Another year of boxing is firmly underway and the first stadium show of 2026 is almost upon us.
The destination, once again, is the home of Tottenham Hotspur FC — which, rather unimaginatively, is called Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 60,000-seat arena will host its fifth boxing event, having first opened its doors to fisticuffs in 2021 when Oleksandr Usyk toppled Anthony Joshua to become unified heavyweight champion.
This time, it’s another of Usyk’s former dance partners, Tyson Fury, who headlines against bear-wrestling, Canadian-based Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov. Fury’s comeback comes 16 months after yet another retirement — one few believed would last.
Fury isn’t having all the limelight to himself, however. Another of the UK’s most polarising stars, Conor Benn, joins him in the co-main event.
Who’s fighting on the undercard?
The Goldstar Promotions’ event comprises 10 fights in total across several weight classes, but it’s three bouts at heavyweight that catch the eye. The bout order is as follows, subject to change.
Main card (7 pm BST / 2 pm ET)
- Main event: Tyson Fury (34-2-1) vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov (21-2); heavyweight
- Co-Main: Conor Benn (24-1) vs. Regis Prograis (30-3); welterweight
- Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva (9-2) vs. Richard Riakporhe (19-1); British heavyweight title
- Frazer Clarke (9-2-1) vs. Justis Huni (12-1); heavyweight
Prelims (3.30pm BST / 10.30am ET)
- Simon Zachenhuber (28-0) vs. Pawel August (17-0); super-middleweight
- Breyon Gorham (21-0) vs. Eduardo Costa Do Nascimento (12-5); super-lightweight
- Mikie Tallon (12-0) vs. Leonardo Blanc (8-4); flyweight
- Felix Cash (16-1) vs. Liam O’Hare (13-2); middleweight
- Sultan Almohammed (2-0) vs. Hector Lozano (3-7-1); super-featherweight
- Elliot Whale (13-0) vs Tom Hill (12-4); welterweight
Who’s worth watching?
Many curious eyes will be keen to see what version of Fury this is. The former lineal heavyweight champion hasn’t registered a win since his come-from-behind victory against former UFC champ Francis Ngannou in 2023. Back-to-back losses against Usyk were a dose of reality, but Fury insists he can become champion again. He certainly looks in lean fighting condition and for six rounds Makhmudov could test both his chin and ring rust.
Benn vs. Prograis is either another case of careful matchmaking pitting a manufactured star against a veteran or the night Benn’s multi-million dollar gamble with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing blows up.
Tshikeva vs. Riakporhe could turn into a grappling contest but British title fights are rarely dull. While Clarke vs. Huni is a chance for redemption for both heavyweights where amateur pedigree and power meets speed and accuracy. Keep an eye out as well for the returning Felix Cash, a former European middleweight champion looking to bounce back after two years away.
So, don’t miss these fights.
- Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov
- Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva vs. Richard Riakporhe
- Frazer Clarke vs. Justis Huni
- Felix Cash vs. Liam O’Hare
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