Tyson Fury aims to reestablish himself among the world’s top heavyweights tonight. The British fighter returns from his latest retirement to face undefeated Russian powerhouse Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Recent Form and Stakes
Fury’s last win over a credible opponent came four years ago with a knockout of Derek Chisora in their trilogy bout. He nearly lost to former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and then suffered consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
Makhmudov earned a decision victory over British heavyweight Dave Allen last year. Now, the unbeaten contender meets a far tougher challenge in Fury, the former two-time world champion who eyes a blockbuster clash with Anthony Joshua.
Undercard Highlights
Heavyweight action dominates the undercard, featuring British champion Jeamie Tshikeva against Richard Riakporhe as the standout matchup.
Ring Walks and Schedule
Fury and Makhmudov expect to enter the ring around 10 p.m. UK time, with the main event starting soon after. Times may shift earlier due to potential stoppages in preceding heavyweight bouts.
The four-fight main card begins at 7 p.m., while the full card kicks off at 3:30 p.m.
- Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov – 10:07 p.m.
- Conor Benn vs. Regis Prograis – 8:55 p.m.
- Jeamie Tshikeva vs. Richard Riakporhe – 8:02 p.m.
- Justis Huni vs. Frazer Clarke – 7:14 p.m.
- Breyon Gorham vs. Eduardo Costa Do Nascimento – 6:15 p.m.
- Mikie Tallon vs. Leandro Jose Blanc – 5:44 p.m.
- Simon Zachenhuber vs. Pawel August – 5:13 p.m.
- Felix Cash vs. Liam O’Hare – 4:34 p.m.
- Sultan Almohammed vs. Hector Avila Lozano – 4:11 p.m.
- Elliot Whale vs. Tom Hill – 3:32 p.m.
Viewing Options
Netflix streams the main card live for subscribers, including Fury’s showdown. Undercard bouts from 3:30 p.m. appear on Tudum, Netflix’s companion site.
Fighter Statements
Tyson Fury said: “This Anthony Joshua fight was supposed to happen so many times over the last 10 years, but then someone has had one more fight in between and someone has got knocked out or injured. I think we should get this fight on as soon as possible in case something happens in between. The problem is that in heavyweight boxing anything can go wrong, there are no easy fights. And if you get knocked upside down, it’s finished, it’s done. I want it as the fight next and I’m sure AJ feels the same. Forget Wilder, the man is a shell of himself. Forget anyone else. Let me get through Saturday and then we will do the fight before the end of the year. I’ve been out of the ring longer than he has, 16 months out of the ring. Let’s do it, let’s dance.”
Arslanbek Makhmudov responded: “I don’t know how I will beat Fury, but of course I believe I will win. This guy, he is a legend, one of the best heavyweights in history. Tyson Fury is the professor of mind and boxing. A lot of boxing is mental and he is a master. But boxing is also spiritual. I am going to be strong, spiritual and smart. You can say this is a war between mental and spiritual and we’ll see who is more successful. Inshallah it is spiritual.”
