Tyson Fury announces comeback - with sights set on Anthony Joshua

The Gypsy King could ‘set the wheels in motion’ for a superfight with his British boxing rival in 2019

Tyson Fury boxing comeback Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury beat Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015 to win the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight titles
(Image credit: Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Tyson Fury’s return to the boxing ring will take place on 9 June in Manchester, it was announced today.

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