Fury vs Makhmudov LIVE!
Tyson Fury was victorious on his latest return to boxing as he totally outclassed Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It was 16 months since we last saw the self-proclaimed ‘Gypsy King’ in action, when he was outpointed for a second time by Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh and subsequently lamented what he saw as an injustice before promptly retiring from the sport again. But that was only ever thought to be another temporary measure and Fury is now firmly back once more, looking to finally tee up a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua at long last.
The former two-time world heavyweight champion made light work of Makhmudov before throwing down the challenge to Joshua at ringside as the two men traded insults. Before that we saw Conor Benn, who fought under the Zuffa Boxing banner having split from Matchroom and Eddie Hearn as he outpointed Regis Prograis in a catchweight bout in his first outing since that rematch win over arch-rival Chris Eubank Jr.
Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva lost his British heavyweight belt to Richard Riakporhe in a fifth-round stoppage after Frazer Clarke was defeated by Justis Huni via majority decision. Follow Fury vs Makhmudov live below!
Fury vs Makhmudov latest news
- Fury calls out Joshua at ringside after comeback
- Fury eases to wide points win over Makhmudov
- Benn beats Prograis by unanimous decision
- Riakporhe stops TKV to win British heavyweight title
- Huni defeats Clarke by majority decision
Joshua would not really commit to the fight during his exchange with Fury there, but admits in a follow-up interview with Netflix that it will probably happen.
However, he says there is no deal yet until a contract is presented and signed.
He’s unsure if he will have a tune-up first and says he needs to assess things after the car accident.
Well, that was interesting.
Joshua riles up Fury by calling him a ‘clout chaser’ and refusing to engage in these WWE-style theatrics.
Both men claim they are the “boss” and the A-side in this fight.
Joshua seems a bit bored by the whole thing.
Fury challenges Joshua
23:01 , George FloodTurki Alalshikh is in the ring and wants to get a commitment from all parties on Fury-Joshua, but Hearn and Warren won’t get in the ring.
Fury is now throwing down the challenge to Joshua, who is giving him a fearsome stare back from ringside.
Fury eases to wide points win over Makhmudov
22:59 , George Flood120-108, 120-108, 119-109.
Fury eases to a unanimous decision win on his comeback.
Joshua is up from ringside and Fury is beckoning him into the ring.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:58 , George FloodRound 12
A completely one-sided bout draws to a tame close.
Far from vintage Tyson Fury, but he was totally dominant from the second round onwards against an overmatched opponent who had nothing to offer after his early aggression quickly and predictably petered out.
How wide will these scorecards be?
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:53 , George FloodRound 11
A totally outclassed Makhmudov has been in survival mode for a long time here.
His best hope is that he doesn’t get chinned by one of these uppercuts.
He just wants that final bell as a confident Fury continues in his rhythm, doling out the punishment.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:49 , George FloodRound 10
Makhmudov is on his knee in the 10th but he was pushed down.
His mouthguard also comes out for the second time in as many rounds.
A couple of fizzing uppercuts from a completely dominant Fury just miss the mark.
He’s been clipped a few times, but nothing to unduly faze him.
“It’s time to finish this s**t up,” Steward says to Fury in the corner before the penultimate round.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:45 , George FloodRound 9
Fury has been in total and utter control of this thoroughly one-sided fight since round 2.
He’s picking his shots very well, showing a great variety and punishing Makhmudov, whose legs have buckled a few times but he’s a tough man and still upright.
You do feel like one of these spiteful Fury uppercuts is going to cause him serious problems sooner rather than later.
The head movement is non-existent.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:41 , George FloodRound 8
Makhmudov is buzzed in the eighth as Fury rattles in some big shots, including a thundering short hook and a few vicious uppercuts.
He’s landed 106 punches to just 44 from Makhmudov so far.
SugarHill Steward is still training Fury by the way, despite the latter’s claim that he was now training himself.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:37 , George FloodRound 7
A familiar story in the seventh.
Some eye-catching, clever shots from Fury, who continues to prove by far the more skilful and cleverer fighter.
