Following reports, it has now been confirmed that Tyson Fury will make his ring return in a UK stadium.
‘The Gypsy King’ retired from the sport in January 2025 following two losses to Oleksandr Usyk. At the start of this year, he confirmed what many believed was inevitable when announcing his comeback.
With his sights set on world titles, revenge against Usyk or a long-awaited grudge match against Anthony Joshua later in the year, Fury has first booked what should be an easier touch in Makhmudov, though the Russian powerhouse can punch hard and has lost on only two occasions.
For the showdown, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has now been booked, as confirmed by Ring Magazine’s Turki Alalshikh in a statement today.
“Fury vs Makhmudov will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 11 April, with the landmark London venue confirmed to host the heavyweight bout. The event is promoted by The Ring and will be broadcast globally on Netflix.
“The press conference will take place on Monday 16th February at 4 pm at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, giving fans and media a first look at both heavyweights ahead of the fight. The press conference will stream live on Ring Magazine and Netflix’s YouTube channels.”
The first marks Spurs’ stadium’s fifth boxing card, with Anthony Joshua vs Usyk’s first meeting the inaugural show before Fury’s trilogy with Derek Chisora a year later. In 2024, Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn twice did battle at the 62,850 capacity ground.
