Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is returning from his short retirement to re-enter the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11.
The fight will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.
Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) announced his retirement in January 2025 after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in less than a year, a unanimous decision, during which Usyk retained the WBA, WBC, WBO, IBO and The Ring heavyweight titles.
‘Excited to be back. Heart’s always been and always will be in boxing. Someone go tell the king that the ace is back!’ Fury said.
The fight will take place at an undisclosed arena in the United Kingdom, and it will be the first time “The Gypsy King” has fought in his native country in three-plus years.
The 36-year-old Makhmudov (21-2, 19 KOs) is coming off an impressive victory against David Allen in October, earning a unanimous decision.
‘I am thrilled about the opportunity. I’m coming to deliver a war. Tyson Fury has been a big champion. I will be more ready than ever to leave with a massive W,’ Makhmudov said.
Netflix continues its foray into boxing following former champion Anthony Joshua’s knockout of YouTuber Jake Paul in December and September’s mega-fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.