Jan 4 (Reuters) - Former lineal heavyweight ‌champion Tyson Fury said on Sunday that he will come out of ‌retirement this year for his first fight since losing to Oleksandr ‌Usyk in December 2024.

Fury announced his retirement after losing a rematch with Ukraine's Usyk, who had won by split decision in their first bout to become the undisputed champion. Usyk is the only boxer ‍to beat Fury in the Briton's professional career, ‍which includes 34 wins, two losses, ‌and one draw.