LONDON — Two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is set to end a 16-month retirement by fighting Arslanbek Makhmudov in a 12-round main event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The bout marks Fury's first appearance in the ring since his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.

Fury, 37, announced his retirement from boxing in January 2025, the month after the Usyk loss. His decision to return to the ring places him opposite Makhmudov, a 36-year-old knockout specialist whose 21-2 professional record includes 19 victories by stoppage. Makhmudov most recently fought Dennis Allen, earning a victory in that bout. His two professional losses both came by TKO, one to Agit Kabayel and the other to Guido Vianello.

Fury holds a professional record of 34 wins and 2 losses, with 24 of those victories coming by knockout. Over the course of his career, the British fighter has accumulated 241 professional rounds of experience, compared to 98 for Makhmudov.

The physical profiles of the two fighters differ across several measurements. Fury stands 6-foot-9 with an 85-inch reach and weighed in at 267.9 pounds. Makhmudov stands 6-foot-7 with a 76-inch reach and weighed in at 264.9 pounds. The measurements give Fury a two-inch height advantage and a nine-inch edge in reach, though the weight difference between the two men is just three pounds.

Oddsmakers favor Fury at -600 on the moneyline, with Makhmudov listed at +400. Makhmudov is also known for an unconventional training regimen that, according to published accounts, includes wrestling bears as a hobby.

The event began streaming live on Netflix at 10:30 a.m. ET with the preliminaries. The main card, consisting of four fights, was scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET, with ring walks for Fury and Makhmudov projected for approximately 5 p.m. ET.