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Tyson Fury set to confirm future plans this week with WBC demanding answers whether he will vacate world titles

TYSON FURY is set to inform the WBC of his plans for their heavyweight title later this week.

The Wythenshawe warrior appeared to bring down the curtain on his career last month after recording his second defence of the prestigious green belt with a stunning KO of Dillian Whyte at Wembley.

Tyson Fury teased retirement after his stunning KO of Dillian Whyte at Wembley
The Gypsy King has yet to vacate the WBC heavyweight title

But he’ll soon meet with WBC chief Mauricio Sulaiman to discuss his future

But the 33-year-old has yet to vacate the title he won nearly two years ago, the future of which will become clearer once he rendezvous with WBC chief Mauricio Sulaiman.

The head of the Mexican sanctioning body said: “The WBC will be communicating with Tyson Fury and his promoters about his future plans in the coming week.”

Sulaiman insists the WBC won’t make any attempt to reverse The Gypsy King’s decision to hang up his gloves should he opt to do so.

He told Sky Sports: “We are ready to support him on whatever he decides. If he decides to retire the WBC will fully support him.

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“It is our dream to see fighters retire with such greatness. Undefeated champion, financially protected with a loving family and a great future outside the ring.

“I am very happy and satisfied if this is his final decision and will fully support him and will be close to him for the rest of his life.”

A blockbuster undisputed bout with the winner of Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will be in the offing for Fury should he decide to fight again.

But he’s not fussed about facing the victor of the summer Saudi showdown, telling talkSPORT: “I’ve already been the undisputed champion. I’ve won every single belt there is to win.

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“I’ve got nothing more to do, I am out, fully retired. Done.

“[Fighting Usyk] is never gonna [sic] happen because I’m retired, but let’s just say I’d punch him round the ring.

“Because he’s a middleweight, blown up.

“I am retired so what I wanna do is chill out with my family and enjoy the rest of my life. Who knows what the future holds?

“But as of yet, I’m just enjoying myself and I’m gonna grow my hair back I think!

“I’ve got school runs with the kids, I’ve got my bin trips to the tip, washing cars down, haircuts, shaves, hoovering, cleaning up.

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“The normal day-to-day stuff at home with the kids, family and wife. Weekends, I look forward to my weekends, I train all week.

“That’s it really, just enjoy life one day at a time.”

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