The two-time heavyweight champion shocked the boxing following his recent announcement, seemingly ruining plans for an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua could face Deontay Wilder next if Tyson Fury stays retired. Turki Alalshikh has now set his sights on the match.

Instead, Joshua went on to knock out former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, while Wilder was stopped by Zhilei Zhang in his next bout. Joshua was also on the wrong end of a KO in 2024, however, as Daniel Dubois retained the IBF title against his fellow Briton in September.

Sam Jones admits he does not want Tyson Fury to retire following the former heavyweight world champion's sudden announcement, adding he hopes to see

Tyson Fury must reverse his retirement in the next “three or four weeks” to set up a summer showdown with Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn has warned. Fury announced his retirement this week, having made the same claim several times in recent years,

Eddie Hearn has set a tight deadline for Tyson Fury to end his latest retirement if a highly anticipated summer clash with Anthony Joshua is to materialise. The Matchroom Boxing promoter insists Fury must return within "the next three or four weeks" for the potential blockbuster bout to proceed.

Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has suggested he will try and talk Tyson Fury out of his latest retirement, but already has contingency plans for Anthony Joshua if a bout between the pair cannot be arranged.