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A live results recap of Tyson Fury's return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, headlined by the main event and featuring an undercard including Benn vs Prograis, Riakporhe vs Tshikeva, and Clarke vs Huni, with preliminary results and round-by-round updates as the action unfolds on Netflix.
Tyson Fury weighed in at 122kg (19st 2lb), three pounds heavier than challenger Arslanbek Makhmudov, as he returns from two losses to Usyk. He says he’s back to be the hunter and aims to win a third world title, though questions about age and ring wear linger. Makhmudov, a 6ft 6in puncher with 19 knockouts in 23 fights, presents a serious test ahead of their Tottenham clash.
Tyson Fury arrived in his trademark theatrical style at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for his first fight in 15 months against Arslanbek Makhmudov, delivering headline-grabbing bravado about hunting every belt-holder and teasing future bouts with Usyk and Joshua, while the press conference mixed humor, a hint of training drama with SugarHill Steward present, and Netflix-linked promotion around Fury’s return.
Moses Itauma dismisses Oleksandr Usyk's opinion and asserts he knows the truth about his own abilities, signaling strong confidence ahead of his next steps.
Sebastian Fundora overwhelmed Keith Thurman and secured a stoppage victory, using his size and relentless pressure to overwhelm the veteran challenger.
Sebastian Fundora overwhelmed Keith Thurman from the opening bell, forcing a sixth‑round stoppage to defend his WBC super welterweight title. Fundora said it felt easier than expected despite nerves about Thurman’s name, while Thurman couldn’t mount a response as the referee halted the bout in Round 6.
Moses Itauma moved to 14-0 (12 KOs) by stopping Jermaine Franklin in five rounds at Manchester’s Co-op Live. The 21-year-old Brit pressured Franklin from the start, and a left uppercut early in Round 5 set up a follow-up right that dropped Franklin, prompting referee Steve Gray to stop the bout. Franklin falls to 24-3. Promoter Frank Warren indicated Itauma’s next fight could be in July, and Itauma sits No.1 in both the WBO and WBA rankings as he pursues a world title.
British heavyweight Moses Itauma, 21, arrives in Manchester with a nine-fight KO streak (11 KOs in 13 pro bouts) and says he wants rounds and a step up to world-title contention against Jermaine Franklin. His rapid rise includes a 61-second stoppage of Dillian Whyte and a career steered by trainer Ben Davison after sacrificing Olympic plans and family needs. Franklin is his toughest test yet and could shape a ladder toward a future showdown with Filip Hrgovic.
Cris Cyborg dismisses Ronda Rousey’s insults and says it’s crazy she’s still thinking about their feud 10+ years later, while noting she’s a clean athlete and isn’t pursuing a rematch. She focuses on a boxing title fight this weekend and a potential final MMA bout with the PFL later in the year, and says Rousey’s comeback against Gina Carano is interesting but not something she plans to join, suggesting legends or retirement-era foes might be a better path for Rousey.
The House passed the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act by a two-thirds vote under suspension of the rules, led by Rep. Brian Jack and Rep. Sharice Davids. The bill would create United Boxing Organizations to allow UFC-style boxing promotions, set a national per-round minimum pay, strengthen drug testing, and expand boxer safety provisions while not altering the Ali Act of 2000. Opposition from Top Rank's Bob Arum was noted, but the measure now goes to the Senate and potentially to President Trump's desk for signature.
Nineteen-year-old junior flyweight Isis Sio has woken from a medically induced coma and is breathing on her own while remaining in the ICU after a knockout in her fourth pro fight at the National Orange Show Event Center in San Bernardino. She is off the ventilator and under close medical supervision, with updates from her promoter and family noting gradual progression while she continues recovery. Sio has previously lost three of her four professional bouts.
A 19-year-old boxer, Isis Sio, is in a medically induced coma after a first-round knockout at a ProBox TV event in San Bernardino. She was convulsing and carried from the ring on a stretcher after being knocked out by Jocelyn Camarillo, who fights for MVP. ProBox TV and MVP posted prayers for her full recovery. Sio entered the bout with a 1-2 pro record and moved down seven pounds for the fight, while Camarillo, who is 5-0 as a pro, had previously won a national title as an amateur.
Olympic featherweight champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared by World Boxing's independent medical experts to compete in the women's category at World Boxing events, enabling her to participate in the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar and marking her first international appearance since Paris 2024.
Michael Conlan retires from boxing after a split-decision defeat by Kevin Walsh in Belfast, ending his pro career at 20-4 as Walsh remains undefeated at 20-0. Conlan had hoped for another world-title shot but said it’s time to walk away to protect his health and spend more time with his family.
Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton at Zuffa Boxing 4 in Las Vegas to win the first-ever Zuffa Cruiserweight title, dominating with smart footwork and clipped hooks while the bout featured controversial officiating that included point deductions. Opetaia, now the inaugural champion, remains a top cruiserweight contender even after being stripped of the IBF title, with The Ring belt still in his possession. The boxing landscape ahead includes May 2’s Ramirez vs. Benavidez for WBA/WBO titles, while other belts (WBC, IBF) are held or vacant as the division eyes undisputed status.