- Tyson Fury has teased a return to boxing despite announcing his retirement
- The ‘Gypsy King’ has been tipped for a showdown with rival Anthony Joshua
Frank Warren has opened up on Tyson Fury’s repeated retirement teases, attributing them not to financial gamesmanship but to the Gypsy King’s irrepressible spirit and deep-rooted identity as a ‘fighting man.’
In an exclusive interview with Mail Sport, the Hall of Fame promoter reflected on Fury’s growing list of ‘farewell’ announcements—now up to four official retirements—amid fresh speculation that the Gypsy King could lace up the gloves once again.
Warren’s comments on Fury’s possible return come shortly after the heavyweight shared footage from a gym session with trainer SugarHill Steward and took to social media to claim he would fight Oleksandr Usyk for a third time.
The Gypsy King wrote: ‘Beat him two times and the world knows the truth. Any time any place. UK next time 100K people’ – emphasising a desire for the trilogy to take place in front of 100,000 fans.
When asked why Fury keeps hinting at a return, Warren said: ‘It’s because he’s got that twinkle in his eye. Also, look at what’s happened—the reaction he gets. He probably sits back and laughs at the reaction it gets.’
Fury, who is currently on holiday with his family in the Bahamas, has not made any firm declarations, but Warren made it clear that the decision to return—or not—lies squarely with the former heavyweight champion.
Tyson Fury has hinted at a return to boxing despite announcing his retirement from the sport
Promoter Frank Warren has lifted the lid on whether the ‘Gypsy King’ will step foot in the ring
‘When he comes back from his holiday, we’ll talk, but I’m not going to call him about fighting. That’s going to be his choice,’ Warren said. ‘If he wishes to fight on, then fine. If he doesn’t, so be it. He’s been a magnificent servant for British and world boxing—a two-time world champion who’s done everything asked of him.’
The comments come after Fury posted a video from the gym alongside long-time trainer SugarHill Steward, with the cryptic message, ‘You know what’s coming.’ The post fuelled rumours that Fury could finally face long-time rival Anthony Joshua in a long-awaited showdown.
Asked whether Fury’s antics are strategic or emotional, Warren leaned toward the latter.
‘There may be an emotional side of it—he could be grappling with the idea of being retired for good,’ he said. ‘The teasing has nothing to do with money. Believe you me, whatever the money’s going to be, that’s going to be sorted in an hour. That’s not the issue.’
Warren downplayed any financial tug-of-war between Fury and Joshua, instead framing the possible mega-fight as a matter of mutual desire and timing.
‘It’ll be about whether Tyson wants to do it, and whether AJ wants to do it. AJ is still active and wants the fight—it’s the one that never happened. Everybody wants to see it.’
Fury has not fought since his back-to-back defeats against Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk
Fury has been tipped to face British rival Anthony Joshua (left) inside the squared circle
But while fans continue to speculate, Warren expressed a cautious preference: if Fury is to return, he should do so soon—or not at all.
‘If he is going to come back, I’d much rather he comes back now than in a year or two,’ Warren said. ‘I hate it when fighters come back after years out. Especially as they get older—it’s not good.’
Fury’s last fight was a second consecutive loss to Oleksandr Usyk in January, which prompted his latest retirement. Yet his twice-daily training, beach runs, and recent gym reunions suggest the itch to fight remains.
Whether Fury scratches it one more time—or chooses to remain a retired, immensely wealthy icon—remains to be seen. But if Warren’s tone is any guide, the Gypsy King’s saga is far from over.