Tyson Fury dominates Arslanbek Makhmudov in triumphant ring return

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury made a dominant return to the ring, securing a unanimous points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

Fury delivered a commanding performance across all 12 rounds on Saturday, earning scorecards of 120–108 from two judges and 119–109 from the third.

Makhmudov started strongly, landing a left hand followed by an overhand right in the opening round. 

However, by the third, signs of fatigue began to show as Fury took control, switching stances and landing sharp one-two combinations.

From that point on, the fight followed a similar pattern, with Fury dictating the pace and comfortably seeing out the bout until the final bell.

The victory edges Fury closer to a highly anticipated “Battle of Britain” showdown with fellow former world champion Anthony Joshua, who was present at ringside.

It is pertinent to mention that Fury first announced his retirement in April 2022 after defeating Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium to retain his WBC heavyweight title, expressing that he had achieved everything he wanted in boxing.

However, the decision proved short-lived as Fury returned later that year to beat Derek Chisora in their trilogy bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, reasserting his dominance and drawing power in the heavyweight division.

Fury announced his retirement after his second fight against Oleksandr Usyk, who is the only fighter to defeat ‘The Gypsy King’ in his professional career in back-to-back fights in 2024.