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Tyson Fury stuns boxing world by announcing his retirement after latest Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing after uploading a bombshell video on social media.

Fury, who failed to regain the world heavyweight titles against Oleksandr Usyk last month, has called time on his legendary career.

He uploaded a video online, accompanied with the caption: "Thanks its been a blast. Thanks to everyone who helped out along the way! Happy new year. Jesus is king now & forever."

In the clip, he said: "Hi everybody, I'm going to make this short and sweet, I'd like to announce my retirement from boxing. It's been a blast. I've loved every single minute of it."

Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing. Image: Getty
Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing. Image: Getty

Fury walks away from boxing aged 36, having reached the pinnacle of the sport after capturing the unified world heavyweight titles against Wladimir Klitschko back in November 2015.

He claimed the WBA (super), IBF and WBO world titles when he dethroned Klitschko in Germany.

The self-proclaimed 'Gypsy King' also bagged the WBC world heavyweight title following his victory over Deontay Wilder back in February 2020.

Fury lost the last two bouts of his storied career, losing back-to-back fights to Usyk.

He suffered a split decision defeat in their undisputed showdown last May before losing a unanimous decision defeat in their rematch last month.

It's not the first time Fury has announced his retirement, having retired in August 2022, where he relinquished his Ring Magazine title.

However, he ended his short-lived retirement when he fought Derek Chisora.

Fury had been linked with an all-British showdown against Anthony Joshua, who called for a meeting after years of speculation.

Speaking at The Ring Magazine awards in London on Saturday, Joshua said: "It's a fight I want to see because I am a fan of boxing. When I am in the gym, everyone is asking me [about this fight]. I ain't got many years ahead of me. I want to leave the game with a bang and make an impact.

"Everyone is asking me the same question. It's up to me to deliver, that's why I'm saying it has to happen this year.

"I think we can make this fight happen."

Featured Image Credit: Tyson Fury

Topics: Tyson Fury, Boxing

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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