Tyson Fury has shared his plans for retiring from boxing and his ideal matchup if he defeats Anthony Joshua in their highly awaited heavyweight clash on December 11. The Gypsy King is set to face his long-standing British rival in Cardiff, where the WBA heavyweight title is expected to be at stake, with the winner potentially becoming a three-time world champion.
While there has been speculation about a rematch or even a trilogy, despite no official rematch clause for either fighter, Fury clarified that he plans to fight Joshua only once before taking on Oleksandr Usyk for a third encounter. “The way I see it, I want to thoroughly defeat Joshua as a warm-up, like I’ve said,” Fury told IFL TV. “Then I want my trilogy with Usyk. I’ve spoken to him, and he’s keen to have that fight early next year, in the first quarter.” Fury added, “The perfect end to my long, successful career would be Anthony Joshua in Cardiff, followed by Usyk at Madison Square Garden—that would be it.” He also mentioned plans to join promoter Frank Warren afterward in a bid to become one of the greatest promoters ever.
Ahead of their first-ever meeting in London on Wednesday, Joshua revealed he has enlisted the help of Peter Fury, Tyson’s uncle, alongside Ben Davison, a former Fury trainer who also works with fighters like Fabio Wardley and Moses Itauma. This partnership aims to give Joshua a strategic advantage. Joshua spoke positively about his relationship with Peter Fury, who remains estranged from Tyson since their split after Fury’s 2015 victory over Wladimir Klitschko. “I talk to Peter Fury, and he’s willing to help me. We get along well,” Joshua said. When asked if Peter had shared useful insights, Joshua explained that their conversations focused on training and fight approach rather than specifics about Fury’s tactics. He emphasized that, while guidance is valuable, ultimately, he trusts his own judgment at this stage in his career.
Fan Take: This showdown between Fury and Joshua is more than just a battle for a heavyweight title—it’s a defining moment that could reshape the future landscape of boxing’s heavyweight division. Fans should watch closely, as the outcome will set the tone for potential epic trilogies and could elevate both fighters’ legacies in the sport.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
