Tyson Fury returns to the ring for his return heavyweight fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday, April 11th at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Tyson Fury will make his long-awaited return to the ring this weekend in a highly anticipated bout against Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov. The ‘Gypsy King’, who hung up his gloves for the fifth time 14 months ago, has announced his return to face the so-called ‘knockout artist’ in his first fight on home soil in almost four years.
Two-time heavyweight champion Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) will take on Mahmudov (21-2, 19 KOs) in a 12-round bout on Saturday, April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Fury has defeated some of the greats in modern boxing, including Deontay Wilder, Francis Ngannou and Wladimir Klitschko, but Saturday’s fight will be his first since losing to WBC champion Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.
“Even if I fight Jigglypuff, that doesn’t get me excited. To make him want to practice and want to take it seriously, he has to fight a dangerous opponent,” Fury said at a pre-fight press conference earlier this month.
“So now I know I have a dangerous knockout artist in front of me. I’m looking forward to coming out here and putting on a real show, and most importantly, punching him in the face.”
Fury will not be the only British boxer to fall through the ropes on Saturday, with the card also including a co-main event between Conor Benn and Regis Prograis. With the Fury vs. Mahmudov fight just hours away, we’ve found a way to watch it for free.
When is Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov?
The main card of Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov will begin on Saturday, April 11th at 7pm. Fury and Mahmudov’s ring walk is scheduled to begin around 10:30 p.m.
Earlier in the evening, the preliminary card will kick off at 3:30 p.m., with Ben vs. Prograis scheduled to take place around 9:30 p.m.
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Tyson Fury will return from retirement to face Russian boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov in a heavyweight bout in London on April 11th. The match will be streamed live on Netflix, and fans can watch it for free with Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle or £24 Ultimate TV bundle (the latter also includes HBO Max and Disney+).
How to watch Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov without paying for Netflix
Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov will air exclusively on Netflix and will be included at no extra charge on all subscription tiers. However, Sky does offer a free Netflix subscription bundled with its TV streaming packages, some of which also include HBO Max and Disney+.
The £15 Essential TV bundle includes Netflix at no extra cost, while the new £24 Ultimate TV bundle includes Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, discovery+, Hayu and 135 channels. Sky claims these five streaming subscriptions are worth around £240 a year, meaning those who sign up will be able to watch Fury vs Mahmudov without spending a penny.
Please note that Premier League, Formula 1 and Masters broadcasts are not included in the package. However, Sky Sports can be bolted onto the Ultimate TV bundle for an extra £20.
Virgin Media also offers free access to Netflix in competing packages, such as the £34.99 Entertainment Bundle. This also comes with 362Mbps broadband and over 200 TV channels. It’s worth noting that both Sky and Virgin require 24-month contracts to secure these deals. Netflix’s coverage of the game will be hosted by Elle Duncan alongside Lennox Lewis, Laila Ali and Carl Froch, with commentary from Mauro Ranallo, David Haye and Andre Ward.
Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov full fight card
main card
Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Mahmudov Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis Jimmy TKV vs Richards Riakpolhe Fraser Clarke vs Justice Houni
Qualifying
Simon Zatchenhuber vs. Powell August Breyon Gorham vs. Eduardo Kostamikie Tallon vs. Leonardo Branfelix Cash vs. Liam O’Hare Hector Lozano vs. Sultan Almohamed Elliott Whale vs. Tom Hill
