Tyson Fury names two opponents for comeback fight after ending retirement

Tyson Fury wants to fight both Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk following confirmation of his boxing comeback.

Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh excited fans with a tweet on Wednesday evening when he tweeted: "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 retiring in January after two losses to Usyk, Fury's return has reignited speculation over a long-awaited showdown with Joshua.

While the much-anticipated Fury vs. Joshua fight didn't materialise this year, Fury's recent comments suggest he's ready for action after getting the nod from his wife Paris. At an IBA event in Turkey, Fury remarked, via All Out Fighting: "Although AJ has been a rival of mine for ten years, he has been a fantastic advocate for British boxing and has played the game well. I wouldn't say I hold all the power over him but if he's only sitting there and waiting for me to come, he could be waiting a long time.

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"He might be f***ing 60 by the time I decide I want him - or it might be next week. I am looking forward to contemplating the idea of returning. I am taking it all onboard and I will make a decision in the forthcoming few months." With fans eager for a domestic dust-up between Fury and Joshua, Fury also seems to be considering a third fight with Usyk, having previously lost to the Ukrainian on points.

The much-anticipated outcome of this month's title clash between Usyk and Daniel Dubois carries significant repercussions. A victory for Dubois would allow Usyk to trigger a rematch, as per their fight agreement. "The all-British fight with Joshua will be big and if we both go to our grave - without having fought each other - it would be a travesty for British boxing," said the 'Gypsy King' when discussing future prospects.

"But I feel like, what I really want is revenge. But I only want to fight Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley, in front of 100,000 people, and lift all the belts. That would be my dream. My second dream would be that massive fight with Anthony Joshua. I am a prize fighter first and foremost. So, if the money is right, then we can do a deal. If the money is right then it's a deal."

When talking about his retirement, he explained the internal struggle, "Retirement is not easy to handle, every day I wake up and start shadow boxing and inside I want to fight. I will never ever get over that because I have been born and bred to do what I do - I mean did!".

"It's hard to let it go when it's something I enjoy. It's hard, f***ing hard man. It's hard to walk away from it. I have had offers and Paris has said she will support me and that has made me smile. It might be because she is sick of me being at home with her, or it's because she is my ride-or-die, we're Bonnie and Clyde."

In an Instagram post on Thursday morning, Tyson Fury announced his highly anticipated trilogy bout against Oleksandr Usyk. He shared a promotional fight poster featuring himself and the Ukrainian boxer with the caption: "April 18, 2026 Wembley Stadium. The trilogy! UK. contact @spencerbrownmrgoldstar for tickets."