Former unified heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is looking to return to the ring in late April or early May.
Fury (25-0, 18 KOs) has been out of the ring since November of 2015, when he traveled over to Germany to score a stunning twelve round unanimous decision over Wladimir Klitschko to capture the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO world titles.
He lost the IBF title as quickly as he won it, for failing to make a mandatory defense against Czar Glazkov. Fury's hands were tied as he was bound to a rematch clause with Klitschko.
The rematch never happened.
Fury withdrew from two planned dates and then vacated his remaining belts in 2016, to place his full focus on dealing with his mental health issues and substance abuse issues.
The British Boxing Board of Control would then strip him of a license to box.
In December, Fury began training hard for a planned return in the coming months. He parted ways with career trainer, uncle Peter Fury, and hired Ben Davison.
Fury also cleared up a longstanding issue with UK-Anti Doping, who claim the boxer had tested positive for a banned substance in early 2015. Fury accepted a back-dated ban and went forward with his comeback plans.
At some point this month, the British Board is expected to have a meeting to discuss the issue of Fury's license.
He is expected to receive his license back.
Earlier this week, Fury said he was willing to face IBF, IBO, WBA champion Anthony Joshua in his first fight back. That's unlikely to happen, as Joshua is expected to fight WBO champion Anthony Joshua on March 31.
"Fantastic first week in camp, the weight is flying off. I'm more focused and determined than ever. If Anthony Joshua don't have the balls to sign to fight me then I'll be out in late April, early May. I feel like I never left," Fury stated.
