Promoter Frank Warren has denied any suggestion Tyson Fury's retirement announcement is a negotiating tactic ahead of a potential fight with Anthony Joshua.

Tyson Fury ’s promoter Frank Warren would like to see the heavyweight stay in boxing as a coach, after the former champion ‘retired’ on Monday. Fury, who has claimed to retire several times before, said on Monday (13 January) that he was calling time on his fighting career, following two points losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024.

Tyson Fury shocked fans on Monday when he announced his retirement. There were rumors about 'The Gypsy King' potentially taking on Anthony Joshua in 2025. However, after suffering two decision losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024,