Boxing legend Tyson Fury returns from retirement to face knockout artist Arslanbek Makhmudov in London at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
The Gypsy King is back. Tyson Fury returns from yet another retirement on Saturday, April 12, headlining Netflix’s first live boxing event in the UK at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against knockout specialist Arslanbek Makhmudov.
This comeback feels big, even by Fury standards. After back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, his first defeats as a pro, Fury called time on his career again. But retirement never really sticks with him. Now he is back in a British ring for the first time since his 2022 win over Derek Chisora, and the challenge in front of him is very different.
Makhmudov is not here to go the distance. He is a pressure fighter with serious power, 21 wins and 19 knockouts, with most of those coming early. He comes in off a solid win over David Allen, but his losses, both by stoppage against Guido Vianello and Agit Kabayel, show that he can be broken down.
For Fury, this is about control, timing, and experience. For Makhmudov, it is about landing that one big shot.
There is a lot on the line. A win for Fury sets up huge fights, potentially even a clash with Anthony Joshua. For Makhmudov, it is the kind of upset that changes everything.
Tyson Fury Fight Date vs Arslanbek Makhmudov
Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2026, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. The main card on Netflix begins at 7pm BST, with the main event ring walks expected at approximately 10pm BST, though this may shift depending on the duration of the undercard bouts.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Tyson Fury vs Makhmudov?
Tyson Fury enters as the overwhelming betting favourite against Arslanbek Makhmudov in their heavyweight bout on April 11, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The latest odds give the Gypsy King an 83% implied chance of victory versus Makhmudov's 22%, underscoring market confidence that even a rusty Fury outclasses an unbeaten contender yet to face elite opposition.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson Fury | 2/9 | William Hill |
| Arslanbek Makhmudov | 9/2 | Betfred |
| Draw | 22/1 | Unibet |
Odds last updated at 12:30PM Wednesday, 8th April. View the full market on the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Betting page on Oddschecker.
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Arslanbek Makhmudov brings serious knockout power, and that is always a threat. In heavyweight boxing, one clean shot can flip everything, so he is never out of it if he connects early.
But when you look at the full picture, the edge in skill and control sits with Tyson Fury. He is excellent at managing distance, staying elusive, and breaking opponents down over time. His style is built to frustrate punchers and take away their biggest weapon.
The key is how the fight unfolds. Makhmudov is most dangerous in the early rounds, while Fury usually settles in, reads his opponent, and takes control as the rounds go on. If Fury is sharp and sticks to his rhythm, he should be able to handle the early threat and take over later.
How to Watch Fury vs Makhmudov in the UK
The fight is being broadcast live on Netflix as part of the platform's expansion into live boxing. More importantly, it is included in all standard Netflix subscription plans at no additional pay-per-view cost. Preliminary bouts will be streamed live on Tudum and The Ring Magazine's social media channels ahead of the main card.
Tyson Fury vs Makhmudov: Full Undercard
Here's the full undercard for Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight:
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Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov (Heavyweight main event)
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Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis (Co-main, Welterweight)
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Jeamie TKV vs Richard Riakporhe (Cruiserweight)
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Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni (Heavyweight)
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Felix Cash vs Liam O'Hare (Middleweight)
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Breyon Gorham vs Eduardo Costa (Light-welterweight)
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Mikie Tallon vs Leonardo Blanc (Flyweight)
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Hector Lozano vs Sultan Almohammed (Super-featherweight)
The full 10-fight card streams on Netflix at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2026.
