Fury rejects £1 billion: He will not return to boxing, not even for money.

Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King Reiterates His Definitive Retirement from Boxing

The renowned boxer Tyson Fury has confirmed that he will not reconsider his retirement from boxing, even in the face of an offer of one billion pounds sterling. Fury, who hasn’t stepped into the ring since his defeat in the rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, announced his retirement in January. However, this announcement comes after previous periods of inactivity in his career, followed by spectacular comebacks. Despite the rumors and persistent speculation about a possible fight with Anthony Joshua, Fury has made it clear that he has no interest in putting his gloves back on.

There is no reason for me to return to the ring.

Tyson Fury

In an interview with the YouTube channel FurociTV, Fury expressed that, at 37 years old and after a 25-year career, he no longer finds motivation in boxing. Previously, his goals were money and titles, but now, according to his own words, he has accumulated more than he needs and possesses an unlimited amount of belts and titles. Fury emphasized that the pursuit was more rewarding than the victory itself. The boxer added that he could return to the ring at any moment, but simply doesn’t want to. He has lost interest in the media spotlight and assures that not even an offer of a billion pounds would change his decision, as he has moved past the stage where he cared what others thought.

Fury, known as the “Gypsy King”, conquered the IBF, WBA, and WBO titles by defeating Wladimir Klitschko. After facing mental health problems, he returned with force, achieving an epic draw with Deontay Wilder and defeating him in a rematch to obtain the WBC belt, which he successfully defended in a trilogy. Throughout his career, Fury also defeated prominent British boxers such as Dereck Chisora and Dillian Whyte. However, his undefeated record came to an end last year when he was surpassed by Usyk, who defeated him by split decision in their first match, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk defeated Fury again. Fury reflected on his career, mentioning the importance of avoiding unnecessary risks in boxing. He emphasized that he has achieved a lot and prefers not to tempt fate or continue risking possible brain damage. Despite Fury’s firm stance, the expected fight against Anthony Joshua remains a dream for fans. This match is on the list of the most desired fights for 2026. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has expressed his interest in making this fight happen and is looking for a way to make it a reality for next year. Hearn stated that the only person capable of making this fight possible is Turki Alalshikh, due to the large amount of money involved and the way the agreement must be structured.