-a-22_1734952497390.jpg)
Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight titles after beating Tyson Fury on Saturday night. Fury was consoled by Frank Warren (left) inside the ring after the decision was announced. The Ukrainian outworked his British counter-part (left) in their highly-anticipated rematch.
![[A fight with domestic rival Anthony Joshua could convince Fury to fight on]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/11/93393359-14220881-A_fight_with_domestic_rival_Anthony_Joshua_could_convince_Fury_t-a-23_1734952516436.jpg)
So, what next for the Gypsy King?. Back-to-back defeats to Usyk is likely to have put a dent in motivation for Fury, who infamously walked away from the sport after beating Wladimir Klitschko in 2015. If his three-year hiatus from boxing proved anything, it's that Fury is someone who can live without boxing and, with that in mind, would likely be happy to walk away from the squared-circle at this point.
![[But Joshua is also coming off a loss after being beaten by Daniel Dubois in September]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/11/93393373-14220881-But_Joshua_is_also_coming_off_a_loss_after_being_beaten_by_Danie-a-24_1734952520047.jpg)
