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Tyson Fury to Face Arslanbek Makhmudov in Comeback Fight

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Tyson Fury’s return to the ring has been confirmed with the former heavyweight world champion set to fight Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority announced the fight on Wednesday. It will be streamed on Netflix and promoted by The Ring Magazine. Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs), who announced his latest retirement in January 2025, declared earlier this month he was set to return to boxing. He will face Makhmudov (21-2, 19 KOs) in April and while the fight will be held in the United Kingdom, an exact location has yet to be confirmed. Makhmudov, a Russian boxer based in Canada, was rumored to be in line to fight Fury following his impressive win over British heavyweight Dave Allen in October last year. The fight will be Fury’s first in the U.K. since December 2022 when he beat Derek Chisora for the third time, defending his WBC title. He then fought three times in Saudi Arabia, beating Francis Ngannou in October 2023 before back-to-back fights against Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship. Usyk won both fights on points in May and December 2024, respectively, becoming the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era. Fury announced his retirement following the second clash with Usyk. The fight will be the first live event taking place in the U.K. that Netflix will broadcast, with the streaming service also filming with Fury and his family for the second season of the show At Home with the Furys, which is set to be released later this year.

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Anthony Joshua’s Lagos–Ibadan Crash Puts £100m Tyson Fury Fight in Doubt

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Monday’s Lagos–Ibadan Expressway crash has cast doubt over British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua’s highly anticipated £100m fight with Tyson Fury next year. Joshua was rescued alive from the wrecked SUV, but two of his close friends traveling with him tragically lost their lives in the accident. Reports indicate that the former heavyweight champion may have sustained more serious injuries than initially reported, including possible damage to his knee and ribs, leaving his participation in the mega-fight uncertain. Social media footage showing Joshua in pain as he was carried from the mangled vehicle has intensified concerns over his readiness for the blockbuster bout.

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Tyson Fury Breaks Silence on Anthony Joshua’s Car Crash

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Anthony Joshua’s long-time rival Tyson Fury has paid tribute to the two men tragically killed in a horror car crash in Nigeria. Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, both integral members of Joshua’s team, lost their lives when the SUV they were travelling in with Joshua smashed into a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Makun yesterday. Local police told Daily Mail Sport that Joshua escaped with only ‘minor’ injuries, but sources close to the fighter fear they could be more severe than publicised. Former heavyweight champion Fury has now taken to social media to pay tribute to Ghami and Ayodele. ‘This is so sad,’ wrote the Gypsy King on Instagram. ‘May God give them a good bed in heaven.’ Fury’s tributes came only minutes after he teased his own return to the ring in 2026 – despite insisting he was retiring from the sport for good last January. The 37-year-old posted a picture of himself alongside his sons Prince and Johnboy with the trio wearing shirts bearing the message: ‘I’m back. Fury. My legacy. Old School.’ A long-awaited bout between Joshua and Fury, the two elite British heavyweights of the past decade, had been mooted for 2026 following the former’s victorious return to the ring over Jake Paul. But those hopes, Daily Mail Sport understand, now hang in the balance after video footage captured at the scene of the crash showed the boxer grimacing in pain as he was helped away from the wreckage. Matchroom Boxing, Joshua’s management team,shared a tribute to Ghami and Ayodele on Monday night. It read: ‘It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele. ‘Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team. ‘We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families at this time while they process this truly shocking and devastating news.’ Earlier on Monday night officials in Nigeria confirmed to the Daily Mail that Joshua was ‘awake and conscious and had spoken with his family’ after the 36-year-old had been pulled from the wreckage of the crash. A spokesperson for the Ogun state government said: ‘Anthony Joshua and another passenger were immediately evacuated to a specialised medical facility in Lagos. ‘Following comprehensive clinical assessments, doctors have confirmed that both patients are stable and do not require any emergency medical intervention at this time. A full medical team has been assembled and will continue to monitor them closely. ‘Anthony Joshua is conscious and has been in communication with his family. ‘The Governments of Ogun and Lagos States are closely monitoring the situation and will ensure that the affected persons receive the best possible medical care. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident have also commenced. ‘We appreciate the concern shown by members of the public and kindly request privacy for Anthony Joshua and his family at this time.’  

