Tyson Fury Eyes Usyk Trilogy and Joshua Showdown in 2026 Comeback

Key Takeaways

Tyson Fury announced his return to boxing in 2026, targeting a trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk and a historic bout against Anthony Joshua as part of Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season events.
Fury claims he was unfairly judged in his previous losses to Usyk and insists he wants revenge in a fair fight on home soil in England.
Fury described a potential matchup with Anthony Joshua as 'the biggest British boxing fight ever,' predicting it would sell out Wembley Stadium in under an hour and break records.
Fury dismissed the idea of fighting Daniel Dubois, asserting it would be 'a one-sided beat-down' if he hypothetically returned to face him.
Despite his eagerness to return, Fury expressed concerns about the health risks of boxing, questioning whether the love of the sport justifies the physical toll.

Tyson Fury has officially announced his return to boxing in 2026, with his sights set on two blockbuster fights: a trilogy bout against Oleksandr Usyk and a historic all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua. The announcement was made by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, who revealed on social media that Fury has committed to a comeback as part of the Riyadh Season events.

Fury, known as the "Gypsy King," retired from boxing in January following a unanimous decision loss to Usyk in their heavyweight rematch. However, recent training videos and public statements suggest he is eager to re-enter the ring. "Who would I rather fight right now? Usyk. I want my revenge in England, that's all I want," Fury stated during the IBA Pro Event in Istanbul. He emphasized his desire for a fair fight, claiming he was unfairly judged in his previous encounters with Usyk.

In addition to the Usyk trilogy, Fury expressed interest in facing Anthony Joshua, calling it "the biggest British boxing fight that will ever happen." He predicted the bout would sell out Wembley Stadium in under an hour and break all records. "It's a fight I think can happen, if I did decide to come back and the deal was right," he added.

Fury also dismissed the idea of fighting Daniel Dubois, who is set to face Usyk on July 19 for the IBF heavyweight title. "If I did come back, hypothetically speaking, if I was to return and box Daniel Dubois, he wouldn't land a glove on me. It would be a one-sided beat-down," Fury said.

Alalshikh's announcement on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed Fury's return, stating, "The 'Gypsy King' will be back!!! I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026. We have a rabbit to hunt!"

Despite his eagerness to return, Fury has previously expressed concerns about his health, questioning whether the love of the sport outweighs the risks. "What would I be coming back for? There's not much to come back for. Does just the love of the sport overthrow my health? You've got to worry about your health. Your health is your wealth," he told reporters earlier this week.

Fans and analysts alike are now eagerly awaiting further developments as the boxing world prepares for the return of one of its most charismatic and controversial figures.