ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury will go their separate ways before an anticipated mega-fight at the end of the year.
The fight was set for August 14, but Fury will first instead have to defend his WBC title in a trilogy bout vs Deontay Wilder after a US judges ruling.
That fight has been confirmed for July 24, with Joshua now set to take on No 1 contender Oleksandr Usyk this summer.
We’ll be bringing you ALL of the latest developments from the world of boxing right here…
FURY READY
Tyson Fury has vowed to ‘smash’ Deontay Wilder in one round and boasted that he has his rival’s soul and mojo.
He told his his US promotional team, Top Rank: “Wilder, this contract is signed.
“You’re getting smashed. When I say smashed, I mean smash, smash, smash, bang.
“You’re getting knocked out. End of. One round, you’re going. I’ve got your soul, your mojo, everything.”
FURY CONGRATULATES TAYLOR
Tyson Fury has congratulated undisputed super-lightweight champion Josh Taylor after he beat Jose Ramirez on Saturday night to claim all four belts in the 140-pound division.
WILD RIDE
Tyson Fury promised to knock out Deontay Wilder before fighting Anthony Joshua as he signed his trilogy fight contract.
The deal is done for the Gypsy King, 32, to face the Bronze Bomber, 35, in Las Vegas on July 24.
On Saturday night, Fury travelled to Nevada for Josh Taylor’s super-lightweight triumph over Jose Ramirez.
And he gatecrashed ESPN’s broadcast of the fight to announce his next contest.
Fury stated: “I just signed the Deontay Wilder contract.
“B****, you’re getting knocked out! Knocked out!”
GOOD MORNING BOXING FANS
Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury has promised to fight Anthony Joshua later this year after his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.
The 32-year-old has been ordered to meet the American in the ring for a third time, leaving his potential bout with fellow Brit AJ in doubt.
Fury told ESPN: “I’ve got to beat up Deontay Wilder a bit better than I did last time, because he didn’t get a good enough hiding last time.
“This time I’m going to really double, double, treble smash him.
“100 per cent [I’ll fight Joshua]. AJ’s got a big mouth and no substance.
“He says I’m the one that does all the talking but if I didn’t talk boxing would be stone dead because I’m the only character alive left in it.
“Let’s say that for a fact. [The Joshua fight] happens this year.
“I’m gonna deal with this mug, Deontay Wilder, I’m knocking him out cold, and then I’m going to deal with the other guy straightaway.”
Joshua wants to know where Fury’s infamous £7million charity donation is before he signs up for a £20m bare-knuckle bout.
The warring boxers swapped Twitter insults on Wednesday night as things heated up between the pair, with Fury making the offer of a massive-money straightener.
The message Joshua reposted said: “20M the f***ing homeless are still waiting on the 7M you promised them two years ago you sham.”
Meanwhile Fury’s trilogy with Wilder is set to take place on July 24 in Las Vegas.
Fury has officially signed the contract for a third fight on Sunday.
WILD CALL
Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury has promised to fight Anthony Joshua later this year after his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.
The 32-year-old has been ordered to meet the American in the ring for a third time, leaving his potential bout with fellow Brit AJ in doubt.
Fury told ESPN: “I’ve got to beat up Deontay Wilder a bit better than I did last time, because he didn’t get a good enough hiding last time.
“This time I’m going to really double, double, treble smash him.
“100 per cent [I’ll fight Joshua]. AJ’s got a big mouth and no substance.
“He says I’m the one that does all the talking but if I didn’t talk boxing would be stone dead because I’m the only character alive left in it.
“Let’s say that for a fact. [The Joshua fight] happens this year.
“I’m gonna deal with this mug, Deontay Wilder, I’m knocking him out cold, and then I’m going to deal with the other guy straightaway.”
CASH BACK
Anthony Joshua wants to know where Tyson Fury’s infamous £7million charity donation is before he signs up for a £20m bare-knuckle bout.
Watford’s 31-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO champ is furious his summer undisputed showdown with the WBC Gypsy King has been KO’d by his contractual obligation to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time.
And the warring boxers swapped Twitter insults on Wednesday night as things heated up between the pair, with Fury making the offer of a massive-money straightener.
Joshua then retweeted a fan comment that called into question Fury’s claim to have donated his huge purse from his 2018 draw with Deontay Wilder to good causes.
The message Joshua reposted said: “20M the f***ing homeless are still waiting on the 7M you promised them two years ago you sham.”
JOSHUA FIGHT STILL ON
Tyson Fury is confident that his fight with Anthony Joshua will definitely take place this year.
Fury was expected to take on Joshua in an all-British unification match this summer but it was ultimately decided that he will complete his trilogy with Deontay Wilder instead.