Makhmudov has perhaps not exhausted himself quite as quickly as you’d have expected after that aggressive start, but he’s so one-paced with only one method of attack that hasn’t come close to working all night.
Fury showing some decent variety now.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:32 , George FloodRound 6
We’ve reached the halfway stage and this has been a mostly tough watch, but Fury will no doubt be grateful for the rounds as he shakes off the ring rust after 16 months.
There is a huge gulf in class between the pair and Fury at his best would easily wipe out an opponent of this caliber.
We have Fury 5-1 up, flicking out the jab nicely and finding his angles.
Makhmudov has very little to offer other than lunging forward in search of that big punch.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:28 , George FloodRound 5
Some wild swings and misses again from the rapidly tiring Makhmudov - to say he is telegraphing these attacks would be an understatement.
It allows Fury to continue to pick him off with sharp and clever counters, with the vastly more skilled Gypsy King also having the better of their exchanges on the inside.
Joshua appears to be filming the fight on his phone at ringside.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:23 , George FloodRound 4
Fury gets caught with a heavy left hand as Makhmudov comes charging in again swinging, but quickly shakes it off.
Fury is jabbing really well, chopping down the Russian and showing his superior ring IQ and skillset.
He is connecting well and even shoots a wink to the commentary team.
He’s enjoying being back it seems!
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:19 , George FloodRound 3
Makhmudov is looking tired already here after his aggressive start.
He only really has one approach and it may already have fizzled out.
Fury is picking him off frequently now, moving well and hurting Makhmudov to the body.
He’s now taken control of proceedings.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:15 , George FloodRound 2
Makhmudov continues with his trademark aggressive approach early in the second, but he’s going to tire himself out really fast here.
Fury looks uncomfortable on the back foot, but quickly gets his bearings and counters nicely a few times.
Makhmudov’s wide stance is, erm, very wide indeed.
I’d call that 1-1.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:11 , George FloodRound 1
Mark Bates is tonight’s referee. He was criticised after his handling of Wilder-Chisora last weekend.
The aggressive Makhmudov really goes for Fury in the first, pushing him back, charging and lunging forward while trying to land that huge overhand right.
It’s untidy, but it will be enough to take the first round with Fury on the back foot so far and yet to get going.
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:08 , George FloodHERE WE GO!
Tyson Fury's latest comeback is underway.
Anthony Joshua watches on from ringside...
Fury vs Makhmudov
22:03 , George FloodA mash-up of Evanescence and Afrojack, Ne-Yo and Pitbull as Fury makes his way to the ring.
Quite an understated ring walk by his standards, which fits in with his whole calmer approach to fight week.
A great tribute to Hatton, with Fury I believe also honouring Hatton with his boots, trunks and robe.
Michael Buffer is having a lot of trouble with his voice tonight it seems.
Fury vs Makhmudov
21:57 , George FloodA short and sweet ring walk from Makhmudov.
Here comes Fury, after a tribute to the late Ricky Hatton.
Benn beats Prograis by unanimous decision
21:48 , George FloodAll three judges score the fight 98-92 in favour of Benn, who wins by unanimous decision.
Comfortable, but not the explosive performance he was looking for.
A lot of credit goes to Prograis for making that a test.
Benn vs Prograis
21:45 , George FloodRound 10
Benn’s conditioning is really superb as he keeps pushing hard until the last seconds, but the spirited and determined Prograis sees the final bell.
We go to the scorecards, with a comfortable win surely coming up for ‘The Destroyer’.
Both men showing plenty of damage after that, Benn with cuts around both eyes from those accidental head clashes.
Prograis is badly marked up all over his face from Benn’s onslaughts.
Benn vs Prograis
21:41 , George FloodRound 9
This has been a gutsy display from Prograis, no question, and he’s still throwing, but he’s badly wilting now as the ultra-fit Benn continues to fizz around him and let his hands go.
Into the final round we go...
Benn vs Prograis
21:37 , George FloodRound 8
Dominant from Benn in the eighth as he continues to work the body with spite and venom.
