Tyson Fury sensationally reveals 2026 will be the final year of his career as Gypsy King confirms retirement plan

TYSON FURY has sensationally revealed 2026 will be the final year of his glittering boxing career. The ‘Gypsy King’ is hours away from facing Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand, ahead of an expected Battle of Britain showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year. Tyson Fury told SunSport that 2026 will be his last year in boxing Credit: AFP via Getty Images Fury takes on Polish veteran Mariusz Wach in Thailand this Friday Credit: Getty Images Joshua fights a day later against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with victory for both men clearing the path for their long-awaited mega-fight. But speaking to SunSport exclusively, 37-year-old Fury admitted he is already preparing for life after boxing and has no intention of hanging around long after his final fight. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Fury has spent more than a decade at the summit of the heavyweight division – winning world titles, ending Wladimir Klitschko’s reign, and defeating Deontay Wilder twice in one of boxing’s greatest trilogies. Although he suffered successive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, the Morecambe hero insists the end is now in sight regardless of what happens over the coming months. Asked how active he wanted to be over the remainder of his career, Fury revealed there was a very simple reason he wanted to stay busy. He told SunSport exclusively: “This is my final year. That’s why I want to be active. I don’t want to go on until I’m 65 years old.” When asked directly whether that meant fans were watching the final chapter of the Gypsy King’s remarkable career, Fury left no room for doubt. He replied: “This is the last year, yeah. Final year, 26.” Most read in Boxing This is the sixth time the Gypsy King has announced his retirement, leaving many to wonder whether it is just another break from the sport or if he will actually bring the curtain down on an illustrious career. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK If Fury does retire at the end of the year it will likely that Anthony Joshua would be his last ever opponent in professional boxing If he beats Wach on Friday night, all eyes will turn to Saudi Arabia less than 48 hours later where Joshua faces Kristian Prenga. Both heavyweights have repeatedly stated they want to finally settle British boxing’s biggest rivalry, with a blockbuster showdown expected in November if they both come through unscathed. Should that fight happen, it would mark one of the biggest all-British contests the sport has ever seen and, according to Fury, could form part of his farewell tour. Despite approaching the finish line, Fury insists his love for boxing has never disappeared. Instead, he simply wants to make the most of the time he has left in the sport before calling it quits on his own terms. 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. That’s boxing training, so maybe I’ll do quite a lot this year.” Tyson Fury vs Mariusz Wach - all the info Tyson Fury goes punch-for-punch with Mariusz Wach in Thailand 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. Those comments represent yet another dramatic shift for one of the greatest fighters the country has ever produced. Now, with seven children, countless achievements, a hit Netflix show with At Home with the Furys, and a Hall of Fame career already secured, Fury says enjoyment has replaced legacy as his main driving force. Whether his final chapter includes the long-awaited Joshua showdown remains to be seen. But one thing is certain – according to the Gypsy King himself, the countdown to retirement has officially begun. Comment now