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Tyson Fury Signs Contract for Three More Fights After Victory Over Arslanbek Makhmudov

Tyson Fury secured a points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout broadcast on Netflix. His wife Paris Fury stated that he has signed a contract for three additional fights. During the event, Fury challenged Anthony Joshua to a future match, and Joshua responded with interest in negotiations.

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Tyson Fury, a former heavyweight boxing champion, won a unanimous decision against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday evening. The fight took place at a venue in Tottenham and was broadcast on Netflix. Judges scored the bout 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109 in favor of Fury.

This victory marks Fury's first win since his October 2023 decision over Francis Ngannou. It represents his fifth return to professional boxing. The win came after a three-month training camp. Paris Fury, the boxer's wife, spoke to Boxing King Media about her husband's commitment to the sport.

She disclosed that Fury has signed a contract for three more fights. Paris Fury noted that she observed her husband's unhappiness when out of the ring but saw him smiling after the victory.

Post-Fight Statements "He's signed a deal now to do three more fights, and I saw him out of the ring and saw the unhappiness.

To see him smile like this," Paris Fury said. She added that Fury trained rigorously for the bout. "He's trained unbelievably. " Anthony Joshua attended the event and watched from ringside. Following the victory, Fury issued a challenge to Joshua from the ring.

He called for a "battle of Britain" matchup. Joshua, who last fought in December with a victory over Jake Paul, did not enter the ring immediately. He addressed Fury directly, stating that he has no problem fighting him.

Joshua emphasized conducting negotiations through proper channels rather than public confrontations.

Potential Future Bout Joshua described himself as having pursued Fury for years and expressed readiness to fight.

"In my heart, I'd fight Fury tomorrow, especially after watching that. There is not a problem fighting him," he said. He indicated that a contract would be sent and negotiations would proceed. The exchange highlights ongoing interest in a matchup between the two British heavyweights.

Joshua mentioned the possibility of an interim fight before any bout with Fury. Such a fight could occur later in the year, depending on negotiations. Boxing fans have anticipated a Fury-Joshua confrontation for years, given their prominence in the heavyweight division.

The recent victory positions Fury for high-profile bouts. Outcomes of these fights could influence rankings and future title opportunities in the sport.

Story Timeline

4 events
  1. Saturday evening

    Tyson Fury defeats Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision in Netflix-broadcast bout.

    1 sourceGB News
  2. Post-fight

    Fury challenges Anthony Joshua to a fight from the ring.

    1 sourceGB News
  3. Post-fight

    Joshua responds to challenge, expressing interest in negotiations.

    1 sourceGB News
  4. Recent

    Paris Fury discloses Fury's contract for three more fights.

    1 sourceGB News

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Fury's three-fight contract could lead to high-profile matchups in heavyweight division.

  2. 02

    Negotiations between Fury and Joshua may advance toward a scheduled bout.

  3. 03

    Joshua might pursue an interim fight before potential Fury matchup.

  4. 04

    Fan interest in British heavyweight rivalry could increase event attendance.

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