Heavyweight icon Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) has officially announced his return to the ring. The “Gypsy King” will face Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11, 2026, in the United Kingdom. In a landmark move for sports broadcasting, the event will be streamed live exclusively on Netflix.
Key Details of the Comeback
- The Matchup: Fury, 37, takes on the 36-year-old Makhmudov (21-2), who is coming off a recent victory against Dave Allen.
- Netflix Landmark: This marks Netflix’s first-ever live sports broadcast from the UK, following their success with the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua event.
- Homecoming: This will be Fury’s first fight on home soil since 2022.
- Road to Usyk: Fury views this bout as the first step toward a potential trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
The fight is part of a “Ring” event supported by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, signaling a massive collaboration between Netflix, Queensberry, and global boxing stakeholders.