Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov: Odds, picks, and sportsbooks

Over 60,000 fans will be in attendance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night to witness Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov.

The ‘Gypsy King’ has returned from his fifth retirement to face dangerous Russian knockout artist Arslanbek Makhmudov in a genuine heavyweight clash between two giants. The two-time world champion enters the contest as a heavy odds-on favourite, but questions remain after 16 months of inactivity against an opponent with a 90% knockout rate.

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov quick tips

Below are the latest odds for Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov, with the Brit a clear favourite to get the job done.

• Tyson Fury to win: 1/5 with Star Sports
• Arslanbek Makhmudov to win: 17/5 with 247bet
• Draw: 20/1 with QuinnBet

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight outcome odds

The bookies have plenty of method of victory markets for this weekend’s heavyweight clash in London. Here are some of the standout options for Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov.

• Tyson Fury to win on Points: 3/1 with Star Sports
• Tyson Fury to win by KO/TKO/DQ/Technical Decision: 8/15 with QuinnBet
• Arslanbek Makhmudov to win on Points: 12/1 with Star Sports
• Arslanbek Makhmudov to win by KO/TKO/DQ/Technical Decision: 13/2 with QuinnBet

Fury’s form and latest fights

Form might be difficult to judge for Tyson Fury, given his last fight took place over 475 days ago in December 2024. It is also clouded by that contest, and the one before it, both coming against two-time undisputed champion and pound-for-pound great Oleksandr Usyk. Fury lost both fights, the first by split decision and the second by unanimous decision, but that can hardly be described as bad form.

Stats:

• Age: 37
• Height: 6ft 9″
• Weight: 127 kg
• Record: 34-2-1

Makhmudov’s form and latest fights

Obviously, Arslanbek Makhmudov does not have the same level of opposition on his CV as two-time world champion Tyson Fury. His two best wins came against Dave Allen and Carlos Takam. However, activity could be an advantage, having fought twice in 2025 and 2024, and three times in 2023. He enters on the back of two wins, a points victory over Allen and a first-round KO of Ricardo Brown.

Stats:

• Age: 36
• Height: 6ft 5″
• Weight: 122 kg
• Record: 21-2

Fury vs Makhmudov betting tips

Below, we take a closer look at Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov and highlight two of the standout betting angles based on the available markets.

Over 1.5 knockdowns

It is difficult to judge where Tyson Fury is at this stage of his career, especially with his last fight coming back in December 2024. However, the Gypsy King has more than enough credit in the bank to suggest he can score a couple of knockdowns against an opponent below the level he has handled in the past.

Makhmudov has struggled when stepping up, particularly in the defeat to Agit Kabayel. There is no shame in that loss, but being dropped three times in four rounds is telling. With Fury openly targeting a brutal knockout, multiple knockdowns look likely.

Take the over on 1.5 knockdowns at 13/10 with 247Bet

Tyson Fury to win in rounds 4-6

This could take some time.

I’m drawn to a Tyson Fury win in the middle rounds, mainly due to inactivity. As mentioned, it has been 16 months since the Gypsy King was last in the ring, and while a knockout is being targeted and reports from camp are strong, time will be needed to find rhythm, establish the jab and shake off the ring rust.

Once he settles, Makhmudov’s lack of agility and balance after throwing could be exposed, leaving openings despite his power.

Back Tyson Fury to win the fight in 4-6 rounds at 7/2 with Star Sports

  How to watch Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov

Everything you need to know to watch Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov this weekend is outlined below.

• Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, United Kingdom
• Date: Saturday, 11th April 2026
• Time: Event starts at 7pm UK time, with the main event expected around 10:30pm
• How to watch: Live on Netflix in the UK, included in all subscription plans, with no additional PPV required

Other fights on the card

There are 10 fights in total on Saturday’s card. Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov is the headline act, but there will also be plenty of attention on Conor Benn’s return to the ring following his move to Zuffa Boxing.

Richard Riakporhe will have his third contest at heavyweight when he challenges Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva for the British title on Saturday, while Frazer Clarke will be looking to prove people wrong when he faces Australia’s Justis Huni.

• Tyson Fury v Arslanbek Makhmudov – heavyweight
• Conor Benn v Regis Prograis – welterweight
• Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva (champion) v Richard Riakporhe – British heavyweight title
• Frazer Clarke v Justis Huni – heavyweight
• Simon Zachenhuber v Pawel August – middleweight
• Breyon Gorham v Eduardo Costa – light-welterweight
• Mikie Tallon v Leonardo Blanc – flyweight
• Felix Cash v Liam O’Hare – middleweight
• Hector Lozano v Sultan Almohammed – super-featherweight
• Elliot Whale v Tom Hill – welterweight

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