Anthony Joshua Remains Silent Following Tyson Fury’s Shocking Retirement Announcement
In a surprising turn of events, Tyson Fury announced his retirement from boxing, leaving fans and fellow fighters alike in shock. This announcement came shortly after Fury’s defeat to Oleksandr Usyk last month, where he expressed his gratitude for his boxing journey, stating, "It has been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it."
As the boxing community had high hopes for a historic clash between Fury and fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua in 2025—a potential matchup worth an estimated £150 million—the future of this anticipated fight now hangs in uncertainty following Fury’s announcement. Joshua recently faced a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September, further complicating his career trajectory.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that he has yet to receive any communication from Joshua regarding Fury’s retirement, indicating that Joshua is focused on his own comeback rather than the implications of Fury’s decision. Hearn noted, “We don’t really take it too seriously. If it is serious, there’s nothing we can do about it anyway. He’s not the kind of guy to phone me and say, ‘Did you see the news?’”
When asked if Joshua reached out after Monday’s announcement, Hearn confirmed, “Not one,” suggesting that Joshua might be unbothered by the retirement news. Hearn also speculated on the reasoning behind Fury’s retirement announcement, implying it could be a tactical move in negotiations, stating, “I think you get a better deal coming out of retirement. Maybe he just hasn’t got the stomach for it anymore.”
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Fury’s future in the ring, Hearn expressed optimism about a potential showdown between Joshua and Fury, forecasting that the matchup could take place this summer. “I cannot believe that he would check out without doing that fight,” he added. "But if he genuinely isn’t enjoying it anymore, he should retire."
As the boxing landscape evolves, all eyes remain on Joshua and Fury, raising questions about the potential for renewed rivalries in the heavyweight division.
