Fury defeats Makhmudov, immediately calls out Joshua for 'Battle of Britain' super fight

Fury defeats Makhmudov by unanimous decision in London, sets up Joshua showdown Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury defeated Russian contender Arslanbek Makhmudov 120-108 on two scorecards and 119-109 on the third at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2026. The victory marked Fury's return after a 16-month absence and improved his record to 35-2-1.

Immediately after the fight, Fury jumped out of the ring and challenged fellow Brit Anthony Joshua to a 'Battle of Britain' super fight, saying 'I challenge you, Anthony Joshua, to fight me next. Do you accept?' Joshua, who was watching ringside, refused to enter the ring but exchanged words with Fury before being pulled back by the referee.

The potential Fury-Joshua matchup has been talked about for years but repeatedly delayed by contract issues, injuries, and losses. Joshua's recent car crash in Nigeria that killed two close friends had also taken him out of contention temporarily. With both fighters now coming back to form, this could be the biggest all-British boxing showdown in years.

Are you ready for a Fury-Joshua fight that's been a decade in the making, or do you think other factors will prevent it from finally happening?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/04/12/fury-outpoints-makhmudov-calls-out-joshua/