Boxing promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that Tyson Fury is keen on making his return to the ring next year.
The former heavyweight champion announced his retirement from the sport in January after suffering consecutive losses to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.
But now Warren, 73, has confirmed that the Gypsy King is eyeing a return to the rejuvenated division next year.
Speaking to DAZN, Warren said, “I spoke to him last week. He said that he’s going to come back and fight next year. He wants to do it.
“He’s had a very busy year this year. He’s obviously not fought this year, but as we’ve all seen, he’s had his documentary. He’s been filming with Netflix for his At Home with the Furys series.
“He’s also got another documentary that he’s finishing off, plus other things.
“I mean; he’s told me categorically he wants to fight next year. So, we’ll sit down and see.”
Fury himself has suggested a return to the sport is on the cards as he keeps himself fighting fit in his retirement.
He said in July: “I do miss it, every single day I wake up in the morning and miss it. I’ve been away seven months, missed it every day. I’m open to offers at the moment.
“Next year, the big GK is going to make a f***ing comeback.
“The takeover! I’m gonna be 37 in about three weeks, so I’m going to be the oldest swinger with all these young boys coming up; it’s going to be difficult.”
Since Fury’s defeat at the hands of Usyk, the 38-year-old Ukrainian has also beaten up-and-comer Daniel Dubois, 28.
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Fabio Wardley, 30, has begun to stake his claim at the top of the heavyweight division this year.
And Brit youngster Moses Itauma, 20, continued on his path to a shot at title glory with a victory over Dillian Whyte in August.
But the fight that is being touted for Fury remains the long-awaited face-off with rival Anthony Joshua.
Some of the sting has been taken out of what was once considered the biggest potential fight in boxing following the decline of both men’s careers at the top of the sport.
But it is safe to say that such a fight would still draw the crowds if one of the heavyweight division’s biggest ‘what ifs’ finally got an answer.
