Tyson Fury's upcoming opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov has sided with the Gypsy King's father John after he admitted that his son is 'past his best'. Fury Sr had earlier revealed that he and his son are no longer on speaking terms, and that the former two-time heavyweight world champion has been 'gone since the Deontay Wilder fights'.
Fury will return to the ring on April 11 against the Russian bear-wrestler at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. At the launch conference, Fury's father stole some of the attention after he lashed out at former world champion Carl Froch. John, 60, has since revealed his relationship with his son is 'destroyed completely' and said the two-time world champion wants nothing to do with him.
Following Fury's three fights with Deontay Wilder, Fury Sr told Playbook Boxing: 'I think he's past his best. I'm a no-filter kind of guy - I say it how I see it. I love him, but there are too many people patting him on the back and telling him things that aren't true, building him up like he's invincible. He's not and he hasn't been for a while.'
In a recent interview with The Sun, Makhmudov agreed with Fury Sr's remarks. 'Yes, 100 per cent. He said it's a hard time and the win will be what God's gonna do. I believe him, 100 per cent.'
Fury announced his retirement in January 2025 just weeks after his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk only to perform a major U-turn. Several members of the Brit's inner circle expressed their concerns following the former two-time heavyweight champion's retirement reversal. Makhmudov shares their frustrations, but insists Fury is old enough to make his own decisions.
