Tyson Fury Decisions Arslanbek Makhmudov on Netflix and Sets Up a Potential Anthony Joshua Bout Later in 2026
By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent
London, UK (April 18th, 2026)– In the main event on a Netflix eleven bouts card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the United Kingdom, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, former World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury made a successful comeback with a won a hard fought 12 round decision over Arslanbek Makhmudov to set up a potential match if they agree to the current negotiation with former World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Fury, 35-2 with 24 knockouts, Morecambe, Lancashire, United Kingdom, inactive for 16 months, and without a win since 2023, used combinations, uppercuts, and superior body work. Makhmudov, 21-3 with 19 knockouts, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, by way of Mozdok, Russian Federation, landed some nice counters, but could not match Fury’s work rate. Fury, at 265 pounds, had to deal with Makhmudov, who, at 268 pounds, outweighed him and therefore could not be outmuscled and outwrestled in that sense.
Fury averaged 17 punches landed per round to Mahmudov’s five punches landed per round. Makhmudov never landed more than eight punches a round. His defense was significant. However, his offense was limited compared to Fury’s. Fury landed 199 of 498 punches thrown overall for a 40 percent landing rate. Makhmudov landed 59 of 280 punches for a 21 percent landing rate overall. Fury landed 73 jabs to Makhmudov’s 13. This enabled Fury to win rounds. Fury landed 126 power shots to Makhmudov’s 46. Makhmudov did well enough to remain in the house, but won only one round on one scorecard. Makhmudov’s first round was decent. After that, he was just outworked.
Fury switched stances at times, keeping Makhmudov off balance. When Makhmudov held, he was unable to stop Fury from hitting him while holding Fury. Makhmudov’s straight-ahead, come-forward style with no head movement revealed a well-chiseled, muscular frame with some power, with no ring generalship or a game plan. Makhmudov’s chin was solid on this occasion, his counters significant when they did land. Fury’s lead uppercut was lethal, creating both opportunities and punch angles for which Makhmudov had no answer. A polished performance for. Fury, but only a survival game for Makhmudov. There were no knockdowns or fouls. Makhmudov was pushed to the floor once.
Results: 120-108, 120-108, 119-109 for Tyson Fury. Referee: Mark Bates
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Undercard Results
In the preliminary bout to the main event, Richard Riakporhe won by stoppage in five over Jeamie Tshikeva, to win the British BBBofC Heavyweight title. Time of stoppage was 2:12 of the fifth round.
British welterweight 25-1 contender Conor Benn won by unanimous decision in 10 rounds over Regis Prograis, the former WBC World Super Lightweight champion. Scoring was 98-93, 98-92, 98-92 for Benn, who was cut over both eyes from head clashes. Prograis, 37, announced his retirement after the bout.
Australian heavyweight Justis Huni won a close majority decision in 10 rounds over Frazier Clarke. Scoring: 95-95 draw. 96-94, 96-94 Huni.
British middleweight prospect Felix Cash stopped Liam O’Hare at 22 seconds of the second round. O’Hare was down twice in the first round and once in the second round. Referee Lewis Von Poetsch was a British trial horse with a career pro record of 14-152-4 between 2012 and 2023, including a four-round decision victory over Steve Davies at The Galleries in Bristol in his final bout in March 2023.
Polish 18-0 super middleweight Pawel August outpointed 28-0 Simon Zachenhuber of Germany by six rounds unanimous decision 58-56 in a battle of foreign prospects.
Liverpool, United Kingdom 13-0 flyweight prospect Mikie Tallon knocked out Leandro Jose Blanc at 2:53 of the first round with a body shot. Referee Van Poetsch reached the 10 count.
Syrian super featherweight 3-0 prospect Sultan Al Mohammed, now fighting out of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, stopped Hector Lozano at 2:46 of the third round.
British heavyweight 2-0 Francis Gorman opened the card with a four-round decision over 0-41-2 journeyman southpaw Ryan LaBourn. LaBourn should be retired by British boxing.
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Robert Brizel – Head Boxing Correspondent