Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – Fight Card, Schedule, and Preview

Tyson Fury returns to the ring after a year’s gap from his retirement announcement. The two-time heavyweight champion comes to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Ahead of the fight, Arslanbek Makhmudov stays respectful towards Tyson Fury and praises him as “The Professor of Boxing”. Makhmudov is confident about winning the bout. On the other hand, Tyson Fury remains uncertain as he went a full year without fights. He has begun training after a long period. He has stated that an accident to Anthony Joshua and his friends prompted him to come back from retirement. In short, this Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight will be a legendary event, carrying a unique storyline. Let’s see the fighters’ background, fight preview, and expert picks.

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – Fight Details

Date: April 11, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. EST | 07:00 p.m. BST | 09:30 p.m. IST

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Fighters: Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – Fight Card

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov (Heavyweight)

Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis (Catchweight)

Jeamie Tshikeva vs Richard Riakporhe (British Heavyweight Title)

Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni (Heavyweight)

Troy Williamson vs Simon Zachenhuber (Super Middleweight)

Breyon Gorham vs Eduard Georgiev (Super Lightweight)

Mikie Tallon vs Christopher Rios (Flyweight)

Felix Cash vs Liam O’Hare (Middleweight)

Hector Lozano vs Sultan Almohammed (Lightweight)

Elliot Whale vs Tom Hill (Welterweight)

Fighters Stats and Bio

Tyson Fury

Arslanbek Makhmudov

How to Watch the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Fight?

The Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight will be live broadcast on Netflix worldwide. Fans can watch this fight with a subscription; it is not pay-per-view.

Fighters Background

Tyson Fury’s Early Career

Tyson Fury is one of the iconic heavyweight boxers and a former champion. He also held the unified titles of WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO. Fury is an English professional boxer born in 1988. He was named after the veteran heavyweight boxer, Mike Tyson. Tyson Fury has always had a turbulent childhood, often due to the deaths of his premature siblings. He began boxing at the age of 10 with his father. His uncles had a history of boxing, from which Fury learned the skills. As an amateur, he represented both England and Ireland in international events. After having a mixed experience in amateur boxing, Fury decided to turn professional and debuted against Bela Gyongyosi in 2008. He defeated Gyongyosi and won his very first fight via TKO.

Tyson Fury’s Professional Run

Tyson Fury had one of the longest unbeaten streaks until his final loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. He fought John McDermott in 2010 and won the English Heavyweight title. It was his first major milestone in his professional career. In 2011, Fury fought Derek Chisora for the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight title. The English fighter used his superior reach and won unanimously. He continued to bag new heavyweight titles while defending the old ones. In 2015, Tyson Fury fought Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. He ultimately won the fight by unanimous decision. After unifying these titles, Fury went on to fight for the WBC Heavyweight title against Deontay Wilder. But it ended in a draw, opting for a rematch. In the second fight against Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury won and got the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles.

Professional Record

Arslanbek’s Amateur Phase

Arslanbek Makhmudov is a Russian boxer who primarily fights in the Heavyweight division. Born in 1989, Arslanbek is emerging as an icon in the Heavyweight division. As an amateur, Makhmudov fought for the team “Dinamo”. He fought over 200 fights and built a strong technical foundation in boxing. Makhmudov won the European student championship and bagged a dominant record in semi-professional World Series of Boxing. After moving to Canada, he turned into a professional boxer. At his very first professional bout, he won over Jaime Barajas by a first-round TKO. This boosted his career as a professional boxer, having a successful start.

Arslanbek’s Professional Fights

Arslanbek built a stunning record of straight 12 knockouts in his professional career. He won the vacant WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title by beating Jonathan Rice. In the next fight against Julian Fernandez, Arslanbek won the WBC-NABF Heavyweight title. He retained the title for a very long time. In the successive fights. In 2022, Makhmudov fought Carlos Takam and won the WBC Silver Heavyweight title. However, his long winning streak came to an end in a title-defending bout against Agit Kabayel. He lost that fight to Kabayel, losing the WBC-NABF and WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight titles. Makhmudov lost another fight to Guido Vianello, prompting him to reflect on his form. But he bounced back from defeats by beating David Allen and winning the WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight title.

Professional Record

Previous Fights Overview

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury in the most recent matchup. The 36-year-old boxer has striking techniques. He drained Fury’s stamina in the previous fight. As a legendary Heavyweight, Tyson Fury tried to defend his belt. But he was out of form with a slow inner movement. His footwork has declined, causing him to move more slowly than ever. In turn, Oleksandr Usyk deployed moves and unleashed back-to-back punches. In the end, Fury suffered a loss for the second time in his career and announced retirement. But he returns to fight in the upcoming “Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov” clash.

Arslanbek Makhmudov vs David Allen

Arslanbek Makhmudov fought against David Allen in his last bout in Sheffield. This fight ended in a major unanimous victory for Makhmudov. Makhmudov controlled the fight with his heavy combinations and forward pressure. Despite his attacks, David Allen sustained all the rounds. Even Makhmudov got his points deducted in the 7^th and 12^th rounds for excessive holding. But still, he won unanimously, making it a remarkable win for the Russian.

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Prediction

Tyson Fury’s Form

Tyson Fury, also known as the “Gypsy King”, is one of the elite boxers who precisely control the ring. He relies on a technical and unorthodox style, exceptional at controlling pace. Tyson Fury is highly durable and sustains for a very long time inside the ring. Besides, he has a strong boxing IQ. But he hasn’t fought any bouts in a year. This makes him vulnerable in the upcoming “Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov” fight. Additionally, he was not that agile and fast in his last fight against Usyk. His coach, however, claims that he is in good shape and moves well. As he lost his major belt to Usyk, Tyson Fury considers this an opportunity to bounce back. Nevertheless, this Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Heavyweight clash will be a dramatic showdown between two iconic Heavyweights.

Arslanbek Makhmudov’s Form

Arslanbek Makhmudov, in contrast, comes with a strong knockout ratio. His ability to earn stoppages as a Heavyweight makes him a dangerous opponent against Fury. Primarily, Makhmudov is an aggressive pressure-fighter whose main intention is to knock out his opponents. Given Tyson Fury’s slowed movement in his last fight, Makhmudov will have moments to launch strong strikes. As a result, Arslanbek Makhmudov will easily find a way to knock out Tyson Fury. So, Arslanbek Makhmudov is the pick in this Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov clash.

The Pick: Arslanbek Makhmudov via KO/TKO.