Tyson Fury's boxing future hangs in the balance after his recent loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia ended with Usyk winning by unanimous decision, dealing Fury his second straight defeat.
Fury, known as "The Gypsy King," faced Usyk in a rematch earlier this month. The fight went the distance, with all three judges scoring it 116-112 in Usyk's favor. The back-and-forth battle showcased high-level skills from both fighters. This loss followed Fury's previous defeat to Usyk in May, where he also lost on points and suffered a knockdown.
The consecutive losses have sparked discussions about Fury's future in the sport. Boxing legend Lennox Lewis, who retired as world heavyweight champion in 2004, shared his thoughts on the matter in an interview with TNT Sports Boxing.
"Fury shouldn't retire. He should continue boxing. I think the biggest fight in history would be Fury versus Joshua in London."
Lewis's suggestion of an all-British showdown between Fury and Anthony Joshua comes at an interesting time. The two have been long-term rivals, but their potential matchup has lost some of its original luster. Despite this, a Fury-Joshua fight would still attract massive attention from boxing fans.
Fury's unbeaten record before facing Usyk added to his mystique in the heavyweight division. Now, with back-to-back losses, he faces a crucial decision about his boxing career. The coming months will likely reveal whether "The Gypsy King" chooses to step back into the ring or hang up his gloves for good.
