Wishy Washy! 3 Days After Announcing Comeback, Tyson Fury Retires

JAKARTA - Tyson Fury is a person who easily changes his mind. In April he said that his boxing career was coming to an end.

However, a few days ago, Gypsy King announced he would return to the ring to face compatriot Derek Chisora.

When everything seemed certain, he changed his mind again. On his 34th birthday, he officially said goodbye to the world of boxing.

"A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to my career over the years," Fury said in a statement.

"After a long and difficult conversation, I finally decided to leave and on my 34th birthday I said 'bon voyage'."

MASSIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAD AN INPUT IN MY CAREER OVER THE YEARS & AFTER LONG HARD CONVERSATIONS IV FINALY DECIDED TO WALK AWAY & ON MY 34th BIRTHDAY I SAY Bon voyage. HEARS A FEW WHO MADE IS SPECIAL ALONG THE WAY… pic.twitter.com/jNeF1CbBqm

— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) August 12, 2022

The World Boxing Council heavyweight champion had his last fight in April. He beat Dillian Whyte by technical knockout in the sixth round. Anthony Joshua seemed to be the next big opponent, but that never happened.

Fury's career was near perfect. He retired with a record of 32 wins, one draw and no defeat.

Of those 32 wins, 23 of them were by knockout. Perhaps the only 'handicap' was the draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018.

Fury's actual retirement date was last year, following his third bout against Wilder, although he has stated he will return for the aforementioned Dillian Whyte fight.

"I have 150 million in the bank and there's nothing to prove," Fury said after the Whyte fight.

"I promised my wife that after three Wilder fights I would finish.

"I want to fight at home, I owe it to the fans. I think this is for me, I think this is the end of my career."

A year later, Fury finally said goodbye to boxing, who will remember him as one of the best heavyweight boxers.