Idman.biz
British former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has stated that he is returning to professional boxing not for the money, but out of love for the sport and the fighting lifestyle.
Idman.Biz reports that the 37-year-old boxer, who has twice lost to Oleksandr Usyk, had previously announced the end of his career, but has now confirmed plans to return to competition in 2026.
"I've won everything from regional belts in England to super championship titles and I've been voted 'Boxer of the Year' twice. There's nothing for me to do but fight. I love it. There's nothing for material gain. I could have retired 10 years ago. I've made a good fortune. Of course, it's not about the money, although I always want something good. It's mostly about the love of fighting and sport. I'm 37 years old, I'll be 38 this year, but I love to fight. I have no interest in anything other than fighting. I was born and raised to fight. My destiny is to fight.
And at the end of it all, I'm going to punch like crazy and probably end up in a wheelchair like all of them. Even if I get beat to death, I won't know if it's Tuesday, Wednesday or December, but this is the game I chose, this is the life we chose. This is the life I chose! We don't stop," talkSPORT quotes Tyson Fury as saying.
Fury's potential opponents for his comeback include current WBO champion Fabio Wardley, Anthony Joshua (if he recovers from his recent debacle) and Oleksandr Usyk in a trilogy fight. Fury himself has already returned to full training and sparring.
