Boxing betting tips: 5/4 KO double appeals as Fury returns
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
Odds Now's resident combat expert Max Boosey is on hand to preview an exciting night of British boxing on Saturday April 11th, headlined by the much anticipated return of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury comes out of retirement once again on Saturday evening, beginning his latest foray back into the elite heavyweight picture with an intriguing test against Russia's Arslanbek Makhmudov.
On paper, Makhmudov looks a dangerous opponent for the Gypsy King, with an impressive 19 of his 21 victories coming by knockout. He has suffered just two defeats, coming against the well respected Agit Kabayel and the less heralded Guido Vianello.
In reality though, this fight is all about Fury – because if he's anywhere near the level you'd expect him to be, he should have far too much class for his opponent.
Makhmudov relies on brute force and power, hunting early stoppages with his aggressive style. His movement, however, is not world class and against such a tall man who moves around the ring better than almost anyone, it's tricky to see Fury getting caught flush early on.
Once the fight settles down, I think there's a vulnerability in the Makhmudov armour that Fury can exploit, and it's shots to the body. Abayel stopped the big man with body work which saw him empty very quickly. Fury is one of the best in that particular sphere and given his in-ring intelligence, you'd expect that to be a key part of the gameplan.
To be honest, Dave Allen had a lot of success late against Makhmudov and probably regretted showing him so much respect early in the contest. As Dave would admit, there are levels between him and Tyson and I really do think class will tell here.
A Fury stoppage in the mid-rounds feels most viable here.
Connor Benn returns to his favoured welterweight level here after two bruising encounters with domestic rival Chris Eubank Jr – a tussle he eventually got the better of in emphatic fashion.
His opponent on Saturday is the ultra-talented Regis Prograis, formerly a two-time super lightweight world champion and once considered once of the best pound-for-pound operators in the sport. However, at the age of 37, it's fair to say Prograis is a regressing figther.
He steps up in weight significantly here and that worries me – particularly when you consider he was dropped by Jack Caterrall in his penultimate outing, a unanimous decision defeat in October 2024.
A points win over Joseph Diaz was a welcome streak-snapper but this is not the Prograis of old and I think the upwardly mobile Benn meets this former champion at an ideal time to net a dominant victory.
Big nights still await for Benn in the coming years and I think he'll want an emphatic stoppage here to continue the excellent momentum he is building. The stoppage appeals, at the prices.
Getting with underdogs in boxing doesn't come without risk but I believe there are two outsiders who have viable routes to victory against well-fancied opponents on Saturday in Jeamie TKV and Frazer Clarke.
TKV takes on Richard Riakpohre in a domestic dust-up, where he will defend his British heavyweight title. Riakpohre is a worthy favourite but I think the 14/5 available on the current champion is a bit too big, all things considered.
It was an impressive win for TKV last time out (ironically over the aforementioned Clarke) and I think he's got the tools to make this an awkward and dirty encounter. He fights heavy on the inside, which could be difficult for Riakpohre to come to terms with and could help TKV nick rounds.
I also want to have a small play on Clarke, who is an 11/2 dog against Australia's Justis Huni.
Hunit has been hurt in multiple fights, before ultimately getting knocked out by Fabio Wardley. His talents are clear but to me, he looks susceptible to big shots and Clarke will certainly test him in that regard.
Another factor to weigh in is Clarke's amateur pedigree. He'll have seen plenty of tricky southpaws throughout his career to date and I think he's well equipped to make this contest closer than the odds suggest – particularly given he feels he has a point to prove after consecutive losses.
As well as a small dabble on Clarke, a decent wager on this one to go the distance looks a play too at odds against.
5pt double - Tyson Fury to win by KO/ TKO/ DQ vs Arslanbek Makhmudov + Connor Benn to win by KO/ TKO/ DQ vs Regis Prograis - 5/4 (Betfred)
1pt - Tyson Fury to win in rounds 5-8 vs Arslanbek Makhmudov - 5/2 (BetVictor)
1pt - Jeamie TKV to beat Richard Riakporhe - 14/5 (AK Bets)
1pt - Frazer Clarke to beat Justis Huni - 11/2 (AK Bets)
2pts - Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni to go the distance - 5/4 (Betfred)
Total staked - 10pts
All prices correct as of 3pm BST on Friday, April 10th, 2026. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.
As well as being the CEO of Odds Now, Max is a keen punter who specialises in combat sports.
Born and raised in the UK but now residing in Canada, his Saturday evenings usually revolve around taking in all the action from the biggest cards across the boxing and UFC scene.
Away from the ring, Max is also a keen follower of darts – another of his passions he gets to live and breathe via his work.
As well as being the CEO of Odds Now, Max is a keen punter who specialises in combat sports.
Born and raised in the UK but now residing in Canada, his Saturday evenings usually revolve around taking in all the action from the biggest cards across the boxing and UFC scene.
Away from the ring, Max is also a keen follower of darts – another of his passions he gets to live and breathe via his work.
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