Fury made clear after announcing his comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov that he believes a third fight with Usyk will eventually happen on his terms. His comments showed he still views himself as the division’s commercial center even after the results removed him from the championship position.
Fury targets Usyk trilogy
“I guarantee you one thing, by the end of the year, he’ll be begging me for a fight,” Fury said during today’s press conference. “Whoever fights me gets very rich. There’s no other person in the division that can bring that sort of entertainment and money factor.”
Usyk beat Fury by decision in consecutive fights, establishing clear superiority in the ring and taking control of the rivalry. Those defeats left Fury without a title and without the negotiating position he once held, forcing him to rebuild his credibility through active competition.
Fury, however, insisted he does not accept the legitimacy of those outcomes.
“I know, in my heart, I won them fights,” Fury said. “If we get a fight with Usyk again, I know I’ll get the decision this time.”
His immediate priority will be his April 11 return against Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The fight will be Fury’s first appearance since stepping away from boxing following the second Usyk defeat, and it represents the starting point of his attempt to reenter the heavyweight title picture.
Makhmudov’s physical size and knockout record present a credible test for a fighter returning from inactivity and recent losses. Fury’s ability to handle that threat will determine whether he can realistically pursue major fights against championship-level opposition again.
Fury expressed confidence that his position in the division can still be restored.
“I still feel in my prime,” Fury said. “I’ve got a lot more to offer, and there are still some big fights there for me that I know I can win.”
Tyson’s position in the heavyweight division now depends on active results rather than past accomplishments. Other contenders and titleholders have remained active while Fury was out of the ring, and victory over Makhmudov is necessary to reestablish his relevance among the fighters currently competing for championships. Without that step, any discussion of a trilogy fight with Usyk remains dependent on projection rather than standing.
Fury’s commercial value remains significant, but restoring competitive leverage will depend on results rather than reputation. His path back to a trilogy fight with Usyk begins with proving he can still perform at the level required to reestablish himself among the division’s top heavyweights.
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