Tyson Fury will finish his newest bout of retirement when he fights Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov on Netflix on 11 April.
The 37-year-old final fought in 2024 when he was defeated for a second time by Oleksandr Usyk.
He has retired a number of occasions. Earlier than his two bouts with Usyk, the previous heavyweight champion was unbeaten in 35 fights, profitable 34 and drawing one.
The highly-anticipated battle towards Makhmudov was confirmed on Wednesday by the Saudi Boxing Federation. No venue has but been introduced.
“I’m excited to be again,” Fury stated. “Coronary heart has all the time been, and all the time can be, in boxing.”
“I’m thrilled concerning the alternative,” stated Makhmudov, a Russian heavyweight who is predicated in Canada. “I’m coming to ship a battle. Tyson Fury has been a giant champion. I can be extra prepared then ever to go away with an enormous W.”
Fury follows within the footsteps of Anthony Joshua, who made his Netflix debut when he overwhelmed YouTube star Jake Paul in six rounds Miami in December.
