As British heavyweight boxing thrives in the Anthony Joshua era, the talent Tyson Fury possessed in the sport can easily be forgotten.

After a three-year absence from the sport, Fury returns to the ring on June 9 to fight 39-year-old Albanian Sefer Seferi at Manchester Arena.

Fury's last bout was in November 2015, where he pulled of a shocking win over veteran Wladimir Klitschko.

Despite an extensive break from in-ring competition, it seems that Fury's confidence has not been damaged, regularly hitting headlines with his opinions, or for calling out fighters.

When speaking to the Evening Standard, the 29-year-old addressed a serious issue fighters face when taking time off.

Former world champion Ricky Hatton was a high-profile case for the discussion when he was knocked out in 2012 after a three-year absence.

Most recently, David Haye was also knocked out for a second consecutive time at the hands of Tony Bellew just last month.

However, Fury insists this will not be the case with him.

When asked if he even slightly doubted his ability, he replied: "Definitely not."

He continued: "If I can't wipe the floor with the whole current heavyweight division, I will get on my knees in front of whoever beats me and kiss their feet.

"That is how confident I am of annihilating all of them."

Fury has consistently made headlines for calling out current multi-belt heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua throughout his success in the division.

However, Fury said that he is in desperate need of rounds against Seferi to help him get back to peak fitness.

He explained: "I've been out for a long time. I don't need a knockout after ten seconds, that is why I picked an opponent who is very tough. 

"I should beat him comfortably, but I need someone who can keep coming forward and put me under pressure."

Other famous fighters who have come back after long absences from the sport include Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard.

Fury did not hesitate in comparing himself to those two legends of the sport.

He said: "The great Sugar Ray Leonard came back after three years in 1987 to fight one of the greatest middleweights in Marvin Hagler and still beat him.

"If I am as good as I think I am, then I should be able to beat them all.

"If I can't win against Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Sefer Seferi and whoever else wants to fight, then I will say I never was any good and I should never have been boxing."