“The Gypsy King” has come back to reclaim his throne. Former two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs), a master of verbal jabs and mental mind games, will step into the ring for a collision with Arslanbek Makhmudov (21-2, 19 KOs). The fight will be broadcast on Netflix and funded by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entretainment Authority. Coming off two losses to Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Aravbia, this will mark Fury’s first fight on British soil in years. Alalshikh confirmed the blockbuster showdown, which sees the two-time former unified heavyweight champion end his retirement to face a knockout artist in Arslanbek Makhmudov, “We are happy that Tyson decided to come out of retirement for what should be an exciting heavyweight clash against Makhmudov.” The fight will take place on April 11th at United Kingdom venue to be named later, marking Netflix’s first live broadcast from the UK.

 

Makhmudov strips heavyweight boxing down to its core — and most dangerous — elements. Towering at 6-foot-6, with aggression and remarkable power, he has a reputation for pressure and punishment, walking down opponents until they’ve got nowhere left to go. “I am thrilled about the opportunity. I’m coming to deliver a war,” Makhmudov says, adding, “Tyson Fury has been a big champion. I will be more ready than ever to leave with a massive W.”