Tyson Fury says world titles mean nothing to him anymore as heavyweight icon opens up on final chapter

TYSON FURY has sensationally claimed he no longer cares about winning heavyweight world titles. The Gypsy King insists the days of chasing championship belts and mega-money paydays are behind him as he enters what he says will be the final year of his career. Tyson Fury told SunSport he has no desire of chasing world honours anymore Credit: Getty Images The British icon first became heavyweight champion of the world when he dethroned Wladimir Klitschko to claim the unified titles in 2015 Credit: AP Fury returns to the ring against Mariusz Wach in Pattaya on Friday night before a potential Battle of Britain showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year, should both men win their respective fights this weekend. But despite the possibility of once again putting himself in line for boxing’s biggest prizes, Fury says titles are no longer driving him. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Speaking to SunSport, the former unified heavyweight champion admitted he is now fighting for one simple reason – because he enjoys it. When asked whether remaining active also meant chasing world titles again, Fury’s response was immediate. He said: “Not interested. If they come, they come, if they don’t, they don’t.” Pressed on why belts no longer mattered to him, Fury explained his outlook on the sport has completely changed. He said: “I just want to keep busy, keep active. It’s not about money, it’s not about belts, it’s about nothing now. “It’s about enjoying my life and enjoying my career and doing what I love to do. Most read in Boxing BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK The Home of Boxing in 2026 There's a massive year of boxing ahead! It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year of action inside the boxing ring. Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in July to face Kristian Prenga ahead of a potential blockbuster bout against Tyson Fury later in the year. The Gypsy King also features in a warm-up bout the day before AJ, as he takes on Mariusz Wach in Thailand. And Moses Itauma returns for his toughest fight yet against Filip Hrgovic in August. Here’s all the big fights coming up… July Fri 24 – Tyson Fury vs Mariusz Wach Sat 25 – Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga – DAZN PPV Sun 26 – Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu August Sat 1 – Pierce O’Leary vs Mark Chamberlain – DAZN Sat 15 – Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott – DAZN Sat 29 – Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic – DAZN September Sat 12 – Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia – DAZN *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue. “That’s boxing training, so maybe I’ll do quite a lot this year.” Those comments mark a remarkable shift for one of the most decorated heavyweights of the modern era. Fury has already won every major world title available, dethroned long-reigning king Wladimir Klitschko, twice beaten Deontay Wilder and established himself as one of Britain’s greatest heavyweight champions. Although he suffered back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, Fury insists he has nothing left to prove. Instead, the 37-year-old wants to spend the remainder of his career doing what first made him fall in love with boxing. His desire to stay active comes as contracts are already in place for a blockbuster clash with Anthony Joshua, provided both men win this weekend. Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, just one day after Fury meets Wach in Thailand. Victory for both would finally pave the way for one of the richest and most eagerly anticipated fights in British boxing history. But while millions of pounds and potentially more championship opportunities could await, Fury insists neither money nor belts are enough to motivate him anymore. Comment now