Jump directly to the content
Ring return

Tyson Fury claims he will return to boxing on May 13 and is considering opponents with promoter Frank Warren

Gypsy King's highly anticipated return to boxing is edging closer after he sadly lost his way last year

TYSON FURY has given boxing fans a return date to the ring and also claims he is considering opponents with promoter Frank Warren.

The Gypsy King tweeted to say he will put the gloves back on for a bout on May 13th, which is 18 months after his heroic win over Wladimir Klitschko.

 Tyson Fury took to Twitter to claim he will be returning to the ring on May 13
6
 Tyson Fury took to Twitter to claim he will be returning to the ring on May 13Credit: Reuters

The 28-year-old also included BT Sport and Box Nation in his tweet, after the two agreed a deal, which Warren branded as "the biggest TV deal in boxing history".

Fury had his boxing licence suspended bu the British Boxing Board of Control in October to focus on mental health problems.

Fury then followed up his "breaking news", with a threat to all boxers who hold the belts he vacated.

 Fury has not boxed since his win over Wladimir Klitschko late in 2015
6
Fury has not boxed since his win over Wladimir Klitschko late in 2015Credit: Reuters
 The Brit was due to meet Klitschko in a rematch - but he's fighting Anthony Joshua on April 29
6
The Brit was due to meet Klitschko in a rematch - but he's fighting Anthony Joshua on April 29Credit: Getty Images

Fury's hint at a return to the sport, will come as good news to boxing fans after he teased his followers earlier on in the day on social media.

It was unclear whether or not Fury would return to the ring, after he was at 'breaking point' following his unforgettable victory over Vladimir Klitschko.

His rescheduled rematch with Klitschko was postponed due to an ankle injury, before it came out that the former heavyweight champion was medically unstable to box.

Fury admitted to taking cocaine after becoming depressed following his win over Klitschko in 2015.

 Tyson Fury in his prime shows off his toned physique
6
Tyson Fury in his prime shows off his toned physiqueCredit: Getty Images
 It remains to be seen whether Fury can get in shape in little over two months
6
It remains to be seen whether Fury can get in shape in little over two monthsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

As the fighter's drug use became publicly known, he eventually vacated his heavyweight belts.

Anthony Joshua is now facing Klitschko at Wembley Stadium on April 29th for the WBA Super World heavyweight title, the IBF world title and the IBO world title, which were all given up by Fury.

 

 Fury predicted David Haye would be beaten by Tony Bellew
6
Fury predicted David Haye would be beaten by Tony BellewCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Fury made fans aware that he predicted Tony Bellew would TKO David Haye, despite the Bomber being a huge underdog.

Deontay Wilder was previously called out by the Gypsy King before the latter took time away from the sport, meaning he could be a potential opponent for May 13th.

Fury is also expected to travel to New Zealand to support his cousin Hughie Fury, who is taking on Joseph Parker for the WBO World heavyweight title.

Topics