Tyson Fury (35-2-1, 24 KOs) defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov (21-3, 19 KOs) by unanimous decision in a 12-round heavyweight main event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on April 11, 2026.
Fury came in around 267lbs and started at a measured pace, giving Makhmudov an early look as the heavier, slower challenger tried to push forward. Once Fury found his distance, he took control with the jab, movement and straight shots, taking down Makhmudov as he came in.
Makhmudov continued to press but struggled to land cleanly, with most of his work going wide or smothered. Fury let him miss and answered with uppercuts and body shots, building rounds without taking risks or changing approach.
The judges scored it 120-108, 120-108 and 119-109, reflecting how one-sided it became through the middle and later rounds. Makhmudov stayed on his feet and kept coming, but he offered little to move the fight.
It was a controlled return for Fury after a long layoff, built on distance, timing and experience rather than urgency. Makhmudov showed durability, but once Fury settled in, the gap between them was clear.
The way Fury performed tonight, he would have a high probability of losing to six to ten of the top-tier heavyweights in the division, including cruiserweights. He seemed to be dealing with a nasty witch’s brew of decline, inactivity, ring rust and age. What Fury showed tonight was not something that could be reversed by being active. There is age and wear that was clearly visible.
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Last updated on 2026/04/11 at 18:15
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