Tyson Fury Ends Fifth Retirement to Face Arslanbek Makhmudov in London
Tyson Fury, the former two-time heavyweight champion, is set to emerge from retirement for the fifth time in his storied boxing career. The British fighter will take on Russia's Arslanbek Makhmudov this evening in a highly anticipated main-event bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Fury's Quest for Redemption After Usyk Defeats
Fury, now 37 years old, last fought in December 2024 when he suffered a points defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. That loss marked the second time in eight months that the Ukrainian unified champion had outpointed the "Gypsy King," handing Fury the first defeats of his professional career. Despite these setbacks, Fury remains determined to secure a trilogy bout with Usyk, who currently holds all the major heavyweight belts.
However, before any potential rematch with Usyk can materialise, Fury must first overcome the formidable challenge posed by Makhmudov. The Russian fighter boasts a record of 21 wins and 2 losses, with 19 of those victories coming by way of knockout, making him a dangerous opponent for Fury's comeback fight.
Co-Main Event: Conor Benn Returns Against Regis Prograis
The evening's co-main event features British welterweight Conor Benn taking on Regis Prograis in a 150-pound catchweight contest. This will be Benn's first appearance since his surprising departure from longtime promoter Eddie Hearn, and his first fight since avenging the sole loss of his professional career.
Benn was defeated by Chris Eubank Jr in April of last year, but he bounced back emphatically in November, dropping and outpointing his bitter rival in a compelling rematch. Now he faces Prograis in what promises to be another explosive encounter on the undercard.
Event Details: When and How to Watch
The Fury vs Makhmudov bout takes place on Saturday 11 April at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The main card is scheduled to begin at 7pm BST (11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET), with the main-event ring walks expected from 10pm BST (2pm PT / 4pm CT / 5pm ET).
In a significant development for boxing broadcasting, the event will stream live exclusively on Netflix worldwide. Crucially, the fight will be available to all existing Netflix subscribers and will not be offered as a pay-per-view event, making it accessible to a global audience without additional cost.
Betting Odds and Full Fight Card
According to William Hill, Fury enters as the strong favourite at 2/9, while Makhmudov is priced at 7/2. A draw is available at 20/1. In the co-main event, Benn is the overwhelming favourite at 1/12, with Prograis at 13/2 and a draw at 25/1. These odds were accurate as of 10 April.
The full fight card, subject to change, features several compelling matchups:
- Main Card: Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov (heavyweight); Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis (150lb catchweight); Jeamie Tshikeva (C) vs Richard Riakporhe (British heavyweight title); Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni (heavyweight)
- Preliminary Bouts: Troy Williamson vs Simon Zachenhuber (super-middleweight); Breyon Gorham vs Eduard Georgiev (super-lightweight); Mikie Tallon vs Cristopher Rios (flyweight); Felix Cash vs Liam O'Hare (middleweight); Hector Lozano vs Sultan Almohammed (super-featherweight); Elliot Whale vs Tom Hill (welterweight)
Fury himself has expressed hope for a better performance than what he described as "shocking" in reference to Tottenham, though whether this relates to the football team or previous performances remains characteristically ambiguous from the outspoken champion.
