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.
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.”
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.
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