Tyson Fury Returns with Victory Over Makhmudov, Issues Challenge to Anthony Joshua

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:34:00 +0200

Tyson Fury marked his return to boxing with a decisive points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. At 37, Fury demonstrated technical control and ring intelligence, outboxing the 36-year-old Russian across 12 rounds with scorecards of 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109. Despite occasional overhand rights from Makhmudov, Fury’s strategy of switching between southpaw and orthodox stances proved effective, allowing him to dominate the fight without needing a knockout. Immediately after the bout, Fury called out Anthony Joshua, challenging him to their long-anticipated fight. Joshua, 36, responded acknowledging the challenge while citing personal issues and the aftermath of a serious car accident. Both fighters are past their physical prime, yet the commercial and sporting interest in a Fury vs. Joshua match remains high. The fight, long considered a missed opportunity during their prime years, now has a potential path to materialize. Fury’s return reestablishes him as