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Tyson Fury states he wants another shot at Ukrainian champion

Fury suffered back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk before retiring (Nick Potts/PA)
Fury suffered back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk before retiring (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)
  • Tyson Fury has all but confirmed his return to boxing, despite announcing his retirement earlier this year.
  • His promoter, Frank Warren, revealed that Fury intends to pursue a third fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
  • This highly anticipated trilogy bout is being targeted for 18 April 2026.
  • Fury is currently back in the gym, maintaining his fitness for wellbeing and with a clear desire to fight Usyk.
  • Warren indicated that Fury will only re-enter the ring for a 'super-fight', potentially against Usyk, Daniel Dubois, or Anthony Joshua.
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