Lennox Lewis, David Haye, Dillian Whyte and more give expert commentary on Tyson Fury’s comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Lennox Lewis (Heavyweight Legend)
Every time I come back, there is always danger. I think this is a risky opponent for him, but I think it’s a great opponent for him. Because he will realize that this player has two dangerous shots to worry about. The other fighters he faced were even more capable than Mahmudov. So this is a good fight for him.
We’re at the tail end (of Fury’s career). Muhammad Ali retired at the age of 38. I also retired at the age of 38. That means he still has a few years left.
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David Haye and Lennox Lewis share their predictions for Tyson Fury’s return fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov
David Haye (former world champion)
It all depends on which version of Tyson Fury comes out. He came and went and retired many times.
It involves various intangible assets. But Mahmudov is a big, strong, rugged, robotic heavyweight.
Tyson Fury faces Arslanbek Mahmudov before the fight
A solid and solid unit. He’s not a terrible person. He’s built specifically for Tyson Fury in his prime, or 70 percent of what he once was. That’s all you need to cope, soothe your feelings, and have a fun evening.
But if he’s not what he’s supposed to be, or he doesn’t have 12 good rounds in the tank, he doesn’t want to take a round against an opponent who is this big and has such a powerful punch.
More important is how much Tyson has left.
Ajit Kabael (WBC provisional title list)
Fury is my older brother and I respect him a lot. I think Fury will win the first four rounds. He is very healthy and in good shape. This is my prediction for the battle.
Mahmudov has very powerful hands. In our fight, he gave it his all in the first couple of rounds. But I think the Furies are too smart. I think it’s on a different level.
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Dillian Whyte previews Tyson Fury’s return fight against Arslanbek Mahmudov on Saturday.
Dillian Whyte (former world title challenger)
Mahmudov, if you rush Tyson early, you can probably get it done. Because Tyson hadn’t been out of the ring in a long time. As big as he is, Mahmudov is a harder puncher and Tyson loses his height and reach advantage.
If he (Makhmudov) waits and tries to box, he will get beaten up and stopped in the fifth, sixth, seventh round.
he needs to hurry. Every time Tyson Fury gets knocked down it’s when he’s trading.
It’s easy when he’s boxing and moving. He’s awkward and like an octopus. When he trades, he leaves a gap and gets tagged.
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Tyson Fury was picked up by Arslanbek Mahmudov during a showdown at the press conference ahead of Saturday’s fight.
Jimmy TKV (British Heavyweight Champion)
I think Tyson Fury can get the job done. I feel like this will be a good comeback match for him.
I don’t think it will be cancelled. It looks like it’s going to be a back-and-forth affair, but I think Fury will outbox and emerge victorious. Perhaps it will cause a big fight between him and AJ.
Justice Huni (heavyweight contender)
Fury has been out of the ring for a long time, but I think his boxing skills, movement, and size are too much.
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Tyson Fury looks ahead to a huge showdown with Arslanbek Makhmudov this weekend and has responded to rumors that a huge showdown with Anthony Joshua has been agreed.
Kevin Rellena (sparring partner)
Tyson Fury, he showed the same skills in the first two camps with him and obviously he showed the same skills in this camp. But in this camp I have seen him much happier. I’m much healthier mentally. It’s not that he’s not suitable for camp, he just wants to go. Another Tyson Fury. It was a fun day at the gym every day.
Tyson was the best I’ve ever seen him and I’ve only camped with him three times so far. We look forward to a great performance on Saturday night.
I think this is his peak in the last three years. That’s because of his ring IQ and evolution in training. He’s very smart. He trains very hard. Anyone who thinks they’re not training hard needs to wake up and apologize.
He belongs to the mountain of a man named Mahmudov, who cannot be trusted, but he is not on the same level as Tyson Fury.
It shouldn’t go beyond 6 rounds, that’s my opinion.
