Tyson Fury joins Netflix to return to the ring on April 11
British boxer Tyson Fury announced his return to the ring on social media after 15 months of inactivity, and the fight will be streamed on Netflix
Tyson Fury officially confirmed his return to professional boxing after a period of inactivity. The British fighter will face Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov in an event that will be streamed on Netflix.
After many rumors, it's finally official. The fight is scheduled for April 11 in the United Kingdom. This strategic alliance with Netflix represents a significant shift in how major heavyweight events are broadcast.
Fury returns to action 15 months after his last official appearance. The announcement was made via Netflix's official social media channels, where the exclusivity of the fight was confirmed.
The former WBC champion seeks to put behind him the two losses he suffered against Oleksandr Usyk in 2014. His return with Netflix aims to capture a global audience outside of traditional pay-per-view systems.
Tyson Fury's opponent
Arslanbek Makhmudov is a powerful boxer who resides in Canada. The Russian fighter sees this agreement with Netflix as the biggest opportunity of his sporting career so far. Makhmudov has defeated rivals like Dave Allen and has only suffered losses against top-level boxers. Fury, meanwhile, is already working in the gym to regain his optimal physical condition. The Briton emphasized that being part of the Netflix catalog is an astronomical step for his professional career. “Well, it’s official: I’m back and doing what I love to do. I brought the biggest platform with me, Netflix. This is going to be astronomical. God blessed,” the “Gypsy King” posted on his social media with the announcement of the event. Fury’s goal is to shake off the rust before seeking a fight against Anthony Joshua. The success of this event on Netflix could define the future of boxing broadcasts in the coming years, noting that they have already had some events on the platform.
Impact on the Industry
The agreement between the “Gypsy King” and Netflix puts an end to speculation about his definitive retirement. The boxer stated he is happy to be doing what he loves on the world's largest platform.
Fans will be able to access the April 11 fight at no additional cost to their subscription.