Heavyweight Brandon Moore believes he can be Tyson Fury’s comeback fight.
Moore, who most recently won a 10-round unanimous decision over unbeaten DeAndre Savage in September, is hoping to throw his hat in the ring, so to speak, for consideration to be a potential opponent for Fury, who has been spotted in the gym, leading to speculation that a comeback could be imminent.
Moore, 19-1 (10 KOs) and on a five-fight winning streak since a loss to Richard Torrez Jnr in 2024, points to his recent resume as the reason he should be in the running. Since signing with Salita Promotions, the 31-year-old Moore has defeated three unbeaten fighters: Skylar Lacy, Stanley Wright and Savage.
He is keen to maintain momentum, so Moore’s next goal is to land a big fight and earn the respect he believes he deserves.
“People see the name Tyson Fury and think the outcome is written,” Moore told BoxingScene. “Fighters know better. Every time you step in the ring, you earn it, and I’m ready to earn mine.”
Moore, from Lakeland, Florida, believes he has firmly established himself as one of the top US heavyweights, especially after his 2025 campaign.
He is a 6ft 6ins orthodox fighter who boasts a respectable record. Sound like any other heavyweight you may know? Moore cuts a figure similar to that of Anthony Joshua, who had been rumored to face Fury. Joshua has since been involved in a car accident that killed two of his friends, and it is unknown what his future in the sport will be.
Tragic though it may be, Joshua’s awful fortune has created a void that Moore could fill.
“He’s a big, skilled heavyweight with real hunger, and his size and style are comparable to Anthony Joshua,” Dmitry Salita, Moore’s promoter, told BoxingScene. “He believes he belongs at the highest level, and that belief is backed by results.”
Fury, now 37, retired after a second consecutive loss to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. The former two-tour heavyweight champion from Morecambe, UK, has since teased the strong possibility of a ring return in 2026. Moore and his team would love nothing more than to be the first to greet him at the door.
“It’s the kind of matchup that brings meaning for both sides and would make for a compelling fight,” Salita said.
Moore, who started boxing late, after a college basketball career, is hoping to speak into existence a fight with Fury later this year. Never lacking confidence, he outlined his perspective on why Fury should face him:
“I’m the American heavyweight stacking wins,” Moore said. “Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are the names everyone repeats.
“If you’re really the best, I’m the kind of fight you don’t avoid.”
Lucas Ketelle is the author of “Inside the Ropes of Boxing,” a guide for young fighters, a writer for BoxingScene and a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America. Find him on X at @BigDogLukie.
