Tyson Fury isn't ready to hang up his gloves just yet. The two-time world champion sent a clear message to those calling for his retirement: "It's not over."
Fury faced a tough year in 2024, losing his WBC Heavyweight World Title to Oleksandr Usyk in May and failing to reclaim it in their December rematch. Despite these setbacks, the 36-year-old boxer remained fiercely competitive across 24 rounds with Usyk and believed he'd done enough to win both bouts.
Some in the sport suggested it might be time for Fury to call it quits after back-to-back defeats at his age. But The Sun reports that Fury's not ready to throw in the towel.
"It's not over."
These three words from Fury signal his determination to continue his boxing career. And there's still a big fight on the horizon that fans have been waiting for: the long-awaited clash between Fury and Anthony Joshua.
This "Battle of Britain" match-up still carries a lot of excitement, even if it's not the high-stakes affair it once was. Joshua's had his own ups and downs recently. He lost twice to Usyk and suffered a knockout blow from IBF World Champion Daniel Dubois. But he's also put together a string of four victories before the Dubois loss.
Joshua's team will likely push hard for the Fury fight now. They'd been eyeing a Dubois rematch, but that's off the table for now. Dubois will defend his title against Joseph Parker on February 22, which could lead to a mandatory defence or even an undisputed clash with Usyk.
The Fury-Joshua showdown has strong financial backing from Riyadh Season. Saudi Arabia's keen to host such a big event, though Wembley Stadium would be the natural home for this British battle.
Fury's message is clear: he's not done yet. And with potential big fights still on the table, boxing fans will be eager to see what's next for the "Gypsy King."
