Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov: Everything to know about Gypsy King's 2026 Netflix boxing comeback

Tyson Fury makes his latest return to the boxing ring this Saturday, April 11. The former two-time heavyweight champion has not boxed since his back-to-back decision losses against the great Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) disputed the notion that he lost either fight, even though neither decision was viewed as particularly controversial.

'The Gypsy King' announced his retirement from boxing in the aftermath of the rematch . Unlike his other ring absences, there was a sense this one might stick as he spent the entirety of 2025 on the sidelines. But talk of a Fury comeback never really went away, and the 37-year-old confirmed he was ready for another crack at heavyweight glory as he resumed training in early 2026.

Here's all you need to know about Tyson Fury's 2026 ring return, from his big-punching opponent to new promotional and broadcasting arrangements. MORE: Tyson Fury explains why memorable Deontay Wilder trilogy fight ranks highest as 'My Sweetest Victory' Tyson Fury next fight Fury will face Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday, April 11. Makhmudov (21-2, 19 KOs) is himself in the midst of a career rebuild.

The 36-year-old was undefeated with 17 knockouts in 18 wins when he faced Agit Kabyal on the inaugural Riyadh Season card in December 2023, only to be dropped three times and stopped inside four rounds. Inside a year of that shocking loss, Makhmudov was stopped in the eighth round against Guido Vianello, once again prompting serious questions over his stamina and conditioning. He answered some of those with a points win over the popular but limited British heavyweight Dave Allen last October.