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Anthony Joshua May Fight in Ghana on December 20

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Anthony Joshua and Matchroom Boxing will co-promote a show in Ghana, Africa, on December 20, and there remains a chance that Joshua could yet appear on that bill.   Joshua has longed for a fight in Africa, and the Legon Sports Stadium event is topped by the attractive light-heavyweight clash between Craig Richards and Dan Azeez, with Indian star Nishant Dev and heavyweight prospect Leo Atang also slated to appear.   BoxingScene understands that Joshua is in the frame to fight, although any announcement on his next steps would likely only be confirmed by the former heavyweight champion himself.   Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn has been inundated with inquiries about Joshua’s return and, asked recently by Boxing Social whether Joshua could box in 2025, Hearn said: “Possibly.”   Then, Hearn added: “There will be no big-name fight this year. It wouldn’t be a headline, it wouldn’t be a pay-per-view, you don’t have to moan about it, it can just be part of something that’s already existed and on sale – so there would be no one moaning. It’s just part of the development of getting into position of being 100 per cent ready for the big gamble.   “If he fights this year, he won’t headline. We want to work almost in silence and improve and get into the mode of being 100 per cent ready. This is about development and a bit of activity. It’s not about the money, it’s if we’re working on things… sometimes if you’ve been out of the ring for so long and you’re working on things, maybe you’ve got other people in different camps you’re working with, you don’t want to go back to an arena in front of 80,000 in a really tough fight and know that you’ve got to get it right after 16 months… This is for us. This is for ‘AJ’.”   Ghana has lifted its brief ban on professional boxing after two fatalities in the country’s prize rings.   The Ghana Boxing Federation’s interim management committee and their medical sub-committee filed “an upgraded draft of comprehensive medical and safety protocols for boxing in Ghana”, having worked closely with the National Sports Authority and Ministry of Sports and Recreation.   Whether or not Joshua attends in a capacity other than a co-promoter remains to be seen, but Hearn told Boxing Social: “We’re going to get him in prime condition for the big one, and that’s all that matters.”   Asked what “the big one” was, Hearn responded: “Tyson Fury.”  

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Tyson Fury Reiterates Retirement Decision

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Tyson Fury has insisted that he is staying retired from boxing and says there is no reason for him to return to the sport despite continued speculation over a potential fight with Anthony Joshua. The ‘Gypsy King’ claimed he had retired in January in the wake of his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight rematch in Saudi Arabia. It marked the latest of multiple retirement announcements throughout Fury’s career, with his track record of returning preserving hope of an eventual and long-awaited all-British showdown with Joshua. But in a new video posted to Instagram while on holiday, Fury has reiterated his stance. “What would I return for? More belts? I’ve won 22 of them,” he said. “I’ve been rumped, that’s it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me. “But I’m happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished. I’ve been around the world and back again. “And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby. I’m in no rush at all, to come back to boxing and get my face punched in. “For what? What would I return for? I ask that question. I am retired and I am staying retired. I have nothing to prove to anybody and nothing to return for.” Fury had recently teased a return to boxing when he posted a video of himself in the gym alongside trainer SugarHill Steward. He and Joshua have been repeatedly linked to what would serve as one of the biggest fights in British boxing history over the years, only for talks to repeatedly break down. Fury is coming off back-to-back defeats to Usyk having missed out on the opportunity to become undisputed heavyweight champion in the pair’s first fight last year. The 36-year-old held every major heavyweight title during his two spells as champion having beaten Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified champion in 2015.

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Anthony Joshua to Undergo Surgery Later This Month

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Anthony Joshua has revealed he is set to undergo surgery in a bit to solve an ongoing issue that has delayed his return to the ring. The Brit has been out of action since he lost against Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024, with his future up in the air on the back of the devastating knockout defeat. Fans have been curious as to what his next move is, with no announcements made despite reports he could face long-time rival Tyson Fury as soon as this year. In March, Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed his man was ‘not ready to start camp’ and needed eight more weeks to build up his fitness on the back of a setback on an injury. Joshua had, though, been in training at the time, but it appears he has now suffered yet another setback as he now prepares to go under the knife to finally solve the issue that has been bothering him for a number of months. It remains possible that the former world champion will fight this year, but, speaking to DAZN on Saturday night, he explained why he won’t be in the ring any time soon. ‘When do you want me back, people?’ Joshua asked in the interview. ‘I’m trying to get my body right. I have got to actually have a little surgery on my elbow. ‘A small surgery sometime in May. I’m finalising the details. ‘That will see me out of the gym for maybe six to eight weeks, and then when I’m healed, I will be back.’ Reports of a bout against Fury continue to gather pace, with Fury’s former promoter Frank Warren telling Mail Sport this week: ‘It’ll be about whether Tyson wants to do it, and whether AJ wants to do it. AJ is still active and wants the fight—it’s the one that never happened. Everybody wants to see it.’ Warren had previously suggested a return for a ‘generational ‘Battle of Britain’ fight against Joshua could be on the cards. The two heavyweight stars have regularly traded verbals and been in discussions before, but nothing serious has ever materialised. Joshua, meanwhile, was keen to stay away from the subject when speaking to Mail Sport this week. ‘We’ll save that conversation for another time,’ he joked. ‘I think what we’ll do for the viewers at home is go back over the years and find the same answer for the same question. Same same, nothing changed.’

