Fury Vows to Make a Statement Against Makhmudov

In a lighthearted moment at their final press conference, Arslanbek Makhmudov lifted Tyson Fury off the ground in a bear hug, prompting Fury to jokingly retaliate with a bellow and a tickle before being hoisted into the air. Fury is focused on launching his campaign to become a three-time world champion when he faces Makhmudov this weekend. Having recently come out of a brief retirement, his first bout since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, Fury sees this fight as the initial step in his mission to reclaim a world title. Fury stated, "For the first time in a long time, I'm the one on the hunt, not being hunted. "I'm the top dog in this division," he added. "I will prove it repeatedly." Usyk and Fabio Wardley currently hold the four major world titles, which Fury refers to as the "so-called alphabetical world champions." Eventually, he plans to target these titles. "Sooner or later, they'll all have to face me," the former champion said. "Who else can they fight to make any significant money?" At 37 years old and following a period of inactivity, Fury will have to overcome doubts about his ability to make a successful comeback, including those expressed by his own father. "They all claim my legs are gone, they all say my reactions are gone," Fury exclaimed. "Tune in on Saturday night, and you'll find out. "I'm still speedy, skillful, handsome, and destructive... I've never lost my speed or reactions. "I've still got it," he continued. "I've done over 500 rounds of sparring, and I still have it. "Let's hope I perform better than Tottenham is doing right now," Fury added. "Because they're struggling at the moment." Fury warned that he cannot underestimate Makhmudov. "All those other fighters can wait their turn to get beaten," Fury said. "Give this man his due respect. "He's a quick starter with 17 knockouts in the first couple of rounds. "I've never underestimated anyone in my life, and I certainly haven't underestimated this opponent." Fury's confidence in himself remains unwavering. "I feel sorry for Arslanbek Makhmudov," he said. "I'm going to make an example out of him. "I'll knock his head clean off his shoulders. "I'm ready to put on a show."