Tyson Fury Outpoints Arslanbek Makhmudov in Tottenham Comeback
The result tees up a push for a Wembley fight with Anthony Joshua.
Overview
- Fury returned at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and beat Makhmudov by unanimous decision, with scorecards of 120-108, 120-108 and 119-109 after 12 rounds.
- After the win Fury challenged Anthony Joshua to a September bout at Wembley, a call Joshua left unanswered from his seat near ringside.
- The bout streamed on Netflix, signaling the service’s growing move into live boxing events.
- Despite slow advance sales that reports linked to Makhmudov’s low profile with British fans, the event drew more than 60,000 spectators.
- Fury fought for the first time since his December 2024 defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, returning without his father John or brother Tommy in his corner after they opposed the comeback.