Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Odds, Picks, Predictions

After a 14-year layoff following his razor-close second fight with Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, boxing’s most colorful character in a sport full of characters, returns to face little-known Arslanbek Makhmudov.

Makhmudov, 21-2 (19), is a hulking 6’5 1/2″ 265 Lb. brawler coming off a pair of solid wins over British contender Dave Allen and 6’8″ Olympian Ricardo Brown.

The 37-year-old Fury, 34-2-1 (24), who seems to retire every other week, is determined to land one last big-money fight against Anthony Joshua or Usyk. Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Odds have Fury -650.

Fury vs Makhmudov Odds + TV

• ESPN Bet Boxing Odds: Fury -650/Makhmudov +410
• Boxing Picks Betting Action: 52% Makhmudov
• Date: Saturday, April 11th
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom
• TV/Stream: Netflix

Fury vs Makhmudov Boxing Predictions

Fury is no longer what he once was, but remains that rare breed of fighter that can do everything in the ring – even fight southpaw, all while being the size of an airplane. “The Gypsy King” remains on ESPN2 News 2026 Pound-For-Pound-Rankings at#19.

Arslanbek is a rough customer with a metal chin, with his only stoppages coming via body punches against top-10 contender Agit Kabayel and grotesque swelling against lead-fisted Italian Guido Vianello.

Unfortunately, in the hurt business, toughness ain’t enough, and Makhmudov has never developed much science in his game despite having fought for most of his life.

While it may take a round or two for Fury to find his sea legs, once he does, he will be able to box circles against the one-dimensional Russian. Fury no longer throws punches in bunches, however, preferring to dish out a quick two-punch or three-punch salvo and either move or grapple.

Makhmudov is a former freestyle wrestler who will oblige Fury whenever possible in what could be an ugly in-fighting battle if Fury decides he is better served fighting inside, where he is well-skilled.

Boxing Picks Movement & Exotic Bets

• Opening Moneyline: Fury -650/Makhmudov +450
• Current Moenyline: Fury -605 /Makhmudov  +400
• Win By KO:  Fury -185/Makhmudov +615
• Win By Decision: Fury +260/Makhmudov +1400
• Draw: +2000
• Fury takes a few rounds to shake off the rust before showing his class.

Boxing Predictions & Best Fight Picks

Expect “The Lion” to charge at “the Gypsy King,” who will either play the role of lion tamer or oblige the former wrestler in a clinch fest.

Makhmudov has arguably one of the best chins in boxing. The rapid-firing Vianello was able to bust his face up, and the body snatcher Kabayel won via body punches. No fighter has taken “The Lion” off his feet.

Fury is neither the bodysnatcher of Kabayel nor the puncher Vianello. Take a flier bet of 2 Units on the favorable price tag of Fury to win via decision at +260.

✅ Best Bet

• Tyson Fury via decision +260 mybookie.ag
• Risk: Flier Bet 2 Units (0.75% of bankroll)

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