Tyson Fury has once again come out of retirement, promising to return professionally in 2026 with renewed determination and competitive focus. The former heavyweight champion claimed money is not his motivation, saying he remains completely obsessed with the pure art of fighting. Fury named current WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley for a possible clash, instantly creating massive hype across global boxing circles.
Wardley is undefeated in professional boxing and has proven his quality against several tough opponents throughout his impressive career so far. The boxer is ready for the challenge and wants Fury to approach the fight seriously without showing any form of disrespect.
“He may be looking at it like it might be an easy touch for him to roll out of retirement, come into a fight, pick up a world title and go on to bigger things, but as fighters of late have found out, I’m quite the banana skin,” said Fabio Wardley via SkySports.
‼️ @FabioWardley WARNS @Tyson_Fury: "He may be looking at it like it might be an easy touch for him to roll out of retirement, come into a fight, pick up a world title and go on to bigger things, but as fighters of late have found out, I'm quite the banana skin."⚠️
— Pro Boxing Fans (@ProBoxingFans) January 6, 2026
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Fabio Wardley fights aggressively, relying on sharp jabs, explosive hooks, and constant pressure to overwhelm opponents and force mistakes early. He knocked out Joseph Parker brutally and later stopped Frazer Clarke decisively, proving his power against respected heavyweight competition.
However, Tyson Fury has faced brutal sluggers throughout his career, including Deontay Wilder, defeating him twice with resilience and tactical dominance. Nevertheless, it remains interesting whether at 37, the ‘Gypsy King’ can produce something similar against Fabio Wardley.

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Tyson Fury’s next opponent is Arslanbek Makhmudov?
Tyson Fury is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in boxing and remains a massive pay-per-view attraction across global fight markets. His comeback fights have already generated huge attention, and this return is proving no different among fans and media worldwide.
While there have been several assumptions regarding his next opponent, Fury’s manager Spencer Brown has shared some insider news. “There will be a big announcement on Tyson Fury soon. Makhmudov is a big 6′ 4″ killer. Could it be Makhmudov? Yeah. But there are others in the running as well,” said Spencer Brown.
🇬🇧 𝗙𝗨𝗥𝗬 🆚 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗛𝗠𝗨𝗗𝗢𝗩 🇷🇺⁉️
— Pro Boxing Fans (@ProBoxingFans) January 8, 2026
🗣️ "𝗛𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝟲'𝟰" 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿. 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗺𝘂𝗱𝗼𝘃."
🥊 @Tyson_Fury's manager Spencer Brown CONFIRMS Arslanbek Makhmudov is in the running to face Fury in his comeback fight 👊 pic.twitter.com/yHXjbbQE9Q
Arslanbek Makhmudov holds a strong recent record built on knockout victories, showcasing relentless pressure and intimidating heavyweight power consistently. His massive frame, explosive strength, and aggressive forward style allow him to overwhelm opponents, forcing mistakes through constant physical and psychological dominance.
Against Tyson Fury, Makhmudov could create early danger with power, but Fury’s movement, reach, and experience may eventually neutralize the threat. Nevertheless, fans are interested in seeing what the official announcement regarding Fury’s next outing will be.







