• Tyson Fury announces his return to boxing in 2026 after a year-long retirement.
• His last fight was a defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.
• Fury expresses eagerness for a showdown with fellow British fighter Anthony Joshua.
• Joshua is recovering from injuries sustained in a car crash that claimed two lives.
• Fury holds a professional record of 34 wins and 2 losses, both to Usyk.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced on Sunday that he will return to boxing in **2026**, ending his latest retirement. The 37-year-old last fought in December 2024, suffering a loss to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk. In a post on social media, Fury remarked, "2026 is that year. Return of the Mac. Been away for a while but I’m back now, 37 years old and still punching" according to BBC, SCMP, India Times, and Reuters.

Fury’s announcement comes amidst speculation regarding a highly anticipated fight with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua. Although Joshua recently achieved a knockout victory over YouTube star Jake Paul, he is currently recovering from injuries sustained in a car crash that resulted in the tragic deaths of two friends. The incident has left Joshua's immediate boxing plans uncertain, according to SCMP and Reuters.

Fury’s career features **34 wins, two defeats**—both to Usyk—along with one draw against Deontay Wilder. His previous retirement claims have faced skepticism and led to numerous comebacks, including his return after defeating Dillian Whyte in April 2022. Fury’s ambitions include potentially avenging his defeats and possibly pursuing a title fight with current champions like Fabio Wardley, who holds the WBO title, according to BBC and India Times.