“If I was a betting man, I would say he will never fight again,” Bob Arum had confidently told the BBC Boxing podcast regarding  Tyson Fury‘s retirement, while referencing an old Marvin Hagler quote: “A rich guy who goes to bed wearing silk pyjamas doesn’t get up in the morning to do road work.” Looks like the veteran promoter has been proven wrong. ‘The Gypsy King’ is indeed returning to the ring in 2026. But don’t mistake this comeback for a cash grab. Oh no! He isn’t coming back because he is short on cash. In fact, according to a new report, he’s got more money than any of his fellow UK athletes.

Just hours ago, IFL TV posted on X a new financial revelation: “According to accounts submitted a few days ago, Tyson_Fury is financially the most successful UK sportsman IN HISTORY with a total of £184 MILLION in cash and investments,” citing a report by British academician and broadcaster Kieran Maguire. So, what exactly does Kieran Maguire’s report reveal?

Kieran Maguire, a specialist in soccer finance and author of The Price of Football, took to X just hours ago to share an abridged statement of financial position for Tyson Fury Limited, dated 30 September 2024. Comparing it with the previous year’s numbers, Maguire dismissed any claims that Fury’s return to boxing is financially motivated. “Anyone thinking Tyson Fury is coming out of retirement because he needs the money is very, very wrong,” he wrote. “His accounts that were submitted a couple of days ago show he’s the most successful UK sportsman in history financially, with £184 million in cash & investments.”

And the numbers back him up as Fury’s company saw a significant jump in its cash at bank and in hand, which saw his current assets rising from £114,932,769 in 2023 to £186,074,755 in September 2024, an increase of £71,141,986, or approximately 61.89%. And his current assets of £184 million translate to slightly over $250 million in USD. And with the Riyadh Season backing his 2026 return, that figure will significantly go up further.

Tyson Fury Limited, the company through which the heavyweight manages his property ventures, public relations, and boxing operations, also saw its net worth more than double in a single year, from £82.2 million to £161.9 million. Despite that eye-watering growth, The Gypsy King reportedly drew a modest salary of just £100,000 for the year, down from £150,000, according to CityAM. This all comes amid the closure of another business set up by Fury for property trading, which was shut down at the start of 2025. Still, the Gypsy King’s financial trajectory remains skyward, with the latest accounts filed with Companies House reflecting the strength and resilience of his business empire.

Meanwhile, Forbes listed Tyson Fury as the third-highest-paid athlete in the world with earnings of £146 million, trailing only Cristiano Ronaldo and Stephen Curry, whose new deals pushed them near the £250 million mark. But with Tyson Fury’s wealth surging and his boxing return likely to generate even more revenue, overtaking Curry’s spot in the rankings seems within reach. Given his knack for big-money bouts and brand partnerships, Fury’s bank balance is expected to keep climbing, especially now that he has teased details of a potential return to the ring.

Tyson Fury plotting surprise return sooner than expected

Tyson Fury has once again stirred the boxing world with a cryptic Instagram post that read, “April 18, 2026, Wembley Stadium 🏟️ The trilogy!” The post featured an image of Fury and Oleksandr Usyk with the word “Trilogy” boldly splashed across it. On top of it, the 36-year-old also urged fans to contact his manager, Spencer Brown, for tickets, only adding fuel to the speculation.

To his credit, Tyson Fury hasn’t been shy about voicing who he wants next. At a recent IBA event, when asked by a reporter whether he’d prefer to fight Usyk, Daniel Dubois, or Anthony Joshua, the former heavyweight champion didn’t hesitate. “Usyk,” he replied. His reasoning? Simple. “Because I want my revenge in England. That’s all I want. I want a fair shot, and I don’t believe I’ve gotten a fair shot the last two times.” If a Usyk trilogy doesn’t materialize, Fury has hinted at shifting his focus to an all-British blockbuster against longtime rival Anthony Joshua.

Meanwhile, the ever-influential Turki Alalshikh confirmed Tyson Fury’s return in 2026, saying, “I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026. We have a rabbit to hunt.” Given that Fury has famously called Usyk “the rabbit,” it’s hard to imagine the target being anyone else.

So with the groundwork laid and the anticipation building, the question is: Can Tyson Fury rewrite the narrative and finally get his revenge against Oleksandr Usyk?