Prograis has had plenty to say for himself in there tonight and he’s still talking a lot.
Can Benn finish the job late on in this 10-rounder?
Prograis has never been stopped...
Benn vs Prograis
21:33 , George FloodRound 7
It was another clash of heads that caused the second cut on Benn.
Attack the body he very much does in the seventh, sapping Prograis’ draining energy with a number of spiteful digs to the midriff and behind the elbow.
He is switching up his attacks well now to body and head.
He gets caught a couple of times still by Prograis’ left hand, but that was an excellent round for Benn.
Benn vs Prograis
21:29 , George FloodRound 6
Benn is now cut around both eyes early in the sixth!
This is tricky, awkward stuff for him at the moment.
He’s ahead, but the spirited Prograis is making this far more competitive than most expected through the last few rounds despite not moving well at all.
Benn needs to refocus, plant his feet and rattle in those big shots on an easy target. Work the body.
Benn vs Prograis
21:25 , George FloodRound 5
An entertaining fifth round as both men trade punches and let their hands go in the centre of the ring.
The bigger, cleaner and more impactful shots are still coming from Benn, but it’s been a far better effort in the last two rounds from Prograis, despite his limited movement.
3-2?
Benn vs Prograis
21:20 , George FloodRound 4
Benn is cut around his right eye early in the fourth and that finally gives Prograis some much-needed confidence and momentum to come out of his shell.
He lands his best shots of the night so far.
Can he build on this? Replays show it was a head clash that caused that cut on Benn.
Benn vs Prograis
21:17 , George FloodRound 3
The one-way traffic continues as Benn continues to run rings around Prograis, jabbing successfully throughout and showing good variety with his punches.
3-0, no question.
Benn vs Prograis
21:13 , George FloodRound 2
He insisted that pre-fight reports of an injury - claimed by the likes of Eddie Hearn, who previously promoted both men - were unfounded, but you have to say that Prograis really isn’t moving well here so far.
He is an easy target as the aggressive Benn dances and fizzes around him, letting the shots fly in bunches and working nicely behind a fine jab.
2-0 Benn, with ease.
Benn vs Prograis
21:07 , George FloodRound 1
An aggressive start from Benn as promised, immediately on the front foot and big-shot hunting as he quickly manhandles Prograis, a career super-lightweight fighting up at 150.
He’s never even fought at welterweight before.
A couple of nice flashes from Prograis, but Benn is walking through him with no fear at all of getting hurt as he looks to land his powerful right hand at will.
A sharp one-two combination from Benn buckles the legs of Prograis right on the bell!
Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis
21:04 , George FloodSeconds out, round one!
A great atmosphere among the 50,000-strong crowd for this one.
Benn immediately trying to make his size advantage count...
Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis
21:02 , George FloodBenn is finally in the ring, accompanied by legendary father Nigel as usual, and Michael Buffer is completing the final introductions.
Almost ready to go...
Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis
20:59 , George FloodPrograis - nicknamed ‘Rougarou’, which is Louisiana French for 'werewolf' - with a nod to his Native American ancestry as he walks to the ring.
Now here comes Conor as the Big Ben chimes kick in and Ready or Not by the Fugees rings out around the stadium.
This is certainly a long walk for Benn...
Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis
20:52 , George FloodCo-main event ring walks are coming up, with Michael Buffer now on the mic.
Following his shock split from Matchroom in February and with Eddie Hearn watching on from ringside, Conor Benn competes under the Zuffa Boxing banner next in his first fight since that dominant rematch win over Chris Eubank Jr.
He takes on former two-time super-lightweight world champion Regis Prograis, who was this week forced to deny claims that he is carrying an injury coming into this bout.
Southpaw Prograis, now 37, last fought by outpointing Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz in a thriller in Chicago last summer after losing back-to-back fights to Jack Catterall and Devin Haney.
With Benn coming back down from middleweight after his two fights against arch-rival Eubank Jr, this bout is taking place at a catchweight of 150lbs.
