Tyson Fury Makes Sensational Claim About Training for Comeback Fight
Tyson Fury has made a sensational claim that he will train alone for his upcoming comeback fight, as the British heavyweight prepares to emerge from retirement for the fifth time in his storied career.
Fury to Face Makhmudov in Netflix-Streamed Bout
On 11 April, Fury will box Russian contender Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a fight that will be streamed on Netflix. The former heavyweight champion and his opponent held a press conference on Monday to announce the bout, setting the stage for what promises to be a high-profile event.
After the press conference, a host for DAZN suggested to Fury that he might be adding to his coaching team. In a surprising response, the 37-year-old referenced Mr T's character in Rocky III, stating emphatically: "Yeah, I'm like Clubber Lang, I'm gonna train alone. I'm gonna train alone."
Legendary Support and Fury's Confidence
Heavyweight legend Lennox Lewis, who was providing punditry for DAZN, offered support for Fury's unconventional approach, noting: "Well, he's been through it so many times, he knows what to do."
Fury then elaborated on his thinking, displaying characteristic confidence in his abilities: "I know how to do it, I know how to go 12 rounds, I know how to push myself when I need to, and I know how to take a rest when I need to."
Fury's Training History and Career Resurgence
When Fury returned to boxing in 2018 after a two-year hiatus, he did so with Ben Davison in his corner. Davison coached the "Gypsy King" to victories over Sefer Seferi, Francesco Pianeta, Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin, as well as a dramatic draw against Deontay Wilder.
Fury then switched trainers for his second bout with Wilder, bringing Sugarhill Steward into his team. Under Steward's guidance, Fury secured a stoppage win over Wilder in 2020 to claim the WBC heavyweight title. He followed this with another stoppage of Wilder in 2021 and a knockout victory against Dillian Whyte.
Recent Challenges and Retirement Pattern
This successful period gave way to a narrow points victory over former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, followed by two decision losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Fury's latest retirement ensued after these setbacks, continuing his pattern of stepping away from the sport only to return.
Now fans are left wondering whether Fury will genuinely fight Makhmudov without a coach or if he was simply engaging in playful banter. The Briton has been training in Thailand as he prepares to put his 34-2-1 record (with 24 knockouts) on the line against Makhmudov, who boasts a record of 21-2 with 19 knockouts.
Fury's Assessment of His Opponent
Fury explained his decision to face Makhmudov, telling The Independent and other publications: "I thought he's a good opponent, he's a dangerous opponent. If they'd have said I was going to fight some random person no one's heard of, then that wouldn't have turned me on, so I wouldn't have even been interested."
He continued with his characteristic flair: "But considering I've got a No 5-ranked WBA heavyweight, who's known to the British public because he just had a good fight with Dave Allen... and he wrestles bears for fun, and he's as big as me, and as ugly as me, [it] makes him a very worthy adversary."
The boxing world now awaits to see if Fury's unconventional training approach will pay dividends as he attempts another comeback in what promises to be one of the most intriguing fights of the year.
