Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury stepped on the scales at 267.9 pounds ahead of his highly anticipated comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov, marking a notably lighter frame than he carried during his 2024 bouts. The 37-year-old British fighter appeared in noticeably leaner condition as he prepares to return to the ring.
Makhmudov, the undefeated Canadian-based heavyweight of Russian origin, came in lighter than Fury at the official weigh-in. The hard-hitting contender has built a formidable reputation with a string of knockout victories and represents a significant test for the returning former champion.
Fury, who held the WBC heavyweight title before relinquishing it following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, has spoken publicly about arriving in better physical condition for this fight. The bout is seen as a critical step in determining whether Fury can work his way back toward another world title shot.
The fight card is being closely watched by the boxing world, with many observers noting that Fury's weight and reported conditioning could be key factors in how the bout unfolds against the powerful Makhmudov, who has not yet tasted defeat as a professional.
