On December 21, Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) will square off against Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) in a highly anticipated rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles will be contested. This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of boxing’s elite heavyweights, capturing the attention of fans around the globe.

Leading up to this monumental clash, there has been considerable speculation surrounding Fury’s weight and his potential to outmaneuver his Ukrainian rival. In an engaging conversation on DAZN’s The Ariel x Ade Show, “The Gypsy King” candidly discussed his thoughts on retirement as he prepares for this pivotal fight on December 21.

Tyson Fury Opens Up About Retirement Concerns Before Usyk Rematch

Fury Shares His Reluctance to Walk Away from Boxing

During an insightful interview with Ade Oladipo, Fury was directly questioned about his feelings towards retirement and whether it ever crosses his mind. “The Gypsy King” candidly expressed: “I’ve tried to walk away many times and been unsuccessful. I meant it when I retired after Dillian Whyte back in 2022. I really meant that wholeheartedly. I could have put my hands on a bible and meant it. But it was difficult to let it go.”

He further elaborated, almost as if questioning his own motivations: “So I’m not sure if I can ever let it go.” 

Interpreting Fury’s comments can be challenging, as they often reflect his fluctuating mindset. However, when he discusses retirement, it becomes evident that for him to truly step away from the sport, he needs to achieve a sense of fulfillment. A victory over Usyk in their impending rematch would undoubtedly contribute significantly to that sense of closure.

Complete Fight Card for Usyk vs. Fury 2 Showdown

• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury, rematch, 12 rounds, for Usyk’s WBC/WBO/WBA heavyweight title
• Serheii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis, 12 rounds, WBC final super welterweight eliminator
• Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• Peter McGrail vs. Rhys Edwards, 10 rounds, super bantamweights
• Johnny Fisher vs. David Allen, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor, 10 rounds, featherweights
• Daniel Lapin vs. Dylan Colin, 10 rounds, light heavyweights
• Andrii Novytskyi vs. Edgar Ramirez, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• Mohammed Alakel vs. Joshua Ocampo, 6 rounds, super featherweights

Stay tuned to Big Fight Weekend for comprehensive coverage of the upcoming fight between Usyk and Fury. We will provide detailed results, video highlights, and in-depth post-fight analysis to keep fans informed and engaged.