HUGHIE FURY returns to the ring on Friday night at the famous York Hall – and does so against Dan Garber.
Fury had three comeback victories in 2024 after a three-year absence from boxing amid health issues.
He looks to improve on his winning run at Bethnal Green in his first bout of the year – but standing in the way is Garber.
The Bradford heavyweight is 9-4 in his career and no stranger to big fights.
He turned professional in 2017 – at cruiserweight – and won his first four bouts while also moving up to heavyweight.
Garber was beaten for the first time in 2023 against Lamah Griggs on points – with mixed results following.
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He lost against the likes of Thomas Carty, Moses Itauma and Viddal Riley – but defeated his lesser-known opposition.
But Garber, 39, rates Fury, 30, as possibly his toughest test of all.
He told the Telegraph & Argus: “On paper, yes (toughest test yet), by a mile.
“However, if you look at who I’ve been in with already then you might think different.
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“On two days’ notice, I boxed Moses Itauma and look where he’s ranked now in the heavyweight division.
“Technically, from a boxing point of view and skill-wise, I do think Hughie is the best heavyweight in the UK.
“I’m not saying he beats everybody in the division, but technically I do believe he’s the best.
“He’s very well-schooled and for me, I think Peter Fury (Hughie’s father and trainer) is one of the best trainers around, if not the best, and he doesn’t get the credit he deserves.
“He’s the most knowledgeable man in the country when it comes to boxing, I think.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
