Tyson Fury’s Cousin Brother Announces Boxing Comeback After ‘Nightmare’ Like Lay-off

Hughie Fury, cousin of heavyweight king Tyson Fury, is back in the ring. After a nearly three-year absence, the British boxer is lacing up his gloves once more. But what happened to keep this contender out of the fight game for so long?

Fury boasts a respectable record of 26 wins and just 3 losses. He even challenged Joseph Parker to a world title fight in 2017, which he lost. Now, after a mysterious hiatus, Fury is hungrier than ever. Can he overcome this “nightmare” and reclaim his place among boxing’s elite?

“Over the Moon”: Fury vows to shake off ring rust

Hughie Fury’s much-anticipated return to boxing is set for April 20th, at the Magna Centre, Rotherham marking an end to his three-year absence from the sport. In an insightful interview with Sky Sports, Fury shared his enthusiasm and upcoming plans, underlining the significance of his comeback. “It’s been a nightmare but I am over the moon to be back and I’m glad to be back in action not long to go, two weeks out,” he expressed. With just two weeks out, his readiness to step back into the ring is palpable.

The interviewer probed further into Fury’s roadmap back to the top. “Yeah, so just map out your plan for us. So April 20th that’s when you’re back and then if all goes well and I know if is a little word with a big meaning, but if all goes well so no cuts no bruises and a win you’ll be back out on the Lauren Price-Jessica McCaskill world title undercard in Cardiff on May the 11th, is that the plan?” they asked.

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Hughie’s response was affirmative and filled with hope. “Yeah May the 11th hopefully get very active, so that’s the plan. So got two fights in the line, so I’m happy about it. I’m over the moon because having so long out the ring this is what I need.“

Illness? No more!

However, not everyone is fully aware of the personal battles Fury has had to overcome to make this return possible. The interviewer brought attention to this aspect, mentioning, “Yeah, not everyone will know the reasons and the issues that you’ve had to go through. You had an undiagnosed illness that I think you’ve worked long and hard to get to the bottom of and you have now got to the bottom of it.”

Hughie candidly shared his frustrations and the exhaustive journey towards recovery. “Yeah, I’ve had a lot of problems and it’s been going around in circles and it’s been annoying and agitating and like hitting like a brick wall. But thank God I’ve been through all them challenges now onto the easy bit.”

This dialogue sheds light on Fury’s personal struggles as he previously suffered from the effects of long-term COVID-19 which made him drop out of his fight against Michael Hunter in 2022. His plans to fight on April 20th and then again on May 11th underscore a strong desire to become more active in the sport he loves, showcasing an impressive comeback strategy that aligns with the fighting spirit Hughie Fury is known for.

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What are your thoughts? Do you believe Hughie Fury will make a successful return to heavyweight glory, or are there hurdles too high to overcome?