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Alex Pattle

Fury vs Makhmudov LIVE: Results and reaction after Joshua makes statement on next fight

Tyson Fury Arslanbek Makhmudov John Fury Alex Pattle Anthony Joshua Conor Benn Oleksandr Usyk Regis Prograis London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tyson Fury made his fifth return to boxing on Saturday, in a comfortable points win against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It was Fury’s first fight in 16 months, with the Briton having retired (yet again) in the wake of his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk, a points defeat in December 2024.

Fury, 37, believes he can become a world heavyweight champion again, while this win over Makhmudov also moved the Briton closer to a clash with Anthony Joshua – a domestic fight that is still on the cards after almost a decade of links. In fact, Joshua watched on from ringside on Saturday, with Fury calling out his compatriot after beating Makhmudov on all three judges’ scorecards.

On an action-packed undercard Conor Benn outpointed Regis Prograis in a gruelling 10-round contest, while Richard Riakporhe battered Jeamie TKV to win the British heavyweight title.

Re-live updates and see all results from the Fury vs Makhmudov undercard:

Tyson Fury dedicates comeback victory to late Ricky Hatton

Conor Benn beats faded Regis Prograis but fails to make desired statement

The rambling world of John Fury: 15 bananas a day, gouging a man’s eye out, and a rift with son Tyson

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov LIVE

Tyson Fury defeats Arslanbek Makhmudov on points at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Fury calls out Anthony Joshua for long-awaited super-fight, with ‘AJ’ watching from ringside
Conor Benn outpoints Regis Prograis to move closer to world-title shot

The truth behind Fury’s Joshua callout

12:00 , Alex Pattle

Fury’s post-fight press conference last night

11:30 , Alex Pattle

Frank Warren and Spencer Brown, Fury’s manager and promoter, say there have been no talks with Wembley Stadium about the Joshua fight.

Fury’s post-fight press conference last night

11:00 , Alex Pattle

Fury: “Surprised. [AJ] was brought here tonight, ringside, for a reason. To get the fight done.

“I signed months ago, I don’t know if he’s signed, and by the looks of it, he’s not gonna.

“I can’t do anymore. I know one thing, he wasn’t saying ‘yes’.

“I don’t know [what the purse split is], I’m not interested in all that bulls***.

“If he gets £600m, good luck to him, and if I get 50p, good luck to me.”

Fury’s post-fight press conference last night

10:30 , Alex Pattle

Fury: “It’s another stumbling block again. What’s the hold-up? [AJ’s] just come off a win, I’ve just come off a win. He’s the same age.

“Why keep postponing these fights? I don’t think there’s a stadium in the world we couldn’t fill.

“I’ve signed, done. It doesn’t really matter how many fights it is, let’s just get one done.”

Fury’s post-fight press conference last night

10:00 , Alex Pattle

Fury: “I want three fights this year, no matter who it is.

“[AJ] didn’t want it, he was shellshocked, he didn’t know what to say. If it was me, I’d have jumped in the ring, faced off, let’s get it on.

“After all this time, there’s still uncertainty about is this fight gonna happen next.

“I have no idea, I hope [he’s next], but you can’t force someone.”

Fury’s post-fight press conference last night

09:30 , Alex Pattle

Fury: “It took me a couple rounds to get going, but then I thought it was vintage Tyson Fury – tripling up the jab, going southpaw.”

Fury’s post-fight press conference last night

09:00 , Alex Pattle

Fury: “It felt unbelievable. I’d been a loser for 16 months, and before that I’d been a winner for 17 years.

“It was sad for me to go out losing, because I’m not a loser.

“Everyone was saying his legs are gone, he can’t box no more, all that there, and to come here and do 12 rounds... it was really, really great for me.

“The fans were electric in here tonight.”

