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Fury Says Joshua’s Fatal Nigeria Crash Spurred His Decision to Return
Tyson Fury's April 11 fight marks a return motivated by the December car crash in Nigeria that killed two friends of rival Anthony Joshua, aiming to revive boxing's appeal.
- On Feb 16, 2026 Tyson Fury, former two-time world heavyweight champion, announced his comeback for April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, promoted by Ring Magazine and streamed live on Netflix.
- Fury said the December Nigeria crash that killed two of Anthony Joshua's friends helped prompt his return, which he announced about a week later.
- Fury told a news conference, `I came back for one reason only: To make boxing great again. Since I stopped boxing a year ago, boxing for me has gone on a downward slope. It's become quite boring`, urging urgency with life-is-short messaging.
- Plans to stage Fury versus Joshua this year have been set aside, and Fury acknowledged Joshua's tragedy motivated him at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday.
- The comeback represents Tyson Fury's fifth return from retirement, and Fury said he aims to become a three-time heavyweight world champion like Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, and Lennox Lewis.
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Fury says Joshua’s fatal Nigeria crash spurred his decision to return
Feb 17 : Briton Tyson Fury said Anthony Joshua's tragic car accident in Nigeria that caused two fatalities was a "turning point" for him in his decision to return to the ring.Joshua, a former heavyweight champion, sustained minor injuries in the crash in Nigeria in December which killed his strength and condi
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Jackson Progress-ArgusTyson Fury: Anthony Joshua's car accident motivated boxing comeback
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said "a tragedy that happened with Anthony Joshua" influenced his decision to come out of retirement for the fifth time.
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While he announced his return to the ring, Tyson Fury reveals that the accident of his rival Anthony Joshua pushed him back.
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Fury will have his first match after his last retreat, fighting next April 11 in Londrés
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