Tyson Fury to fight Seferi in June 

Tyson Fury will end his two-and-a-half year ring exile against Sefer Seferi on June 9.
Seferi, 39, will step up from cruiserweight to serve as Fury’s first opponent since he beat Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015 – a shock win that preceded an extraordinary downfall, which saw him stripped of his IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight world titles and serve a drugs ban.
Fury’s accompanying battles with mental illness have been well-documented, but after losing seven stones in weight he is targeting a climb that will ultimately lead to Anthony Joshua.
Seferi, a Swiss-based Albanian who goes by the nickname of ‘Albanian Fury’, will not be expected to pose a significant threat to that mission in the 10-rounder at the Manchester Arena, despite a padded record of 23 wins and only one defeat.
“I can’t wait to get in there and prove that I’m a better fighter than I’ve ever been,’ said Fury.
“I’m coming into the prime of my career now and I’ve never felt better. I’m fitter, stronger and faster than the Fury of 2015.
“We’re just three weeks away from what is going to be a huge night for the city of Manchester. I’m delighted to be fighting at the iconic Manchester Arena for the first time in my career and I’m promising the fans a special performance to thank them for their loyal support.”
Seferi said: “This is going to be a hard fight for Fury. I’m very disciplined and always ready to take on everyone and anyone.
“This will not be an easy night for him. I’m coming to Manchester to beat one of the boxing legends of the 21st century.
“He is tall and strong but he won’t be ready for the pressure that I will bring on June 9. Two-and-a-half years out of the ring is a long time and nobody knows if he is still the same fighter that dethroned Wladimir Klitschko.
“I am going to seize this opportunity with both hands.”
Promoter Frank Warren said: “Tyson is back, in fantastic shape and full of beans, ready to take the first step on the road back towards World domination once again.
“He needs comeback fights in order to shake off the ring rust after such a lengthy absence and I am sure the fans will once again enjoy the ride back to the top.
“Seferi is no push over, he’s gone the distance with a world class fighter in Manuel Charr (in his only defeat).
“He has spent the majority of his career at Cruiserweight but so had Tony Bellew and David Haye before stepping up to the Heavyweight division.”