Fury vs Makhmudov LIVE!
Tyson Fury was victorious on his latest return to boxing as he totally outclassed Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It was 16 months since we last saw the self-proclaimed ‘Gypsy King’ in action, when he was outpointed for a second time by Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh and subsequently lamented what he saw as an injustice before promptly retiring from the sport again. But that was only ever thought to be another temporary measure and Fury is now firmly back once more, looking to finally tee up a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua at long last.
The former two-time world heavyweight champion made light work of Makhmudov before throwing down the challenge to Joshua at ringside as the two men traded insults. Before that we saw Conor Benn, who fought under the Zuffa Boxing banner having split from Matchroom and Eddie Hearn as he outpointed Regis Prograis in a catchweight bout in his first outing since that rematch win over arch-rival Chris Eubank Jr.
Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva lost his British heavyweight belt to Richard Riakporhe in a fifth-round stoppage after Frazer Clarke was defeated by Justis Huni via majority decision. Follow Fury vs Makhmudov live below!
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Fury vs Makhmudov
Round 6
We’ve reached the halfway stage and this has been a mostly tough watch, but Fury will no doubt be grateful for the rounds as he shakes off the ring rust after 16 months.
There is a huge gulf in class between the pair and Fury at his best would easily wipe out an opponent of this caliber.
We have Fury 5-1 up, flicking out the jab nicely and finding his angles.
Makhmudov has very little to offer other than lunging forward in search of that big punch.
Fury vs Makhmudov
Round 5
Some wild swings and misses again from the rapidly tiring Makhmudov - to say he is telegraphing these attacks would be an understatement.
It allows Fury to continue to pick him off with sharp and clever counters, with the vastly more skilled Gypsy King also having the better of their exchanges on the inside.
Joshua appears to be filming the fight on his phone at ringside.
Fury vs Makhmudov
Round 4
Fury gets caught with a heavy left hand as Makhmudov comes charging in again swinging, but quickly shakes it off.
Fury is jabbing really well, chopping down the Russian and showing his superior ring IQ and skillset.
He is connecting well and even shoots a wink to the commentary team.
He’s enjoying being back it seems!
Fury vs Makhmudov
Round 3
Makhmudov is looking tired already here after his aggressive start.
He only really has one approach and it may already have fizzled out.
Fury is picking him off frequently now, moving well and hurting Makhmudov to the body.
He’s now taken control of proceedings.
Fury vs Makhmudov
Round 2
Makhmudov continues with his trademark aggressive approach early in the second, but he’s going to tire himself out really fast here.
Fury looks uncomfortable on the back foot, but quickly gets his bearings and counters nicely a few times.
Makhmudov’s wide stance is, erm, very wide indeed.
I’d call that 1-1.
Fury vs Makhmudov
Round 1
Mark Bates is tonight’s referee. He was criticised after his handling of Wilder-Chisora last weekend.
The aggressive Makhmudov really goes for Fury in the first, pushing him back, charging and lunging forward while trying to land that huge overhand right.
It’s untidy, but it will be enough to take the first round with Fury on the back foot so far and yet to get going.
Fury vs Makhmudov
HERE WE GO!
Tyson Fury's latest comeback is underway.
Anthony Joshua watches on from ringside...
Fury vs Makhmudov
A mash-up of Evanescence and Afrojack, Ne-Yo and Pitbull as Fury makes his way to the ring.
Quite an understated ring walk by his standards, which fits in with his whole calmer approach to fight week.
A great tribute to Hatton, with Fury I believe also honouring Hatton with his boots, trunks and robe.
Michael Buffer is having a lot of trouble with his voice tonight it seems.
Fury vs Makhmudov
A short and sweet ring walk from Makhmudov.
Here comes Fury, after a tribute to the late Ricky Hatton.
Benn beats Prograis by unanimous decision
All three judges score the fight 98-92 in favour of Benn, who wins by unanimous decision.
Comfortable, but not the explosive performance he was looking for.
A lot of credit goes to Prograis for making that a test.
