Expert Predictions: Fury vs Makhmudov - Who Will Emerge Victorious?

Boxing legends Lennox Lewis, David Haye, and Dillian Whyte share their expert analysis of Tyson Fury's highly anticipated comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. According to Lennox Lewis, 'every time you come back, it's always risky,' but he believes Makhmudov is a suitable opponent for Fury, as he only has two dangerous shots to worry about, unlike other fighters Fury has faced. Lewis also notes that Fury still has a couple of years left in his career, drawing comparisons to Muhammad Ali, who retired at 38. David Haye cautions that the outcome depends on which version of Tyson Fury shows up, as he has been in and out of retirement multiple times. Haye describes Makhmudov as a 'big, strong, robust, robotic heavyweight' who is 'tailor-made for a prime Tyson Fury or even a Tyson Fury who's 70 per cent of what he once was.' However, if Fury is not at his best, he risks being overtaken by Makhmudov's powerful punches. Dillian Whyte predicts that Fury will win the fight within the first four rounds, citing Fury's intelligence and fitness as key factors. Whyte also notes that Makhmudov has powerful hands but may tire quickly, as seen in their previous fight. Other experts, such as a boxing commentator, believe that Makhmudov's best chance is to rush Fury early, as Tyson has been out of the ring for a long time and may be vulnerable to Makhmudov's hard punches. However, if Makhmudov waits and tries to box, he will likely get beat up and stopped in five, six, or seven rounds. Another commentator thinks Tyson Fury can get the job done, but doesn't expect a stoppage, predicting that Fury will outbox Makhmudov and secure a win, potentially setting up a big fight against AJ. Fury's trainer also expresses confidence in Tyson's abilities, stating that he has seen a happier and more mentally sound Fury in this camp, and is expecting a massive performance on Saturday night.