Tyson Fury comes out of retirement once more when taking on Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night and is tipped to return with a bang.
Canada -based Russian Makhmudov offers some danger, having secured 19 stoppage wins in a solid 21-2 record, but both of his defeats did come inside the distance.
The Gypsy King should be able to shake off any ring rust in time to add to that tally, and 8/15 for him to win by KO, TKO or disqualification is our initial Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov prediction.
Betting Odds
Tyson Fury vs Aslanbek Makhmudov Betting Odds
Result | Odds |
|---|---|
Tyson Fury | 1/6 |
Aslanbek Makmudov | 1/12 |
Draw | 18/1 |
How to Watch
How to Watch Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov
Saturday night’s show will be broadcast live on Netflix, with Conor Benn featured on the undercard. Specific timings for the main event have not yet been confirmed.
Form Guides
Tyson Fury Form Guide
Fury’s fabulous story is well known, slipping from a spectacular world title win over Wladimir Klitschko into the depths of depression, but rising again to recover his champion status. The Gypsy King’s epic trilogy with Deontay Wilder had it all, and that form received a timely boost via the Bronze Bomber’s brutal triumph over Derek Chisora last weekend.
Oleksandr Usyk’s superior boxing skills twice got the better of Fury in his last two fights, prompting the Briton to hang up his gloves. However, there was no disgrace in those defeats against such an excellent technician, and few would have wagered against another comeback at the age of 37, especially with huge paydays against the likes of Anthony Joshua in the pipeline.
“The truth of the matter is I came back for one reason only, and that’s to make boxing great again,” said Fury . “Since I’ve retired for the fifth time over a year ago, boxing for me has gone on a downward slope, and it’s become quite boring. “Boxing is at its maximum potential when Tyson Fury is actively fighting.” Once the Gypsy King has blown away any cobwebs after a 15-month absence, he is fancied to dominate this contest and 2/1 for him to win in rounds 5-8 appeals from the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov odds.
Arslanbek Makhmudov Form Guide
Makhmudov has decent footwork to go with his large frame and boasts wins over some useful names on his CV. Samuel Peter and Carlos Takam stand out among 18 straight victims at the start of his pro career, while last October’s points defeat of Britain’s David Allen in Sheffield showed he can overcome a partisan home crowd.
The Lion controlled much of that bout en route to claiming a convincing victory on all three scorecards but did tire later on, taking several shots and twice being penalised for holding on. Stamina doubts also stem from Makhmudov’s shock loss to Agit Kabayel in December 2023, as he looked exhausted when floored three times in round four before the referee stepped in.
A severe swelling over his left eye led to an eighth-round defeat against Guido Vianello the following summer, and it is hard to see the 36-year-old standing up to any serious assaults from Fury , who is three inches taller and has a much longer reach. For those wanting a bigger price, let’s add 10/1 for the Gypsy King to get the job done in round six to our Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov betting tips.
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