Exact date predicted for Tyson Fury comeback fight announcement

The ‘Gypsy King’ retired earlier this year following back-to-back defeats to long-time rival Oleksandr Usyk but has been tipped to make a stunning comeback

George Groves has suggested Tyson Fury will take on long-time rival Anthony Joshua in either October or November – and that the fight could be announced next month.

The ‘Gypsy King’ – a two-time heavyweight champion – retired from the sport of boxing back in January. His announcement came just weeks after he lost to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time. Fans had hoped to see Fury and Joshua go head-to-head this year. ‘AJ’ himself is at a crossroads having lost his last fight to Daniel Dubois last September.

Over the last few weeks, Fury has hinted at a return to the ring. The 36-year-old was recently seen training with his coach SugarHill Steward. The Brit, who was sweating slightly after potentially wrapping up a workout said: “Just in the gym, happened to bump into somebody you might know.” He then shifted the camera towards the direction of an energetic and happy SugarHill – who replied: “You know what time it is!” The ‘Gypsy King’ had the last say before ending the story: “You know what’s coming,” he said – seemingly teasing a return to the ring.

Amid talks of a potential comeback Groves has offered his verdict on a potential clash between Fury and Joshua. ‘AJ’ is aiming to return to competitive boxing before the end of the year, following elbow surgery. In an interview with Action Network, Groves said: “If it is going to happen, it has to happen this year they don’t want to be on the couch for too long.

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“Anthony Joshua has just had surgery by all accounts so maybe it’s all done and dusted and is pre-agreed but there is no point announcing it too early. People will lose patience with it so let Joshua’s elbow recover and then it will (be a fight) which is tailored towards the end of the year maybe in Saudi Arabia. Maybe October or November but I won’t be surprised if they fight each other. It is a good fight, and people will be excited about it. it will settle the score and there’s a lot at stake for both guys. At certain times they were both the man, and it was like hero vs villain. Joshua was the hero, and Tyson was the villain and then it quickly turned, and it was the other way around.

“But they have now both been beaten and humbled by Usyk and Joshua has been beaten by Daniel Dubois, Fury didn’t look great against Francis Ngannou so there is a lot at stake for both guys because whoever wins that fight or two fights if they have signed for a rematch, can come out and say I was the best British fighter of this era or has ever been. That has a lot of value for a fighter’s pride. Tyson calls himself the Gypsy King, and the People’s Champion, and I bet he misses saying that. If he beats Joshua, he can go back to saying those sorts of things.”

Groves is adamant that Fury will make a stunning comeback, providing the price is right. Sensationally, the Brit also stated he would pay to see the ‘Gypsy King’ rematch Francis Ngannou – but in the MMA cage. The pair went head-to-head in 2023, and despite getting a knockdown, Ngannou would go on to lose on points. “I think he will come back and fight Anthony Joshua if there are guaranteed purses. If you are going to fight Joshua, then it has to be soon and maybe they will announce that fight straight after Usyk v Dubois and the winner will still dream of becoming world champion again,” he said.

“But I would like to see Tyson Fury do something different and get in the cage. I heard rumours of him fighting Francis Ngannou in the cage and that sounds brilliant, I would 100% pay for that. I’m all over that. He’s a very good athlete who can chop and change, let’s see if he can learn some wrestling or Jujitsu and a bit of defence before putting on some 4oz gloves on and see if he can put Ngannou away.

“Francis Ngannou stepped into Fury’s domain and give him a run for his money and should’ve won but Fury got away with it. Let’s see if Fury can return the favour by jumping in the Octagon and have a scrap with Ngannou, that’s what I would like to see. Fury is past his best as a boxer, but he has not been sitting on the couch for six or seven years. He boxed less than a year ago, is a fit athlete and maybe he’s already been in the gym with the cage fighters and the MMA guys. I’d love to see him in the cage next.”