The Gypsy King told ESPN: “100 per cent, it [Joshua vs Fury] happens this year.
“I’m going to deal with this mug, Deontay Wilder, I’m knocking him out cold, and then I’m going t deal with the other guy straight away”
FURY PREDICTION
Tyson Fury had some strong words for Deontay Wilder ahead of their imminent third fight as he warned him he will beat him “a bit better than last time”.
Fury told ESPN: “I think he’s going to give it a good roll of the dice, this is his last hurrah.
“I got his heart, his soul, his mojo. Everything of Deontay Wilder, every bit of substance, I got it in my pocket. I’ve carried it around with me for the last 18 months.
“He’s an idiot, he got absolutely dismantled and smashed to bits in our last fight and he wants that all over again.
“He was telling people I cracked his skull, I’ve injured his shoulder, I’ve done his bicep. Yet he wants to get in there with me again.
“It’s either one of two things — he’s absolutely crazy or he’s a sucker for punishment.
“I got to beat up Deontay Wilder a bit better than last time because he didn’t get a good enough hiding last time.
“This time, I’m going to real double, double, treble smash him”
FURY VS WILDER RECAP
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are set to face off for a third fight that will complete a trilogy on July 24 in Las Vegas.
Fury and Wilder’s first bout took place in 2018 and ended in a controversial draw as many insisted the British superstar was the rightful winner.
Their second meeting saw The Gypsy King beating the American boxer with a technical knockout in the seventh round.
Their upcoming fight means Fury’s all-British unification match against Anthony Joshua will have to be postponed
PEN TO PAPER
Tyson Fury has officially signed the contract for a third fight against Deontay Wilder.
Fury shared a clip that showed him putting pen to paper on the necessary paperwork.
The Gypsy King then looked at the camera and promised to “smash” The Bronze Bomber in the first round.
The British boxing star said: “Wilder, this contract’s signed. You’re getting smashed!
“You’re getting knocked out! End of, one round!”
FACE THE USYK
Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter has told Sky Sports that Wembley Stadium could be the venue for an August bout between his man and Anthony Joshua.
Alexander Krassyuk said: “WBO has to issue the official enforcement for the mandatory today.
“According to my knowledge, AJ is ready to take the challenge.
“It may happen anywhere including Wembley, but yet no serious venue commitments have been made.”
RING RETURN?
Tyson Fury has teased at a career swansong in WWE after hanging up his gloves.
The Gypsy King made his wrestling debut in 2019, making an instant impact by KOing Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.
It appears his son, Prince John James, is eager to follow in his footsteps after attending WWE WrestleMania Backlash.
Prince got the chance to mingle with wrestling’s biggest names including Rey Mysterio and chief Vince McMahon.
THE GUN SHOW
Deontay Wilder has been blowing off some steam at his personal firing range ahead of his long-awaited return to the ring.
The former WBC heavyweight champion is a firearms aficionado and is no stranger to showing off his collection of guns on social media.
KING AMONG MEN
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NO JOSHING
Tyson Fury had been set to finally face Anthony Joshua in a huge unification showdown in August.
The Saudi Arabia fight had been confirmed by the Gypsy King only last week, before a US arbitration panel ruled that he had to settle an earlier contract with Wilder.
Fury claimed: “AJ’s got a big mouth and no substance.
“He says I’m the one who does all the talking, but if I didn’t talk, boxing would be stone dead. Because I’m the only character alive left in it.
“Let’s say that for a fact. It happens this year. I’m gonna deal with this mug, Deontay Wilder, I’m knocking him out cold, and then I’m going to deal with the other guy straight away.”
TALE OF THE TAPE
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MORE FROM FURY
Fury insisted he will demolish Wilder in their trilogy bout, which is tipped for the 65,000 capacity Allegiant Stadium.
He added: “I think he’s going to give a good roll of the dice. This is his last hurrah.
“I’ve got his heart, his soul, his mojo – every bit of substance of Deontay Wilder, I’ve got it right here in my pocket. I’ve carried it around with me for the last 18 months.
“He’s a glutton for punishment. He’s an idiot. He got absolutely dismantled and smashed to bits in our last fight, and he wants that all over again.
“He’s telling people I’ve cracked his skull, I’ve injured his shoulder, I’ve done his biceps. But yet he wants to get in there with me again. He’s either one of two things: Absolutely crazy, or he’s a sucker for punishment.”
WILD RIDE
Tyson Fury promised to knock out Deontay Wilder before fighting Anthony Joshua as he signed his trilogy fight contract.
The deal is done for the Gypsy King, 32, to face the Bronze Bomber, 35, in Las Vegas on July 24.
