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Tyson Fury announces boxing retirement: 'I've loved every single minute of it'

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 21: Tyson Fury looks on ahead of the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO Undisputed World Heavyweight titles' fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury as part of Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2, Reignited card at Kingdom Arena on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 21: Tyson Fury looks on ahead of the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO Undisputed World Heavyweight titles' fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury as part of Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2, Reignited card at Kingdom Arena on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

In the wake of a second loss to Oleksandr Usyk, British boxer Tyson Fury has announced his retirement.

This isn't the first time Fury, 36, has said he's stepping away from the sport. However, it comes this time after the former unified heavyweight champion lost his rematch last month with Usyk by unanimous decision in his bid to reclaim the title.

Fury made his decision public in a short video posted Monday on social media.

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"I'm gonna make this short and sweet," Fury said. "I'd like to announce my retirement from boxing. It's been a blast. I've loved every single minute of it."

If this is indeed the end, Fury finishes his career with a record of 34-2-1 after previously losing a split decision to Usyk last May.

The move apparently thwarts a potential bout against countryman Anthony Joshua in what would likely have been the biggest-ever British boxing event.

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