Tyson Fury has popped back up—again—this time claiming he’ll face Oleksandr Usyk for a third fight in 2026. That’s right, April 18, 2026 at Wembley, according to a self-congratulatory social media post featuring a poster and enough laughing emojis to make it look like a parody account.
This is the same Fury who retired (again) in January and now wants us to believe this latest “comeback” is real. Saudi boxing chief Turki Al-Sheikh says he got Fury’s “word.” Great—because if there’s one thing more solid than Fury’s defence lately, it’s his promises.
Let’s not rewrite history here. Usyk already beat him. Twice. And yet Fury’s still parading around like there’s a score to settle. Is he hoping everyone just forgot the last two fights? Or is he planning to post through it until people start believing he actually won?
Calling Usyk “Rabbit” at this point is about as fresh as a Greggs pasty left on a radiator. If anyone’s running, it’s the guy still trying to cash in on a trilogy that only exists in his imagination and a Canva fight poster.
What Exactly Is Fury Trying to Prove—And to Who?
This whole circus hinges on Daniel Dubois somehow beating Usyk on July 19. If that miracle happens, Usyk gets a rematch, and Fury’s big 2026 dream? Delayed. Or derailed. Or dropped entirely—like every other thing he says he’s doing “next.”
Fury insists this is the “only fight” that would bring him back. Translation: it’s the only one that lets him act like he’s still in the conversation. The truth is, Usyk doesn’t need this fight—and Fury needs it far more than he wants to admit.
Should Anyone Still Care by 2026?
So here we are again: Fury’s talking, Usyk’s working, and everyone else is squinting to see if this is just more theatre.
April 2026 might sound big and bold, but until a contract’s signed, gloves are on, and the bell rings—this is just Fury doing what he does best: playing games, talking loud, and hoping we’re all still watching.
Last Updated on 07/03/2025
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