Turki insists Tyson Fury comeback in the works for Riyadh Season 2026 — ‘We have a rabbit to hunt’

“Rabbit” is Fury’s nickname for Oleksandr Usyk.

Jesse Holland is among the longest-tenured media professionals in the combat sports news space, covering MMA, professional wrestling and boxing on a full-time basis since early 2004.

Third time’s the charm?

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury could make his return to the “sweet science” for Riyadh Season 2026, according to Turki Alalshikh, in hopes of securing a third dance with undefeated Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Who may or may not have the belts by the time that happens.

If a third fight between Fury and Usyk sounds like overkill, just remember that Juan Manuel Márquez fought Manny Pacquiao four times across his career. That said, Usyk is already up 2-0 against Fury, so a third win would likely end their rivalry for good.

Wait ... isn't Fury retired?

While the 36 year-old “Gypsy King” called it quits earlier this year in a surprise social media announcement, it’s worth mentioning that Fury also retired in 2022, only to come back and beat up Derek Chisora to complete their heavyweight trilogy.

I guess Fury vs. Joshua isn’t the only fight to make after all.