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TYSON FURY has once again retired from boxing – just days after announcing plans to return to the ring.The Gypsy King ended his short-lived retirement – which he announced after knocking out Dillian Whyte last April – earlier this week to pursue a shock trilogy fight with Derek Chisora.
Tyson Fury has performed yet another retirement U-turnCredit: REX
But the WBC heavyweight champion has opted against returning to the ring.
The 34-year-old tweeted: “Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years.
“And after long, hard conversations, I’ve finally decided to walk away and on my 34th birthday.
“I say Bon Voyage.”
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After paying tribute to those who have helped him throughout his career, favourite Fury then paid tribute to dotting wife Paris.
He added: “Shoutout to Paris Fury, who helped me more tha anyone.
“And most of all, thank you, God. See you all on the otherside, you big dossers. 2008-2022.”
Fury’s second retirement U-turn came a mere TWO DAYS after he claimed pal and training Issac Lowe would coach him for a third fight with Chisora.
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He said: “I’ve decided to come back to boxing because I can be the first heavyweight champion in history to have two trilogies.
“One with Deontay Wilder and a second one with Derek Chisora. I always said I’d fight Derek Chisora at the end of my career.
“And here we are, breaking all records again, setting precedents.”
Fury’s plans to stay retire could very well have stuck the final nail in the coffin of a blockbuster Battle of Britain with Anthony Joshua.

The Wythenshawe warrior said last month: “It’s all about money, Mr Businessman – he’s not a fighting man.
“I swear to God I hope he wins the fight against [Oleksandr] Usyk so that I can come out of retirement and fight him for free.
“However, the terms are this – I want it at Wembley stadium, I want it free to enter and I want it on free-to-air in television in this country.
“I’ll fight him in England, not abroad in a foreign country for more money, here for free for the people.”
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If Fury is indeed retired, he’ll walk away from the sport on the back of a brutal sixth-round KO victory over Whyte at Wembley.
Victory over his former sparring partner was the Brit’s second defence of the prestigious WBC heavyweight title and stretched his record to a near-perfect 32-0-1.
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DEONTAY WILDER’s girlfriend Telli Swift praised her man’s ‘sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears’ after he unveiled a statue of himself in Alabama.The former WBC kingpin, 36, made ten successful defenses of his heavyweight world title until defeat to Tyson Fury in 2020.
Wilder and fiancee Tilli Swift at the unveiling of the Bronze Bomber’s statue earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @telliswift
The pair have one daughter who was born in 2018Credit: Instagram @telliswift
Tilli wrote she was proud of her man’s dedication to boxingCredit: Instagram @telliswift
Wilder made ten defenses of the WBA heavyweight crown before defeat to Fury in 2020Credit: Instagram @telliswift
Wilder was considering hanging up his gloves after defeat to Fury again last year but has announced he will be returning to the ring.
He made the admission when unveiling a statue of himself in his hometown of Tuscaloosa back in May.
And stunning fiancee Telli was on hand at the unveiling to support her man.
She uploaded a snap of the pair next to the near 7ft monument, which is cast in bronze in honor of Wilder’s ‘Bronze Bomber’ nickname.
Writing on Instagram, Telli said: “To say I’m proud doesn’t justify the amount of hard work, dedication, sacrifice, blood, sweat, and tears you’ve put into this sport, your career, and what you’ve built and continue to build for the kids and myself.
“This is legendary, for not just our family, their families, and the many generations to come, but for the culture, for the community, and for the people.
“You’ve given the state of Alabama and the city of Tuscaloosa a monumental statue to forever witness and ‘as long as you give God the glory, he will give you the victory!’
“You got you a statue baby & you still here!! I’m so happy you continue to get all your blessings and flowers!! You deserve it!! We love you!! BOXING IS YOURS to TAKE!!”
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Telli is the star of TV show WAGS Atlanta and has one daughter with the former heavyweight king.
She caught the world’s attention last October as Wilder was beaten once again by the Gypsy King.
Telli was captured in tears ringside – but struck a far happier figure as she and her hubby celebrated his return to boxing.
Wilder revealed: “I can’t stop right here. I must continue my journey. I have to, I have to.
“I’m looking to resume my career for sure. I’ve got a lot of other things I’ve got to get out of the way.
“I’m taking away from my children if I come back, because now I’m able to enjoy my life fully like I want to.
“I sacrificed so much to be in this position in my life, to be able to life my life like I want for the rest of my life.”
Swift has often been spotted ringside at Wilder fightsCredit: Getty – Contributor
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DAVID HAYE has hailed Deontay Wilder’s impending return to boxing after the heavyweight division “missed” the American. Wilder’s future in the ring was left up in the air following defeat in his epic trilogy bout against Tyson Fury in October.
Deontay Wilder is set to make his boxing return
But as revealed by SunSport, the former WBC champion is closing in on securing his comeback fight.
Haye, who is an ex-sparring partner of Wilder’s, believes it is just what the blue ribband division needs.
He told Fight Hub TV: “We need big characters, big punchers, big personalities – that’s what heavyweight boxing needs.