The fallout of Fury’s win as Joshua watched on

08:00 , Alex Pattle

Tyson Fury was trying to get Anthony Joshua to come into the ring with him after his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov 😂#FuryMakhmudov is LIVE on Netflix pic.twitter.com/VeeDZexO3z
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) April 11, 2026

The winning moment for Fury

07:00 , Alex Pattle

Tyson Fury defeats Arslanbek Makhmudov via unanimous decision in his return! #FuryMakhmudov is LIVE on Netflix pic.twitter.com/JcUklPn2gl
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) April 11, 2026

More thoughts from Joshua on Fury’s callout

06:00 , Alex Pattle

Anthony Joshua on Tyson Fury: “It’s on him. He disappears, come back, disappears. It don’t matter to me. I make the big fights. He works for me.” 🔥 #FuryMakhmudov pic.twitter.com/aKpLxEBYsC
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) April 11, 2026

Netflix claims it will stream Fury vs Joshua

05:00 , Alex Pattle

Fury vs Joshua obviously isn’t actually a done deal...

But Netflix claims it will stream the super-fight, and that it’ll occur in the UK this autumn.

It's happening.

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua. This autumn from the UK. LIVE only on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/tG2CkdDdhK
— Netflix (@netflix) April 11, 2026

Joshua responds to Fury’s callout

04:00 , Alex Pattle

"I'm the boss. You work for me. I'm the landlord."

Anthony Joshua to Tyson Fury after the fight 👀 #FuryMakhmudov pic.twitter.com/ZbEABJ4Ur9
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) April 11, 2026

Even more thoughts from Tottenham on Fury, Makhmudov and AJ

03:00 , Alex Pattle

At least Fury’s boxing tools worked better than the microphone that was handed to Joshua, after Fury had formally called him out.

But even when AJ was given a working mic and hinted that he would face Fury next, there was some room for doubt.

It was telling that, when boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh beckoned Joshua’s promoter into the ring, Eddie Hearn would not budge.

Fury vs Joshua is not a done deal, but it must be made immediately, before both boxers are done. Deal?

More thoughts from Tottenham on Fury, Makhmudov and AJ

02:00 , Alex Pattle

Joshua, 36, has had to reckon with the passings of Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele in recent months, while his last three results read as such: a stoppage of a YouTuber-turned-boxer, a devastating defeat, and a KO of a mixed martial artist. Meanwhile, Fury laboured to victory here, after twice being outdone by Usyk.

Go back further, in Fury’s case, and he was lucky to outpoint the same mixed martial artist that Joshua destroyed, after beating Derek Chisora in an uneven fight the year before. So, in pursuit of Fury’s last clear win, you have to venture back to 2022, and even then it was not an especially impressive result.

Thoughts from Tottenham on Fury, Makhmudov and AJ

01:00 , Alex Pattle

For as slow and one-dimensional as Makhmudov looked, Fury was off the pace as well.

Two-dimensional, sure, with the occasional southpaw switch and the eventual, effective introduction of uppercuts, but not inventive enough to assert himself in the captivating manner of old – or not sprightly enough to act fully on his inventive impulses.

Of course, these faults in Fury could be down to ring rust. Yet they could be down to age and degradation.

The quirk is that this is okay, as long as he is paired with Joshua next.

What Fury vs Joshua has always needed, as a match-up, is a sense of equality, or something close to it. Fury’s current form might just balance out with Joshua’s struggles in and out of the ring.

Report: Fury returns with vulnerability and teaches Joshua valuable lesson

Sunday 12 April 2026 00:45 , Alex Pattle

Arslanbek Makhmudov recently caught the attention of the boxing world by wrestling a bear in Dagestan. And from the first round on Saturday night, he seemed to realise that wrestling Tyson Fury was a better option than boxing him. Yet on this occasion, that’s no comment on the wizardry that Fury can produce in the ring, but rather on Makhmudov’s flaws. The story of this fight was that, luckily for Fury, those flaws eclipsed the Briton’s own, increasingly apparent faults.

This wasn’t the triumphant return of the “Gypsy King”, see, but an underwhelming – perhaps even concerning – return to the ring from the former world heavyweight champion, as he emerged from his fifth retirement.

Tyson Fury returns with vulnerability and teaches Anthony Joshua a valuable lesson

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov in photos

Sunday 12 April 2026 00:30 , Alex Pattle

Tyson Fury celebrates victory (Getty Images for Netflix)

Fury calling out Anthony Joshua after beating Makhmudov (Getty)

Joshua (right) with Saudi boxing matchmaker Turki Alalshikh (Getty Images for Netflix)

Fury claims he has signed Joshua fight contract but that ‘AJ’ has not

Sunday 12 April 2026 00:26 , Alex Pattle

Interesting stuff at the post-fight press conference...

