Fury Vows to Make Makhmudov an Example

Tyson Fury was lifted off the ground by Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bear hug during their final press conference on Thursday, but he took it lightheartedly, joking with his opponent. Fury is set to begin his quest to become a three-time world champion when he faces Makhmudov this weekend. Having come out of a brief retirement, Fury aims to reclaim a world title, starting with this fight. He declared, 'For the first time in a long time, I'm the one doing the chasing, not being chased.' Fury believes he's the top contender in his division and intends to prove it repeatedly. He has his sights set on the belts held by Oleksandr Usyk and Fabio Wardley, saying, 'Sooner or later, they'll all have to face me.' At 37, Fury must overcome doubts about his ability to make a successful comeback, including those from his own father. He remains confident, saying, 'They all say my legs are gone, they all say my reactions are gone... Tune in on Saturday night and you'll find out.' Fury has cautioned against underestimating Makhmudov, acknowledging his opponent's quick starts and 17 knockouts in the early rounds. Despite this, Fury's confidence in his own abilities remains unwavering, saying, 'I feel sorry for Arslanbek Makhmudov... I'm going to make an example of him.'