Tyson Fury Announces Retirement in Cryptic Message, Affecting Joshua Showdown
Jan 13, 2025, 02:19 PM
Tyson Fury, the British heavyweight boxing champion, has announced his retirement from professional boxing at the age of 36. In a cryptic message posted on Instagram, he stated, 'I'd like to announce my retirement from boxing. It's been a blast and I've loved every single minute of it.' This announcement could impact the highly anticipated potential fight with fellow British boxer Anthony Joshua. Fury had previously announced his retirement in 2022 but returned to the ring six months later. He leaves the sport as a two-time world heavyweight champion, having faced notable opponents throughout his career.
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