Tyson Fury is making headlines with his anticipated return to the boxing ring in 2026, and the list of potential opponents is both exciting and extensive. The heavyweight division has seen a resurgence, particularly with the rise of British fighters, and Fury is undeniably a key player in this revival.
After announcing his retirement at the beginning of 2025, following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, Fury took a break for about a year. However, he's now poised to make a comeback. Recent reports suggest that the long-anticipated fight against fellow Brit Anthony Joshua could finally happen in September, contingent on both fighters securing victories in their upcoming matches.
In a conversation with comedian Al Foran, Fury highlighted that Joshua isn’t the only fighter he’s looking to face. He stated, "If I am to come back to boxing, there’s a lot of massive fights to be made. There’s Joshua, the Usyk trilogy, there’s Fabio Wardley, there’s Daniel Dubois, there’s Wilder… there’s everybody." This statement underlines his eagerness for a variety of high-profile matches, indicating that fans have plenty to look forward to in the heavyweight landscape.
From the five names mentioned, Fury has already fought two—Usyk and Wilder—in a total of five matches. Currently, Usyk is in talks to defend his three world titles against Wilder in the next year, aiming to face the last major opponent he hasn't yet battled in this era.
Fabio Wardley, who holds the WBO championship, is gearing up for his first title defense, expected to take place in March or April, while Daniel Dubois, now training under Tony Sims, is still deciding his next steps in his career.
The collective ambition shared among Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, Fury's promoter Frank Warren, and Riyadh Season's Turki Alalshikh is to finally realize the long-awaited match between Fury and Joshua, which is now more than just a dream and is being projected for September.
