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Tyson Fury Defends Shape, Sets Weight Goal as 2026 Return Moves Forward

He says the comeback is driven by love of the fight game rather than money.

Overview

  • Fury said he weighs about 20 stone and plans to drop to under 19 stone for his first fight back, brushing off online criticism of his physique.
  • He is training in Thailand and has been seen working with WBC bridgerweight titleholder Kevin Lerena.
  • The former champion noted he could be up to 16 months out if he boxes in the first quarter, with no opponent, date, or venue yet confirmed.
  • Promoters are discussing a tune-up such as Arslanbek Makhmudov, while WBO titleholder Fabio Wardley has publicly welcomed a Fury fight.
  • Anthony Joshua’s availability is uncertain following a recent fatal car crash in Nigeria, and Wladimir Klitschko’s new sparring footage has prompted separate comeback speculation.