‘The Destroyer’ wants to put on a show tonight before fighting Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title later this year.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua update
20:43 , George FloodTurki Alalshikh has just been interviewed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and says he hopes that Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua can be announced very soon.
He wants it at Wembley later in 2026.
Watch this space...
Riakporhe eyes title chance or Johnny Fisher
20:37 , George Flood3-0 now in the heavyweight ranks for Riakporhe, all knockouts.
He is now a two-time British champion, having previously held the cruiserweight version.
Riakporhe says there is much more to come from him at this level, stating a desire to compete for a world title as he says he will keep a close eye on WBO champion Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois in Manchester next month.
He also calls out former stablemate Johnny Fisher, who is in the crowd.
Richard Riakporhe stops Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva to win British heavyweight title
20:29 , George FloodRound 5
TKV is down at the start of the fifth!
Riakporhe is clearly stepping up the intensity now, repeatedly driving home his powerful right hand.
TKV is taking plenty of punishment and is in trouble against the ropes as the referee jumps in to wave it off.
That felt premature.
Riakporhe is the new British heavyweight champion.
Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva vs Richard Riakporhe
20:26 , George FloodRound 4
TKV has a point taken off at the start of the fourth, I think for use of the head.
The repetitive clinching is getting very tedious.
Even more so when you consider that TKV looks dangerous at times when he’s able to let his hands fly.
But Riakporhe is still firmly on top.
Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva vs Richard Riakporhe
20:23 , George FloodRound 3
This certainly isn’t a thriller and it’s absolutely not the cleanest performance from Riakporhe, TKV is spoiling wherever possible and it’s a clinchfest for the most part at the moment.
The referee is quickly losing patience.
Riakporhe needs to establish the distance and go to work behind that jab.
So messy.
Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva vs Richard Riakporhe
20:18 , George FloodRound 2
A lot of blood on the face of TKV early in the second round as Riakporhe continues to land some solid shots upstairs.
The challenger with the sparkly black adidas shorts is firmly on top through two, unleashing those fierce uppercuts repeatedly to daze TKV.
Riakporhe - who turned 36 in January - is carrying so much muscle, he looks in phenomenal shape as ever.
Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva vs Richard Riakporhe
20:14 , George FloodRound 1
Riakporhe sets his stall out early, breaching TKV’s defences with a sharp, punishing jab.
He rocks him with a stinging uppercut, leading to TKV bringing Riakporhe down with him in a wrestling move as both men hit the canvas.
Round one to the ‘Midnight Train’.
Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva vs Richard Riakporhe
20:11 , George FloodQuickly into our second heavyweight contest!
Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva defends the British heavyweight title he won in an upset of Frazer Clarke in Derby in November for the first time against Richard Riakporhe, the former British cruiserweight champion who is fighting for the third time in boxing’s glamour division.
He stopped both Kevin Nicolas Espindola and Tommy Welch after unsuccessfully challenging Chris Billam-Smith for the WBO cruiserweight title at Selhurst Park in June 2024.
Riakporhe is the favourite here as two Londoners go head to head.
Justis Huni beats Frazer Clarke by majority decision
20:00 , George FloodOne judge has it a draw at 95-95, but the other two both score it 96-94 in favour of Justis Huni, who beats Frazer Clarke by majority decision.
The right result and another huge blow for Clarke.
Huni back to winning ways after that late knockout loss to Fabio Wardley last summer.
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:57 , George FloodRound 10
Not nearly enough from Clarke in that final round as the fight goes the distance.
Huni shades it again and has surely done enough here to win.
To the judges’ scorecards we go...
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:53 , George FloodRound 9
A good round again for Huni in the ninth, he keeps the pressure on and does by far the better and cleaner work, still landing the superior, heavier shots.
David Haye on commentary has it dead level going into the last round, but Huni is surely ahead here.
Indeed, Joe Gallagher tells Clarke that he has three minutes to save his career...
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:51 , George FloodRound 8
The best round of the fight so far for Huni as he unleashes the most eye-catching and heaviest punches of the night in the eighth.
Some spiteful shots and combinations that found their mark and buzzed Clarke, who is told by trainer Joe Gallagher that he really needs these last two.
