Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov LIVE: Round-by-round updates and scorecard as the Gypsy King makes his return – plus bloodied Conor Benn beats Regis Prograis


‘Don’t let this guy jab!’

Ringside, Anthony Joshua is interviewed during the break between rounds, and says that he’s ‘hungry’ for his next opponent, openly admitting that he’s on a scouting mission. Victory for Fury here would surely make a meeting between the two Britons – long awaited – inevitable.

Makhmudov clips Fury now, and the two fighters exchange bone-shattering punches after breaking apart from a prolonged wrestle.

But then Fury sends an enormous hand the Russian’s way, connecting with his opponent before turning him into a headlock. A few more punches to the mid-section, and Fury heads defiantly to his corner.

Makhmudov’s trainer warns:

Don’t let this guy jab!

Daily Mail Sport’s JEFF POWELL gives his verdict:

Makhmurdov the bear wrestler was fittingly rough and wild but took at least as many hefty hits as he delivered in the fourth. FURY 10-9 MAKHMUDOV

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov LIVE: Round-by-round updates and scorecard as the Gypsy King makes his return – plus bloodied Conor Benn beats Regis Prograis