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.
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
Nationality
English
Age
37
Height
6’9″
Reach
85”
Total Fights
37
Record
34-2-1
Knockouts
24
Arslanbek Makhmudov
Nationality
Russian
Age
36
Height
6’6″
Reach
76”
Total fights
23
Record
21-2
Knockouts
19
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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
No.
Result
Opponent
Method
1
Win
Béla Gyöngyösi
TKO
2
Win
Marcel Zeller
TKO
3
Win
Daniil Peretyatko
RTD
4
Win
Lee Swaby
RTD
5
Win
Matthew Ellis
KO
6
Win
Scott Belshaw
TKO
7
Win
Aleksandrs Selezens
TKO
8
Win
John McDermott
PTS
9
Win
Tomas Mrazek
PTS
10
Win
Hans-Jörg Blasko
TKO
11
Win
John McDermott
TKO
12
Win
Rich Power
PTS
13
Win
Zack Page
UD
14
Win
Marcelo Nascimento
KO
15
Win
Derek Chisora
UD
16
Win
Nicolai Firtha
TKO
17
Win
Neven Pajkić
TKO
18
Win
Martin Rogan
TKO
19
Win
Vinny Maddalone
TKO
20
Win
Kevin Johnson
UD
21
Win
Steve Cunningham
KO
22
Win
Joey Abell
TKO
23
Win
Derek Chisora
RTD
24
Win
Christian Hammer
RTD
25
Win
Wladimir Klitschko
UD
26
Win
Sefer Seferi
RTD
27
Win
Francesco Pianeta
PTS
28
Draw
Deontay Wilder
SD
29
Win
Tom Schwarz
TKO
30
Win
Otto Wallin
UD
31
Win
Deontay Wilder
TKO
32
Win
Deontay Wilder
KO
33
Win
Dillian Whyte
TKO
34
Win
Derek Chisora
TKO
35
Win
Francis Ngannou
SD
36
Loss
Oleksandr Usyk
SD
37
Loss
Oleksandr Usyk
UD
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
No.
Result
Opponent
Method
1
Win
Jaime Barajas
TKO
2
Win
Christian Larrondo
TKO
3
Win
Elder Hernandez
TKO
4
Win
Emilio Ezequiel Zarate
TKO
5
Win
Andrew Satterfield
KO
6
Win
Jason Bergman
TKO
7
Win
Avery Gibson
TKO
8
Win
Jonathan Rice
TKO
9
Win
Julian Fernandez
TKO
10
Win
Samuel Peter
TKO
11
Win
Dillon Carman
TKO
12
Win
Pavel Sour
KO
13
Win
Erkan Teper
RTD
14
Win
Mariusz Wach
TKO
15
Win
Carlos Takam
UD
16
Win
Michael Wallisch
RTD
17
Win
Raphael Akpejiori
TKO
18
Win
Junior Anthony Wright
TKO
19
Loss
Agit Kabayel
TKO
20
Win
Miljan Rovcanin
KO
21
Loss
Guido Vianello
TKO
22
Win
Ricardo Brown
TKO
23
Win
David Allen
UD
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 7th and 12th 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.