Champion Fury set for a spring return to the ring

BOXING Tyson Fury is being primed for a spring return to the ring, according to Frank Warren.

The British boxer defended his WBC heavyweight crown with an 11th-round knockout of American rival Deontay Wilder to bring their trilogy fight to a dramatic climax in Las Vegas.

Immediately after the victory Fury admitted he would enjoy a ‘well-earned break’ after a chaotic build-up to the bout with an original July date pushed back after the 33-year-old contracted Covid-19 while his new-born daughter also spent time in intensive care unit in August.

Asked when the Gypsy King can be expected back in the ring, co-promoter Warren said: “If and when he wants to, because he is the one who will make the decision, I think it will be some time in the spring.

“Tyson was training for 20 months in between Covid and things getting pushed back. He had the unfortunate situation with his new-born daughter going into intensive care on two occasions, so it has been a really tough time for him.

“He needed to switch off, you need to switch off and let your body recover as well but he will keep fit and keep his weight down. He needed to take his foot off the gas from the serious training and have a bit of time out.”

Dillian Whyte is currently the mandatory challenger for the WBC belt and has waited patiently for his shot at a world title but defeat to Swedish boxer Otto Wallin at the O2 Arena on October 30 could scupper plans for an all-British clash in 2022.

“I spoke to him yesterday and he is chilling. He is with his family, enjoying himself and taking it easy. It is quiet where he is up in Morecambe,” Warren said of Fury. “Will Tyson watch WhyteWallin? He watches all the fights.”