Eddie Hearn believes Tyson Fury's latest retirement is a publicity stunt ahead of Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury defeated Dillian Whyte back in April before confirming the fight would be his last in the ring, despite the looming prospect of an undisputed title clash with the winner of Joshua's sequel with Usyk. The 'Gypsy King' has since made a number of U-turns which suggested he would be open to fighting Joshua next, but announced on his 34th birthday that his retirement was now official.
The champion posted in a statement: "Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years and after long hard conversations I've finally decided to walk away and on my 34th birthday I say bon voyage." Eddie Hearn has since responded to Fury's recent retirement, when he told iFL TV. "Someone told me that Tyson Fury has announced his retirement again.
