Tyson Fury says death of Anthony Joshua’s friends prompted his return to the ring
Guardian Sport
by PA MediaFebruary 16, 2026
Fury set to step back into the ring after 15 months out
Joshua involved in fatal Nigeria car crash in December
Tyson Fury has revealed the deaths of two of long-time rival Anthony Joshua’s friends in a car crash in December was the catalyst for his return to boxing.
Fury will step back into the ring on 11 April after a 15-month absence to face the Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/16/2026