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EDDIE HEARN has cast doubt over Tyson Fury’s boxing retirement with a wry smile and theory about why all may not be as it seems. Fury made the shock announcement on social media in the wake of his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. Eddie Hearn has cast doubt over Tyson Fury’s boxing retirementCredit: Youtube / iFLTVFury announced his latest retirement on social mediaCredit: InstagramBut with a mega-money fight with Anthony Joshua still on the cards – Hearn reckons this is nothing more than a negotiation tactic. He told iFL TV: “I saw that coming. I think, if you ever want to come back and get the max you’ve gotta retire first, ain’t you? “Someone’s gotta bring you out of retirement. So listen, if that’s the last we see of Tyson Fury, good luck to him. “I doubt it, personally, but whatever he chooses to do much respect to him.”READ MORE IN BOXINGFury has a history of retiring only to return – doing so three times before. But nevertheless, he said in a social media video: “Hey everybody, I am going to make it short and sweet. “I would like to announce my retirement from boxing. It has been a blast and I have loved every single minute of it. “I’m going to end with this – Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody and see you on the other side.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFury, 36, lost his WBC title and unbeaten record in May to Usyk, 37, who became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. But the Ukrainian vacated the IBF strap to proceed with his rematch – winning a unanimous decision in December. Frank Warren reacts to Tyson Fury retirement and reveals his favourite moment from incredible careerJoshua, 35, was meanwhile knocked out by Dubois, 27, in September for the IBF belt. It left AJ and Fury primed to finally settle the score in a British grudge bout. And Hearn believed money and boredom will ultimately convince the eccentric Gypsy King to come back again once more. He said: “I think he’ll want to fight again. “I think he’ll get bored, I think he’ll know that the British public want to see the AJ fight and I think, my personal belief is we’ll see him in the ring again. And if not, as I said, good luck to the man.”Anthony Joshua could see a fight with Fury collapseCredit: Getty More

TYSON FURY has announced his retirement from boxing – but fans could be forgiven for refusing to believe it. Fury announced on social media that he was walking away from the sport following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk. Tyson Fury has announced his retirement following two losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: ReutersHe said: “I would like to announce my retirement from boxing. It has been a blast and I have loved every single minute of it.” But with a history of coming out of retirement and a mega-money fight with Anthony Joshua on the table – fans are ready to call Fury’s bluff. And they would have reason to do so, as SunSport takes a look into the Gypsy King’s history of calling it quits. November 2013Fury first packed up his gloves and went home after his pay-per-view bout with David Haye got scrapped due to sustained a cut. READ MORE ON BOXINGHe posted online: “Hi every1, I have officially retired from boxing. There’s too many bent people in the sport.”Fury then returned three months later to beat Joey Abell but his rescheduled 2014 fight with Haye again collapsed. This time it was due to Haye suffering a shoulder injury which required surgery. The British grudge match never materialised. Fury retired when David Haye pulled out of their fight in 2013Credit: Getty Images – GettyFrank Warren reacts to Tyson Fury retirement and reveals his favourite moment from incredible careerJuly 2017Fury was two years removed from his famous upset victory over Wladimir Klitschko – where he won the WBA, WBO and IBF belts. Most read in BoxingBut he was forced to vacate them after falling into depression and substance abuse. He had retired earlier in 2017, before claiming it was a joke, but later posted online: “Been very blessed in my life & career achieve the upmost in boxing, was a epic journey along the way.“Thanks to all the fans that supported & believed in me along the way. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. THE END.”Fury would then return in June 2018 – after three years out the ring – before drawing with Deontay Wilder for the WBC belt that same year.Fury appeared to announce his retirement online 2017April AND August 2022By this time Fury was WBC world champion after avenging his controversial draw with Wilder by stopping the American twice. And he claimed he would retire following his fight with Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium – which he did after winning in round six. After a promise to wife Paris, Fury said: “I have to be a man of my word so this might be the last fight. Thank you United Kingdom.”Later in the year, he had a rethink and stated his plan to “100 per cent” return to the ring.But then just four days later, on his 34th birthday, he posted on X that he was quitting AGAIN.He posted: “Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years & after long hard conversations I’ve finally decided to walk away & on my 34th birthday I say Bon voyage.”Despite that, Fury was back by December and beat old pal Derek Chisora for a third time – marking one of boxing’s most underwhelming trilogies.Fury promised wife Paris he would retire after fighting Dillian WhyteCredit: ReutersView of The Sun’s boxing expert: ‘I think it’s a ploy’By Wally Downes JrCALL ME a miserable fat little boxing cynic, but Tyson Fury’s latest retirement just doesn’t wash with me.It wasn’t too long