Fury Tips the Scales Lighter for Makhmudov Showdown

Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov stepped onto the scales ahead of their highly anticipated heavyweight clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This marks Fury's return to the ring after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, following a brief retirement. At 37 years old, Fury's conditioning and form will be under close scrutiny. He weighed in at 267.9lbs, a decrease from the 281lbs he recorded for his Usyk rematch, albeit with clothes on. Fury expressed that training has become increasingly challenging with age, saying, 'It gets a little bit harder each time in camp... still got plenty in the tank.' He emphasized his priority is to defeat Makhmudov and then target the current belt holders. Makhmudov, a seasoned contender with two losses and a high knockout ratio, appeared formidable at 264.9lbs and stated, 'I'm ready to go, I'm ready to make my story happen.' In other weigh-ins, Conor Benn came in at 149.5lbs for his catchweight fight against Regis Prograis, who weighed 148.1lbs. Benn is looking to prove himself at this weight, while Prograis believes his experience as a two-time world champion gives him an edge. Richard Riakporhe and Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva also weighed in for their British heavyweight title fight, with Riakporhe at 234.12lbs and Tshikeva at 262.7lbs. Frazer Clarke, seeking a comeback win, weighed 259.12lbs for his fight against Justis Huni, who was at 246.14lbs.