The ‘Gypsy King’ has now fully confirmed his intentions to return to the ring this year, ending his brief retirement that he announced after two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
Tyson Fury manager lays out three-fight plan as he names one of ‘front runners’ for comeback outing
Ben Davies, Boxing and MMA Editor
Published: 10:50, 12 Jan 2026Updated: 10:50, 12 Jan 2026
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Tyson Fury’s manager Spencer Brown has suggested the ‘Gypsy King’ could fight three times in 2026.
The ‘Gypsy King’ has now fully confirmed his intentions to return to the ring this year, ending his brief retirement that he announced after two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury is now ready to return in 2026 after a year out
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Fury is now ready to return in 2026 after a year out.
He has been back in training in Thailand where he has been getting back into shape ahead of what he describes as a big comeback year of activity.
Throughout recent months, Fury has been heavily linked with several showdowns including a trilogy with Usyk, and a meeting with bitter rival Anthony Joshua.
He has also opened the door to a showdown with new WBO heavyweight world champion Fabio Wardley.
But it is expected he will first take on lesser opposition in a tune-up fight, which could form part of three fights in 2026.
Brown told iFL TV: “I told everyone he will come back, he is back loving boxing again.
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“He’s had a year out, but we are maybe looking at three fights this year for him.
“He fancies fighting three times, he is in Thailand right now.”
It would be one of Fury’s busiest years in recent times since 2018 when he made his original comeback, having taken three years away from the sport after beating Wladimir Klitschko.
Fury has yet to commit to his next fight, but it is likely he will look to return in the first quarter of 2026.
Of course, it is unlikely to be a leading name in the rankings given his intentions of getting back fighting fit.
One of the key names linked to a clash with Fury is Makhmudov, a 6ft 6ins powerhouse, who recently beat Dave Allen late last year.
Fury’s promoter Frank Warren confirmed that there is indeed interest in pursuing Makhmudov.
And now Brown has suggested that ‘Lion’ has been progressed to one of a few front runners to land the clash.
He continued: “Tyson will fight anybody and he would fight the likes of Fabio Wardley.
“But you have to be realistic with Tyson, he’s been out for a year. He needs a fight to get his juices flowing first.