Tyson Fury claims he has signed Anthony Joshua fight contract but that ‘AJ’ has not

Regis Prograis retires after losing to Conor Benn

Sunday 12 April 2026 00:16 , Alex Pattle

Prograis has told The Ring that he has retired from boxing, following his loss to Benn this evening.

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov in photos

Sunday 12 April 2026 00:00 , Alex Pattle

Fury went the distance with Makhmudov but was always a step or two ahead (Getty)

Fury looked somewhat close to finishing Makhmudov in the final rounds (Getty)

Fury after beating Makhmudov on points (Getty)

Conor Benn underlines next goal after beating Regis Prograis

Saturday 11 April 2026 23:45 , Jack Rathborn

"Nobody likes circles, but ultimately we got the job done and keep it moving,” Conor Benn says.

“You keep moving, different challenges, it's my first time against a former two-time world champion, I believe I won every round, I want Ryan Garcia next.

“The WBC belt, he can get it next and twice on Sunday, I'll give it to you."

Tyson Fury calls out Anthony Joshua at ringside

Saturday 11 April 2026 23:30 , Jack Rathborn

Anthony Joshua doubts Tyson Fury can cope with him

Saturday 11 April 2026 23:20 , Jack Rathborn

“I’m sorting some things out with my brothers; the brotherhood is taking care of things. Tyson Fury, if he’s serious, you’ll see us in the ring. The ball is in his court. We’ve been here a million times, once my signature is on the paper, it’s a fight. There’s no fight right now, I’ve been here three or four times with Wilder and Fury. It’s boring to me, for you at home it’s exciting. I don’t think he’ll be able to cope with me.

“It’d be hard work for him. I don’t want to talk too much.”

Anthony Joshua on fighting Tyson Fury next

Saturday 11 April 2026 23:12 , Jack Rathborn

“He's the one that retired. I've stayed in the ring, it's on him, he disappears, comes back, disappears. I'm not here to chase fame, I'm a real person. I'll fight him or the next person. I'm in the big fights, I make the big fights, that's what I told him,” Joshua says on Netflix.

“That could be a warm-up fight, after what I saw tonight, I was in a serious incident, so I need to check out. There’s real stuff happening in my life. I’m not ducking anyone. I have to attend to, once I’m 100 percent, I’ll fight. I run the game, you know I run the game. I’m a serious fighter, I’m very strong, when I hit Fury, I’m going to hurt him.”

Joshua admits Fury fight is 'probably' next

Saturday 11 April 2026 23:04 , Jack Rathborn

“I’ll be honest, the negotiations you go through, I’ve sat in there many times, there’s no problem, it’s what I do. I’m not here for clout, I’m here to fight. Contracts will be sent over, but you’ll probably see us in the ring next, more than likely.”

Joshua refuses to commit to Fury fight as heavyweight trade insults

Saturday 11 April 2026 23:02 , Jack Rathborn

"It is not my call," Turki Alalshikh says when asked if Fury v Joshua is on.

Then AJ replies: "Tyson, you are a clout chaser. I've never had a problem getting in the ring with you. I punched you when we were kids. After watching you tonight, I'd do it again. I'll see you in that ring in due time. You won't tell me what to do. When you're ready, you tell me your conditions, and I'll tell you when I'm ready. I'm the landlord, remember that, you work for me."

Then Fury adds: “Do not run from me this time, 10 years in the making, let’s f***ing dance.

“I dedicate this fight to my long-term friend, Ricky Hatton, rest in peace forever.”

Fury calls out Joshua at ringside

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:59 , Jack Rathborn

“It is the time, Frank, Eddie... It’s the time. Come on Eddie, come in here,” says Turki Alalshikh.

“Tyson, he’s the next.”

