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Who is Tyson Fury’s next opponent? Arslanbek Makhmudov – Everything you need to know
Tyson Fury announced his return to the ring after a long break and it was confirmed that he would face Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Makhmudov will be looking to cause a huge upset on April 11 by entering the fight with Fury as an underdog.
Makhmudov is a Russian heavyweight who stands at 6-foot-6, so he won’t be much bigger than Fury, who is 6-foot-9.
He turned professional in 2017 and was undefeated until his 18th fight.
In his impressive undefeated streak, Makhmudov has stopped 17 fighters in front of him.
The Russian became accustomed to early knockouts, and there were 17 stoppages before the start of the fourth round.
Makhmudov last saw action in early October, where he faced fan favorite Dave Allen.
He won by unanimous decision in front of a packed Sheffield Arena.
The win over Allen was actually his first fight on British soil and he will fight there again in April.
Makhmudov has been present on the world stage for several years, and he first made his presence felt in 2023, stopping the fight in the first round over Junior Anthony Wright.
This victory came in the first real boxing exhibition of the season in Riyad: Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou.
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The 36-year-old received another chance on the season card in Riyad against undefeated German Agit Kabayel.
On the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin match, he was completely outclassed. Makhmudov was dropped three times in the fight before being stopped in the fourth.
Kabayel became one of the best heavyweights in the world with victories over Zhilei Zhang and Frank Sanchez. He will want to try to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for world titles in the future.
After the defeat against Kabayel, Makhmudov returned to fight Miljan Rovcanin, whom he stopped in the second round.
However, Makhmudov did not maintain his winning form for long, losing his next fight to Guido Vianello in Canada.
He was stopped in the eighth round after a nasty cut.
Since this last defeat, the Russian has fought twice, winning both decisively.
He spoke to The Ring magazine and revealed how he feels ahead of the fight with Fury.
“I’m excited about this opportunity.
“I come to start a war.
“Tyson Fury was a great champion.
“I will be more ready than ever to come out with a huge W.”
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The Fury vs. Makhmudov fight is already behind us will take place on April 11 in the UK.
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Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
- Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
- Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
- Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
- Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
- Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
- Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
- Win in round 1: 100/1
- Win in round 2: 100/1
- Win in round 3: 100/1
- Win in round 4: 100/1
- Win in round 5: 100/1
- To win in round 6: 100/1
- To win in round 7: 80/1
- To win in round 8: 80/1
- To win round 9: 66/1
- To win in round 10: 66/1
- To win round 11: 66/1
- To win in round 12: 80/1
- To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Jaron Ennis
- To win round 1: 80/1
- Win in round 2: 50/1
- Win in round 3: 40/1
- To win in round 4: 28/1
- To win in round 5: 20/1
- To win in round 6: 16/1
- Win in round 7: 12/12
- To win in round 8: 1/11
- To win in round 9: 10/1
- To win in round 10: 10/1
- To win in round 11: 10/1
- To win in round 12: 1/11
- Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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