Croatian heavyweight Agron Smakici has challenged Tyson Fury for his comeback fight, citing their sparring 'drama' that led to Fury's cut and delayed his undisputed Usyk clash. Smakici, with a 21-3 record, sees an opportunity to step up from sparring partner to rival.

Fury, 37, is back in training after a brief 2025 retirement, eyeing a potential April bout before targeting Oleksandr Usyk or Fabio Wardley later in the year. His camp has begun an extreme schedule, but the search for a credible first opponent remains active.

While Smakici lacks a world-level resume—his biggest fight was a stoppage loss to Agit Kabayel—he's familiar with Fury's power. For Fury, choosing the right comeback opponent is key to rebuilding momentum for a title shot, making Smakici a dark-horse candidate.