British striker Tyson Fury said on his birthday that he is not returning to the boxing ring.
Tyson Fury has trumpeted his decision to quit this summer. AOP
Heavyweight superstar Tyson Fury is not making a return to the ring after all, even though he had hinted at it during this summer.
Fury shared a post on social media on Friday announcing his retirement.
– After long and difficult discussions, I have finally decided to give way and now on my 34th birthday I say “bon voyage”, Fury wrote.
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Fury announced his retirement last spring after being knocked out Dillian Whyte In a WBC match in London.
However, in June Fury said that he would return to the ring with “one hundred percent certainty”, and just two days ago he announced that he would try to fight Derek Chisora against.
Fury fought 33 times in his professional career, of which he won 32. One fight ended in a draw.