Tyson Fury Attributes Boxing Return to Tragic Incident Involving Anthony Joshua
British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has disclosed the primary reason behind his decision to make a comeback to professional boxing. The catalyst was a harrowing car accident in Nigeria in December 2025, which involved his rival Anthony Joshua and resulted in the loss of two lives.
Joshua, a former world heavyweight champion, sustained only minor injuries in the tragedy. However, the accident claimed the lives of his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, and his trainer, Latif "Latz" Ayodele.
Fury's Emotional Revelation at London Press Conference
In an interview held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Fury opened up about the profound impact of the incident. He stated, "The biggest turning point in this comeback for me was the tragedy that happened with Anthony Joshua."
Fury elaborated that the accident made him realize the unpredictability of life, prompting a renewed perspective. He emphasized, "Tomorrow is a mystery, we have to live for today. And me living for that day, I made my mind up there and then that I'm going to come back to boxing - because it's something that I love, I'm passionate about and that I've always been in love with."
Fury's Career and Upcoming Fight
Fury, 37, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, holds a professional record of 34-2-1 with 24 knockouts. His last bout was in December 2024, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
He is set to return to the ring on April 21, 2026, facing Arslanbek Makhmudov. This match marks his highly anticipated comeback after the hiatus, driven by the tragic events that reshaped his outlook on life and career.
