Arslanbek Makhmudov has broken his silence to issue a stark warning to Tyson Fury, as the two heavyweights prepare for a high-stakes Netflix showdown on April 11 in the United Kingdom. The Russian contender is confident he can expose vulnerabilities in Fury's game and secure a monumental upset that would derail the British boxer's plans for a huge summer clash.
Makhmudov Targets Flaws in Fury's Armour
In an exclusive interview, Makhmudov revealed his belief that he can capitalise on weaknesses in Fury's fighting style. "I feel very good about causing an upset," he stated. "About myself, because yeah, I have a couple of flaws, but everybody has. But I feel great because a couple of my last wins give me good confidence about myself, and just ready to go for the win. I go for... to do my best, my job and go for the win."
The bout, promoted by Ring Magazine, will mark Fury's return to British soil after nearly four years away. His last appearance on home turf was a dominant knockout victory over Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A venue and undercard for the April event are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Fury's Comeback and Retirement U-Turn
Tyson Fury has not fought since suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. Shortly after losing the rematch to the Ukrainian champion, the former two-time heavyweight world champion announced his retirement from the sport, only to perform a dramatic U-turn last July.
The Morecambe scrapper, who has been training in Thailand since the start of the new year, appears to be using April's fight as a tune-up to get crucial rounds under his belt ahead of a potential summer clash with a big-name opponent. However, Makhmudov is determined to spoil those plans and etch his name into boxing history.
Makhmudov's Dream Fight Ambition
For Makhmudov, this opportunity represents the culmination of a lifelong ambition. "It's a dream fight for me," he explained. "All my life, I was dreaming about fighting him because I have even fought in like the last 10 years ago. Even before, fought before my debut in professional. So, this time, he was already the world champion, and I fought. And it was a dream to fight with him. And, for me, it's big things. And, for me, it's all my life. For me, it's fight for all my life, you know? But that's why. Dream fight, yes."
The Russian hard-hitter has not fought since outpointing Dave Allen back in October, but he enters this contest with renewed confidence from his recent victories.
Fury's Excitement for Netflix Partnership
Ahead of what promises to be a big 2026 in the ring, the 37-year-old British boxing legend shared his enthusiasm after the comeback was officially announced. In a post on Instagram, Fury said: "I told you there was a big announcement coming today, baby! I done it. Got it over the line. I'm absolutely psyched, ready today to fight. Come on! The Mac is back. April, UK. I've been away four years, I've been away for a while but I'm back now. And I also brought the biggest streaming platform alive along with me. Who else could bring that to Britain? Come on! And the year we have planned, come on! This is just the tip of the iceberg."
Fury spent much of 2025 enjoying quality time with his family and filming the second season of his popular Netflix series, 'At Home With the Furys', which is due to air later this spring. Alongside the show, the streaming service is also producing 'Fury', a definitive feature-length documentary that promises to offer a raw, unfiltered look at the life of one of the most compelling figures in sport and British culture.
As the April date approaches, all eyes will be on whether Makhmudov can deliver on his warning and upset the plans of the returning Gypsy King, setting the stage for a dramatic chapter in heavyweight boxing.
