Tyson Fury called it quits on his boxing career in early January, leaving many fans and fellow fighters surprised. The announcement came weeks after Fury lost his second fight to Oleksandr Usyk, marking his second consecutive defeat and stripping him of his world titles.
Anthony Joshua, who's been through a similar rough patch recently, shared his thoughts on Fury's decision. Joshua spoke to iFLTV about the retirement of his long-time rival.
"Yeh, he has, he's announced it so yeh he has," Joshua confirmed. "Has he retired with a possibility of coming back? Yes. Has he retired? Yes. Is he going to fight next month, no? In short, he might come back but he is retired."
Joshua's career has mirrored Fury's struggles lately. Usyk dethroned him, beat him in a rematch, and then Joshua tried to rebuild his career. His comeback hit a snag when Daniel Dubois stopped him in five rounds during their September world title fight.
Fury's retirement isn't new territory for the boxer known as 'The Gypsy King'. He's stepped away from the sport several times before, most notably after beating Wladimir Klitschko. That break lasted a while, but Fury eventually returned to dominate boxing once again.
Fury's latest retirement announcement caught many off guard, including Joshua. As of now, Fury hasn't hinted at a comeback. Despite their shared history of ups and downs, Joshua still sees Fury as his top choice for a future opponent.
The boxing world will keep a close eye on both fighters. Will Fury stick to his retirement this time? Can Joshua bounce back from his recent setbacks? Only time will tell how these two heavyweight stories unfold.
