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Former lineal heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury is out of retirement, as he’s set to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 in England, which will be streamed worldwide via Netflix.
With his stacked resume, Fury is expected to be the betting favorite in the boxing odds board when it’s available at BetMGM’s online sportsbook. Meanwhile, Makhmudov is expected to be the betting underdog because he hasn’t won a major world title yet.
Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov Fight Odds
Tyson Fury: TBD
Arslanbek Makhmudov: TBD
Tie: TBD
Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov: Tale of the Tape
Tyson FuryArslanbek MakhmudovAge3736Height6’9”6’5½” Record34-2-121-2Reach85 inches76 inchesStanceOrthodoxOrthodoxTKO/KO Percentage71%90%
Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov: Prediction
I predict a TKO/KO victory for Fury over Makhmudov because he’s the heavier puncher and has great movement. Makhmudov is a flat-footed fighter and lacks head movement to avoid punches and counters.
Despite the long layoff of Fury, I still think that he has the power, footwork, and speed to put Makhmudov to sleep. Aside from head-hunting, Fury can also choose to target the body of the Russian contender, as he had trouble dealing with body shots.
During his fight with Agit Kabayel, Makhmudov struggled with body punches, which ultimately led Kabayel to keep attacking it until he crumbled. Fury can choose to stay on the outside with stiff jabs and one-two combinations or fight on the inside and attack Makhmudov’s body.
Tyson Fury’s Recent Fight Results
Fury was the former lineal heavyweight world champion, but before he announced his retirement in December 2024, he received back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk. Before that, he won his last three fights against Dillian Whyte, Derek Chisora, and Francis Ngannou.
Arslanbek Makhmudov’s Recent Fight Results
Makhmudov is a heavyweight boxing star from Russia, but currently resides in Canada. He has captured several minor boxing titles but hasn’t won a world title. In his last five fights, he recorded three wins against Miljan Rovcanin, Ricardo Brown, and David Allen, while his losses were courtesy of Kabayel and Guido Vianello.
Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov: Start Time
April 11, 5 p.m. E.T.
April 11, 4 p.m. C.T.
April 11, 3 p.m. M.T.
April 11, 2 p.m. P.T.
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