Tyson Fury, a former two-time heavyweight world champion according to major media, is planning on an active year inside the ring, with major media reporting he is targeting a 2026 showdown with Anthony Joshua. The event is presented by Saudi Arabia General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh, along with Sela and The Ring, according to research from six sources, and Netflix will stream it on April 11, marking its first live event in the United Kingdom, per research from six sources.
Arslanbek Makhmudov, described by major media as a knockout artist and a tricky customer who possesses the tools to cause an upset, brings a dangerous record to London. Research from two sources indicates he has a professional boxing record of 18-0 with 17 knockouts, including 12 in the first round. However, his destructive run was halted by Agit Kabayel in 2023, with Guido Vianello soon handing him another loss, according to research from two sources. Major media reports he is 36 years old and has not fought since outpointing Dave Allen back in October, and he will be looking to secure the biggest win of his career in London, knowing what it's like to upset British fans.
I don't think I'm scary but others do, I'm a kind guy.
The undercard is stacked with many big names, with major media reporting that Conor Benn and Regis Prograis will play chief support. Conor Benn makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring this evening, according to major media, having not fought since outclassing Chris Eubank Jr back in November. Tonight's fight will be Benn's first since parting ways with long-time promoter Eddie Hearn, and he will go back down to welterweight to take on Regis Prograis after spending his last two fights at middleweight, major media states. Regis Prograis has failed on his two previous trips to the UK, losing to Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall, according to major media.
In another heavyweight clash, Jeamie TKV vs. Richard Riakporhe is scheduled for 8.02pm, as reported by major media. Jeamie TKV got back to winning ways in his last clash against Clarke but suffered a contentious defeat to David Adeleye last April, major media notes. Richard Riakporhe has been on a jaw-dropping run since moving up to heavyweight and knocked out Tommy Welch in the second round in his last outing, according to major media.
I wrestled a bear to beat my phobia, it was very terrible and scary.
Justis Huni vs. Frazer Clarke is scheduled for 7.14pm, major media reports, in a redemption bout for both. Justis Huni was six minutes away from beating Fabio Wardley in Ipswich but suffered a knockout in the tenth round, while Frazer Clarke is on a redemption mission after suffering a razor-thin defeat to Jeamie Tshikeva, major media states.
In UFC action, Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 326, according to research from four sources. Oliveira's victory was a lopsided 50-45 on all three judges' scorecards, research from two sources indicates, but the crowd booed him during the fight due to his slow-paced, ground-and-mount style, per research from two sources. Oliveira's record is 37-11 overall and 14-3 since 2018, while Holloway's record is 27-9 overall and he has lost two of his last three fights, according to research from two sources.
Excited to be back. Heart's always been and always will be in boxing. Someone go tell the king that the ace is back!
Looking ahead, UFC 328 on May 9 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey is headlined by a middleweight title clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, research from two sources confirms. Chimaev and Strickland have been relentless in online exchanges leading up to their fight, research from two sources states.
The BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira failed to impress many, including UFC boss Dana White, according to research from two sources.