Fury Vows to Set an Example with Makhmudov Showdown

In a fiery face-off at their final press conference, Arslanbek Makhmudov lifted Tyson Fury off the ground in a bear hug, but Fury took it lightly, joking with his opponent beforehand. Fury is determined to kick-start his journey to becoming a three-time world champion when he faces Makhmudov this weekend. Having come out of a brief retirement, Fury's first step in his mission to reclaim a world title begins with this fight, his first since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. 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 keep proving it.' Fury has his sights set on the world titles held by Usyk and Fabio Wardley, saying, 'Eventually, they'll all have to face me. Who else can they fight to make any real money?' At 37 and after a period out of the sport, Fury must overcome doubts about his ability to make a successful comeback, including those from his own father. Fury roared, 'They all say I've lost my legs and reactions, but tune in on Saturday night to see for yourself.' He expressed confidence, saying, 'I've still got my speed and reactions... I've done over 500 rounds of sparring and still feel sharp.' Fury warned that he cannot underestimate Makhmudov, saying, 'He's a quick starter with 17 knockouts in the first couple of rounds. I've never underestimated anyone, and I won't start with this opponent.' Fury's confidence remains unwavering, saying, 'I feel sorry for Makhmudov; I'm going to make an example of him. I'll be ready to put on a show.'