Fury made it clear after announcing his comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov that he believes a third fight with Usyk will eventually take place on his terms. His comments showed he still sees himself as the division’s commercial center even after the results removed him from 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 is no other person in the division who can bring that kind 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.
However, Fury insisted he did not accept the legitimacy of those outcomes.
“I know, in my heart I won those fights,” Fury said. “If we fight Usyk again, I know I will get the decision this time.”
His immediate priority will be his return on April 11 against Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The fight will be Fury’s first appearance since stepping away from boxing following the second Usyk defeat, and represents the starting point of his bid to re-enter the heavyweight title picture.
Makhmudov’s physical size and knockout record provide a credible test for a fighter returning from inactivity and recent losses. Fury’s ability to deal with that threat will determine whether he can realistically take on big 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 have a lot more to offer, and there are still some big fights out there for me that I know I can win.”
Tyson’s position in the heavyweight division now depends on active results rather than past achievements. Other contenders and title holders have remained active while Fury has been out of the ring, and a win over Makhmudov is needed to restore 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 road back to a trilogy fight with Usyk begins with proving he can still perform at the level needed to re-establish himself among the division’s top heavyweights.
