It’s 2024, and the question no longer feels controversial — is Tyson Fury still the heavyweight king?
Once unbeaten, untouchable and undeniable, Fury’s aura has started to crack. Recent performances, inconsistent weight, and doubts from his own promoter have shifted the tone. Even Bob Arum, one of his staunchest backers, recently admitted he’s concerned about Fury’s future.
And let’s be honest: if the people closest to you are starting to wobble, so is your throne.
Bob Arum’s Doubts Say It All
In an interview with Fight Hub TV, Arum didn’t hold back. “I worry about Tyson,” he said. “He’s not the fighter he was two years ago. That’s just the reality of age and inactivity.”
That’s not tabloid chatter — that’s the man who helped bring Fury back from the brink in 2018. For Arum to speak out so publicly suggests all is not well in the Fury camp.
The Usyk Defeat Changed Everything
Let’s not forget what happened. Fury was outboxed and outthought by Oleksandr Usyk in their undisputed showdown — a result that dented not just his record, but his reputation. For the first time in years, Tyson Fury looked human.
And while he may still have the name and the drawing power, there’s now a very real conversation about whether his days at the top are numbered.
What Comes Next?
A rematch with Usyk? A fight with Joshua? Another wild card opponent in Riyadh?
Whatever it is, Fury will enter it with questions swirling around him. Not long ago, he was the man who saved heavyweight boxing. Now, he’s the man we’re all worried might fall apart at the wrong time.
If you missed our earlier breakdown of the Joshua vs Fury Wembley debate, you can catch that right here.
Final Word
Tyson Fury is still one of the most compelling characters in boxing — but that doesn’t make him unbeatable. 2024 could be the year we see the Gypsy King either reclaim the crown or finally abdicate for good.