Fury’s April comeback
Tyson Fury confirmed he’s coming back April 11 to face Arslanbek Makhmudov and publicly rejected his father John Fury’s claim that he’s “past his best,” insisting he’s still the same fighter fans remember (espn.com). The family rift spilled into public comments — John Fury says their relationship is ‘destroyed’ after Tyson left him out of his corner — and Fury also said he’d be open to an Anthony Joshua fight after Makhmudov ( ).
The event will be staged at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London and will stream globally on Netflix. (tottenhamhotspurstadium.com) Arslanbek Makhmudov arrives with a 21-2 professional record and 19 stoppages — a career KO rate listed around 90% — and is routinely profiled at about 6'6" with a 77.6" reach. (box.live) Netflix and promoters have confirmed a 10-fight card for the night, with Conor Benn vs. Regis Prograis named as the co‑main event on the announced lineup. (netflix.com) The Ring is promoting the show and Frank Warren has publicly mapped out Fury's near-term plans, while Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has said there is no signed Anthony Joshua‑Fury agreement at this stage. (ringmagazine.com) Fury’s most recent high-profile result remains a split‑decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk on May 18, 2024, after which he took a period away from competition before confirming this return. (espn.com) Tottenham’s official announcement includes ticketing details — an exclusive pre‑sale followed by a 10 a.m. general sale on Feb. 17 — and Netflix’s Tudum page confirms the fight will be available live to its global members. (tottenhamhotspurstadium.com)