On Saturday night, Fury travelled to Nevada for Josh Taylor’s super-lightweight triumph over Jose Ramirez.
And he gatecrashed ESPN’s broadcast of the fight to announce his next contest.
Fury stated: “I just signed the Deontay Wilder contract.
“B****, you’re getting knocked out! Knocked out!”
GOOD MORNING BOXING FANS
Anthony Joshua’s scrap with Tyson Fury is now on the backburner after the British champ was ordered to face Oleksandr Usyk.
WBA, IBF and WBO champion AJ was given a 48-hour deadline by the WBO on Wednesday to salvage his planned clash with the WBC title holder Fury.
It hasn’t been met and therefore the WBO have stepped in demanding AJ needs to fulfil his mandatory defence against Usyk.
And they have put extra pressure on the fighters to secure the deal by handing them just 10 days to negotiate.
If a deal can’t be landed in that time, a purse bid ceremony will be called immediately per WBO rules.
Meanwhile, Usyk’s promoter has told Sky Sports that Wembley Stadium could be the venue for an August bout between his man and Joshua.
Alexander Krassyuk said: “WBO has to issue the official enforcement for the mandatory today.
“According to my knowledge, AJ is ready to take the challenge.
“It may happen anywhere including Wembley, but yet no serious venue commitments have been made.”
Finally, Fury has teased at a career swansong in WWE after hanging up his gloves.
The Gypsy King made his wrestling debut in 2019, making an instant impact by KOing Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.
It appears his son, Prince John James, is eager to follow in his footsteps after attending WWE WrestleMania Backlash.
Prince got the chance to mingle with wrestling’s biggest names including Rey Mysterio and chief Vince McMahon.
Fury uploaded a picture to Instagram and captioned it: “the big boss man @wwe I’m coming for that contract in a few years boss.”
BOX CLEVER
Josh Taylor takes on Jose Ramirez tonight for the chance to become Britain’s first-ever four-belt undisputed world champion.
You can follow all the action here on SunSport, with a thrilling undercard starting at 1am.
The main event then begins at 4.30am.
FOLLOW THE LIVE BOXING ACTION HERE FROM 1AM
HALL OF FAME
Eddie Hall’s punching power in training was so immense it forced WBO cruiserweight king Lawrence Okolie to swap body pads.
Hall, 33, has released footage on his YouTube channel of him being put through his paces by unbeaten British star and Anthony Joshua protege Okolie.
And the six-time UK’s Strongest Man champ has once again showed off his power as he hammered away at Okolie’s chest.
The 28-year-old even had to swap a body pad for a heavier one during the workout after feeling the explosiveness of the Beast.
Eddie Hall unleashes his fierce power on Anthony Joshua protege Lawrence Okolie in training for Hafthor Bjornsson fight
FIGHT ON
Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter has told Sky Sports that Wembley Stadium could be the venue for an August bout between his man and Anthony Joshua.
Alexander Krassyuk said: “WBO has to issue the official enforcement for the mandatory today.
“According to my knowledge, AJ is ready to take the challenge.
“It may happen anywhere including Wembley, but yet no serious venue commitments have been made.”
RING RETURN?
Tyson Fury has teased at a career swansong in WWE after hanging up his gloves.
The Gypsy King made his wrestling debut in 2019, making an instant impact by KOing Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.
It appears his son, Prince John James, is eager to follow in his footsteps after attending WWE WrestleMania Backlash.
Prince got the chance to mingle with wrestling’s biggest names including Rey Mysterio and chief Vince McMahon.
Fury uploaded a picture to Instagram and captioned it: “the big boss man @wwe I’m coming for that contract in a few years boss.”
OL BE WAITING
Anthony Joshua’s scrap with Tyson Fury is now on the backburner after the British champ was ordered to face Oleksandr Usyk.
WBA, IBF and WBO champion AJ was given a 48-hour deadline by the WBO on Wednesday to salvage his planned clash with the WBC title holder Fury.
It hasn’t been met and therefore the WBO have stepped in demanding AJ needs to fulfil his mandatory defence against Usyk.
And they have put extra pressure on the fighters to secure the deal by handing them just 10 days to negotiate.
If a deal can’t be landed in that time, a purse bid ceremony will be called immediately per WBO rules.
MAY DAY
Floyd Mayweather has stepped up his preparations ahead of his exhibition bout to face YouTuber Logan Paul next month.
He is looking in incredible shape for the money-spinning dust-up.
And Mayweather is even taking part in gruelling sparring sessions, with blood splattered across him on a social media post.
Captioning the image of him, he said: “This s*** is blood, sweat, and tears for me.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
