Tyson Fury has finally ended the constant mistrust the former heavyweight champion has put up with each time he retires.
‘The Gypsy King’ took the opportunity to end the speculation as his family took a holiday to Lake Como.
Fury announced his decision to walk away after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in December. The two-time world ruler’s statement was met with serious skepticism.
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Many thought Fury would return, as he has done the previous four times. Not so, according to the 36-year-old.
This time, Fury is dead set on staying away and won’t be giving anyone the satisfaction of saying, ‘I told you so.’
“What would I return for, more belts? I’ve won 22 of them,” Fury said in a video showing off stunning surroundings. “I’ve been rumped, that’s it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me.
“But I’m happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished. I’ve been around the world and back again.
“And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby. I’m in no rush at all to come back to boxing and get my face punched in. For what, what would I return for? I ask that question.”
Fury’s words fend off reports of an offer to face Anthony Joshua at Wembley and a potential fourth clash with Deontay Wilder.
Both bouts were firmly on the horizon if Fury decided to do what he always does and make a comeback.
The doubters are firmly put in their places as Fury makes his retirement an unreturnable affair by stating he won’t ever fight again.
“I am retired, and I am staying retired. I have nothing to prove to anybody and nothing to return for,” he concluded.
Joshua and Wilder could be at a loose end by the end of this year after Fury’s confirmation. They may turn to each other once again to make another payday.
Wilder has to come through Tyrrell Herndon on June 27 before Joshua can think about making any advances.
The ‘Bronze Bomber’ is open to a UK fight offer, though after a 2018 clash fell through.
