Tyson Fury won a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov with scores of 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109. Makhmudov employed a straightforward but necessary strategy of moving forward aggressively, throwing sweeping punches, and then immediately clinching due to Fury's significant advantages in speed and stamina. Despite Makhmudov landing some shots, Fury demonstrated the difference between a top-level heavyweight and a solid heavyweight contender. The analysis notes that no amount of diligent training could overcome Fury's natural speed and endurance advantages. Makhmudov was praised as an excellent storyteller who will likely share interesting details about facing the already legendary Fury.
