ON SATURDAY night, after nearly three years out of the ring, Tyson Fury returned in a remarkably unimpressive bout against Sefer Seferi. From the announcement of Seferi as Fury’s opponent, pundits were disgruntled with the low bar being set for the return of the “Gypsy King.”

After a 32-month layoff, bouts of serious mental illness and gaining around 10 stone, it was expected that Fury’s team wouldn’t want a big challenge for his return. But an opponent who’s ranked 65th in the weight division below, proved a pointless exercise for both men. 

On the night, Fury started as he meant to go on, controlling the pace and distance with his movement and lightning fast jab. Seferi seemed game and attempted to rush the Manchester man with flurrying attacks, but failed to get past Furys 10-inch reach advantage.