Tyson Fury looks set to chase redemption against Oleksandr Usyk rather than finally squaring off with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, as his promoter hinted at plans for a third encounter with the Ukrainian champion.
According to his long-time promoter, Frank Warren, Fury’s mind is firmly fixed on settling unfinished business with Usyk, who handed him the only two losses of his professional career.
“Tyson keeps talking about running it back with Usyk — that’s the fight that burns in him,” Warren said. “Those two fights were tight, thrilling contests. He wants another crack at it, and honestly, who wouldn’t want to see that again?”
The “Gypsy King,” who briefly stepped away from the sport earlier this year claiming retirement for the fifth time, fell short twice against Usyk in 2024 — both on points. In their first clash, Fury barely survived a late-round onslaught, and in the rematch, he lost a razor-thin decision that left fans divided.
Warren brushed aside concerns that the 36-year-old heavyweight may be on the decline, arguing that Fury still has enough firepower and ring IQ to compete at the highest level.
“People forget, Tyson hasn’t taken much punishment in his career,” he said. “He’s one of the smartest fighters out there. If he feels he’s got enough left in him, believe me, he’s got plenty. He’s not someone who fights out of desperation.”
While supporters continue to demand the long-promised British blockbuster between Fury and Joshua, the reality seems to be drifting further away. Talks between the two camps have collapsed multiple times over the years, leaving fans frustrated and skeptical about whether the fight will ever happen.
Joshua, meanwhile, remains active and in search of major opponents, but there’s growing doubt that a bout with Fury — once billed as the biggest fight in British boxing history — will ever materialize.
As for Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight king has been enjoying a strong run, last defending his titles with a clinical victory over Daniel Dubois at Wembley. With contenders like Joseph Parker and Agit Kabayel circling, the Ukrainian has no shortage of challengers — but another meeting with Fury could still be the most lucrative and legacy-defining option for both men.
In the end, Fury’s path seems clear: not a domestic duel with Joshua, but one last dance with Usyk — the man who twice humbled him and still haunts his legacy.
