Fury's return to the ring is set to be one of the biggest boxing stories of 2026 after previously announcing his retirement at the start of 2025 following two successive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. 

However, Fury has made a u-turn on this decision and is now in Thailand preparing for a comeback in what will likely be one last charge towards the top of the heavyweight division. 

To some, Fury's frequent comebacks are becoming tiresome, especially after he failed to beat the world's number one heavyweight in two separate fights. 

When it comes to the reasoning behind a return to the sweet science, the financial reward immediately comes to mind, but in the eyes of a former rival in Price, the reason is not financially influenced. 

Fury needs a purpose in life - Price

Throughout his career, Fury has made no secret of his constant battles with his mental health and cites boxing, whether it be fights or simply just training, are an effective antidote to silencing his demons. 

In recent social media posts from Thailand where Fury has begun preparations for his comeback, he has made no secret that the training is benefitting him on a mental level. 

Speaking to exclusively to DAZN News, courtesy of 247Bet, Price explained that Fury's return is fuelled by boxing being his life and the only thing he knows. 

"I think Tyson Fury needs a “why”, you know, and a purpose in his life. He took time out, and deservedly so," Price said.  "He’s got endless amounts of money, so he’ll never need any more money in his life. But he needs a purpose. He’s a fighter, that’s his occupation, that’s his job."

Ever since Fury began to tease his boxing return in 2026, he made no secret that a trilogy with Usyk is what he desires. 

While he did fail to beat the Ukrainian on two occasions in 2024 on the judges' scorecards, Fury is of the belief that he should have been declared the winner. Therefore, the former world champion is confident he can get his revenge and bring some closure to this rivalry. 

This goal is something that Price believes is playing an integral part in Fury's comeback in an attempt to enhance his legacy when he walks away from boxing for the final time. 

"He needs to be fulfilling his needs, to be satisfied at the end of every day, or to have a goal to aim towards. A fight, or a training camp, to get that routine in his life," Price continued.

"I think that’s why he’s doing it, for no other reason. And obviously, his legacy is a big one. He still thinks he can be, and should be, the top dog."

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