This could be an explosive finish...
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:48 , George FloodRound 7
I saw flashes of it there in the seventh, in fairness.
A decent round for Clarke, who certainly found a rhythm.
Josh Arnold bemoans Huni stepping off too much and allowing the Olympic bronze medalist to get his shots away.
The scoring for this fight is all over the map, judging by social media.
Fascinated to know how the judges are seeing it.
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:43 , George FloodRound 6
Clarke is getting a lot of praise from the likes of David Haye on the Netflix commentary, but I’m not quite seeing it at the moment.
He’s certainly busier and sharper than during those opening rounds, but I still think Huni is shading these exchanges for the most part.
I think you give him the sixth.
Eddie Hearn also at ringside ahead of Conor Benn fight
19:38 , George FloodEddie Hearn has just sat down alongside Anthony Joshua at ringside at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
He will have a front-row seat for Conor Benn’s first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner later.
A close and tense fifth round in Clarke-Huni, with the Australian coming back impressively after Clarke’s barrage late in the fourth.
I have him 4-1 up.
Joe Gallagher tells Clarke that he lost that round and has him 3-2 down to this point.
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:33 , George FloodRound 4
Huni continued his smooth rhythm in the third, frustrating Clarke and continuing to utilise his superior speed and footwork.
More of the same early in the fourth, until Clarke rocks Huni almost out of nowhere with a wincing shot and then lets his hands go, forcing the Australian back.
Huni is seriously wobbling here as the heavy blows rain down, including a sharp uppercut.
He’s rather saved by the bell. A crucial momentum-changer for Clarke after he had lost the first three rounds in a slow start.
Can he take advantage?
Anthony Joshua at ringside for Tyson Fury’s return
19:29 , George FloodAs expected, Anthony Joshua is now at ringside ahead of Tyson Fury’s return later tonight.
Will we perhaps see a face-off between the long-time rivals, provided Fury avoids what would be a huge upset against Arslanbek Makhmudov?
Let’s wait and see...
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:25 , George FloodRound 2
Huni is utilising his jab very well so far tonight, doubling up on it plenty so far.
He continues to counter well and that uppercut on the inside is a dangerous weapon.
He has built some nice momentum and has two rounds surely in the bag.
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:22 , George FloodRound 1
The leaner Clarke attempts to start on the front foot in round one, but Huni is far quicker and countering well.
A positive start from the Australian.
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:19 , George FloodHere we go!
The first of three intriguing heavyweight showdowns on our four-fight main card at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is underway.
Huni, 27, is fighting for the first time since his long-time trainer Keri Fui tragically died of a heart attack in November.
He is now working with Josh Arnold, while Clarke left his long-time trainer Angel Fernandez for Joe Gallagher earlier this year in a bid to bring a turnaround in his fortunes.
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
19:15 , George FloodTonight’s opening main card clash feels really significant for Frazer Clarke.
‘Big Fraz’ could badly use a morale-boosting victory here after being upset by Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva when they competed for the vacant British heavyweight title in a landmark bout in Derby on the BBC back in November.
Clarke had stopped Ebenezer Tetteh in the first round after his brutal rematch defeat by now WBO world champion Fabio Wardley in October 2024.
Turning 35 in August, the Olympic bronze medalist really needs to kick-start his stalled professional career quickly.
A leaner Clarke is probably the underdog in a 10-rounder against Australia’s Justis Huni, who gave Wardley plenty of problems before being knocked out in the 10th round at Portman Road last summer.
Conor Benn eager to end feud with Eddie Hearn
19:06 , George FloodConor Benn has made plenty of headlines with his shock decision to cut ties with Matchroom in February and sign that huge promotional deal with Zuffa Boxing, a joint venture between UFC president Dana White and boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh that is aiming to shake up the sport’s established order.
It has caused something of an ugly feud between both Benn and the Hearns, and Eddie Hearn and White, though Benn is clearly eager to move on as quickly as possible.