Fury adds: “Thanks for everyone coming out tonight, let me get Makhmudov out the way, next, I want to give you all the fight you wanted, I want you, AJ, Anthony Joshua, let’s give the fans what they want. The battle of Britain, my challenge, I challenge you, Anthony Joshua, to fight me next, do you accept my challenge?”

Fury wins wide points decision over Makhmudov

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:57 , Jack Rathborn

The judges score it 120-108, 120-108, 119-109 to Tyson Fury!

Fury and Joshua clash ringside

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:56 , Jack Rathborn

Fury is begging Joshua to get into the ring with him, but Joshua is refusing.

AJ laughs and tells him it’s his moment, then he gets a little closer and exchanges a few words.

But Joshua resists, Fury turns and cuddles Makhmudov. Now for the scorecards...

Tyson Fury set to coast to wide points win over Makhmudov

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:54 , Jack Rathborn

Round 12

David Haye has Fury up 109-101 through 11 rounds.

More lead uppercuts from Fury, a magical shot, then a thudding left hook. Is Makhmudov ready to go?

No knockout, then, but the pair embrace at the final bell.

It’s a formality, but what about this expected announcement, is it Joshua next?

Fury uppercut damaging Makhmudov as knockout edges closer

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:49 , Jack Rathborn

Round 11

Now an orthodox jab and a looping right uppercut from Fury. Great variety.

Another thudding right uppercut from Fury, this time leading off his assault. Jab to the Russian, who staggers forward, another uppercut for separation, this is much better, Makhmudov did well to get out of the round.

Fury edging closer to knockout after hurting Makhmudov

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:46 , Jack Rathborn

Round 10

Fury unloads on Makhmudov, body shots battering the Russian.

Makhmudov takes a knee, but it’s not a knockdown. Fury with a left hand, gorgeous shot.

The Russian is showing heart now to remain in this contest.

The right uppercut was gorgeous, SugarHill Steward is pushing Fury to move in for the kill now.

Fury searching for stoppage after dominating Makhmudov

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:41 , Jack Rathborn

Round 9

Fury is backing up Makhmudov, the crowd is restless.

Whistles, are they upset at the meandering nature of this scrap?

Now Makhmudov’s knees buckle, but it’s a slip? Fury on top and just playing with his opponent.

Gorgeous right jab, then a left uppercut on the bell from Fury, tidy.

Fury using his southpaw stance to pick Makhmudov apart

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:37 , Jack Rathborn

Round 8

Andre Ward is debating Fury’s style and questioning whether it’s “boring,” he notes that this style secures longevity in this sport.

David Haye thinks Fury wants to bank rounds, too.

Makhmudov is suddenly hurt, Fury picking him part, the Russian then grabs his rival’s head to stop the assault. The constant switches in stance, it’s slick boxing and clearly too much for Makhmudov.

Fury in complete control against limited Makhmudov

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:33 , Jack Rathborn

Round 7

Makhmudov is throwing everything at Fury, who needs to be wary.

A lapse in concentration and this giant Russian could storm through him to wreck his plans.

The jab is back and briefly stuns the Russian against the ropes. Some good body work from Fury on the inside, and then Makhmudov misses with a big right, he’s very limited and has no layers to his game.

Fury dancing rings around clumsy Makhmudov

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:29 , Jack Rathborn

Round 6

Fury is not in much trouble now, the assaults from Makhmudov are easy to project.

It’s all too slow from Makhmudov, something that will not be the case should Fury fight Joshua next, of course.

Now a southpaw stance, the right hand flicked out, Fury growing in confidence, almost nonchalantly dancing rings around his opponent. Does he want a knockout? Is it worth the risk with the AJ fight on the line?

Fury in control against Makhmudov thanks to jab

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:25 , Jack Rathborn

Round 5

Fury is shipping some punishment here, but there’s more menace behind his work now, too.

More urgency, perhaps noting that Makhmudov isn’t going away. This is wild. Makhmudov is tired, but then stumbles forward and forces Fury to bounce off the ropes.

Good jab from Fury, more pop and bounce than his rival.

Fury on top despite awkward Makhmudov style

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:21 , Jack Rathborn

Round 4

Makhmudov with a huge right looped over the top of Fury’s guard, bouncing off the Briton’s shoulders.

