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Fury's retirement comes after a challenging period in his career, notably following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December. Before that match, retirement was not on the horizon, and he had been openly discussing a potential high-profile fight against Anthony Joshua—a clash that fans and pundits believed was set to occur this year.
This unexpected turn of events has roiled conversations in the boxing community, particularly since Tyson Fury has a history of announcing retirements only to return to the ring. After his victory against Dillian Whyte in 2022, Fury declared that he was “done," echoing sentiments of having reached the pinnacle of his career. Yet, he made a comeback shortly after, fighting Derek Chisora later that year.