Fury, who is now 37 years old, first stepped into the professional ring in 2008 and has become a world champion twice. In his last fight in December 2024, he lost to Usyk by unanimous decision.
Now the boxer is returning to the ring again: on April 11, he will have his first fight on home soil in almost four years, with the opponent being Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov. This tournament will be broadcast on the Netflix platform, which will present live boxing for the first time in the UK.
Fury, who previously announced his retirement after setbacks at the end of 2024, has changed his mind. His return is scheduled for April 11, and the opponent will be the dangerous knockout artist Makhmudov. For the Brit, this will be his first fight on home soil in a long time, and for Netflix, it will be the first live boxing broadcast in Britain.
According to the magazine "Ring," the choice of Makhmudov as an opponent for the comeback was quite logical. Fury needs to have a fight to "shake off the rust," as he is being pushed towards a meeting with Anthony Joshua at the end of the year. However, calling the encounter with Arslanbek a warm-up would be inappropriate.
Arslanbek Makhmudov is a Russian boxer competing in Canada. He has 21 wins, 19 of which were by knockout, and only two losses. In his last fight, he confidently defeated Brit David Allen in Sheffield, winning the intercontinental title from the WBA. Previously, he suffered losses to Agit Kabayel (December 2023) and Guido Vianello (August 2024), but quickly returned to the winning path.
Fury responded enthusiastically to the announcement, emphasizing that his heart will always be in boxing and that "the ace has returned." In Saudi Arabia, they are also eagerly awaiting this fight: Turki Al Sheikh called the meeting with Makhmudov an incredible event in the world of heavyweight boxing. However, the exact location of the fight and the undercard lineup remain a secret — the organizers promise to reveal all the details soon.
The fighting styles of the boxers make the match particularly interesting: Fury prefers to work at a distance, controlling the pace, while Makhmudov actively moves forward and uses his power, punishing his opponent for the slightest mistakes. If Fury is aiming for a loud finish to the year, he will need to demonstrate his high class already in April, without unnecessary waiting and drama.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, a UFC Hall of Famer and former lightweight champion, shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Fury and Makhmudov, which will take place on April 11. He noted: "Every summer, Fury announces his retirement. He comes back after spending all his money on vacation. Tyson is a great champion, and I will be watching this fight with interest. He is one of the best heavyweights of our time," reports Nurmagomedov's words by the correspondent of MMA.Metaratings.ru.
