Tyson Fury has previously announced his retirement multiple times before returning to the ring. Now, he is set to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. This fight marks Fury’s return after being out of action for 16 months.
The upcoming match will be streamed live on Netflix, and Tyson Fury, who has won 34 fights in his professional career, will be looking to add to his record. His opponent, Arslanbek Makhmudov, boasts an impressive record of 21 wins, with 19 of those by knockout. The height advantage goes to Tyson Fury, who stands at 6 feet 9 inches, compared to Makhmudov’s 6 feet 6 inches.
In the lead-up to the fight, Tommy Fury, Tyson’s brother, expressed his concerns regarding Tyson’s decision to return to boxing. “I think if you asked any one of his family do we want to see him keeping boxing the answer would have been an all around ‘no’,” Tommy stated. This sentiment reflects the worries of the Fury family about Tyson’s health and well-being.
Paris Fury, Tyson’s wife, also shared her thoughts, suggesting that Tyson should consider training others rather than stepping back into the ring. “I kept suggesting to him, ‘why don’t you train people as a boxer? Why don’t you get involved in something that you enjoy?” she remarked.
John Fury, Tyson’s father, has been particularly vocal against his son’s return to boxing, stating, “My relationship with Tyson is destroyed.” This highlights the familial strain that Tyson’s boxing career has caused.
Despite the concerns from his family, Tyson Fury remains determined to return to the sport he loves. He expressed, “It’s about doing something I love, something I’ve loved for what feels like an eternity.” This passion for boxing appears to outweigh the apprehensions voiced by his family.
The co-main event of the evening will feature a fight between Conor Benn and Regis Prograis, with ring walks for this match scheduled for 9:30 PM, while the main event ring walks are expected around 10:30 PM.
As the date approaches, fans and observers are eager to see how Tyson Fury will perform after such a long absence from the sport. The outcome of this fight could have significant implications for both Fury and Makhmudov’s careers.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further implications this fight may have on Tyson’s future in boxing or his relationship with his family.
