1<\/p>\n Fury had a move around with Lerena in ThailandCredit: Instagram – Kevin Lerena<\/p>\n However, it is understood that plans are in place for him to return to the ring this year.<\/p>\n His first assignment will be a tune-up fight in the first quarter of 2026, and providing he comes through that unscathed, then Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is hoping to stage the long-awaited all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua<\/a> in the summer.<\/p>\n In preparation for what could be the final push of his career, Fury travelled to Thailand to train with WBC bridgerweight champion Kevin Lerena.<\/p>\n Brief clips of Fury’s pad work revealed that there is still plenty of snap to his jab, while he controlled his range well during a move around with Lerena.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON BOXING <\/p>\n But the big talking point among fans was the two-time heavyweight world champion’s bulky physique.<\/p>\n While Fury has never boasted washboard abs and chiselled muscular definition, the 37-year-old appeared to be significantly fleshier than usual as he ditched his top to lay into the heavy bag.<\/p>\n Fans react to Tyson Fury footage<\/p>\n Expressing concern in the comment section, one fan wrote: “He\u2019s got some weight to shed!”<\/p>\n Another posted: “Looks like he needs a solid 14 month camp.”<\/p>\n A third commented: “Dude is looking big.”<\/p>\n Meanwhile, somebody else added: “Fury has put on a lot of weight.”<\/p>\n The date for Fury’s summer showdown with Joshua may be subject to change after a car the Watford powerhouse was travelling in collided with a stationary truck in Nigeria on Monday.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Fury](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tyson-fury-posts-sparring-footage-1049024570.webp.webp\")
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