Here’s a bold claim that’ll stop you in your tracks: Tyson Fury is convinced Oleksandr Usyk will be begging for a third fight by the end of the year. Yes, you heard that right. Despite losing both of their heavyweight showdowns, Fury is doubling down on his belief that he’s still the undisputed king of the ring—belts or no belts. But here’s where it gets controversial: Fury insists, ‘Without belts, I’m still the man.’ Is he delusional, or does he have a point? Let’s dive in.
Fury and Usyk have clashed in two unforgettable heavyweight battles, with Usyk emerging victorious on points each time. Their first encounter in 2024 marked the inaugural undisputed heavyweight championship of the four-belt era, making Usyk the first fighter to hand Fury a professional loss. The rematch in December 2024 was equally intense, with Usyk repeating his triumph. Yet, Fury remains unconvinced, claiming he was ‘robbed in broad daylight with the world watching.’ Strong words—but are they justified?
And this is the part most people miss: Fury’s bitter disputes over the fight outcomes led him to retire from boxing last year. But Anthony Joshua’s recent tragic loss inspired Fury to lace up the gloves again. Now, he’s back with a vengeance, declaring, ‘He’ll be begging for a trilogy. There’s no one else for him to fight to make money. There’s only the GK—the big man.’ Is Fury’s ego writing checks his body can’t cash, or is he onto something?
Fury’s comeback kicks off on April 11 against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Makhmudov, a formidable contender ranked No. 6 by the WBA, is no pushover. ‘He’s a big, dangerous man,’ Fury admits. ‘I have to respect him or else I’ll get knocked out.’ But Fury’s eyes are on the prize: reclaiming a world title. His plan? ‘Make this fellow world champion, fight him for the title, and win. Easy.’ Sounds simple—but is it?
Meanwhile, talk of a showdown with long-time rival Anthony Joshua is on hold as Joshua grieves the loss of two close friends in a devastating car accident. Fury has shown rare humility here, urging respect for Joshua’s space: ‘Let’s not call him out and make him do things he doesn’t want to do right now.’ Classy move, Tyson. But will this fight ever happen? Fury’s take: ‘If it does, great. If it doesn’t, also great.’
Controversial question for you: Is Fury’s confidence bordering on arrogance, or is he the ‘biggest fish in the pond’ like he claims? Let us know in the comments—and don’t hold back!
