Tyson Fury announces comeback fight in April against Arslanbek Makhmudov

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 28, 2026 at 04:51 PM

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Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his return to boxing with a fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov scheduled for April 11, 2026, in the United Kingdom. The fight will be broadcast on Netflix. Fury, who retired in January 2025 after a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, stated his return to the sport earlier in January 2026. Makhmudov, a Canada-based Russian boxer, has a record of 21 wins and 2 losses and expressed excitement for the opportunity. Fury, a two-time world champion, has a record of 34 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. The venue for the fight has not yet been announced.

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