Tyson Fury Plans Boxing Return, Riyadh Season 2026

Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, has indicated he will come out of retirement to fight again, with Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh confirming Fury's commitment to participate in Riyadh Season 2026. Fury retired earlier in 2025 after losing two heavyweight title rematches to Oleksandr Usyk, whom he now seeks to face again for a third bout, aiming for revenge and a "fair result" in England. Despite fan backlash and criticism that Fury does not deserve another title shot against Usyk after two losses, Alalshikh remains optimistic about arranging the trilogy, calling Usyk a "rabbit" to hunt. Fury has also mentioned a potential fight against Anthony Joshua as an alternative, which many fans prefer. Fury's last fights were held in Saudi Arabia, and his return is seen as part of the kingdom's growing influence in global boxing. Usyk is scheduled to defend his undisputed heavyweight title in July 2025, which could impact the timing and viability of any future Fury matches.