Tyson Fury Q&A: Key questions answered after retirement U-turn

Tyson Fury is coming out of retirement and has promised that his return to the ring will be the biggest and best event of 2026.

Out of action since suffering a second successive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, the 37‑year‑old now faces major questions.

Why is Fury making a comeback, when and who will he fight, can he reclaim a world title, and is he risking his legacy by stepping back into the ring?

Eyebrows were raised the moment Fury announced his retirement from boxing for the second time in January 2025. Twelve months on, those suspicions over its authenticity have been proven right, with Fury now confirming his return to the ring in 2026.

He has long described himself as a "fighting man" and says the deep connection boxing has to his identity - not money - is driving his decision to come out of retirement.

"I've won everything from regional belts in England to super world titles, Fighter of the Year twice with Ring Magazine, every world title belt there is, but for me, there is nothing else other than the fight game," Fury said.

"It's not for financial gain. I could have retired 10 years ago; I've made an absolute fortune. It's not about the money. It's mainly about the love of the fight game and the sport.

"I'm 38 this year. I'm old, but I love to fight. I have zero other interests - only fighting. I was born and raised to fight; my destiny lies within the fight game. It's the life I chose; I'm not stopping."

While Fury announced he would make a comeback in 2026, he stopped short of placing a precise date on his return to the ring.

Despite this, it is unlikely Fury will set foot in a ring before March 2026, given the standard 12‑week training camp fighters usually undertake.

After a year out of the ring, Fury will likely need to complete a lengthy conditioning programme to regain fighting fitness, making a mid‑to‑late‑2026 comeback more realistic.