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Tyson Fury Announces Comeback, Eyes 2026 Joshua Showdown

1/4/2026

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Tyson Fury, the British boxer and former unified heavyweight champion, has announced his return after retiring in December 2024.
The 37-year-old heavyweight, unbeaten in 35 fights before retiring, hinted at a 2026 showdown with Anthony Joshua, the British boxer.
Joshua's recent knockout of Jake Paul is noted as context for Fury's comeback.
Joshua's immediate future remains uncertain due to injuries from a car crash in Nigeria that killed two friends.

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Tyson Fury, the British boxer and former unified heavyweight champion, has announced his return after retiring in December 2024.
The 37-year-old heavyweight, unbeaten in 35 fights before retiring, hinted at a 2026 showdown with Anthony Joshua, the British boxer.
Joshua's recent knockout of Jake Paul is noted as context for Fury's comeback.
Joshua's immediate future remains uncertain due to injuries from a car crash in Nigeria that killed two friends.