Fury, who is currently 37 years old, began his professional boxing career in 2008 and has become a two-time world champion. His last fight took place in December 2024, when he lost to Usyk by unanimous decision.
With his return to the ring, Fury has planned to hold his first fight in his homeland after a long break — on April 11, he will meet Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov. This fight will mark the debut live broadcast of boxing for the "Netflix" service in the UK.
After announcing his retirement loudly at the end of 2024, Fury changed his decision. His return to the sport is scheduled for April 11, with the formidable knockout artist Makhmudov as his opponent. This will be his first fight on British soil in nearly four years, and simultaneously the first experience of live broadcasting a boxing event for "Netflix" in the country.
According to the publication "Ring," the choice of Makhmudov as an opponent is explained by Fury's need to regain his form and prepare for a potential major event with Anthony Joshua at the end of the year. However, it would be incorrect to call this fight a mere warm-up.
Arslanbek Makhmudov is a Russian boxer competing in Canada, boasting 21 victories, 19 of which were by knockout, and only two losses. His last bout was against British fighter David Allen in Sheffield, where he won the intercontinental title from the WBA. Previously, he faced setbacks in fights against Agit Kabayel (December 2023) and Guido Vianello (August 2024), but quickly returned to the winning path.
Fury responded to the announcement of his return, noting that his heart is once again drawn to boxing, and he happily declares that "the ace has returned." There is also interest from Saudi Arabia: Turki Al Sheikh described the upcoming fight with Makhmudov as an exciting heavyweight showdown. However, the venue and details of the undercard remain a secret — the organizers promise to share all the information soon.
The fight promises to be intriguing due to the difference in styles. Fury prefers to fight at a distance, depriving his opponent of rhythm, while Makhmudov actively moves forward, using his power and punishing opponents for the slightest mistakes. If Fury is indeed aiming for a loud finish to the year, he will need to demonstrate top-class performance as early as April, without unnecessary waiting and drama.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, a UFC Hall of Famer and former lightweight champion, shared his thoughts on the upcoming bout between Fury and Makhmudov on April 11. He noted: "Fury has retired several times. Every summer he announces his departure, but then he comes back, having spent all his money on vacation. Tyson is a great champion, and he will be fighting against a Dagestani. I am looking forward to this fight. It's always interesting to watch Fury; he is one of the best heavyweight boxers of our time," conveys Nurmagomedov's words by the correspondent of MMA.Metaratings.ru.
