Tyson Fury has dismissed rumors of his return to professional boxing, declaring he will "never" fight again despite recent announcements suggesting otherwise. The heavyweight boxer made these comments during an appearance at Doncaster Racecourse, contradicting plans that had been previously confirmed by Saudi boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh.
"Never. Really! Too old, look at my beard, all grey. Boxing's a young man's game," Fury told Sky Sports when asked about his comeback timeline.
This marks the fourth time the 36-year-old has announced his retirement from the sport. Fury initially hung up his gloves in January following his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, but speculation about his return gained momentum when Alalshikh stated last month that the "Gypsy King" would be back in the ring.
According to earlier reports, there were even discussions about a potential trilogy fight against Usyk scheduled for Wembley Stadium on April 18, 2026. However, Fury's latest comments suggest he's not mentally prepared to lace up the gloves again.
Interestingly, Fury was at the racecourse to film a segment for his Netflix documentary "At Home With The Furys," where cameras followed him watching his racehorse Big Gypsy King compete. The horse didn't perform well, finishing last in the Unison Campaigning For Public Services Handicap.
Beyond boxing, Fury appears to be focusing on his horse racing investments. He and his manager Spencer Brown have started investing in National Hunt racing, with bloodstock agent Jerry McGrath purchasing Cossack Chach for £36,000 and Sea The Clouds for £14,000 last year.
The latter horse has already shown promise, winning at Cartmel races in July and recouping almost half its purchase price. Could horse racing be Fury's new competitive outlet now that he's seemingly closed the door on boxing? Only time will tell if this retirement announcement sticks longer than his previous ones.