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Tyson Fury’ll Never Fight Again -Top Promoter Says

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Boxing promoter Bob Arum has insisted that Tyson Fury “will never fight again” after the Brit retired from fighting earlier this year. The Gypsy King retired from professional boxing for the fourth time back in January, throwing into doubt the opportunity to see him take on Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated Battle of Britain bout. But Fury has come out of retirement three times so a fourth U-turn would hardly be surprising for the former heavyweight fighter. Arum, chief executive of Las Vegas boxing promoter Top Rank, said: “If I was a betting man I would say he will never fight again. Marvin Hagler [former US boxer] had an expression – ‘a rich guy who goes to bed wearing silk pyjamas doesn’t get up in the morning to do road work’. “Tyson, really, I don’t think wants to get up in the morning and do road work and go through the experience of having to train when economically he doesn’t have to do it any more.” Fury’s professional boxing record has seen him win 34 of 37 fights, drawing one and losing two. The draw came in 2018 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles against Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title. Both losses, his last two fights, came against Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian is seen as the one to beat at the moment having become the third man after Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue to become an undisputed champion in two weights within the four-belt era. It comes as Daniel Dubois and Usyk are holding talks over a fight at Wembley Stadium in July. Dunois was due to fight Joseph Parker in February in defence of his IBF belt but illness forced his withdrawal. Usyk has hinted at a retirement soon, but has not committed to such a decision. And it is uncertain whether British fans will ever get their Fury-Joshua clash.

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Tyson Fury takes up ‘new job’ weeks after quitting boxing

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Tyson Fury appears to be enjoying the retirement life by training his wife Paris at a local gym in Lancashire. Last month, the 36-year-old announced his decision to walk away from the sport of boxing following back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet,” he said to the camera. “I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it. I’m going to end with this. Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody, see you on the other side. Get up!” Fury was recently seen taking his family to Disneyland Paris. Tyson, his wife Paris, and their seven kids spent the day at the park, enjoying the rides and attractions. Paris shared photos from their trip on social media, showing the family having a great time. Tyson was seen pushing his youngest child in a stroller, smiling as they explored the park together. Paris captioned the wholesome post: “If you can dream it, you can do it” Walt Disney.” For now, it seems as if the ‘Gypsy King’ is happy with his decision and it looks as if he has taken up a new job, being Paris’ personal trainer. In a story uploaded to his official Instagram page, Fury, along with wife Paris, were working out at the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre in Lancaster, Lancashire. The pair were seemingly warming up on the treadmills before Fury asked his wife: “How’re you feeling, babe?,” to which she immediately replied: “Tired.” Fury continued: “Tired, on your warm up?! Training her right up I am. What a sort she’s going to be when I train her right up! How’re you feeling?” Paris jokingly replied back: “You’re as daft as a brush.” The ‘Gypsy King’ concluded: “Daft as a brush? Please, that’s a compliment, daft as a brush. Of course I am!” It’s fair to say that the British heavyweight star was looking rather lean in the video amid talks of a potential showdown with rival Anthony Joshua despite being fulled retired. Derek Chisora, a former foe of the ‘Gypsy King’ believes the 36-year-old will make yet another return to the ring to take on ‘AJ.’ His comments came after ‘Del Boy’ sensationally toppled Otto Wallin in his penultimate fight on Saturday night. Fury’s long-time promoter Frank Warren recently revealed that the former heavyweight star is set to make some ‘serious announcements’ soon. Speaking on the Seconds Out YouTube channel, he said: “Didn’t even discuss it with him,” the 72-year-old said of the Brit returning to the ring. He later added: “He’s enjoying himself. He’s had a hard, hard year last year. Tough fights, three training camps… tough times. Missed his family, missed his kids.” Warren revealed he wouldn’t encourage Fury to fight again before adding that the former world champion is set to reveal a big announcement. “I wouldn’t encourage him to fight again,” he continued. “But if he does fight again, who knows, he may do it again. If he does that’s up to him. What I know he’s going to be doing is making some serious announcements about things he is doing outside of the ring that are exciting. I’m not going to say what they are, but they are bloody exciting. Everybody’s going to love it.”

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