“It’s missed him since he’s been gone. There are so many of these young fighters coming through.
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“Joyce, Dubois, Hrgovic – so many names that are around the world level. Let’s mix it up. Let’s get it busy.”
Wilder, 36, is set to face Robert Helenius, 38, on October 15 in New York.
The Bronze Bomber has suffered consecutive stoppage defeats to Fury, 33, which followed after their 2018 draw.
Wilder floored Fury twice on that occasion before scoring two knockdowns in their recent trilogy.
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And Haye, 41, is convinced his former training partner is the only man capable of beating Fury.
He said: “I just rewatched the three fights with the number one heavyweight on the planet, Tyson Fury.
“He probably is the closest guy to beating him. He nearly knocked him out on a couple of occasions, he had him heavily hurt.”
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ANTHONY JOSHUA’S rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is set to take place at 11pm UK time on August 20.There had been much hope that the bout would take place in the UK, only for it to be taken to Saudi Arabia.
Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua will fight each other on August 20Credit: Reuters
Unlike for big fights in the United States, however, British boxing fans won’t quite have to stay up all night to watch it.
Event organisers predict that Joshua vs Usyk 2 will commence at around 12:54am local time.
With Saudi Arabia two hours ahead of the UK, that means that, by the time the ring walks are concluded, action should be beginning at around 11pm for British fight fans.
When Joshua and Usyk finally take to the ring, fans will have had around eight hours of action to feast their eyes on.
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The undercard is set to begin at 5pm local time and 3pm in the UK.
It features much anticipated bouts including Filip Hrgovic’s title eliminator against Zhang Zhilei and Callum Smith’s versus Mathieu Bauderlique.
Badou Jack will also be in action against Richard Rivera.
Next week will be full of build-up to the big fight in Saudi Arabia.
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Joshua and Usyk will take part in a media and public workout between 3pm and 6:30pm UK time on Tuesday.
The pre-fight press conference will then go down at midday on Wednesday at the Shangri-La Hotel.
Friday will see the ceremonial weigh-ins take place between 11am and 3pm at King Abdullah Sports City.
Before all the action commences on Saturday.
Joshua, 32, has been showing off his brutal body shots in training this week.
His bout with Usyk will be just one of a number of events for fight fans to feast their eyes upon that night.
Leon Edwards will aim to become Britain’s first UFC champion since Michael Bisping when he takes on Kamaru Usman in Utah, likely at around 5am UK time.
Over in London, Michael “Venom” Page takes on Mike Perry in BKFC, with Paige VanZant also chasing her first bare knuckle win against Charisa Sigala – while the PFL semi-finals will be going down at the Copper Box.
Bisping, 43, reckons that Joshua has to beat Usyk… or it’ll be the “end of the road” for the former heavyweight champion.
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The Count told his YouTube channel: “If Joshua wants to continue to be one of the best, to go down in history as potentially the best British fighter we had and champion of the world, then he has to win this fight.
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TYSON FURY’s dad has a sneaking suspicion Anthony Joshua will get the job done in his high-stakes rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.AJ will bid to reclaim the WBA, WBO IBF and IBO heavyweight titles from the slick southpaw in a potentially career-defining Saudi showdown on Saturday week.
Anthony Joshua will rematch Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia next SaturdayCredit: GETTY
Usyk turned over Joshua in their Tottenham tussle last SeptemberCredit: AFP
But John Fury reckon the Brit could come out of the Saudi showdown victoriousCredit: GETTY
Joshua was effortlessly turned over by the undefeated Ukrainian last September, but John Fury believes the Brit could very well have his hand raised second time around.
During a recent appearance on talkSPORT, John said: “Don’t be surprised if AJ pulls it off.
“I’ve got a sneaky feeling again that AJ’s going to do it and he has this remarkable way of bouncing back doesn’t he.”
A mouthwatering Battle of Britain against WBC king Fury awaits AJ if he wins his desert dust-up with Usyk.
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And dad John will urge Tyson to face the winner in a multi-million-pound undisputed fight later this year.
He said: “If Joshua gets the win, then it’s all to play for isn’t it. Even I’d want [Tyson] to do that, I’d pressure him to do that.
“And Usyk, why not? He can beat them both at a canter so why not?”
A timid Joshua axed former long-time coach Rob McCracken after being outboxed by Usyk in their Tottenham tussle.
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And he’s vowed to get back to his aggressive best under new head trainer Robert Garcia.
He said: “The fight with Usyk, in my mind, was going for 12 rounds.
“That was my game plan because I thought I could compete with him as a boxer.
“And I think he won two more rounds than I did. That’s how he became champion.

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“So the goal now is to go back to basics and go for the knockout.
“I always feel, when I’m sparring or fighting people, I actually see their spirit get dampened.
“Honestly, when you’re looking at this person directly in their eyes and watching their body, you can read the body and punch after punch this person is slowly fading.
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“Now when you’re boxing, the art of boxing is to hit and not get hit. So you’re kind of boxing to stay away. That’s not really my style.
“My style is to be up close and personal and make it difficult for the person. So that’s the game plan.”
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