• Tyson Fury plans a comeback in April and says Fabio Wardley is a “good option” if an Anthony Joshua fight falls through.
  • Fury posted Instagram screenshots praising Wardley and called him a potential test for a third heavyweight title.
  • Wardley is WBO heavyweight champion after beating Joseph Parker and was open to a Fury fight.

H2: Fury signals alternate plan as Joshua’s future remains unclear

Tyson Fury has confirmed he will return to the ring in April and says a fight with WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley would be “a good option” later in 2026 if a showdown with Anthony Joshua does not materialise. Fury, inactive since his December 2024 loss to Oleksandr Usyk, announced his return from a brief retirement and appears set for a lower-profile comeback fight before seeking a bigger opponent.

H3: Instagram post fuels Wardley talk

Fury shared screenshots on Instagram of Wardley’s comments earlier in January — when Wardley said he would be “extremely keen” to face Fury — and added his own message: “Let’s see how I am looking in my return fight, then later in 2026 this [Wardley] would be a good option for me to try become 3 x heavyweight champion. @fabiowardley has a hard fight himself coming up soon.” The post underlined Fury’s interest while keeping his immediate return opponent unspecified.

H3: Why Wardley makes sense as an opponent

Fabio Wardley became WBO heavyweight champion after his upset win over Joseph Parker in October and was elevated to full champion when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt. At 31, Wardley is establishing himself as a leading domestic heavyweight and would present a sizable test for Fury — a fight that would also draw strong public interest and significant ticket sales.

H4: The Anthony Joshua context

A Fury–Joshua rematch had long been mooted for later in 2026, but Joshua’s future in boxing is uncertain after he was a passenger in a December car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. Fury reiterated his respect for Joshua’s situation, saying he would not name him out of respect while Joshua is mourning. If Joshua steps away from the sport, Fury indicated Wardley would be his preferred big test.

H3: Fights tonight — what fans should watch for

Fans searching for “fights tonight” should note Fury is expected back in April, with Wardley also likely to fight around the same time as he prepares his first defence of the WBO title. Promoters have not confirmed dates or opponents for either man, so schedules could shift as negotiations continue.

H4: What’s next

No official deal has been announced. Fury appears likely to take a tune-up fight first, then target a marquee clash later in 2026 — with Wardley now openly in the mix if Joshua is unavailable. Wardley’s camp has yet to name an opponent for his upcoming defence. Boxing fans should expect more clarity as both camps firm up plans in the coming weeks.

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  • Instagram (Tyson Fury): Fury posted screenshots of Wardley’s comments and wrote he would consider Wardley a good option later in 2026.

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