The legendary boxer Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from the sport, ending an illustrious career that included back-to-back defeats by undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
With fans anxiously awaiting either a trilogy fight against Usyk or a long-awaited confrontation with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, speculation had been rampant regarding Fury’s next move.
As an alternative, the “Gipsy King” decided to leave the ring, making a lasting impression on the boxing community.
In an Instagram video posted on Monday afternoon, Fury addressed his millions of followers, saying, “Hey everyone, I’m going to make this short and sweet.”
“I’d like to declare that I’m no longer boxing. It has been amazing. I’ve enjoyed every moment of it. To sum up, Dick Turpin was wearing a mask. God bless you everybody, and I’ll see you on the other side.”
The caption for his video said, “Thanks, it’s been a blast.” To everyone who assisted with the journey, thank you! Have a happy new year. Jesus is king for all eternity.”
Fury’s first fight with Usyk, which took place in May of last year, ended tragically when the Ukrainian heavyweight gave him his first career loss by split decision, establishing him as the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Despite putting up a strong fight, Fury lost by unanimous decision in a rematch in December.
Fury’s future was the subject of much discussion after the losses, with many predicting that a big fight with Anthony Joshua would be the logical next step.
“It has to happen this year,” Joshua said last week at The Ring Magazine Awards, expressing his excitement for the fight.
Even if the hype is growing, Fury has decided to leave the sport he ruled for more than ten years.
Eurosport said on Monday that his choice brings an end to a legendary career filled with charisma, resilience, and memorable events both inside and beyond the ring.
