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Tyson Fury Deflecting Attention Away

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Robert LaMar | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 9:08 AM ET

The former WBC heavyweight champion is reportedly in early talks to return to the ring in 2026 for a trilogy bout with Oleksandr Usyk, the man who handed him his first professional defeats.

Fury, 36, recently took to Instagram to tease the potential showdown. Suggesting a target date of April 18, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London. However, sources close to the situation emphasize that discussions are ongoing and no deal has been finalized though all parties are said to be enthusiastic about making the fight happen.

Nobody knows if Tyson Fury is just talking just to talk. Or if there is some actual backdoor negotiations being done. But what is certain is that Usyk has a rematch with Daniel Dubois on July 19.

Tyson Fury has stated the trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk is on and will take place at Wembley Stadium on April 18th 2026 pic.twitter.com/RBhP6Qzouv

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Fury strategically deflection attention away?

This move feels less like a legitimate announcement and more like a strategic distraction. Aimed at pulling some of the spotlight away from a massive heavyweight showdown that doesn’t involve him. It’s a classic Tyson Fury tactic, insert himself into the narrative, even when he’s not in the ring.

What makes Fury’s claim more questionable is that he actually has real. viable options right now none bigger than the long-awaited Anthony Joshua fight, which is reportedly on the table and more doable than ever. UK fans have been calling for this fight for years, and with both fighters active and marketable, there’s no better time than now.

Yet rather than engaging with that opportunity directly, Fury’s vague “I have a fight lined up” comment raises eyebrows. Is it genuine? Or is it simply a way to siphon some buzz ahead of a fight week that belongs to others?

This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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