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    Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk could come face-to-face for first time since world title fight at Joyce vs Chisora

    TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk could come nose-to-nose on Saturday night in London.The heavyweight pair last saw and brutalised each other on May 18 in Saudi Arabia where the 37-year-old Ukraine icon became the undisputed world champion following a magnificent battle.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk could both be in London at the O2 on SaturdayCredit: GettyFrank Warren revealed they could face off for the first time since their undisputed title fightCredit: GettyThe rematch is signed for December 21, back in Riyadh, but the giant duo are on course to collide at the O2 as fans watching the bout between Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce.Usyk beat Joyce in the amateurs and Chisora in the pros, while 35-year-old Fury has sparred hundreds of rounds with the Putney Juggernaut and beaten Del Boy three times.Crimea king Usyk is guaranteed to be ringside in Greenwich, popping over from Paris where he is helping the Ukraine national boxing team at the Olympics.And Fury is in talks to travel down from Morecambe after returning from a well-earned family holiday.READ MORE IN BOXINGPromoter Frank Warren told SunSport: “I spoke to Tyson this morning, he has just come back from a great time on holiday with all of the kids.“Tyson might come down to the fight on Saturday night – and Usyk is definitely coming as well as he is just over the Channel at the Olympics.“I spoke to Tyson and he said he will try to come down, he definitely wants to.”But with all those kids – and another one on the way – he has to use his time away from fights and camp to be a father and husband.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFury wasted the opening three rounds, showboating when he should have been taking advantage of Usyk being a slow starter.But the 6ft 9in Morecambe master was sensational between rounds four and seven, slashing uppercuts and hooks into the gap-toothed southpaw.Tyson Fury’s fortune soars – with more huge pay days to comeBut he had his nose shattered in round eight and was battered all over the ring, and down to the canvas, in round nine and lost a split decision.In the aftermath, Team Fury’s corner work was analysed and the overbearing influence of dad John was a disaster, as he yelled over experienced and respected trainers Andy Lee and Sugarhill Steward.Thankfully Warren suggests that the debacle will not be repeated.“He knows he has to sort a couple of things out,” the Queensberry boss said. “And they will get sorted out.“If he repeats what he did in the middle rounds, he will stop Usyk.“I went in both dressing rooms afterwards and – hand on my heart – I could see the difference in the damage and Tyson was far better off.“Tyson caught him with so many shots and then Usyk caught him on the nose but Usyk was bashed up afterwards.“Tyson does like to showboat – I wish he wouldn’t – but it’s part of his style and nature, he’s a showman and he won’t change at 35.“They need to sort out the corner, they only need one voice, not ‘voices’.”London 2012 golden boy and former undisputed cruiserweight boss Usyk explained why he enjoyed UK trips so much.The undefeated genius said: “I love UK fans because a lot of UK fans understand boxing.”I have a big story with UK fighters, Joe Joyce, Tony Bellew, Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury. But I love UK fans, the country.READ MORE SUN STORIES”This is just sport, we are all a community, I respect these guys, I message them on Instagram.”They’re my rivals, but we’re friends.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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    Tyson Fury makes controversial decision ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch as he looks to win back world titles

    TYSON FURY has controversially agreed to keep dad John as part of his corner team for the Oleksandr Usyk rematch.The Gypsy King, 35, suffered his first professional defeat at the hands of the slick Ukrainian as he was beaten by split decision in their undisputed clash in Saudi Arabia two months ago.Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision in their undisputed clash in MayCredit: GettyFury’s corner was criticised for the advice given to their fighterCredit: AFPBut dad John will remain in his son’s corner for the Usyk rematchCredit: PAFury and Usyk, 37, will meet again for a second time when they run things back in the Middle East on December 21.In the wake of the first fight, the likes of Carl Froch and Fury’s uncle Peter criticised the advice from the corner.Trainer SugarHill Steward, assistant Andy Lee and dad John were all offering their opinion to Fury in between rounds.Father John was at the centre of this criticism, but Tyson does not seem to have listened.READ MORE IN BOXINGAccording to iFL TV, Fury’s manager, Spencer Brown, has confirmed the same three men will work the corner for the rematch.Fury Sr had already raised eyebrows earlier in fight week when he headbutted a member of Usyk’s team and left himself covered in blood.Then he was slammed in the wake of his son’s defeat as former British world champion Froch took aim at his corner work.He told talkSPORT: “When you’ve got three people – including Big John Fury the fighting man – when you’ve got him in the corner shouting and screaming at you while you’ve got two other people giving you advice, that means you’re listening to absolutely nobody.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I thought that was terrible and really unprofessional in his corner. It was bad.”And uncle Peter, who previously trained Tyson, told October Red: “There should only be one man in the corner, there shouldn’t be three or four.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois on track to break Tyson Fury’s stunning record at world title fight “Some are too emotional in the corner and some are giving the wrong advice.”I think the only one that spoke a little bit of sense in the last dying stretch of it was SugarHill, who said ‘put it on him’.”When you go into fights, it doesn’t matter who it is, it could be a family member, but you’ve got to give precise clear information, and the thing I always say to the fighter is, ‘Are you listening, do you understand what I’ve just told you to do?’”There were too many people, but maybe Tyson wants that? I don’t know, it’s been years since dealing with me.”I don’t know what the situation is but clearly for me the game plan was wrong and only one should be speaking.”How can you listen to all that? It’s going a bit panicky and it’s all over the place.”Usyk edged Fury in Saudi Arabia and was shown to be superior by the punch stats More

