Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing following a career that saw him become a two-time world heavyweight champion.
The 36-year-old’s decision comes after a loss to Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch in December, where Fury’s bid for the WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO titles fell short.
Fury first announced his retirement after defeating Dillian Whyte in April 2022 but returned to the ring six months later.
With a record of 34 wins, two losses, and one draw, Fury has had an illustrious career, including shocking Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 to claim the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles.
His return to the sport in 2018 saw him become a two-time champion, with a memorable win over Deontay Wilder for the WBC belt in 2020.
In a brief message, Fury said, “It has been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it,” ending with, “Dick Turpin wore a mask.”
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Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, expressed admiration for the boxer’s legacy, calling him the best British heavyweight of his generation.
