Tyson Fury's comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday is being broadcast live on Netflix, drawing an average audience of more than five million viewers in the UK. The event marks a significant return for the heavyweight, who last fought in 2024. According to Daily Mirror - Main, David Price described Tyson Fury's return to the ring as fueled by his two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, suggesting a deep competitive drive behind the comeback.
Fury retired after his second successive loss to Usyk at the end of 2024 and went a calendar year without a fight before announcing his comeback on January 4. After the second loss to Oleksandr Usyk, Fury announced his latest retirement but struggled to adjust to civilian life and declared his intention to return at the beginning of this year. Joseph Parker has been training alongside Tyson Fury in Thailand ahead of Fury's return fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday. Fury's training camp in Thailand is in Pattaya, at ISS Boxing & Muay Thai, with a back-to-basics approach including living on a boat and working with trainers Robert McInnes and Sugar Hill Steward.
Fury has never looked sharper.
Fury has previously used Thailand ahead of bouts with Francis Ngannou and Oleksandr Usyk, indicating a consistent preference for this training environment. His recovery routine in Thailand includes massages and treatments by local therapists, which he has incorporated into his preparation for this fight. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Joseph Parker described Fury as never looking sharper, highlighting the effectiveness of the Thailand camp.
Financially, Fury is set to earn $25 million (£18.8m) for his comeback fight, a substantial sum that underscores the high stakes of his return. He will not pay as much tax due to moving to the Isle of Man, where the higher income tax rate is 21% compared to the UK's 40%. Fury and his family moved to an £8m mansion on the Isle of Man, with their residence listed as such on Companies House as of December 1. Fury is estimated to be worth £160m, reflecting his long-term success in boxing. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Tyson Fury described his intention not to leave his wealth to his children, wanting them to earn their own money, which adds context to his financial motivations.
Tyson Fury's return to the ring is fueled by his two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
Family dynamics play a key role in Fury's comeback, with his daughter Venezuela set to be ringside with her fiancé Noah Price and mum Paris to watch his comeback fight. Paris Fury was fiercely opposed to her husband returning to the ring but is now supportive, indicating a shift in family sentiment. Fury gave permission for his daughter Venezuela to marry Noah Price after a man-to-man chat, showcasing his involvement in personal family matters alongside his professional pursuits.
In terms of recent fight history, Tyson Fury last won convincingly at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December 2022 when he pummelled Derek Chisora into submission after 10 one-sided rounds. However, he sleepwalked through 10 sessions with debutant Francis Ngannou, ultimately nicking the verdict in October 2023, and lost two decisions to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. According to Daily Mirror - Main, David Price described Fury as wanting another crack at Usyk and that the defeats are eating away at him, suggesting these losses are a primary motivator for his return.
Fury wants another crack at Usyk and that the defeats are eating away at him.
Opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov is a hard-hitting Russian who boosted his profile in Britain last October when he outpointed the plucky Dave Allen over 12 rounds. In his biggest tests, he has been found wanting; Agit Kabayel took him apart in four rounds at the end of 2023, and he was left battered and bruised when stopped in eight by Guido Vianello the following year (after 2023). These weaknesses could be exploited by Fury, but Makhmudov's power poses a significant threat in the ring.
Face-to-face events have built anticipation for the fight, with Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov coming face-to-face earlier today (Thurs., April 9, 2026) in London, England. Additionally, Conor Benn and Regis Prograis came face-to-face at the conclusion of their final press conference ahead of their highly-anticipated bouts this Saturday (April 11) in London, England, indicating a busy weekend for boxing in the capital.
I will not leave my wealth to my children, wanting them to earn their own money.
Venue uncertainty persists, as at the time of writing, the British Boxing Board of Control had not received confirmation regarding where the Fury vs. Makhmudov contest will be held. This contradicts reports that the 64,000-seater stadium (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) is expected to be confirmed at Monday's launch press conference for the Fury vs. Makhmudov fight. Whether the British Boxing Board of Control has now officially confirmed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the venue remains unknown, along with the exact date and details of the press conference where the fight venue was expected to be confirmed.
Netflix's role extends beyond the broadcast, with season two of 'At Home with the Furys' released on Netflix hours after the fight and trending at number one in the UK and Ireland. No agreement is yet in place for a Fury vs. Joshua fight, despite Netflix incorrectly announcing one, leaving the current status of negotiations for a potential Fury vs. Joshua fight unknown. The official viewership figures for the Netflix broadcast of Fury's comeback fight outside the UK are also not confirmed.
Other boxing news includes Edgar Berlanga and Richardson Hitchins signing big-money deals with Zuffa Boxing, with the specific terms and financial details of these deals unknown. They will likely make their 'sweet science' debuts in late 2026. Additionally, there is an upcoming boxing event featuring Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven on Sat., May 23, 2026, in Giza, Egypt, adding to the global boxing calendar.
Audience details reveal that the fight was not a sell-out at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which may reflect the venue uncertainty or broader factors affecting ticket sales. This aspect contrasts with the high viewership on Netflix, suggesting a strong digital audience despite in-person attendance challenges.