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Fury Eyes Usyk Trilogy for 2026 Return as Usyk Extends Career to 41

Usyk's new timeline keeps a Fury rubber match viable, with mandates likely to dictate next opponents.

Overview

  • Promoter Frank Warren says Tyson Fury has indicated he will fight next year and is prioritising a third bout with Oleksandr Usyk over Anthony Joshua.
  • Usyk confirms he will box until age 41, has resumed training after injury, and is targeting a ring return in 2026 with negotiations under way.
  • The undisputed champion rules out rising prospect Moses Itauma as his next opponent, saying he will not face the 20-year-old.
  • Usyk was ordered to address a WBO mandatory and withdrew from talks citing injury, with Joseph Parker now set to face Fabio Wardley for the interim title on October 25 in London.
  • An AJ–Fury fight remains in discussion, with Eddie Hearn eyeing next summer and Warren insisting Fury will not wait through Joshua’s planned tune-up.