British boxer Tyson Fury has announced his return to the boxing ring after a year-long retirement. He will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in a match on April 11 in the United Kingdom, though the exact location is not yet determined. The fight will be streamed by Netflix.
Fury, who retired following a loss to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, said in a statement that he is excited to be back and that his heart has always been in boxing. Makhmudov responded in the press release, stating he looks forward to the opportunity and will be ready to win. Fury began his professional career in 2008, first became world heavyweight champion in 2015, and has a record of 34 wins, including 24 by knockout, and two losses, both to Usyk.
I am excited to be back and that my heart has always been in boxing
I look forward to the opportunity and will be ready to win