Mike Tyson, the legendary former heavyweight boxing champion, recently offered some heartfelt advice to Tyson Fury in a candid interview. Cautioning against an early retirement, Tyson encouraged Fury to reconsider his plans and think about the future. The 58-year-old powerhouse reminded Fury of his own regrets about stepping away from the ring too soon.
Tyson didn't mince words as he urged Fury to take a break and return to fighting. He stated firmly,
"Look, take a couple of months off and come back. You're going to want to come back when you're 40-something, so start doing it now. I said, man, I wish I didn't quit. Keep fighting until you can't fight anymore."For Tyson, the love for boxing runs deep and is hard to leave behind. He added passionately,
"I wish I hadn't stopped fighting when I did. If you quit now, when you're 40, you'll say, 'Wow, I wish I didn't stop.' Keep fighting until you can't fight anymore."
Tyson's personal retirement saga offers context for his advice. In 2005, he stepped away from boxing after a frustrating loss against Kevin McBride. He made a brief but criticized return with Jake Paul and there are rumors of another comeback possibly facing Floyd Mayweather in 2026.
Meanwhile, Tyson Fury is contemplating retirement following defeats by Oleksandr Usyk. Although considering hanging up his gloves after these setbacks, he still has options ahead of him. There are plans in place for a trilogy bout with Usyk set for 2026 and talks underway with Anthony Joshua for a potential two-fight deal.
Lennox Lewis also weighed in on the ongoing discussion around potential matchups among the British heavyweights including Fury and Joshua. Speaking on talkSPORT Lewis expressed his belief that they should seize the opportunity. "For me," Lewis shared warmly,
"my regret would have been not fighting Mike Tyson." As he reflected on unfinished rivalries for today's champions.
