Tyson Fury has addressed his physique after concerning fans in a training video ahead of his comeback.
Fury is set to resume his legendary boxing career in 2026 after retiring from the sport following his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
Before Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends, an all-British showdown was mooted - with Fury releasing footage of his preparations in Thailand ahead of his ring return.
The video shows the self-proclaimed 'Gypsy King' punching a heavy bag as he goes through his paces.
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But people online were stunned by his shape.
Fury appeared to be carrying extra weight, having sat out the entirety of 2025.
After being mocked for his physique, the 37-year-old took to social media to defend his shape, claiming he has beaten 'everybody with a fat belly'.
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In a video shared on social media, Fury says: "I’ve had a few comments, I’m looking a bit hench, chubby, fat. Well, welcome to my world, never been any different.
"I beat everybody with a fat belly, never been any different. It’s never made any odds before, why should it make any odds today?"
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Fury, who is weighing 20 stone, added: "I’m weighing about 20 stone at the moment. I’ll probably get down to about, under 19 maybe, for the comeback. Nice and loose and fast.
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"I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve been away for a while, but I’m back now.
"I’ve had a year out and, if I box in the first quarter, it could be up to 16 months out the ring.
"So, it’s a long time for a man 37 years old, 38 this year. So, let’s see if I’ve still got it!"
When will Tyson Fury fight next?
As mentioned, Fury hasn't fought since his championship bout against Usyk in December 2024.
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But a fight in the first quarter of 2026 has been mooted.
Arslanbek Makhmudov, who beat Dave Allen in his last appearance, has been mentioned as a potential opponent to welcome Fury back to the sport.
Makhmudov won 18 professional fights in a row before being derailed by Agit Kabayel, who stopped him in their 2023 bout.
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He suffered another defeat two fights later but has since registered back-to-back wins over Ricardo Brown and the aforementioned Allen.
Whoever Fury fights, it will serve as a tune-up before going into a potential showdown against Joshua or Usyk.
Topics: Tyson Fury, Boxing
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