Tyson Fury ‘wants to come back’ despite U-turn as Frank Warren reveals promising new return talks

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Frank Warren is still certain Tyson Fury will make a boxing comeback – but not until 2026.Fury retired from the sport earlier this year, for the fourth time of his career, after suffering a second consecutive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.Warren has held new talks with Fury and is confident fans will see him again in 2026GettyBut as has been so common in his heavyweight career, the ‘Gypsy King’ decided he wanted to return, and suggested he wanted a trilogy with Usyk in 2026.The Briton also opened the door to other fights including a two-fight deal with bitter rival Anthony Joshua, whom he has yet to share the ring with despite overwhelming public clamour.But in a shock change of stance, Fury suggested in his last public update that he would no longer be interested in return given his age.Since then, Fury has been spotted working at his gym in Morecambe, but has yet to publicly indicate he is ready to return.Although long-term promoter Warren has held talks with Fury and insisted he will be back, allaying any concerns over a period of silence.“I spoke to him last week; he said that he’s going to come back and fight next year,” he told DAZN.“He’s going to do it. He’s had a very busy year this year. He’s obviously not had a fight this year, but as we’ve all seen, he’s had his documentary. “He’s been filming with Netflix for his At Home with the Fury’s  series.“He’s also got another documentary that he’s finishing off, plus other things he wants. “He’s told me categorically he wants to fight next year. So, we’ll sit down and see.”Fury has remained in shape during his time away from boxing, but hasn’t yet fully committed to a returnIan Walton/MatchroomWarren’s new update is the most promising yet and a real sign that the entertaining heavyweight will be back in the squared circle in a big year for boxing next year.Who could Tyson Fury fight if he returns?Fury has indicated his primary option is a seeking of redemption against current undisputed division king Usyk.He proposed a date of April next year, and Usyk has yet to pencil in his next fight date.But the Ukrainian has been ordered to face Joseph Parker, and is pondering the decision while recovering from injury.Fury could then abandon his plans to face Usyk, given his close friendship with Parker.He could instead face Joshua who is too set to return in early 2026 after a tough KO defeat to Daniel Dubois last September.Fury hasn’t fought since losing to Usyk again, but is keen to renew their rivalry in 2026GettyAJ has reiterated on multiple occasions that he wants to face Fury before his career is over.There are lack of viable names for Fury outside of the two big options, with the ‘Gypsy King’ suggesting he would never fight rising star Moses Itauma.