Tyson Fury will return to the ring on April 11 against Arslanbek Makhmudov with the fight shown on Netflix
Tyson Fury following the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO Undisputed World Heavyweight titles' fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
The venue and opponent for Tyson Fury's comeback has been confirmed (Image: Richard Pelham, Getty Images)
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Tyson Fury's return to professional boxing against Arslanbek Makhmudov will take place on April 11 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, it has been confirmed.
This will mark the first time the Gypsy King has fought on British soil since defeating Derek Chisora in 2022. Fury announced his retirement a year ago following back-to-back losses against Oleksandr Usyk, but has been ramping up his training in Thailand ahead of his return to the ring.
Initially, there were hopes that Fury could fight at Old Trafford in his hometown of Manchester, but Manchester United's Premier League fixture against Leeds on the same day made that virtually impossible.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are away at Sunderland that weekend, meaning their stadium was available. The venue most recently hosted the highly anticipated bout between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr.
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Last month, Fury confirmed on Instagram that he would face Russian Makhmudov, with the fight broadcast live on Netflix. "Well it's official I'm back doing what I (heart emoji) to do," he wrote.
"I've brought the biggest network along with me @netflix @netflixuk this is going to be astronomical, Blessed by god."
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk compete during their heavyweight world championship rematch.
Tyson Fury announced his retirement after defeat to Oleksandr Usyk(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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Just days ago, Makhmudov posted on Instagram with a photograph of himself alongside Fury. In the accompanying message, he stated: "10 years ago I took a photo as a fan, today we are already opponents in the ring!
"This is the moment when the dream comes true! And if the Lord has led this fight to me, he will bring victory for me."
Fury subsequently replied in the comments section: "This was 2017 in Montréal, it was during my terrible time away from boxing. God works in mysterious ways and brings people together unexpectedly, whatever god has planned for us will be!".
The bout could potentially serve as preparation for Fury for a highly anticipated clash with Anthony Joshua. However, considerable doubt surrounds whether that encounter will materialise following Joshua's involvement in a car accident in Nigeria in late December.
The collision resulted in the deaths of two of his close associates and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. Joshua has since resumed training, though no definitive decision has been reached regarding a possible return to the ring.