British heavyweight Fabio Wardley told BBC Sport he would welcome a clash with Tyson Fury if Fury defeats Arslan Makhmudov on Saturday. Wardley had already pushed for Fury as an opponent before confirming his own bout with Daniel Dubois, insisting a win over Dubois would set the stage for a showdown. He praised Fury’s return to the ring, noting the former champion’s crossover appeal.

Analyzing the heavyweight landscape, Wardley doubts Fury can reclaim a world title. He argues the Gypsy King would need to defeat either Wardley or undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk, both of whom he believes outclass Fury at this stage. Only a fractured belt scenario—where Usyk is stripped and Fury faces a lower‑ranked contender—could realistically hand him a championship.

Wardley warned that a loss would likely signal the end of Fury’s comeback, suggesting retirement would be the sensible exit. He emphasized the importance of staying sharp, citing Fury’s previous lapse against Francis Ngannou as a cautionary tale. Should Fury win on points, Wardley expects a comfortable decision, but a defeat would close the chapter on the Gypsy King’s era.