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Former heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury is set to make his return to the ring, aiming to get back to winning ways. The British fighter will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in a scheduled 12-round professional bout, headlining a fight night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
"The Gypsy King" is currently on a two-fight losing streak, both defeats coming at the hands of undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Following these setbacks, the 37-year-old Fury had announced his retirement from the sport once again, but now he's making another comeback for this highly anticipated duel.
Fury and Makhmudov are expected to step into the ring around midnight, Bulgarian time. Prior to their main event, the card will feature a welterweight clash between Conor Benn and former world champion Regis Prograis. Here are the other main card bouts:
Jeamie TKV vs. Richard Riakporhe (for the British Heavyweight Title)
Justis Huni vs. Frazer Clarke
Here's how the preliminary fights unfolded:
Felix Cash defeated Liam O’Hara via TKO, Round 2
Pavel August defeated Simon Zahenbauer via unanimous decision
Mikey Tallon defeated Leandro Blank via TKO, Round 1
Braylon Gorham defeated Eduardo Costa via TKO, Round 5
Video highlights from the preliminary bouts:
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