"There's a lot of noise and there's been a lot of noise throughout my career. Ultimately, I love Eddie, period, point blank and irrelevant of what's been said," Benn said ahead of facing Regis Prograis tonight.
"Irrelevant of all the noise, irrelevant of the back and forth, I'm not really here for that. I'm not here for the noise. I've got love for Eddie.
"I've done what is best for me and my family. I've secured my family's future and that, for me, is more important than anything else on the planet. Any man can respect that.
"Ultimately, I've got love for the man and, God willing, when it's all been said and done, we can sit down and have a chat together.
"My door is open. I've no ill-feeling towards Eddie, Matchroom, Barry (Hearn), I've got love for the whole team.
“I've got love for the whole family but, ultimately, this is about securing my family's legacy, my legacy, and making sure my kids can go to private school.”
Conor Benn promises return to ferocious welterweight form
18:55 , George FloodTonight’s co-main event sees Conor Benn compete on his lucrative one-fight promotional deal with Zuffa Boxing that is reported to be worth a cool $15million.
‘The Destroyer’ is fighting former two-time super-lightweight world champion Regis Prograis at a catchweight of 150lbs, having been up at middleweight for both of his fights against arch-rival Chris Eubank Jr.
Benn has promised a return to his blistering welterweight form as he looks to tee up a first world title opportunity later in the year, likely against new WBC champion Ryan Garcia - for whom he is the mandatory challenger.
"I am extremely spiteful,” Benn said this week.
“I am a fast starter, I am going to come out from the get-go to really impose myself and if I see an opportunity to close the show early, I am going to take it.
"I had become a better fighter to beat Eubank and not fight the same fight. That is what I did.
“As for this fight, you're going to get the old welterweight Benn back. The performances against (Chris) Algieri, (Chris) van Heerden, Samuel Vargas.
"It is the weight I have been most dangerous at my whole career. The Eubank fight was the exception to the rule.
“I could not give the public any other fight than the Eubank fight and I still don't think any world title will trump the victory over Eubank.
"I still don't think winning a world title will beat the fight of the year. But it's now time for me to come back down to my natural weight, get that world title and solidify my legacy.
“And, ultimately, Regis is my world title shot. He is in the way of my world title.
"Everyone asking me about Garcia, mandatory, yes it is a mega fight, yes it is a monstrous fight, yes I believe I can take care of Garcia but I have my hands full on Saturday.
"I believe I will take care of Regis."
Conor Benn arrives
18:43 , George FloodConor Benn is now in the house, sporting a new blond look since that rematch win over Chris Eubank Jr...
CONOR BENN HAS ARRIVED.
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Main card coming up
18:41 , George FloodSo that’s the prelim bill done and dusted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has been filling up rapidly.
The four-fight main card will be underway shortly, headlined by Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov and Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis.
There’s also Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva vs Richard Riakporhe, but first up will be Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni.
Stay tuned...
Breyon Gorham stops Eduardo Costa in fifth round
18:25 , George FloodAn accomplished performance from Breyon Gorham, who dropped the thoroughly overmatched Eduardo Costa in the first round with a chopping right hand.
He dominated and toyed with his opponent thereafter, finally unleashing a fearsome and spiteful barrage in the fifth to force the referee to step in and wave it off.
Up to 22-0 as Gorham states his big ambitions at super-lightweight, where Britain have a current world champion in WBC title-holder Dalton Smith.
Turki Alalshikh was at ringside to watch that impressive display.
Tyson Fury 'ready' for Anthony Joshua super fight next
18:12 , George FloodThe returning Tyson Fury has reaffirmed his desire to finally meet arch-rival Anthony Joshua later this year in a lucrative all-British heavyweight super fight that is long-awaited and long, long overdue.
Joshua is apparently expected to be at ringside at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight, having also been present for the thrilling showdown between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora at the O2 Arena last weekend, after which he was called out in person by another long-time rival in the victorious Wilder.
Joshua’s career had appeared uncertain after his sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul in December was followed by a car crash in Nigeria in which he sustained minor injuries and two of his close friends died.
