Fury to make comeback in 2026, says Saudi boxing chief

LONDON - Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has suggested Tyson Fury will come out of retirement and return to the ring in 2026, PA Media/dpa reported.

Fury retired from the sport following December’s rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.

And he is yet to face off with long-term rival Anthony Joshua, who was dealt a devastating stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley last year.

"The ‘Gypsy King’ will be back,” Alalshikh said in a social media post. "I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026 … We have a rabbit to hunt.”

The message could hint at a trilogy fight with Usyk after Fury often referred to the Ukrainian as a ‘rabbit’ in the build-up to their fights.

Usyk will become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion should he defeat Dubois at Wembley later this month. - BERNAMA-PA MEDIA/dpa