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Tyson Fury Faces Arslanbek Makhmudov in Heavyweight Bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tyson Fury returns to the ring after 16 months to face Arslanbek Makhmudov in the main event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The fight marks Fury's fifth comeback following his retirement after a points loss to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. The event streams live on Netflix starting at 7 p.m. BST.

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Tyson Fury will fight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a heavyweight boxing match tonight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. This bout is Fury's first in 16 months since his points defeat to Oleksandr Usyk on December 2024, after which he retired for the fifth time. Fury, aged 37, holds a record of 34 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, with 24 knockouts.

Makhmudov, 36, from Russia, enters with a record of 21 wins and 2 losses, including 19 knockouts. The fight represents Makhmudov's largest bout to date. m. m. m. m. ET). m. m. m. m. ET), preceded by preliminary bouts.

The event streams exclusively on Netflix worldwide for all subscribers, without a pay-per-view fee. Undercard fights include Conor Benn versus Regis Prograis.

stated his belief that he can reclaim a world heavyweight championship with a victory.

A win would position him closer to a potential matchup with Anthony Joshua, a fight discussed for nearly a decade. No confirmation exists for that bout. Fury's previous retirement followed his second loss to Usyk.

Makhmudov has not fought in a stadium of this scale before. Both fighters bring experience, with Fury's longer career and Makhmudov's knockout ratio. John Fury, Tyson's father, stated that their relationship is destroyed.

It remains unclear if John Fury will attend the event. Family support has been a factor in Fury's past fights.

The bout occurs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, capacity over 62,000.

Netflix's global streaming reaches millions of subscribers. Live updates cover the main event and undercard results. Fury's comebacks have varied in outcomes, including wins and losses. This fight tests his preparation after an extended break.

Makhmudov aims to advance his career through this opportunity.

Key Facts

16 months
time since Fury's last fight
Tyson Fury, 37
holds 34-2-1 record with 24 KOs
Arslanbek Makhmudov, 36
holds 21-2 record with 19 KOs
Netflix exclusive
streams event worldwide without PPV
December 2024
Fury's loss to Usyk led to retirement

Story Timeline

4 events
  1. Tonight — 10 p.m. BST

    Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov begin ring walks for the main event heavyweight bout.

    2 sourcesESPN · BBC Sport
  2. Tonight — 7 p.m. BST

    Main card of the boxing event starts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, including undercard fights.

    2 sourcesESPN · BBC Sport
  3. December 2024

    Tyson Fury loses to Oleksandr Usyk by points and announces retirement.

    2 sourcesESPN · BBC Sport
  4. Recent — unspecified

    John Fury states his relationship with Tyson Fury is destroyed.

    2 sourcesESPN · BBC Sport

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    A Fury win advances negotiations for a fight with Anthony Joshua.

  2. 02

    Netflix gains viewership data from global boxing audience.

  3. 03

    Makhmudov elevates his profile with exposure in London stadium.

  4. 04

    Undercard fighters like Conor Benn receive increased visibility.

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PublishedApr 11, 2026, 1:18 PM
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