Last year, Tyson Fury’s undefeated streak came to a shocking end after suffering two consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk—both held in Riyadh. The back-to-back defeats at the hands of the Ukrainian heavyweight champion marked two of the most anticipated events in modern heavyweight boxing and left the 36-year-old reeling. Shortly after, the Mancunian announced his retirement in a brief Instagram video and confirmed that he was stepping away from the sport. “Hi everybody, I’ll make this short and sweet. I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast, and I’ve loved every single minute of it.”

But just weeks later, in January, whispers of a potential comeback began to surface. Reports claimed that Tyson Fury was eyeing one final blockbuster bout, dubbed his “retirement fight,” and was allegedly demanding a jaw-dropping $600 million (£500 million) payday. Given his history of retirement teases—having previously retired multiple times only to return for the right offer—many fans were skeptical, wondering if the ‘Gypsy King’ was once again testing the waters for a mega-payout.

However, the speculation was swiftly shut down by Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi boxing promoter behind Fury’s two most recent fights. “Having a lot of rumors doesn’t help us and makes us look like fools,” Alalshikh stated. “No one will propose $500 million for any fight. This is not a correct number.” Since then, the buzz around the former champ’s next move has gone quiet—at least from his camp.

Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury’s long-standing domestic rival, has continued to keep him on his radar. Despite years of hype, the two British heavyweights have never faced off in the ring. But earlier this year, ‘AJ’ expressed renewed interest in making it happen. Speaking at The Ring Magazine Awards, he said, “It’s a fight that I want to see. I’m a fan of boxing, so I want to get that fight underway.” Now, it seems the silence may be breaking. According to a recent post by ‘Boxing Kingdom’ on X, “I’m hearing from a credible source that Tyson Fury is now openly discussing fighting Anthony Joshua.”

Though nothing has been officially confirmed by the Mancunian or his team, speculation is gaining momentum. As reported by The Mirror last year, discussions of a potential blockbuster bout between the two heavyweights were underway with a reported purse of around £200 million ($225 million) on the line. The rumored deal has already received backing from key figures in the sport, including British promoter Eddie Hearn, who represents Anthony Joshua and has openly encouraged Fury to accept the offer without hesitation.

In a recent interview with iFl TV, the Matchroom Boxing head honcho said, “I said it the other day in an interview, the way that fight gets made is probably Tyson reaches out to AJ and says, ‘Mate, do you fancy it?’ And he’ll go, ‘100 percent, let’s f—ing do it.’ And it’ll be made like that. So let’s see….”There’s one man that can make this fight happen and that’s Tyson Fury.”

“I know he loves the big nights. He’s a showman, and like many – don’t blame him – he likes a pound note. I just know those two collectively could give each other the icing on the cake of a great career. But only one man can make that happen, and we wish him well whatever he does.”

However, there are whispers from within Tyson Fury’s camp that not everyone is on board with the idea of a return just yet. So, what’s going on behind the scenes? Let’s dig deeper into the situation!

What’s the latest update on Tyson Fury’s future from his manager?

No matter what the chatter around the boxing world may be, Anthony Joshua isn’t running out of opponents—and Tyson Fury doesn’t appear to be in a rush to return to the ring either. In an unexpected twist, influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul recently called out Joshua, boldly claiming, “He doesn’t have a chin.” Rather than brushing it off, ‘AJ’ appeared to entertain the idea, and teased a potential bout with Paul in 2026.

Meanwhile, ‘The Gypsy King’ seems to be thoroughly enjoying retirement. Since stepping away from the sport, he’s been spending quality time with his wife and seven children, recently spotted vacationing at Disneyland Paris. He’s also been seen mingling with notable figures, including legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson—further hinting that the Gypsy King is in no hurry to stage a comeback.

That said, it’s Tyson Fury’s manager who’s been offering glimpses into the champ’s current state of mind. In a recent conversation with iFL TV, he shared: “I spoke to him last week, he’s really happy. Really happy. He’s getting a little bit bored but he was really happy. I think he went to a nice birthday party over the weekend and had a few beers. Just speaking to him gives you a bit of light in your life because he makes you smile and he doesn’t anything too seriously.”

When asked whether the former champion might fight again, the response was measured: “He’s retired. He might be getting a little bit bored at the moment but that’s just a natural thing. He’s just enjoying himself, he’s running every day.” With opinions split and speculation swirling, what do you think? Will Tyson Fury lace up the gloves one last time for a mega-fight against Anthony Joshua? Or has the Gypsy King truly walked away for good? Share your take below.