Netflix reveal star-studded broadcast staff for Tyson Fury’s comeback as streaming big continues push into stay sport

The broadcast team for the showdown between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov has been revealed, with Netflix lining up a star-studded panel of boxing royalty and veteran broadcasters for its global coverage.

The streaming giant will air the heavyweight clash live from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, April 11.

The event will mark another major push into live sport for the platform – which has more than 300 million subscribers worldwide.

Fronting the coverage will be veteran presenter Elle Duncan, who anchors a desk stacked with big names from the fight game.

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, Hall of Famer Laila Ali and ex-super-middleweight king Carl Froch will serve as analysts.

At ringside, the action will be called by Mauro Ranallo, joined by former world champions David Haye and Andre Ward, who will break down the tactics as the fight unfolds.

The broadcast team for the showdown between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov has been revealed, with Netflix lining up a star-studded panel of boxing royalty 

Among that boxing royalty is the former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis

David Haye is also among the big names set to share the opinions on the event on April 11

Reporters Josh Denzel and Anna Woolhouse will be positioned behind the scenes, providing live updates, interviews and a glimpse into the atmosphere both backstage and among the crowd.

The undercard action will begin earlier in the day, streaming on Netflix’s Tudum platform and The Ring’s YouTube channel before the main card gets underway later that evening.

The fight week build-up will also be covered, with a series of events including grand arrivals, a final press conference and public weigh-ins set to be streamed online in the days leading up to the bout.

All eyes will of course be on Tyson Fury on April 11 as the event marks his return to the sport following 16 months away after his fifth retirement.

It will be the first time The Gypsy King has fought in front of home fans since 2022.

Fury holds a professional record of 34 wins, two losses and one draw, with 24 knockouts. The two defeats on his record came against Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury is hopeful of securing a blockbuster bout with Anthony Joshua later in the year, but first has to deal with Makhmudov, 36, who has a strong record of 21-2 with 19 knockouts.

His fight night in April is co-headlined by Conor Benn, who is taking on two-time former super-lightweight world champion Regis Prograis.

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