Tyson Fury rules out retirement before Joshua fight, says he may sign another '10-fight deal'

Tyson Fury says retirement is not on his mind ahead of his December 11 showdown with Anthony Joshua at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Speaking to WSVN Miami from his training camp in Florida, the 38-year-old former heavyweight champion said he has two fights left on his current contract and could sign "another 10-fight deal" after that. His comments were reported by Sky Sports on Saturday, October 24, and by BoxingScene on Monday, October 26.

"I'm going to continue. I've got two fights left on my contract," Fury said. "I'll finish the contract off and then probably sign another 10-fight deal. Who knows?

"If the money's right sign another 10 fights, but they've got to be quick because I'm getting older. And when it's gone it's gone. I'm coming up to fight No 40."

'A final payday' for Joshua

The Fury vs Joshua fight between the two British rivals has been talked about for about a decade. Both men have held world heavyweight titles, but they never met while they were champions. Many observers expect the Cardiff fight to be the last big night for both. Fury says that only applies to his opponent.

"I never thought it would happen," Fury told WSVN. "I didn't think he had the minerals to get in there with the GK ['Gypsy King'] and he didn't [previously]. Four or five times he turned the fight down.

"At the end of his career now he wants a final payday. I'll give it to him, no problem."

Sky Sports said it had contacted Joshua's promoter, Matchroom Boxing, for comment. Joshua has predicted he will knock Fury out in one round.

'End of an era'

Fury, who boxed as an amateur in the 2008 Olympic cycle, described the fight as "an end of an era".

"What will they see? They'll see legendary fighters throwing down in their late 30s like all the greats did before," he said. "Just two modern-day gladiators throwing down. For pride, glory and a **** ton of money."

Fury also restated that his main target is a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk. He still disputes the decision in their second bout. "Usyk knows he can't get any money anywhere else," Fury said. "If you want to get paid you've got to come and see me in the heavyweight division."

He added: "I rank myself as the best heavyweight who's ever put on a pair of gloves. There's never been anybody like me... I'm 38 years old and I'm still proving all the critics wrong."

A history of comebacks

Fury's plans should be taken with some caution. BoxingScene notes he has announced his retirement five times and came back each time. Fury is 36-2-1 (25 KOs), according to BoxingScene. He was inactive after losing twice to Usyk in 2024, then returned in April this year with a points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Three months later he stopped Mariusz Wach.

Fury has been a professional since 2008. He won three heavyweight titles by upsetting Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, and began his second reign by beating Deontay Wilder for the WBC belt in 2020.

What's next

Fury vs Joshua takes place on Friday, December 11, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Fury has not said who he would face next under his current contract or a new one, beyond naming Usyk as the fight he wants.