Tyson Fury is holding superior contract talks over a comeback struggle in April and Arslanbek Makhmudov is among the many ‘high three’ potential opponent, confirms his supervisor Spencer Brown.
Fury is getting ready for his first struggle since a rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024 and Brown believes an announcement is ‘imminent’.
Makhmudov fought in Britain in October, defeating David Allen in a dominant factors win, and is on a shortlist of fighters who might face the returning Fury.
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After Tyson Fury introduced his return to the ring this 12 months, Sky Sports activities Boxing’s Andy Scott assesses the more than likely first opponent for ‘The Gypsy King’.
“We’re looking at five or six different opponents,” Brown advised Sky Sports activities Information. “[Makhmudov] is within the high three or 4, most positively.
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Watch highlights of Arslanbek Makhmudov’s dominant TKO victory in opposition to Raphael Akpejiori.
“That is not for me to announce. The promoters will announce that; everyone is working very laborious to get this struggle below means.
“We’re really down the road with the contract and an announcement is imminent. You will see Tyson back in the ring; we’re looking to get out there in April.”
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Might Arslanbek Makhmudov be a real risk to Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk within the heavyweight division?
Fury, 37, confirmed firstly of January he’ll return to struggle in 2026 practically a 12 months after he introduced his newest retirement from the ring.
Fury, who has not fought since a second factors loss to heavyweight rival Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, is first anticipated to take a warm-up struggle earlier than going face to face in opposition to one of many different large names within the heavyweight division later within the 12 months.
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In an Instagram publish, Tyson Fury confirms he’ll return to boxing in 2026 – practically a 12 months after he introduced his newest retirement from the ring. Credit score: @tysonfury
Promoter Eddie Hearn stated Fury continues to be in his “prime” and his return to boxing is nice for the game.
“It’s great to see him back,” Hearn advised Sky Sports activities Information. “He’s gone from not really posting on social media to every time I pick up my phone, there’s a new Tyson Fury story.
“Boxing can prevent at many alternative levels in your life. I do not suppose he was at a stage in his life the place he wanted saving, however you may inform that boxing as soon as saved him, in all probability many occasions and, truly, now he appears happier than ever and vigorous.
“Even away from boxing, I think physical training is the greatest form of mental help that you can get in so many different situations.
“And I feel Fury appears like he is buzzing in the mean time. He is over in Thailand, is it? Or wherever he’s. He is working each morning.
“He’s inspiring me! I look at it, I go, ‘good on you’. We’ve had a lot to say over the years, but I love the fact that he’s back in boxing.”
