Frank Warren Says Tyson Fury Targeting 2026 Return, Rules Out Fight This Year
The promoter casts the decision on a comeback opponent as a business choice driven by incentive, with a Usyk trilogy or an Anthony Joshua bout under consideration.
Overview
- Warren says he has recently spoken with Fury, who wants to fight next year, and plans will be revisited before the end of 2025.
- He indicates a preference for a third bout with Oleksandr Usyk, calling their previous meetings close, quality fights.
- Warren also labels Anthony Joshua an obvious option due to long-standing public demand for that matchup.
- Matchroom figures express hope for Fury–Joshua in 2026 while cautioning that major bouts often fail to materialize, and reports suggest Joshua is lining up an early‑2026 return.
- Fury has remained inactive throughout 2025 after two losses to Usyk last year and a retirement announcement at the start of this year.