Fury recently got the win on points but there should be some things noted moving forward.
As boxing returns to the big time to the masses worldwide shortly there is still some things uncertain on Fury though.
He won by UD on points recently but he was expected to.
He didn’t look his old self but had much ring rust. US reaction in particular was subdued, not impressed by him, at all.
Despite the bout on a mega platform as well on Netflix, it didn’t capture the imagination at all of fans in the US.
Here are 15 short facts reflecting the US reaction to Tyson Fury’s April 11, 2026, comeback fight vs Arslanbek Makhmudov on Netflix (Fury won by unanimous decision as mentioned — but seemed a bit off to us on the night — flat):
- The fight generated limited buzz in the US, staying mostly within dedicated boxing circles rather than breaking into mainstream sports conversation.
- Many American fans and pundits described it as a clear mismatch, with Fury dominating a limited opponent in a largely one-sided bout.
- US viewers often called the performance underwhelming, noting it lacked excitement and didn’t fully shake off Fury’s ring rust after 16 months out.
- Reactions highlighted the fight as “boring” or a “runaway win,” with complaints that it failed to deliver high-level heavyweight action fans hoped for.
- The post-fight call-out of Anthony Joshua created more online debate among Americans than the fight itself.
- Netflix’s broadcast, with its UK-heavy commentary team, drew mixed or lukewarm feedback from US audiences on pacing and style.
- American fans appreciated Fury’s personality and showmanship but felt the actual boxing didn’t impress or meet expectations for a comeback.
- Overall sentiment was that it didn’t capture strong US interest, remaining more of a UK/European story with modest crossover.
- Some US boxing observers viewed it as a safe, low-risk return that told little about Fury’s current elite level.
- Ticket sales issues and the non-sellout atmosphere were noted stateside as signs of muted excitement around the event.
- While Netflix made the fight accessible, many American subscribers tuned in but came away unimpressed with the main event quality.
- Discussions often pivoted quickly to calls for bigger future matchups (like vs. Joshua), as this one didn’t sustain much enthusiasm.
- US reactions described the card as solid for streaming access but disappointing in delivering thrilling, competitive heavyweight boxing.
- Fury’s marketability and larger-than-life persona got some positive mentions, but the in-ring showing left fans wanting more.
- In summary, US fans were not particularly impressed — it was seen as an okay but forgettable comeback that didn’t generate significant hype or excitement stateside.
He has remained adamant he wants the Anthony Joshua fight next but how big is that in the US remains unclear.
Relatively a big fight in the US but it’s mostly big in Europe.
The likes of Carl Froch had his say on Fury vs Joshua here recently.
It remains to be seen what next for Fury.
