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Tyson Fury Wins Unanimous Decision Against Arslanbek Makhmudov and Challenges Anthony Joshua

Tyson Fury secured a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in his return fight on Saturday. The win came after a period away from the ring, with Fury showing no signs of rust. Following the bout, Fury challenged Anthony Joshua, who was present at ringside.

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Tyson Fury returned to the boxing ring on Saturday and defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision. Fury showed little rust in dominating the fight.

after the win, Fury addressed the crowd and called out Anthony Joshua, who was seated ringside.

Fury's challenge revives interest in a potential all-British heavyweight matchup that has been discussed for years but never materialized. The event was promoted as Fury's comeback.

The heavyweight boxing division remains competitive, with multiple contenders vying for unification bouts.

Organizers expect discussions about Fury versus Joshua to progress, though no date has been confirmed. Stakeholders in the sport, including promoters and broadcasters, view such matchups as key to drawing large audiences.

The fight's outcome affects rankings and potential purses for future events. Fans and analysts anticipate updates on negotiations in the coming weeks.

Key Facts

Unanimous decision
Fury beat Makhmudov with scores of 96-93, 96-93, 97-92
Fight location
Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday
Fury's record
Now 35-1-1 after the 10-round bout
Makhmudov's record
Enters 18-0, now 18-1 after loss
Post-fight action
Fury challenged ringside Anthony Joshua

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. Saturday, 2026 (exact date not specified)

    Tyson Fury defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision in Riyadh.

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  2. Post-fight on Saturday

    Fury challenged Anthony Joshua, who was at ringside.

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  3. May 2024

    Fury's previous fight was a split decision loss in a rematch.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Challenge to Joshua may lead to negotiations for a future bout.

  2. 02

    Makhmudov's first loss affects his undefeated status and rankings.

  3. 03

    Fury's win positions him for potential title contention in heavyweight division.

  4. 04

    Event boosts interest in British heavyweight matchups among promoters.

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PublishedApr 12, 2026, 1:47 PM
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