Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Fury returns from retirement to face Makhmudov at a UK venue still to be confirmed, with the fight streaming worldwide on Netflix at no extra cost to subscribers. It is Fury’s first bout on British soil since 2022.
This is not a world title fight, but the positioning is obvious. Fury is coming off two losses to Oleksandr Usyk and needs to show he still operates at the top end of the heavyweight class. Makhmudov arrives with a reputation built on knockouts and needs a recognised name to move him into the top tier.
Event details and how to watch
Event: Fury vs Makhmudov
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Venue: To be announced, United Kingdom
Broadcast platform: Netflix worldwide
PPV price: No PPV. Included with Netflix subscription.
Start times:
Main card start: 6:00 pm ET / 11:00 pm UK
Ringwalk times will be confirmed once the full schedule is released.
This card marks Netflix’s first live boxing event from the UK.
Why this fight sits at a crossroads for both men
Fury enters at 37 with questions attached to timing, sharpness, and durability after a long layoff. The Usyk fights showed erosion in his reaction speed and late-round control. This outing tests whether those issues were situational or permanent.
Makhmudov is 21-2 with 19 knockouts. His record reflects a pressure fighter who breaks opponents down with hooks and straight shots once he closes distance. He was stopped by Agit Kabayel, which exposed issues with balance and recovery under sustained fire. A win here repairs that damage immediately.
Fury needs relevance. Makhmudov needs validation.
How Fury can control the fight
Fury’s success has always come from distance management. He works behind a long jab, shifts his lead foot, and forces opponents to reset before they can throw with authority. At 6 foot 9, he leans on reach and angles rather than exchanges.
Makhmudov has struggled against fighters who keep the fight at long range and refuse to square up. If Fury maintains jab discipline and circles off after throwing, he can bank rounds without absorbing heavy shots.
The issue is endurance. Fighting that way for twelve rounds demands legs and concentration. If Fury slows or stays in front of Makhmudov, the fight changes shape quickly.
What Makhmudov must force
Makhmudov’s route is direct. He needs to close space, cut the ring, and work the body early. His best moments come when opponents are near the ropes and forced to trade in short bursts. He cannot allow Fury to box freely from mid-range.
This fight turns on whether Makhmudov can shorten the ring without walking into clean counters.
What decides the fight
• Fury’s conditioning and timing after inactivity
• Makhmudov’s ability to close distance behind pressure
• Control of range through the jab
• Fury’s punch resistance over the later rounds
Full undercard
The undercard has not yet been announced. Additional bouts are expected to be confirmed closer to the event.
This fight is a sorting exercise rather than a celebration. Fury either shows he still belongs among heavyweight operators, or he confirms the decline already visible in his last two outings. Makhmudov either proves he can beat an elite name or remains a threat without leverage.