Arslanbek Makhmudov on Fighting Tyson Fury & High-Altitude Training

Training in Elbrus, Russia

• 🏔️ Arslanbek Makhmudov is conducting his fifth part of training camp in Elbrus, Russia, specifically in the Caucasus Mountains.
• ❄️ He trains in cold, high-altitude conditions (minus 10 degrees Celsius) which he finds beneficial due to less humidity.
• 🌬️ The high altitude provides less oxygen, which is excellent for cardio and breathing, making him feel good when he returns to lower altitudes.

Fighting Tyson Fury on Netflix

• 🥊 Makhmudov is fighting Tyson Fury on the biggest stage, broadcasted by Netflix, which has made his family and friends very happy.
• 🌟 He recalls taking a fan photo with Tyson Fury in 2017 before he was a professional boxer, seeing this fight as a dream come true.
• 💬 He notes that Fury, who once didn't know his name, now knows him as an opponent for their April 11th fight.

Dealing with Opponent Tactics

• 🗣️ Makhmudov states he has no problem dealing with Tyson Fury's potential trash talk or attempts to anger him during press conferences.
• 🛡️ He views such behavior as a sign of weakness, drawing on his background from the streets and past boxing examples where talkers lost.
• 🏟️ He is unfazed by the prospect of fans booing him, believing that if "God is with me, it's nothing."

Predictions and Mindset

• 🔮 He acknowledges Dave Allen's prediction that Fury will win by knockout between rounds 7 and 10, but dismisses it as just an opinion.
• 🥊 Makhmudov emphasizes that nobody can know the outcome until the fight happens, suggesting the possibility of Fury being knocked down.
• 💪 His message to Tyson Fury, the "Gypsy King," is to "be ready for Lion King," signaling his readiness for the fight.