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Updated · FIGHTMAG · Apr 11Tyson Fury Returns to Ring Against Makhmudov in High-Stakes London Clash
53 articles · Updated · FIGHTMAG · Apr 11
- Tyson Fury returns to heavyweight boxing on Saturday, facing Arslanbek Makhmudov after a 15-month hiatus following two defeats by Oleksandr Usyk.
- The fight takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with Fury weighing in at 267.9 pounds and Makhmudov at 264.9 pounds.
- A victory could revive Fury's hopes for another world title shot or a long-anticipated bout against Anthony Joshua later this year.
After a 15-month layoff, can Fury's boxing IQ truly neutralize Makhmudov's knockout power? Can Makhmudov's brute force expose vulnerabilities left by Fury's consecutive defeats to Usyk? Is this fight simply a tune-up for a pre-arranged blockbuster against Anthony Joshua? With his family opposing his return, what is Tyson Fury’s true motivation for fighting again? Will Netflix's live stream disrupt the traditional pay-per-view model for major boxing events?