I have his word - Fury coming back in 2026 says Saudi supremo

Tyson Fury lost to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh in May and December 2024

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has hinted he will fight Oleksandr Usyk in a trilogy bout at Wembley Stadium in April 2026.

Fury, 36, retired from boxing in January after losing a title fight rematch with Usyk by unanimous decision the previous month.

"April 18 2026 Wembley Stadium. The trilogy!" Fury posted on social media on Thursday.

Furys co-promoter Queensberry told BBC Sport it was in discussions with Team Fury and Riyadh Season - the annual cultural and sporting event in the capital of Saudi Arabia.

On Wednesday, Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh claimed Fury would come out of retirement next year.

"The Gypsy King will be back," Alalshikh said in a post on X.

"I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026. We have a rabbit to hunt."

Fury often referred to Usyk as a "rabbit" in the build-up to their title fights, both of which were held in Riyadh.

The Ukrainian won their first encounter in May 2024 by split decision to become the heavyweight divisions first undisputed four-belt champion.

The trilogy bout may depend on the outcome of Usyks meeting with Daniel Dubois next month. Usyk will become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion should he defeat the Briton at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 19 July.

In a post on Instagram on Wednesday, Fury wrote "Lets see what 2026 brings" over a photo of him shaking hands with Alalshikh, who is chairman of Saudi Arabias general entertainment authority.

Alalshikh has been a key figure in the rise of boxing in Saudi Arabia, bringing a string of high-profile fights to the country.

Earlier in the day, Fury told reporters at an International Boxing Association (IBA) Event in Istanbul that would prefer a trilogy fight with Usyk to take place on home soil.

He also said in different interviews earlier this week he had no intention of coming out of retirement, before doing a U-turn on Wednesday.

"I dont believe Ive got a fair shout the last two times. Thats all I want. I want a fair shout, and I dont believe Ive got a fair shout the last two times," Fury said.

"Thats the one I want, but if I dont get that then itd be [Anthony] Joshua, the biggest British fight that will ever happen.

"It would break all records, and it would sell out 100,000 at Wembley in an hour. And its a fight I think can happen, for sure, if I decide to come back."

Fury is yet to fight Joshua, who was stopped by compatriot Dubois at Wembley in September in his most recent outing.