Fury vs Makhmudov: Essential Guide to the Heavyweight Boxing Showdown
Tyson Fury returns to the ring on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He faces Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Event timing and broadcast
The main card begins at 18:00 GMT. Fury and Makhmudov are expected to make their ringwalks shortly after 21:00 GMT.
The fight is likely to start around 21:30 GMT. It is scheduled for 12 rounds and will air on Netflix.
Al Jazeera will host live text coverage and build-up from 18:00 GMT on fight night.
Fighter profiles
Tyson Fury
Fury is 37 years old. His professional record stands at 34-2-1 with 24 knockouts.
He measures 206 cm tall with a 216 cm reach. He returned from a 15-month absence.
Fury suffered back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Those were his first career losses.
He beat Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 and completed a successful trilogy with Deontay Wilder.
Fury also defeated Derek Chisora three times and edged Francis Ngannou by split decision in 2023.
Speaking to Filmogaz.com, he said he feels as good and as sharp as ever. He called Makhmudov a “stone-cold killer.”
Fury has expressed interest in a future clash with Anthony Joshua if he wins.
Arslanbek Makhmudov
Makhmudov is 36 years old. His record reads 21-2-0 with 19 knockouts.
He stands 198 cm tall and has a 194 cm reach. He is now based in Canada.
About 90% of his victories have come by knockout. He is known for devastating power.
His two professional defeats came to Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello.
Recent wins include a unanimous decision over Dave Allen in October 2025. He also stopped Rocardo Brown in round one in June 2025.
Speaking to Filmogaz.com, he called Fury a legend. He said he believes in his own chances.
He once described a trip to Moscow to fight a bear as “very terrible,” he told Filmogaz.com.
Form guide and recent results
Fury’s last five fights include two losses to Usyk in 2024. He also beat Ngannou in 2023.
Makhmudov’s last five include a win over Allen in October 2025 and a first-round TKO in June 2025.
Key statistics
| Fighter | Record (W-L-D) | KOs | Height | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Fury | 34-2-1 | 24 | 206 cm (6 ft 9 in) | 216 cm (85 in) |
| Arslanbek Makhmudov | 21-2-0 | 19 | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | 194 cm (76.5 in) |
Undercard and co-main event
The co-main event pairs Conor Benn with Regis Prograis in a welterweight bout. That fight should start around 20:30 GMT.
Jeamie Tshikeva, known as Jeamie TKV, defends the British heavyweight title. His opponent is Richard Riakporhe.
Frazer Clarke faces Justis Huni on the main card. Several preliminary bouts precede the televised show.
Full televised card
- Fury vs Makhmudov – heavyweight
- Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis – welterweight
- Jeamie Tshikeva (champion) vs Richard Riakporhe – British heavyweight title
- Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni – heavyweight
Selected prelims
- Simon Zachenhuber vs Pawel August – middleweight
- Breyon Gorham vs Eduardo Costa – light-welterweight
- Mikie Tallon vs Leonardo Blanc – flyweight
- Felix Cash vs Liam O’Hare – middleweight
- Hector Lozano vs Sultan Almohammed – super-featherweight
- Elliot Whale vs Tom Hill – welterweight
Stakes and storylines
This bout will test Fury’s claim of continued elite form. A win would restart his championship ambitions.
Makhmudov has power and momentum. He will not be a simple tune-up opponent.
This essential guide notes the clash as a heavyweight boxing showdown with high knockout potential.
Family and fallout
Tyson Fury’s father, John “Big John” Fury, urged retirement recently. The two are reported to be estranged.
Fury has said he is unconcerned about who attends. He told Filmogaz.com his focus is on business and the ring.
