Tyson Fury Wins Over Makhmudov, Calls Out Joshua

Tyson Fury marked his return to the boxing ring with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11, 2026, at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, capping the night with an emotional tribute to his late friend Ricky Hatton and a heated post-fight callout of fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua.

After a 16-month layoff, the 37-year-old Fury controlled the 12-round bout from the outset, using his superior movement and ring generalship to outpoint the Russian contender, who posed occasional threats but never seriously troubled the former champion. Judges scored the fight 120-108, 119-109, and 118-110 in Fury's favor, improving his record to 35-2-1 with 24 knockouts. Trainer SugarHill Steward noted Makhmudov's resilience, saying, "He was never out of the fight. You always had to watch out for him," crediting Fury's smart approach for avoiding unnecessary risks.

The evening began on a poignant note as Fury honored Hatton, the two-weight world champion who died in September 2025 at age 46. Defying his Manchester United loyalties, Fury entered to Hatton's signature song "Blue Moon" while wearing Manchester City blue, with "RIP Ricky" on his shorts and...