By Felix Jesus Mendoza
Next Saturday, April 11, the stadium of the Tottenham Hotspur It will be the scene of a fight that could mark the end of one of the most media careers in unswerving boxing. Tyson Furyat 37 years old, will face the undefeated Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov in an event broadcast on the platform Netflix.
In this sense, the British has made it clear that, If he does not obtain victory, he will hang up his gloves permanently after having announced his retirement on five previous occasions.
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The sporting situation of the former world champion is critical after suffering two consecutive defeats against Oleksandr Usyk during the year 2024. A third fall in a row, this time against a knockout with a completion percentage greater than 90%, would close any possibility of future million-dollar cards.
Tyson Fury recognizes that this confrontation represents an absolute limit for his permanence in the sport of ropes.
Statements about the immediate future
In an interview granted to The Ringthe English boxer was forceful when asked about his plans for the year 2026. “I don’t have any long-term ideas. There’s just one fight and that’s it. Forget about the others, I only have one fight with this guy, and it’s life or death. Because if he beats me, it’s over. There will be no more fights after this one.”Fury said.
These words have generated uncertainty about the long-awaited “Battle of Britain” against Anthony Joshuaa duel that fans have waited for years. If the Russian Makhmudov manages to impose his strength, that fight would disappear from the boxing calendar permanently.
Tyson Fury insists that he has not underestimated the danger of his opponent, whom clarify as an unswerving risk to your integrity and professional record.
Physical preparation and personal motivation
Despite the questions, the boxer claims to have carried out strict preparation to avoid surprises in the ring. According to statements collected by the official Netflix broadcast, Tyson Fury stated: “He needed a dangerous opponent. You should take him very seriously and respect his name because he is a dangerous knockout”. This mentality seeks to avoid the overconfidence that affected him in previous presentations.
On the other hand, close figures such as his promoter Frank Warren and his father, John Fury, have stated that retirement would be the most sensible option given the accumulated economic assets.
Given this, Tyson Fury He maintains that his presence in the ring does not respond to financial needs, but rather to personal enjoyment. “I don’t need to be here, I don’t need to be punched in the face. “The truth is that I love the game,” he concluded.
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