There have been a lot of renewed rumblings over recent weeks that Fury vs Joshua could take place at Dublin’s Croke Park in the autumn, likely as part of a card also involving the homecoming retirement fight for the great Katie Taylor.
"If it happens, great, if it doesn't happen, also great," Fury said of the Joshua fight this week.
“I've got Arslanbek Makhmudov to think of on Saturday night, but all going well [Joshua is] the fight I want next.
"I know he just had his fight with Jake Paul, whatever... a fight's a fight really.
“So yeah, I'll be ready for that straight away after this.”
Fury was certainly not a fan of what was a wild tussle between two men he has fought three times each in Wilder and Chisora.
"I've never seen two men slide as much as these two," he said.
"They look like a couple of club fighters from a white-collar match in a local leisure centre. It was sad for me to watch."
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Breyon Gorham vs Eduardo Costa finishes prelim bill
18:01 , George FloodThe final fight of this evening’s early prelim card at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sees undefeated Houston super-lightweight Breyon Gorham, 21-0 with 16 knockouts, return to the ring.
He is up against Brazil’s Eduardo Costa in an eight-round contest.
Fury: Let's hope I do a lot better than Tottenham!
17:54 , George FloodCrisis-stricken Tottenham, who dropped into the Premier League’s bottom three last night after relegation rivals West Ham thumped rock-bottom Wolves 4-0, caught some flak as Tyson Fury hailed his first UK fight since dominating and stopping friend Derek Chisora in their third fight at the same stadium back in December 2022.
Both fights against Oleksandr Usyk were in Riyadh, as was his clash with MMA heavyweight Francis Ngannou.
"It has been four years since I've been boxing in the UK," Fury said.
“I've been out in Saudi Arabia, which was fantastic for me. It was unbelievable.
“Yeah, to come back to England and fight here, in a stadium at Tottenham Hotspur, let's hope I do a lot better than Tottenham are doing right now because they are shocking at the minute!
“But it's an unbelievable experience you know to have 60,000 cheering fans for you on Saturday night.”
Mikie Tallon stops Leandro Blanc in first round
17:42 , George FloodWow, we barely even had time to introduce the next fight and it’s all over already.
Another statement performance from unbeaten flyweight prospect Mikie Tallon, who has just stopped Argentina’s Leandro Blanc after less than three minutes of the first round.
A brutal body shot leaves Blanc unable to continue as Liverpool’s ‘The Omen’ moves to 13-0 having also lit up the Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn 2 undercard at this same venue back in November.
Joe Gallagher has a serious talent on his hands there.
Pawel August upsets Simon Zachenhuber
17:28 , George FloodWhat a result for Pawel August, the Polish-born middleweight out of Taunton who upsets Germany’s Simon Zachenhuber on points after six rounds.
Those wild celebrations inside the ring sum it up for a fighter who had been considering retirement and took this bout on just a couple of week’s notice.
He’s up to 18-0. A first career loss for Zachenhuber, who drops to 28-1.
He looked absolutely furious with that result.
'Lean' Tyson Fury embracing being the 'hunter' again
17:23 , George FloodTyson Fury has been in relaxed and jovial mood in the build-up to tonight’s return, even letting fellow giant Arslanbek Makhmudov pick him up in a bear hug at Thursday’s final press conference.
The Gypsy King weighed in yesterday at 267.9lbs (19st 2lbs), three pounds lighter than for his rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh in December 2024.
"I'm getting older - Father Time waits for no one - but I've still got a bit left in the tank," Fury said after stepping on the scales.
"I'm not retiring again until after the fight. My priority at the moment is to beat this guy and eat the Easter eggs I've got in the fridge.
"Whoever has the belts, I want to get them back. I was undefeated for 17 years and took it for granted.
"I had two losses in a row and I'm not the hunted now, I'm the hunter. It feels great to be the young fresh hunter again.
"I want to make a statement so I've come in nice and light and lean."
Makhmudov, meanwhile, was the third-heaviest weight of his career at 264.9lbs (18st 9lbs).
