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Tyson Fury news: The Gypsy King vows to face a top three rated heavyweight in his comeback fight

The 29-year-old former world champion has promised to prove his worth when he returns by fighting one of the planet's biggest and best stars

TYSON FURY has said he will be facing a top three ranked contender for his comeback fight after being out the ring for over two years.

Fury hasn’t fought since he beat Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

 Tyson Fury has said he will be facing a top three ranked contender for his comeback fight
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Tyson Fury has said he will be facing a top three ranked contender for his comeback fightCredit: Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Since then he has faced personal issues that have kept him out of the sport.

The Gypsy King in on the comeback trail returning to the gym and has been looking impressive during his mitt work session with trainer Ben Davison.

Fury said he will prove his worth in his comeback fight saying he will be facing someone in the top three of the heavyweight division.

He tweeted: “I'll prove my worth in my first comeback fight after 2.5 years out the ring! It will be som1 in top 3! All bums anyway. 1name.”

 Tyson Fury has offered to step-in and replace the injured David Haye against Tony Bellew
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Tyson Fury has offered to step-in and replace the injured David Haye against Tony BellewCredit: Reuters
 Fury shocked the world when he defeated Wladimir Klitschko nearly two years ago
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Fury shocked the world when he defeated Wladimir Klitschko nearly two years agoCredit: Getty

Fury, 29, has mentioned the month of May in 2018 as a possible date for his comeback fight.

The ex-world champ seems willing to fight anybody just to get back inside the ropes.


'FIGHT A REAL MAN' Fury offers to step in and fight Bellew instead of Haye


David Haye pulled out of his December rematch with Tony Bellew yesterday.

The Hayemaker suffered a bizarre torn bicep that has forced him out of the O2 clash.

But Fury wasted little time in offering his services as a replacement for the Londoner.

He tweeted: “Who wants to see me & @TonyBellew go at it heavyweight style? Manchester vs Liverpool northwests finest.

“I’ve just heard David Haye’s pulled out against Tony ‘The bell***’ Bellew.

 Tyson Fury is already shedding the beef ahead of his potential return
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Tyson Fury is already shedding the beef ahead of his potential returnCredit: AFP - Getty
 Fury is desperate to get back and prove himself as the best heavyweight on the planet
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Fury is desperate to get back and prove himself as the best heavyweight on the planetCredit: Getty

“They call you the bomber, I call you the bell***, it’ll be no contest, one uppercut ceiling job.

“If you think you can do any different, prove it wrong, and you can bring your mate as well, big dosser David Price.”

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