Fury Vows to Make Makhmudov an Example

Tyson Fury was swept off his feet by Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bear hug at their final press conference, but he took it in stride, joking with his opponent before the face-off. Fury is determined to start his journey to becoming a three-time world champion when he faces Makhmudov this weekend. After a brief retirement, Fury is back in the ring for the first time since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. He sees this fight as the first step in his mission to reclaim a world title. Fury stated, 'For the first time in a long time, I'm the hunter, not the hunted. I'm the top man in this division, and I'm going to prove it repeatedly.' He believes he will eventually target the belts held by Usyk and Fabio Wardley, saying, 'Sooner or later, they'll all have to fight me. Who else are they going to fight to make any money?' At 37 years old, Fury will have to overcome doubts about his ability to make a successful comeback, including those from his own father. 'They all say my legs are gone, they all say my reactions are gone,' Fury said. 'Tune in on Saturday night, and you'll find out.' Despite his confidence, Fury cautioned that he cannot take Makhmudov lightly, saying, 'I've never overlooked anybody in my life, and I've definitely not overlooked this beast.' Fury feels sorry for Makhmudov, stating, 'I'm going to make an example of him. I'll knock his head right off his shoulders. I'm ready to rock and roll.'