Tyson Fury has been away from the sport of boxing ever since he became lineal world champion in 2015, defeating Wladimir Klitschko.
A difficult spell away from the ring has been dominated by failed drugs tests, and an incredibly painful and public struggle with alcohol and depression.
Now, however, the heavyweight has signed back up to promoter Frank Warren and will start his comeback trail at the Manchester Arena on June 9.
Who the 29-year-old will fight has yet to be announced, so we thought we’d review the options.
1. Carlos Takam
The veteran Frenchman’s last fight was a defeat at the hands of Anthony Joshua, a bout where the 37-year-old was challenging for the WBA and IBF belts. A former challenger may prove the perfect place for Fury to start his road back to the top.
2. Dominic Breazeale
The American Breazeale is another former Joshua scalp, and would be a good way for Fury to show he deserves that fight against AJ sooner rather than later.
3. Shannon Briggs
A bit of a wildcard, but the former lineal champion has fought as recently as 2016. The 46-year-old may be a way for Fury to ease back into the world of heavyweight boxing, should he want to take a more conservative route.
4. Christian Hammer
The Romanian was most recently a victim of Alexander Povetkin, but fought Fury in 2015 prior to the Englishman’s clash with Klitschko. Beating Hammer with post-seventh round withdrawal, Fury could opt to step in for a rematch with the 32-year-old.
5. Jarrell Miller
Possibly a riskier opponent, Miller has never lost a professional fight and could help announce Fury’s return to boxing with a serious bang. Miller is due a big fight, and Fury could be just that.
6. Dillian Whyte
In the aftermath of his knockout victory against Lucas Browne Whyte made it very clear he wanted to fight Deontay Wilder at the earliest opportunity. He may be forced to wait however, especially if the American and Joshua decide to unify the division later this year. In the meantime, a domestic bout against Fury doesn’t seem the craziest suggestion.
7. Luis Ortiz
The Cuban took his first professional defeat earlier this year, challenging Deontay Wilder in Brooklyn. His return to the status of challenger very-well may go through Tyson Fury.