Tyson Fury secured a win against Arslanbek Makhmudov with Anthony Joshua watching from the crowd. Making a comeback after 16 months away, Fury controlled the fight but didn’t showcase his best form. Despite dominating, he settled for a points victory, with all three judges scoring the fight in his favor. Fury expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, “Sixteen months out, it’s a long time, but I got back to my boxing and I got a good, sharp 12 rounds there.”
During the fight, Fury paid homage to Ricky Hatton, wearing gear adorned with the former champion’s name. Makhmudov, known for his quick starts, landed early punches, but Fury gradually took control. The match saw moments of back-and-forth action, with Fury maintaining dominance throughout. By the end, the outcome was clear as it headed to the judges’ decision.
In another match, Conor Benn claimed a points victory over Regis Prograis after parting ways with Eddie Hearn to join Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. Benn faced challenges in the middle rounds but managed to secure the win despite sustaining cuts. Prograis showed resilience but couldn’t sway the judges in his favor.
Additionally, Richard Riakporhe dethroned Jeamie TKV as British heavyweight champion, delivering a decisive blow in the fifth round. Justis Huni also secured a narrow victory over Clarke, rebounding from a previous defeat. The fight showcased Huni’s early dominance, with Clarke making a comeback but falling short in the end.
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