After months of hypothesis, the previous heavyweight champion has made his comeback official and can struggle on April 11.
Printed On 28 Jan 2026
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback struggle in April, weeks after saying he would come out of retirement.
The bout between Fury and Canada-based Russian Makhmudov will happen in the UK on April 11, with no venue but introduced, and can be broadcast on Netflix.
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Fury, who was born within the UK and identifies as an Irish Traveller, stop boxing in January final yr after struggling a second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk – the newest in a string of retirements.
The 37-year-old “Gypsy King” mentioned earlier this month that he would return to the game in 2026 and has been coaching in Thailand.
“Effectively it’s official, I’m again doing what I like to do,” Fury posted on Instagram.
“I’ve introduced the largest community together with me @netflix @netflixuk that is going to be astronomical. Blessed by God.”
Fury has a document of 34 wins, two defeats and one draw. He’s a two-time world champion.
“I’m thrilled in regards to the alternative,” mentioned 36-year-old Makhmudov, who has received 21 of his 23 fights. “I’m coming to ship a conflict.
“Tyson Fury has been a giant champion. I can be extra prepared than ever to depart with a large W.”
Fury had been anticipated to construct in direction of a long-awaited struggle in opposition to fellow British former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. However Joshua’s future is unsure after a automobile crash in December in Nigeria, through which two of his shut mates have been killed.