Early undercard results
17:15 , George FloodRight, time to bring you up to speed with the earliest undercard action at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Unbeaten Kent welterweight Elliot Whale improved to 14-0 with a fourth-round stoppage of Tom Hill, before Saudi Arabian teenage lightweight Sultan Almohammed stopped Mexico’s Hector Avila Lozano in the third round of their four-rounder.
Former British and Commonwealth middleweight champion Felix Cash made light work of Liam O’Hare in his first fight since June 2024, sealing a stoppage in the second round.
Germany’s Simon Zachenhuber and Pawel August are currently in the ring.
Benn vs Prograis prediction
17:04 , George FloodIt should be a comfortable night’s work for Conor Benn in the co-main event as he looks to build on his significant momentum following that unforgettable rematch win over an admittedly out-of-sorts and drained-looking Chris Eubank Jr in November.
Though certainly not the big world title chance he would have dreamed of next, Regis Prograis is a vastly experienced two-time former world champion and widely respected name.
But at 37, Prograis’ best days are now firmly in the past and he has crucially never previously fought above super-lightweight.
The jump up to 150lbs feels like far too much to ask at this stage of his career and Benn, coming down from middleweight, will be expected to fully utilise his obvious size and strength advantages from the outset.
A venemous stoppage certainly wouldn’t be surprising, but we see Benn cruising to an emphatic points victory.
Benn to win by unanimous decision.
Fury vs Makhmudov prediction
16:52 , George FloodThere will no doubt be an awful lot of ring rust to shake off tonight for Tyson Fury, who has not fought for some 16 months and spent the entirety of 2025 outside the ring.
You would certainly not expect him to be at anywhere close to his best after such an extended absence, though as usual he has promised a “brutal knockout” to announce his latest return and first fight in the UK since stopping Derek Chisora at Tottenham in 2022, having spent a lot of time training in Thailand.
Arslanbek Makhmudov is tough, aggressive and a hard-hitter who only gives up a couple of inches in height to Fury and who will view this as a massive opportunity to make a statement in front of the world.
However, defeats by Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello in recent years have also exposed his obvious vulnerabilities and he will have been disappointed not to have stopped David Allen at a raucous Sheffield Arena in October.
The far, far more dynamic Fury is a whole new level of challenge that he has simply never faced before and will surely not be able to handle for too long.
Fury to win by stoppage, in round nine.
Fury vs Makhmudov undercard in full
16:47 , George FloodMain card
Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov
Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis
Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva vs Richard Riakporhe
Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni
Prelims
Felix Cash vs Liam O'Hare
Simon Zachenhuber vs Pawel August
Breyon Gorham vs Eduardo Costa
Mikie Tallon vs Leandro Blanc
Elliot Whale vs Tom Hill
Hector Lozano vs Sultan Almohammed
Francis Gorman vs Ryan Labourn
How to watch Fury vs Makhmudov
16:45 , George FloodTV channel and live stream: Fury vs Makhmudov is being shown live and exclusive around the world on Netflix, included in regular subscriptions at no extra pay-per-view cost.
A subscription to Netflix currently costs from £5.99 a month in the UK.
The prelim bill is being shown live on Tudum.
Fury vs Makhmudov live
16:41 , George FloodGood afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov.
It is a huge night of boxing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the ‘Gypsy King’ ends his latest retirement after 16 months as he looks to shake off the ring rust and prepare for finally meeting long-time rival Anthony Joshua later this year.
Standing in his way first is Makhmudov, a hard-hitting and aggressive fellow heavyweight giant who cannot be underestimated and will be eyeing a massive upset on the biggest stage.
The early prelim bill is already well underway in north London, with tonight’s main card - which begins at 7pm BST - also featuring Conor Benn’s first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner as he faces former two-time super-lightweight champion Regis Prograis at a catchweight as he looks to set up a welterweight title shot against Ryan Garcia.
Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva puts his British heavyweight gold on the line for the first time against Richard Riakporhe, while Frazer Clarke will be desperate to reinvigorate his stalled career against the dangerous Justis Huni.
Stay with us for live updates throughout the evening.
