Promoter puts Tyson Fury’s ‘happiness’ before return to the ring

Frank Warren says that Tyson Fury’s happiness comes before any possible ring return.

Former heavyweight champion Fury recently declared his retirement, and Frank Warren told BoxingScene that Fury, who lost a close fight to Oleksandr Usyk in December, was enjoying some down time.

“I don’t speak to him on a regular basis because he’s spending time with his family,” said the Hall of Fame promoter. “He had nearly a year in training camp with a fight. One camp, very late into the camp, fell apart because of his cut eye. He got back in camp again for the Usyk fight. Then he had another camp for it [the rematch]. Last year was a lot of sacrifice for him, not seeing his family, his wife and kids and so forth. He’s making up for it now. He’s retired, and I’m just looking forward to him being happy. That’s all I want to do, is see him being happy. He’s retired and God bless him.

The 36-year-old Fury, 34-2-1 (24 KOs), is a two-time heavyweight champion and a likely lock for the International Boxing Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible.

“He’s been a great, magnificent servant for British and world boxing. He’s been an unbelievable world champion. He’s one of the two best heavyweights of the 21st century. I love it,” added Warren.

“I want him to be happy. That’s all that counts for me.”