Fury has Makhmudov’s head under his shoulder. A sloppy round, with both men grappling. Fury will gladly take this, body shots slowly cutting the Russian down to size.

Fury has landed 44/121 punches, while Makhmudov has connected with 26/102 punches.

Anthony Joshua on fighting Tyson Fury next?

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:18 , Jack Rathborn

“It's amazing, UK fans have come out to see Tyson Fury, it's been a really good undercard, boxing is on fire in the UK.

“You know what I’m here for, it’s been a long time coming, to go in the deep end soon.

“Right hand left hook until somebody connects and boom, and I’m a very powerful guy.”

Fury in a groove against Makhmudov

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:17 , Jack Rathborn

Round 3

It's much of the same from Makhmudov, surging forward without much care for the danger posed by Fury. The Briton wraps him up and looks to put his punches together.

Now a few body shots, inside work on Makhmudov, who is wincing now, this is Fury’s world.

He’s enjoying the fight finally, jab and a big straight right, attritional stuff, rather than concussive, but you feel this could quickly pile up and cut Makhmudov down.

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:15 , Jack Rathborn

Round 2

Makhmudov is like a bull, his aggression might’ve pinched the first round, he’s wading in with intent in the second, too.

The Russian is unfazed by the jabs so far. It’s ugly work from Makhmudov, the shots are so wide and inaccurate.

Fury taking an easy sidestep to avoid the shots so far, with his jab tapping the head of Makhmudov. Now he opens up, Fury with a one-two, then a left hook. Smart work with Makhmudov trapped in the corner. Much better from Fury. Parity, at least, for Fury.

Fury faces relentless Makhmudov through two rounds

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:13 , Jack Rathborn

Round 2

Makhmudov is like a bull, his aggression might’ve pinched the first round, he’s wading in with intent in the second, too.

The Russian is unfazed by the jabs so far. It’s ugly work from Makhmudov, the shots are so wide and inaccurate.

Fury dragged into inside battle with Makhmudov

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:07 , Jack Rathborn

Round 1

Makhmudov is looking to smother Fury early, driving him into the corner.

Fury, taking a look early, the jab isn’t extending as Makhmudov storms through his guard.

Joshua is ringside, hood up, and taking in this contest with a steely look. Perhaps he knows what’s at stake?

Fury is now grumbling to the referee as he gets pushed into the corner. Fury now on his toes and bouncing more, jab, jab, jab.

Mixed reception for Fury and Makhmudov before first bell

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:06 , Alex Pattle

Boos for the pantomime villain Makhmudov, writes Alex Pattle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Immense cheers for Fury here in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!

He's a divisive figure in British boxing, but no division here tonight.

Fury v Makhmudov all set!

Saturday 11 April 2026 22:05 , Jack Rathborn

Fury is announced to the crowd... It’s a more focused Fury, until the t-shirt comes off, then a quick combination, he shouts... We’re ready to go!

Fury laps up ovation at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Saturday 11 April 2026 21:58 , Jack Rathborn

Fury walks to Evanescence’s ‘Bring Me To Life’.

Fireworks light up Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This is very much an event, as Fury himself said...

The Briton is singing and dancing on the stage, now to the tune of Afrojack’s ‘Give Me Everything’.

Tyson Fury makes his entrance for his fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov (Getty Images for Netflix)

Fury walks to the ring at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Saturday 11 April 2026 21:56 , Jack Rathborn

Tyson Fury has paid tribute to the late Ricky Hatton.

Makhmudov waits in the ring, now the Briton walks to ‘Blue Moon’, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium rises in respect to the Mancunian hero.

Conor Benn beats faded Regis Prograis but fails to make desired statement

Saturday 11 April 2026 21:52 , Jack Rathborn

Conor Benn was victorious against Regis Prograis on Saturday night, but he failed to make his desired statement in his first fight since leaving promoter Eddie Hearn.

Benn was a clear decision winner over Prograis on the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov undercard, securing three scorecards of 98-92. But in his first fight as a Zuffa Boxing athlete, the controversial British star would have wanted to make a point with a knockout win, as Hearn watched on from the front row.