Tyson Fury shows off incredible physique at weigh-in ahead of Arslanbek Makhmudov fight

Callum Vurley
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:52:32 +0000

Tyson Fury has stepped on the scales at 267.9 pounds ahead of his highly anticipated return to the ring tomorrow night.

The Gypsy King will face Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in front of more than 60,000 fans, marking his fifth comeback from retirement.

It's clear Fury has been putting in the work during his 16-month absence from boxing. The 37-year-old came in a full stone lighter than his last outing against Oleksandr Usyk, when he tipped the scales at a career-heaviest 281 pounds.

That extra bulk didn't help him reclaim the heavyweight titles back then.

The Russian challenger wasn't far behind on the scales, registering 264.9 pounds – leaving just three pounds between the two heavyweights.

It's a much closer weight gap than Fury typically enjoys in his bouts, but Makhmudov is clearly relishing the opportunity.

"I'm ready to go. I can't wait for tomorrow night to make my dream happen," the 36-year-old said after weighing in. "I've waited a long time to get here. It's my dream and my time."

Fans got a taste of Makhmudov's raw power at Thursday's press conference when he effortlessly hoisted Fury into the air during their face-off.

Fury's mindset has shifted dramatically following back-to-back defeats to Usyk. The former two-time heavyweight champion is embracing his new position in the sport.

"I was undefeated for 17 years and took it for granted," Fury explained.

"I had two losses in a row and I'm not the hunted now but I'm the hunter.

"It feels great to be the young fresh hunter again. I want to make a statement so I've come in nice and light and lean."

Despite speculation about an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year, Fury is refusing to look beyond Saturday's opponent.

"Whoever has the belts I want to get them back," he added.

The undercard features another intriguing matchup with Conor Benn taking on American Regis Prograis at a 150-pound catchweight.

TYSON FURY VS. ARSLANBEK MAKHMUDOV

The FINAL face-off

Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov
TOMORROW, April 11
2 PM ET | 11 AM PT | 7 PM UK
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Both fighters stepped on the scales without any drama, with Benn coming in at 149.5 pounds and Prograis weighing 148.1 pounds.

There had been plenty of discussion beforehand about Benn dropping back down in weight, but he managed it comfortably.

Saturday's bout marks Benn's first fight since his dominant victory over Chris Eubank Jr in November, and his first outing since parting ways with long-time promoter Eddie Hearn.

The event will be broadcast live on Netflix.