You won’t believe what motivates Tyson Fury to pursue boxing

Earlier this month, British boxer Tyson Fury completed his comeback fight when he defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov in London. Boxers or athletes often want their legacy to be remembered by their number of victories. However, such is not the case for Tyson Fury, who recently expressed his desire to earn more money from the sport before calling it quits.

Fury had initially retired in Jan. 2025, before making his comeback against Makhmudov this year. His fight against the heavyweight saw him bag a hefty amount of £18.8 million ($23.5 million), and he now plans on adding to his estimated net worth of £120 million ($160 million).

Speaking to Sky Sports, “The Gypsy King” revealed that he wants to make as much money as he can before retiring. “Andy Lee never had £200m in his bank to make him happy, did he? So what is my goal, and what is my target? It’s not a belt. It’s not a legacy. It’s not a boxing fight. It’s to make as much money as possible.

“I’ve had 40 professional fights, and I was in every single one of them for the money. If I wasn’t getting paid, I wouldn’t have done any of them. I do it for the dough, but I’m the only one that will tell the truth. I don’t come to these places, thinking, ‘Oh my God, I’m on TV. I’m famous.’ I’m thinking, ‘How much dough can I get at any given moment in my career?'” Fury said. (via Manchester Evening News).

“If you want to fight, the only question I say is, ‘How much?’ I have gloves, I have a body, and I will travel if the money is right. I’m truthful,” the 37-year-old finished. Done with Makhmudov, Fury now wants to get in the ring with fellow British boxer Anthony Joshua.

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