Q&A: Is this Fury’s final farewell and what might it mean for heavyweight scene?

Tyson Fury has claimed he is hanging up his gloves once more.

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Tyson Fury claimed he has retired from boxing in a video post on social media on Monday.

It is not the first time the ‘Gypsy King’ – who lost his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia in December – has declared his intention to hang up his gloves.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the 36-year-old Briton’s latest announcement and what it could mean for the global heavyweight scene.

Should we take Fury’s declaration at face value?

Tyson Fury file photo — Tyson Fury has lost twice in succession to Oleksandr Usyk (Nick Potts/PA)

What about the trilogy?

What about the Joshua fight?

Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois – IBF Heavyweight Title Fight – Wembley Stadium — Anthony Joshua has not fought since losing to Daniel Dubois in September (Bradley Collyer/PA)

What are Fury’s other options?

What happens now?

Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury – Kingdom Arena – Riyadh — Daniel Dubois could be next in line for a shot at Oleksandr Usyk (Nick Potts/PA)