JAKARTA Many boxing fans don't really believe the former British heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, is serious about his latest retirement decision.
Gypsy King made the announcement of hanging up his boxing gloves via his Instagram social media on Monday, January 13, 2025, WIB night, exactly three weeks after he lost to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time.
"Hi everyone, I will convey it briefly and clearly. I would like to announce my resignation from boxing," he wrote as quoted by The Sun.
This isn't the first time the 36-year-old fighter has decided to retire. He's done it before, but has finally returned to fighting again.
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So, it's no surprise that many fans see this latest announcement as just a scheme because he hasn't fought Anthony Joshua yet.
After announcing retirement, Fury's video comment column was immediately commented on by fans. They believe Fury will definitely return to the boxing ring again, especially arranging a duel with Joshua.
"It's impossible for you to retire before fighting Anthony Johsua. You won't let that happen," wrote one of his followers.
There are also fans who say that this announcement is actually the confirmation of the next fight against Joshua who will be titled The Battle of Britain.
"The negotiations of Anthony Joshua have begun," replied another fan.
Previously, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn revealed last weekend that he had recently booked Wembley Stadium for a potential fight between Fury and Joshua.
The head of the Matchroom even seemed very relaxed in response to Fury's latest retirement announcement.
"This is of course disappointing for British boxing fans because we have the opportunity to stage the biggest fight in the world of boxing," he said.
Fury's duel against Joshua has long been planned, but never materialized. This clash will determine who is the best in England.
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