Tyson Fury makes retirement decision after devastating Oleksandr Usyk loss
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Tyson Fury is set to return to the boxing ring despite his devastating loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King faced Usyk in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night in a rematch of the bout he lost in May. But it would prove to be another difficult night for Fury as he fell to another defeat, this time by unanimous decision.
The Englishman fumed at the judges following the loss as he insisted Usyk had been handed a 'Christmas gift'. It was just the second defeat of his career, having claimed 34 wins and one draw in his other bouts. Given he is 36 years old, it had been suggested that Fury could now call time on his career. But it appears that the former world heavyweight champion is instead lining up his next fight.
According to The Sun, Fury flew back to Manchester on a private jet on Sunday afternoon. He is planning a traditional Christmas at his home in Lancashire before he makes any public comment on his future. But it is claimed that he has told friends 'It's not over', hinting that he is eyeing a return to the ring. A £250million Battle of Britain mega-fight against AJ Joshua is already being discussed by the two boxers' promoters.
Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn insisted it is Fury's only option following his defeat to Usyk. Hearn said: “There’s only one fight for Tyson Fury and that’s Anthony Joshua. It’s the biggest fight probably in the history of British boxing. HAVE YOUR SAY! Who should Tyson Fury fight next if he does not retire? Comment below.
