In the wake of a second loss to Oleksandr Usyk, British boxer Tyson Fury has announced his retirement.
This isn’t the first time Fury, 36, has said he’s stepping away from the sport. However, it comes this time after the former unified heavyweight champion lost his rematch last month with Usyk by unanimous decision in his bid to reclaim the title.
Fury made his decision public in a short video posted Monday on social media.
“I’m gonna make this short and sweet,” Fury said. “I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast. I’ve loved every single minute of it.”
If this is indeed the end, Fury finishes his career with a record of 34-2-1 after previously losing a split decision to Usyk last May.
The move apparently thwarts a potential bout against countryman Anthony Joshua in what would likely have been the biggest-ever British boxing event.
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This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Tyson Fury announces boxing retirement: ‘I’ve loved every single minute of it’
