Tyson Fury, the British heavyweight boxing champion, has announced his retirement from the sport once again, a month after his loss to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in their highly anticipated rematch. The 36-year-old fighter shared the news via a brief video on his Instagram, stating, “I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it,” before ending with the cryptic message, “Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody, see you on the other side.”
Fury’s decision to retire follows his unanimous decision loss to Usyk on December 21, 2024, in Saudi Arabia. In the fight, Usyk outlanded Fury with 179 of 423 punches (42%), while Fury connected on just 144 of 509 attempts (28%). This loss marked the second time Fury had been defeated by Usyk, following a split decision loss in their first encounter in Riyadh in May 2024.
Despite the defeat, Fury has had a storied career, with a professional record of 34 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, including 24 knockouts. His previous losses were to Usyk, and he had previously announced his retirement in 2022, only to return to the ring shortly thereafter.
Fans had long hoped for a showdown between Fury and fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, but that now seems increasingly unlikely. Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, expressed support for his decision, calling him “probably the best British heavyweight of his generation” and acknowledging that Fury had achieved everything in his career.
Fury’s legacy includes being a two-time world champion and having memorable bouts, including his victory over Deontay Wilder in 2018. Despite his retirement, Fury leaves behind a significant impact on the sport.
