Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has received a seismic blow in his bid to make a return to the ring against Oleksandr Usyk.
Calling time on his memorable career in boxing for the fifth time at the beginning of this year, former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury confirmed plans to step away from the ring.
But in the time since, the Morecambe native is inching closer to a staggering comeback next year, targeting a showdown with Oleksandr Usyk, despite suffering a pair of losses.
However, in a new update from the undisputed champion’s camp, fans hopeful of seeing Fury face the Ukrainian again should lower their expectations.
Oleksandr Usyk’s team play down Tyson Fury trilogy
Suffering back-to-back undisputed title fight losses to Usyk last year, Fury was put to the sword for both the first and second time in his pro career.
However, amid a niggling back injury for Usyk in recent months, the future of the current undisputed champion remains up in the air.
But in a new update from the Ukrainian star’s team, a trilogy pairing with Fury is unlikely to happen, especially in Usyk’s immediate return to the ring.
Oleksandr Usyk is targeting a return in the first half of 2026 with the winner of Joseph Parker-Fabio Wardley the front-runner for a shot at the heavyweight champion, Usyk’s advisor, Serhii Lapin, tells The Ring’s @MikeCoppinger. pic.twitter.com/iVVhl107m3
— InsideRingShow (@InsideRingShow) October 20, 2025
“Theoretically, it’s an interesting option, but for whom?” Serhii Lapin told Ring Magazine of a trilogy between Usyk and Fury. “If boxing fans truly support it, then maybe. However, in my opinion, that chapter is already closed.
Instead, preferring a showdown with either Joseph Parker or knockout star Fabio Wardley, Usyk is sure to have a keen eye on proceedings this weekend.
Anthony Joshua inches closer to Tyson Fury clash
During his time away from boxing, former two-time heavyweight kingpin Anthony Joshua has made his feelings about an overdue clash with Fury more than clear.
Hoping to land a showdown with his British compatriot as soon as next summer, the Watford native is expected to fight in the early goings of 2026.
And linked with a “run out” fight first by his long-time promoter, Eddie Hearn, Joshua has been called out by a host of contenders, including a rather surprising claim from a veteran journeyman.
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