Tyson Fury already knows new career after boxing as commentary job ruled out

Tyson Fury has already revealed why he wants to become a qualified doctor instead of a commentator now that he’s retired from boxing.

The 36-year-old suffered another defeat in last month’s rematch against WBA, WBC and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk, marking the second loss of his career to the Ukrainian by decision. The Gypsy King had already announced his retirement once before after beating Dillian Whyte in April 2022 - but returned to the ring just six months later.

Fury, who boasts a 34-2-1 record, took to social media on Monday to share a clip again confirming that he has hung up his gloves for good. "Hi everybody, I'm going to make this short and sweet," Fury said.

"I'd like to announce my retirement from boxing, it has been a blast, I've loved every single minute of it and I'm going to end with this; Dick Turpin wore a mask."

Fury also stepped away from the fight game for two-and-a-half years after his surprise victory over Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015, where he became a unified world champion. During his hiatus, he dealt with mental health struggles and substance abuse.

Ahead of his return to the ring in 2018, Fury revealed his career ambitions post-boxing, which may serve as a clue as to what he will look to do now. In contrast to dancing around the ring and jabbing his opponents to a pulp, Fury explained that he wanted to pursue a career in medicine once his career was done and dusted.

"I had a choice and I chose boxing first but, after boxing, I am going to be a doctor," Fury told The Sun. "I made that decision a few years ago. I am going to be a doctor and I am going to help people.

"When I have finished in a few years, I'll still only be in my early 30s. Then I'll study for the next seven years to be a