🚨 “HE’S GONE MAD!” John Fury ERUPTS at Tyson Fury Over Arslan Makhmudov Fight & RETIREMENT Comeback!

London, February 26, 2026 – The world of heavyweight boxing is more heated than ever when **John Fury**, father of “Gypsy King” **Tyson Fury**, publicly exploded in criticism of his son for his decision to return to fighting after retirement.

In the context of Tyson Fury officially confirming his comeback against **Arslanbek Makhmudov** on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London), and broadcasting live globally on Netflix, John Fury did not hesitate to call this decision “crazy”, warning about health risks and accusing Tyson of being “addicted” to boxing to the point of neglecting his family.

Tyson Fury, 37, a former two-time heavyweight champion, announced his fifth retirement in early 2025 after two consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk (May and December 2024). He once said an emotional farewell: “Thank you fans, it’s been a great journey.” But just over a year later, Fury suddenly returned with the reason “make boxing great again”.

The match with Arslanbek Makhmudov – a tall Russian boxer, has a record of 21-2 with 19 knockouts, and is ranked high in the top heavyweight contender – is considered a “stepping stone” but full of risks, because Makhmudov is famous for his “Russian bear” strength (he used to practice bear wrestling to improve his physical strength).

John Fury, the father and longtime coach, did not hide his disappointment. In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail right at the press conference to launch the match (February 16, 2026), he said frankly: “I’m still not happy with the decision to return. Tyson did what he needed to do in his career. Twice world champion, defeated Deontay Wilder, dominated heavyweight – enough! Now it’s back, and the opponent is a dangerous guy like Makhmudov.

This is not an easy match, but a big risk.”

He went further to call boxing his son’s “addiction”: “He is addicted to fighting. He is a part-time family man with wife Paris and children.

I begged him to stay in retirement, but there are people around him who are pushing him into this spiral.” John Fury revealed a breakdown in communication: he felt “pushed out” of Tyson’s team, with outside influences reducing his role – who had trained Tyson since his youth.

John’s outburst didn’t stop at words. At the press conference, he caused a commotion by shouting loudly at Carl Froch (former super-middleweight champion) and Lennox Lewis, even challenging Froch on stage: “You want to fight? We’ll do it at Tottenham in the next 8 weeks!” Carl Froch responded professionally, but Fury’s family drama took the spotlight, overshadowing the Tyson vs Makhmudov match.

Tyson Fury, from his side, still maintains a confident attitude. He announced that he would self-train without an official coach: “I am a one-man army. This battle could be over, I could retire again!” Fury explained the reason for choosing Makhmudov: not an “easy match” to make a safe comeback, but a dangerous opponent to force himself into a true fighting state. “Boxing is no longer the same as before I quit.

I came back to save it,” he said in a podcast and interview with Ring Magazine.

Arslanbek Makhmudov, 32 years old, is not an easy opponent. With a height of 2m01 and terrible knockout power, he defeated Dave Allen by unanimous decision in 2025, and is ranked 6th WBA heavyweight. Makhmudov sees this match as a great opportunity: “I will prove that I am worthy of the top. Fury is old, I will finish him soon.” He also showed off photos of him practicing bear wrestling to “train his primal strength” – a shocking PR move.

This match is not only Fury’s personal comeback but also a historic event: the first time Netflix broadcast live boxing globally (no separate PPV). Tickets sell quickly at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (capacity of more than 62,000 seats), and Netflix promises high-quality coverage. Fury once suggested a “three perfect fight” plan for 2026 before retiring for good, but John Fury warned: “If he loses to Makhmudov, the legacy will be seriously damaged. Health is more important than money or reputation.”

The boxing community is divided: one side supports Fury because “the king never really retires”, the other side agrees with John – “enough is enough, stay with your family”. Paris Fury (Tyson’s wife) was silent and did not talk to her husband after the comeback announcement, according to internal sources.

Anyway, April 11, 2026 will be the decisive night. John Fury may be “crazy” worrying about his children, but Tyson Fury is still the Gypsy King – and he has never been afraid of drama. Boxing heavyweight 2026 is hotter than ever!