Tyson Fury fights Arslanbek Makhmudov in comeback from 15-month retirement spell
Briton is big favourite against heavy-handed Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Fury in talks to fight Anthony Joshua next, possibly in September
Joshua at ringside, alongside Derek Chisora who hints at retirement U-turn
UNDERCARD: Conor Benn takes on Regis Prograis in catchweight bout
Fury v Makhmudov
Kal Sajad
BBC Sport at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tyson Fury hasn't laced up the gloves for 16 months. We’ve heard the retirement and comeback stories so many times now, and even the most die-hard fans are getting a bit weary of the cycle.
But ring rust is a very real thing. After those brutal wars with Oleksandr Usyk and another stint on the sidelines, will his timing and sharpness be there?
Fury v Makhmudov
Tyson Fury enjoyed a 15-year unbeaten run to begin his career - picking up 35 victories along the way.
The Gypsy King reigned as heavyweight world champion twice during that sequence between 2008 and 2023.
Fury's win over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 to become the WBA, IBF and WBO champion was the moment he hit the mainstream.
Klitschko had been world champion since 2006 and was on a 22-fight win streak.
Image source, Getty ImagesFury has fought through a couple of trilogies in his career.
His three fights with Derek Chisora didn't have a great deal of jeopardy but his three meetings with Deontay Wilder were blockbuster.
After drawing the first contest in 2018, Fury stopped the American to win the WBC belt in 2020.
Their third bout was another cracker as Fury survived two knockdowns to defend his belt with an 11th-round knockout.
Image source, Getty ImagesEven the world of football is excited for Fury's return to the ring!
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I wonder what Eddie Hearn will make of this Benn performance?
Gavin
Benn v Prograis
Conor Benn has some blood wiped from the corner of his eye as he raises his arm for a muted celebration.
It's not a performance that will set the world alight but he did the job against a former world champion, albeit one that is now 37, in Regis Prograis.
Benn wants to face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia next.
What do you think of his chances if that bout comes to fruition?
And there it is.
All three judges score it 98-92 in Conor Benn's favour.
Benn v Prograis
Right, the two fighters are in the middle and it looks like we are going to get the decision.
Benn v Prograis
Andre Ward
Retired two-weight world champion on Netflix
What we've seen tonight is 70% Conor Benn and everything he brings, but 30% Regis Prograis and what he doesn't have anymore.
Benn v Prograis
Prograis ends up on his backside but it's a push from Benn and not deemed a knockdown.
Prograis is backed into the corner and comes out aggressively with his head. It's another warning from the referee after they clash and Benn wipes some blood from around his eye.
A pretty tame final round comes to an end and this should be a wide points win for Benn.
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Benn fights with wreckless abandon, heart in mouth stuff, but great to watch.
Jack, Bournemouth
Conor’s aggressive one pace style will make him an attractive target for the big punchers at welterweight.
Rio, Camberwell
Benn v Prograis
It hasn't been a classic.
Chris Eubank Jr is ringside and was speaking to someone on the phone in that previous round.
Three minutes to go.
Benn v Prograis
David Haye
Former world heavyweight champion on Netflix
Benn's pace, fitness and conditioning... he looks the same as he did in the first round. I don't know why this was a ten-rounder!
Benn v Prograis
We barely get going with the action when the referee calls time and has a word with Prograis about leading with his head. A touch of gloves and they get back to it.
Benn is still committing to the big shots and it looks like he has Prograis rocked when he comes up and connects with a right hook. Prograis' legs wobble but he steadies himself and sees out the round.
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Conor Benn's father, Nigel, has looked quite cool, calm and collected at ringside.
Is that nerves? Or is he confident his son will be victorious?
Image source, Getty ImagesBenn v Prograis
Benn is getting really spiteful with his shots now. Prograis is not moving his feet well at all and he's a sitting duck.
Prograis plants a straight left on Benn's chin as the Briton steps into range.
Benn ends the round on the front foot but Prograis tries to play out it off and calls on his opponent as the bell rings.
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Prograis right leg is as stiff as steel for some reason??? He needs right foot outside of Benn's left foot as the southpaw boxer. Benn throwing a lot of leather, some not landing and that’s tiring.
Brian
Benn v Prograis
Benn seems to have an endless energy tank. He comes out all guns blazing, attacking head and body.
His timing is perfect as he steps into range and stabs at Prograis' body.
But Benn gets a little too confident and Prograis counters beutifully to wobble the Briton momentarily.
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Andre Ward
Retired two-weight world champion on Netflix
Benn is responding the way a fighter should to a cut; he is unbothered. He is staying focussed on his opponent and the game plan at hand.
Image source, Getty ImagesBenn v Prograis
The cut on Benn's left eye looks a little worse than the one on his right.
Both came from accidental head clashes.
Benn v Prograis
Andre Ward
Retired two-weight world champion on Netflix
That looks like a cut on the opposite eye now for Benn.
Prograis needs to take advantage of the blood going in Benn's eye, try and land a shot when the blood is in the eye.