It has been announced that former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will return to the boxing ring.
The “Gypsy King” had retired after two consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, but, as is his custom, he immediately reversed his decision.
Fury is scheduled to participate in an upcoming world-class fight against Russian boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov in a powerful matchup set for April 11, to be broadcast live on the Netflix platform.
A statement said: “We are happy with Tyson Fury’s decision to return to the boxing ring and take on a strong fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov in a matchup we expect to be full of excitement and attract significant public interest.”
This fight is a significant milestone in the career of Tyson Fury, who returns to the ring after a period of retirement as one of the most prominent heavyweight champions of the modern era, with a career full of achievements and major bouts, now facing a powerful opponent who is one of the top names in the heavyweight division.
Arslanbek Makhmudov is known for his aggressive style and high ability to finish fights with knockouts, which heightens anticipation and gives the matchup a notably competitive dimension.
Wide Audience
The event is scheduled to be broadcast live on the Netflix platform to over 325 million subscribers worldwide, a move that reflects the platform’s expansion into broadcasting major sporting events and enhances the reach of world-class fights to a broad audience.
Tyson Fury expressed his enthusiasm for the return, affirming that boxing will remain an integral part of his life and career, while Arslanbek Makhmudov confirmed his full readiness for the fight, considering the matchup an opportunity to deliver a strong fighting performance against one of the sport’s top champions.
