Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight announcement met positively or negatively?
Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) vs Arslanbek Makhmudov (21-2, 19 KOs) was announced today, January 28, with the added details that the fight will be streamed live on Netflix on Saturday, April 11, 2026.The fight will make history as Netflix’s first-ever live broadcast from the UK, promoted by The Ring, Turki Alalshikh, and Sela
But how has everyone reacted to the news today? Was it met with positivity or did it go down like a lead balloon? BBN have collated some of the most popular responses on X below:
@goodoldouglas: “It is good to see him return. The division is dead without the GK around.”
@jhusleftarm: “Not surprised it’s on Netflix. Fury does like doing what Joshua does.”
@lwill789: “Fury mauls him.”
@paulmac_78: “Lame. Better be a decent undercard because no one is asking for that fight.”
@azzbuts10: “Needed him back, it’s boring without him.”
@napzoftheday: “He’s back for the crown.”
@im_k1992: “There’s a shock. I can’t believe his 535th retirement was not genuine.”
@footballguy82: “Easy win for him if he takes it serious.”
@pomara_matt: “This is a good fight for Fury.”
@boxing1616: “So reading between the lines, Turki ain’t happy with Warren or DAZN.”
@fightjunkiecom: “His team picked the perfect opponent for him to come back against. If he doesn’t dominate, he better look at calling it quits for real this time.”
@mr_chelsea88: “Hopefully the undercard is a belter since the main event is a non-starter. I mean the boy barely looked decent against Dave Allen.”
@icrazyteddy: “Thanks for another huge fight Shiekh Turki.”
@nffc_316: “No Queensberry involvement then… interesting.”
@deebest_: “This is the beginning of the end for DAZN.”
@jackallen198719: “No one cares about the Fury family.”
@arsenal1520: “Wasn’t this his 5th retirement? He’s bored everyone to tears now, nobody gives a toss.”
@gearlessroe: “Crazy matchup. Can’t wait.”
What have the fighters said?
Fury: “Excited to be back. Heart’s always been and always will be in boxing. Someone go tell the king that the ace is back!”
Makhmudov: “I am thrilled about the opportunity. I’m coming to deliver a war. Tyson Fury has been a big champion. I will be more ready than ever to leave with a massive W.”
Early Odds from BetFair
1/7 Fury
4/1 Makhmudov
Betfair spokesperson James Mackie said: “Tyson Fury’s highly-anticipated return from retirement will begin in April 11, with a fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov taking place. Fury is 1/7 favourite to win the fight, having lost his last two fights against Oleksandr Usyk before ‘retirement’.
“Makhmudov will be no walkover, however, having won the WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title against British fighter Dave Allen in the autumn. The 6ft 6in Russian is 4/1 to win the fight at a venue which is yet to be announced.”
