Tyson Fury retires from boxing in shock announcement

Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing with immediate effect.

The 36-year-old made the shock announcement in a video to fans on Monday afternoon, in a move that has rocked the world of boxing.

"Hi everybody, I'm going to make this short and sweet," the Gypsy King said in a clip he posted to social media.

"I'd like to announce my retirement from boxing. It's been a blast, I've loved every single minute of it.

"I'm going to end with this. Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody, see you on the other side. GET UP!"

HIs announcement comes on the back of a defeat to Oleksandr Usyk via unanimous decision back in December, although some might well wonder if his latest announcement is genuine.

After all, Fury has announced his retirement from the sport before.

In 2022, he insisted he was 'done' with boxing following his win over Dillian Whyte, but returned to the ring at the end of the year to fight Derek Chisora.

At the time, Fury said: "I am done. Every good dog has its day. Like the great Roman leader said, there will always be someone else to fight. When is enough, enough?

"I am happy, I am healthy. I still have my brains, I can talk, I have a beautiful wife, I have six kids, umpteen belts.

"I have plenty of money, success, fame, glory, what more am I doing it for?"