Fury Vows to Make Makhmudov an Example

Arslanbek Makhmudov lifted Tyson Fury off the ground in a bear hug during their final press conference on Thursday, but Fury took it lightly, joking with his opponent beforehand. Fury is now focused on starting his journey to becoming a three-time world champion as he faces Makhmudov this weekend. Having come out of a brief retirement, Fury is determined to reclaim a world title, and this fight marks the first step in his mission. Fury stated, 'For the first time in a long time, I'm the one doing the chasing, not being chased.' He added, 'I'm the best in this division, and I'll prove it repeatedly.' Fury has his sights set on the four major world titles currently held by Usyk and Fabio Wardley, but for now, he's focused on Makhmudov. At 37 and after a period of inactivity, Fury must overcome doubts about his ability to make a successful comeback, including those from his own father. Fury responded to critics, saying, 'They all say my legs are gone, they all say my reactions are gone... Tune in on Saturday night, and you'll see.' He warned against underestimating Makhmudov, saying, 'He's a quick starter with 17 knockouts in the first couple of rounds... I've never overlooked anyone, and I won't overlook this opponent.' Fury expressed confidence in his abilities, stating, 'I feel sorry for Makhmudov... I'm going to make an example of him and prove I'm ready to rock and roll.'