Just two days after former world champion Tyson Fury announced his retirement, correspondents from the British tabloid Mirror caught up with a compatriot at a gas station in Lancashire. The 36-year-old boxer held a can of Monster energy drink in his hands before getting into a car..

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Fury's decision to retire has derailed plans for a possible British mega-fight with Anthony Joshua, which could have netted both participants around ?150 million..

Following Tyson's loss to Usyk and Joshua's devastating knockout from Daniel Dubois in September, fans were hoping the two Brits would finally meet in the ring this year.

Although many doubt Fury will return, his longtime promoter Frank Warren has urged the star to enjoy a well-deserved rest.

In an interview with the BBC he said: " This is amazing. He did everything he could. He is by far the best British heavyweight of his generation. Two-time world champion, two stubborn fights with Usik.

He has money, he's sane, he has a wonderful family.. So let him enjoy it"

It is important to note that Tyson has already announced his retirement twice. In 2017, he announced his retirement from boxing after defeating Vladimir Klitschko, and in 2022, defeating Dillian Whyte (30-3, 20 KOs). After those statements, a few months later Fury returned to the ring.

Last year, the Briton suffered two defeats from Oleksandr Usyk. Additionally, Fury's cryptic words about retiring have been revealed.