The former WBC heavyweight champion stepped away from professional boxing in January 2025 following back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Those two losses, which came in fiercely competitive world title fights, left ‘The Gypsy King’ disillusioned with the sport, though most fans expected a u-turn.

His defeats have come at the hands of Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello, with a potential clash against Fury no doubt acting as the toughest test of Makhmudov’s career.

The 'Gypsy King' remains eager to make a return to the ring despite announcing his retirement last year after back-to-back to Oleksandr Usyk

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