“REVENGE in England!”—FURY’s U-TURN

Tyson Fury awakens the boxing world with an electrifying announcement: the long-anticipated trilogy bout against Oleksandr Usyk is tentatively set for Wembley Stadium in April 2026.

At a Glance

  • Hours after reiterating his retirement, Tyson Fury has announced a trilogy fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
  • The bout is tentatively scheduled for April 18, 2026, at London’s Wembley Stadium.
  • Fury, who lost two previous fights to Usyk in Saudi Arabia, says his motivation is to get “revenge in England.”
  • The plan is complicated by the fact that undisputed champion Usyk has a mandatory title defense against Daniel Dubois.

Tyson Fury’s Sensational U-Turn

Just hours after telling interviewers he was happily retired and concerned for his long-term health, Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury has made a stunning U-turn, announcing a trilogy fight against his rival, undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. In a post on social media, Fury declared the fight would take place on April 18, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London.

The announcement came as a shock to the boxing world. Earlier the same day, Fury had questioned why he would ever return to the ring. “You’ve got to worry about your health; your health is your wealth,” he had said, according to a report from Bloody Elbow.

A Quest for “Revenge in England”

Fury’s motivation for the sudden reversal appears to be a burning desire for redemption on home soil. The British heavyweight lost a controversial rematch to Usyk by unanimous decision in their last fight, which took place in Saudi Arabia. He has since maintained that he was “robbed” in the encounter.

“I want my revenge in England. That’s all I want,” Fury said in a statement reported by ESPN. “I want a fair shout, and I don’t believe I’ve got a fair shout the last two times.”

A Heavyweight Complication

While Fury’s announcement has generated massive excitement, the path to a trilogy fight is not straightforward. The undisputed champion, Oleksandr Usyk, has an upcoming mandatory title defense against fellow British heavyweight Daniel Dubois. The outcome of that fight could dramatically alter the landscape of the division and the stakes for a potential third Fury-Usyk showdown.

The announcement is a classic maneuver from the ever-unpredictable “Gypsy King.” As noted by the BBC, whether the fight happens as announced or is simply a strategic gambit, Fury has once again successfully placed himself at the center of the boxing universe.

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