ago we were hearing he had a ten-fight deal with Saudi Arabia, that he was gonna fight Anthony Joshua twice, then he was going to face Joseph Parker twice.He was planning on doing every fight in the world – there was even talk he’d rematch Francis Ngannou and do a better job.IF he has retired, then he goes out with an incredible career having made over £300million in boxing events alone, let alone all the extra stuff.He does so having sacrificed bundles of his own life for such success.We know his wife Paris suffered a miscarriage going into the first Olesandr Usyk fight.We know for Deontay Wilder III, his little girl was put in intensive care, he barely even trained for that fight, he was sleeping on the hospital floor.IF he has retired, IF it is genuine, then it’s been an incredible career.And for the big showman, it’s probably a nice little short sharp way to go out by just posting a video while sat inside his car.But I can’t help but think that it’s a bit of a ploy to drive AJ a little bit crazy.AJ was at the Ring Awards the other day and put out a social media post saying “Fury, where are you? I’m looking for you.”It’s the only fight that AJ wants, and Fury being wise and looking at the Floyd Mayweather playbook, knows that once you retire, you have to be coaxed out of retirement.And how do you coax someone out of retirement? Loads more readies.The fact of the matter is, Fury has always told us: I’m a prize fighter, I do it for money, I’m gonna do it for as long as I can and make as much money as I can.So the idea that he suddenly ducks out now doesn’t seem to ring quite true.As Fury made the announcement, I was with Frank Warren and he said hadn’t spoken to Tyson about it today, but that he hopes that it’s true, that Fury’s done enough and made enough money.IF it’s true, then what an incredible career.Fury and AJ have put British boxing on the map where it’s not been for decades, not since Lennox Lewis 25 years ago.So thank you, but rather than being at his leaving party, which I’m sure The Sun would be invited to, I suspect we’ll see him boxing AJ in Riyadh in a few months. January 2025Fury was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk twice in 2024, by split-decision in May and then a unanimous verdict in December. A super-fight with AJ was still on the table with Eddie Hearn even reserving Wembley for the bout.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut those plans went up in smoke when Fury made the shock announcement that he is walking away from the sport. Still, fans were not so convinced with most sceptics believing it is a negotiation tactic ahead of talks to fight Joshua. Fury says he is walking away despite a fight with Anthony Joshua remaining possibleCredit: Reuters More

ANTHONY JOSHUA has revealed why he uncharacteristically took to social media to call out Tyson Fury.A long-overdue Battle of Britain between the rivals is back on the table following Fury’s second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk last month.Tyson Fury’s second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk has opened the door to a showdown with Tyson FuryCredit: GettyAJ uncharacteristically took aim at Fury on social media ahead of the Ring Magazine Awards showCredit: GETTYAJ has revealed the reason for his interesting call outCredit: GETTYAJ is champing at the bit to put an end to his near decade-long rivalry with the Wythenshawe warrior, who he taunted on social media this weekend ahead of the Ring Magazine Awards in London.And he’s revealed he made the out-of-character decision to goad Fury as he knows time is ticking on his Hall of Fame career.The former unified heavyweight champion told DAZN: “After my last fight I took some time out.”I let my body heal, which I’m still working on now, and I declined some business opportunities so I could focus on the sport, which takes off mental pressure as well as physically.READ MORE ON FURY VS AJ”I went away with family which is always good and we’re back again for 2025 and I feel good.”It’s a fight [Joshua vs Fury] I want to see, because I’m a fan of boxing, so I want to get that fight underway.”When I’m in the local gym everyone is asking me, and the reason I decided to do some interesting stuff (on social media) is because I haven’t got many years ahead of me. I’ve had more years behind me.”So what I want to do is leave the game with a bang and make an impact.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Be outlandish, a great character, have fun with it while we’re doing it and go for the big fights. Tyson Fury is one of them.”Every time I see people they say: ‘When you fighting Fury?’ Eddie Hearn provides update on Anthony Joshua’s next fight with two names eyed “The Irish community, English community, Nigerian community, everyone is asking me the same question.”As a fighter, it’s up to me to deliver. It has to happen this year.”A multi-million-pound summer showdown could be in the offing if a blockbuster deal is agreed in the coming months.And long-time AJ promoter Eddie Hearn already has tentative plans in place for Wembley to host the titanic tussle.When asked if Wembley has a date available for the fight, the Matchroom Boxing chief replied: “Yes.Eddie Hearn reckons there is a good chance we could see AJ vs Fury this summerCredit: GETTY”We’re looking to get back in the ring in May or June. “If it ended up being July, it doesn’t really matter.”I still think it rests on Tyson Fury. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Until the water settles on the defeat and where he’s at mentally and what he wants to do that’s where we’re really going to find out.”Because when he looks at the options, what else is he going to do and who else is he going to fight?” More