Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing, once again sparking speculation about the finality of his decision, the BBC said.
The 36-year-old Briton last fought in December, losing his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, the holder of the WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO titles.
It is the second time Fury has declared his departure from the sport, having previously retired in April 2022 after defeating Dillian Whyte, only to return six months later.
Fury, who boasts a record of 34 wins, one draw, and only two defeats delivered his announcement via social media.
“Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet,” Fury said. “I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It has been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it, and I’m going to end with this: Dick Turpin wore a mask.”
Fury first made headlines in 2015 when he dethroned long-reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko to claim the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring renowned heavyweight titles.
However, his career took a turn as he battled mental health issues and stayed out of the ring for over two years. He returned triumphantly in 2018, defeating Deontay Wilder in 2020 to claim the WBC belt and becoming a two-time world champion.