Even during his brief break, Fury remained a prominent figure in the heavyweight boxing scene.
Promoters, broadcasters, and opponents continued to mention him as if he were still in the ring.
In north London on Saturday, he returned to his usual unpredictable self.
There were heartfelt tributes to the late Ricky Hatton, instances where Fury admired his own performance during the fight, and moments where he verbally attacked his opponent.
In many ways, the boxing world missed him, and Fury’s comeback was well-timed.
Following his victory, season two of At Home with the Furys premiered on Netflix. This association with a platform of such scale has brought boxing back into the mainstream spotlight, reminiscent of the 1990s when it was widely popular on television.
The fight between Fury and Makhmudov may go down as one of the most-watched boxing matches in the UK in recent years, thanks to Netflix’s 325 million global subscribers.
Fans are eagerly anticipating a potential match-up between Fury and Joshua.
Various venues, including Croke Park in Dublin with an 80,000-plus capacity, are being considered for the historic bout between these two English rivals.
Although the ideal moment may have passed, the public’s interest in this fight remains strong, regardless of where it ultimately takes place.
