Spencer Oliver believes Tyson Fury could pursue a world title showdown with Fabio Wardley in the new year.
Fury is toying with the idea of a boxing comeback after retiring for the umpteenth time early this year, after back-to-back defeats against Oleksandr Usyk in 2024.
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Fury has opened the door to a comeback on multiple occasionsCredit: Getty
Several options are understood to be on the table for the ‘Gypsy King’ if he does return in 2026 including a huge two-fight deal with bitter rival Anthony Joshua.
The Briton himself has suggested he is most open to a trilogy with Usyk, as he searches for redemption.
But if he does meet the Ukrainian, he would likely need a comeback fight to work away any ring rust after a year away from the ring.
And albeit ambitious, Oliver has proposed that Fury first takes on newly crowned WBO champion Fabio Wardley in a shot for the world title.
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He said on the latest episode of talkBOXING: “I imagine his first opponent will be less of a calibre.
“Obviously he will be looking at Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, but I think Fabio Wardley will be in that mix now.
“I think he will be looking at that, and after his win over Joseph Parker, it could be a route back to a world title very quickly.
“There would be a world title on the line, and he may see that as his easiest option.
“He can get that WBO title, get to Usyk again and then the undisputed titles are on the line again.
“But if he wants to fight Usyk, he could look at Wardley, it makes sense as he may want to take some bling into it.
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Oliver believes Fury would be open to facing Wardley and a bout would make senseCredit: TalkSPORT
“This could be a possibility, Tyson Fury may not even need an easier fight to get his confidence back.”
Could Fabio Wardley vs Tyson Fury actually happen?
Wardley, as revealed to talkSPORT, is now set to return in April after being crowned WBO world title holder.
The Ipswich native inherited the belt, with Usyk vacating the title and electing not to take him on.
A number of leading contenders are well ranked and could be in line including Queensberry stablemate Daniel Dubois.
Fury is not currently ranked in the top 15 of the division with the WBO, but could be considered as an entry should he declare he is now active again.
The Morecambe technician has been complimentary of Wardley in the past, but the pair haven’t openly revealed whether they’d be open to the clash.
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Wardley has yet to commit to his next option but is open to most challengers bar Moses ItaumaCredit: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
Wardley’s promoter Frank Warren has suggested there are numerous options that could be explored.
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He said: “We will see where we go. Fabio will be returning to the ring in April now, I am meeting up with him and his manager next week.
“We are going to get some lunch and decide what we are doing. There are plenty of options.”