Tyson Fury is set to make his boxing comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on 11 April, with the fight to be streamed live on Netflix. The former world champion announced his retirement a year ago after consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, but has been training in Thailand for his return to the ring. A venue has yet to be confirmed, but the bout will take place in the UK, marking Fury's first fight on home soil since he defeated Derek Chisora in 2022.
Fury confirmed the news on Instagram, writing: 'Well it's official I'm back doing what I love to do. I've brought the biggest network along with me. Netflix, this is going to be astronomical. Blessed by God.' He added: 'Excited to be back. Heart's always been and always will be in boxing. Someone go tell the king that the ace is back!'
Makhmudov, a 6ft 6in Russian-born fighter based in Canada, boasts a 21-2 record and most recently dominated Britain's Dave Allen. 'I am thrilled about the opportunity,' he said. 'I'm coming to deliver a war. Tyson Fury has been a big champion. I will be more ready than ever to leave with a massive W.'
Fury, 37, announced his return on 4 January, stating: 'Been away for a while but I'm back now, 37 years old and still punching. Nothing better to do than punch men in the face and get paid for it.' His career includes 34 wins in 37 fights and two stints as world champion. He had been expected to build towards a long-awaited fight against Anthony Joshua, but Joshua's future is uncertain after a car crash in Nigeria in December that killed two of his team members.
This will be Fury's first fight on Netflix, following Joshua's debut on the platform when he defeated YouTube star Jake Paul in December. Fury has outlined plans to fight three times this year, with a potential summer showdown against WBO champion Fabio Wardley also on the cards.
