Tyson Fury Dominates Makhmudov, Calls Out Joshua

The heavyweight champion remains undefeated after unanimous decision victory.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:21pm

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that convey the raw power and intensity of a heavyweight boxing match.Tyson Fury's dominant victory over Makhmudov sets the stage for a potential blockbuster heavyweight title unification fight with Anthony Joshua.New Haven Today

In his latest return to the ring, British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision on Saturday night in London. Immediately after the fight, Fury called out fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, who was in attendance, challenging him to a highly anticipated matchup.

Why it matters

Fury's victory keeps him undefeated and solidifies his status as one of the top heavyweights in the sport. A potential fight between Fury and Joshua would be one of the biggest boxing events of the year, pitting two of the UK's biggest stars against each other in a clash of elite-level heavyweights.

The details

Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) dominated the fight from start to finish, using his size and reach advantage to outbox the hard-hitting Makhmudov (17-1, 16 KOs). The judges scored the fight 118-110, 117-111, and 116-112 in Fury's favor. After the victory, Fury immediately turned his attention to Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs), who was sitting ringside, and challenged him to a long-awaited showdown.

  • The fight took place on April 11, 2026 in London, England.
  • Fury and Makhmudov entered the ring around 11:00 PM local time.

The players

Tyson Fury

The reigning and undefeated heavyweight champion of the world.

Arslanbek Makhmudov

A hard-hitting Russian heavyweight boxer with a 17-1 professional record.

Anthony Joshua

A former heavyweight champion who was in attendance at the fight, sitting ringside.

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What they’re saying

“Anthony, I know you're out there. If you want to fight, you know where to find me. Let's get it on!”

— Tyson Fury, Heavyweight Champion

What’s next

Negotiations are expected to begin soon between Fury and Joshua's camps to try to finalize a highly anticipated heavyweight title unification fight later this year.

The takeaway

Fury's dominant performance and subsequent callout of Joshua sets the stage for one of the biggest fights in British boxing history, as the two heavyweight stars look to determine the undisputed champion of the division.