“As a former champion he has rights and privileges and I am absolutely sure the winner will be highly regarded in the WBC,” said Sulaiman Sky Sports.
Why one fight rewire the ladder
The WBC is not waiting to see form or timing. History carries Fury through the door. The belt he once held still counts. Activity does not clear that status.
Most heavyweights earn a top position by fighting. Ten rounds here. Twelve there. A few dull victories just to stay visible. Fury bypasses that route. Makhmudov also favors. Win it, and she stands jumping without years of grinding.
Sulaiman leaned on the opponent’s credentials to justify it. “Makhmudov was a WBC International and Silver champion, he’s solid, strong. Coming back from a long layoff from the ring, it’s an interesting challenge for Fury,” he said.
What makes the WBC truly rewarding
Sulaiman did not hide the bigger picture. “Tyson Fury is Tyson Fury. He’s a sensational ambassador for boxing, great fighter, he’s got a huge following and I’m very excited,” he said.
Profile still counts. So is praise from the past. The sanctioning body treats Fury as active currency, even after time away.
Nor did age slow the endorsement. “Tyson has never been hurt. He is always in shape, always focused. I think there is Tyson Fury (in boxing) for a long time,” said Sulaiman.
None of this speaks of footwork, timing or ring rust. It speaks of access. The ranking comes first. The rounds come later.
This is the WBC system. Former champions step back in near the front. Everyone else keeps queuing.
