Tyson Fury: Who’s Next for the Gypsy King?
After a brief retirement, Tyson Fury is back in the ring and a comfortable victory over Derek Chisora suggests that there is more to come. Very few boxing fans felt that the Gypsy King would be out of the sport for long.
As a new year approaches, there will be plenty of discussion as to what comes next. Does that hiatus mean that Fury needs another warm up fight or is he ready to aim for a heavyweight title? Here are some of his potential opponents for 2023.
Oleksandr Usyk
The most logical fight seems to be a match up against the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk. It’s certainly the most relevant option for Fury as Usyk would be putting his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO World Titles on the line.
The betting industry also feels that Oleksandr Usyk is Tyson Fury’s most likely opponent. There have been markets in place for this fight for some time, and they were even set up before his most recent battle with Derek Chisora.
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It’s a one-stop shop for boxing markets, but Oleksandr Usyk isn’t the only fighter in Tyson Fury’s sights.
Joe Joyce
Tyson Fury has suggested that Joe Joyce would be a more formidable opponent than Usyk. The 37-year-old might be seen as something of a late developer, having waited until 2017 before turning professional.
Joyce shouldn’t, however, be underestimated. He enjoyed a successful career in the amateur ring, winning silver at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Since then, the veteran has won all of his 15 pro fights, 14 by knockout. Joyce has said that he has both Fury and Usyk on his radar and few would begrudge him a title shot.
Anthony Joshua
A true battle of Britain may still be on the cards. Had Anthony Joshua won his first bout with Oleksandr Usyk, he may have already taken on Tyson Fury. The two men have been lining each other up for some time, but AJ’s first defeat to Usyk put the contest on hold indefinitely.
Reports indicate that Fury and Joshua are still eager for the fight to take place. AJ may, however, want the contest more than Tyson Fury as the Gypsy King may be aiming for a title bout.
The Verdict
It’s a tricky call for Tyson Fury to make, particularly when he’s defending an unbeaten record in the ring. While he feels Joe Joyce may be tougher, the majority of the boxing world sense that Oleksandr Usyk will provide the only true test.
After such a stellar career, the Englishman has probably earned the right to retire with that record intact. Could a defeat to Usyk in a world heavyweight title fight affect how we view his legacy in the future?
British fight fans may be eager to see battles between Fury and Joe Joyce or Fury and Anthony Joshua. Above all, it’s good to see the Gypsy King talking about future opponents. The temporary retirement is over, but what should his next move be?
