Tyson Fury beats Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous factors choice as he makes his heavyweight comeback.
Printed On 11 Apr 2026
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury marked his return to the ring with a complete and unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
British boxer Fury gained 120-108 on two of the judges’ scorecards, with the opposite ruling he had defeated his Russian opponent 119-109 after the utmost 12 rounds on Saturday.
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Makhmudov made a robust begin to the primary spherical, throwing a left and connecting with an overhand proper.
However by the third spherical, Makhmudov was already displaying indicators of fatigue, with Fury switching stances and hitting a one-two off the Russian’s chin.
The battle continued in a similar way till the ultimate bell, as Fury moved nearer to a “Battle of Britain” super-fight with fellow former world champion Anthony Joshua, who was watching from ringside.
“I’ve by no means had an issue getting within the ring with you. I punched you out after we have been children, and I’ll punch you out once more,” Joshua mentioned as Fury shouted at him from the ring.
“With all due respect, tonight is your night time, and you understand I’ll [be] in that ring throughout from you in due time,” Joshua added.
“You aren’t going to inform me what to do. I’ve been chasing you for the final 10 years. Once you’re prepared, you come and see me … I’m the boss. You’re employed for me.”