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    Tom Aspinall copying Tyson Fury’s bizarre and dangerous pre-fight tactic to secure huge KO win at UFC 304

    TOM ASPINALL has revealed he’s using a bizarre pre-fight strategy ahead of UFC 304.The Atherton assassin defends his interim heavyweight title in a rematch against Curtis Blaydes in the co-main event of the Manchester pay-per-view card early on Sunday morning.Tom Aspinall renews his rivalry with Curtis Blaydes this weekendCredit: REXAspinall is eyeing revenge in the form of a big finish after suffering a horror knee injury in their first meeting two years agoCredit: ReutersAspinall has harked back to his traveller heritage by dipping his hands in petrol to strengthen themCredit: X@ARIELHELWANIAspinall, 31, will be out for revenge having suffered a horror knee injury in their first meeting two years ago and is eyeing yet another stoppage win.And he’s harked back to his gypsy heritage ahead of the Manchester melee by dipping his hands in petrol every night to strengthen them.During an appearance on The MMA Hour, he said: “You ever see the documentary Knuckle? You familiar with that?”It’s a documentary about travellers, travelling communities in the UK, Ireland.READ MORE ON UFC 304“And there’s a guy on there, big Joe Joyce, an old travelling legend, and big Joe Joyce reveals a few gypsy methods for getting ready for a fight.“I wanted to resort back to a bit of gypsy heritage that I’ve got, so I thought, right, what I’m going to do is I’m going to make a little ring out of hay bales.“When it gets to about 4am, I get my alarm on, I go outside, do a bit shadowboxing in the hay bales.“And then I do the old traveller method of dipping your knuckles in petrol for about 20 minutes as the sun’s coming up, and that hardens your knuckles.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTyson Fury dipped his hands in petrol ahead of his rematch with Deontay WilderCredit: GETTYMany boxers in the traveller community still, to this day, soak their hands in petrol ahead of fights, including former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.The Gypsy King soaked his hands in fuel every day for the final few weeks of training camp for his 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder, which he won via seventh-round TKO.EXCLUSIVE: ‘Great fight – Tom Aspinall reveals reason for Alex Pereira post after UFC 300 and admits he’d love to fight BrazilianThere are obvious health concerns with leaving one’s hands in a flammable and deadly liquid for prolonged periods of time, although Aspinall isn’t fussed about them.Britain’s third UFC champ said of his hands: Mate, they’re like absolute stones. “You know what, I’ve seen them new gloves, and they’re a lot smaller than the other ones. There’s a lot less padding on them.“And I just thought, you know what, I need to harden the knuckles up, and that’s the only way I know how.”I’ve been doing the old gypsy method of dipping them in petrol, and they’re like rocks.”If I get a disgusting knockout on Saturday, you better believe that half of the roster are going to be dipping their knuckles in petrol.” More

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    Floyd Mayweather, 47, could face Manny Pacquiao, 45, in rematch of £500m fight – but with a twist as rivals make returns

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER and Manny Pacquiao could be set for a rematch – but with a twist on their original money spinner. Mayweather beat Pacquiao in 2015 to end boxing’s most drawn out saga in a blockbuster worth over £500MILLION. Floyd Mayweather is still linked with a rematch against Manny PacquiaoCredit: ReutersPacquiao in training for his exhibition comeback fightCredit: @MannyPacquiaoBut even in retirement the pair remain linked with a rematch as they continue to box on in exhibition bouts. And Japanese MMA promotion Rizin could be the unlikely source to hold the key to a deal between the ring icons. Pacquiao, 45, returns this weekend in Tokyo against ex-kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo, 28. Mayweather, 47, meanwhile has scored two knockout victories against martial arts opponents under the Rizin banner. READ MORE IN BOXINGPromoter Nobuyuki Sakakibara revealed a rematch with Pacquiao remains a possibility – so long as professional records are not at stake. Sakakibara told SunSport: “I wouldn’t be surprised if anything happens these days so the possibility is still there. “We still have a good relationship with Floyd but he’s not thinking of coming back to real competitive fights. “I understand that there isn’t no interest from his side on the rematch in non official bout, and Manny is interested.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So it all comes down to the timing. And when everything aligns perfectly, I’m sure that rematch will happen.”Last year, Pacquiao and Sakakibara announced that a rematch with Mayweather was in the works for 2024. Floyd Mayweather breaks silence over Manny Pacquiao rematchBut the American great instead returns on August 24 in Mexico against John Gotti III. Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, but has boxed in exhibitions since. His last was against the grandson of notorious crime boss Gotti – ending in a brawl in the ring to lead to the rematch. Pacquiao meanwhile hung up his gloves following defeat to Yordenis Ugas in 2021 – but he has teased a comeback ever since. And the WBC even controversially opened the door to PacMan challenging welterweight champion Mario Barrios, 29, for the title.Pacquiao is using his exhibition with Anpo to ease back but Rizin are open to future fights with the Filipino. Sakakibara said: “Depending on the result and his performance in his upcoming fight on July 28th, we need to assess the market to see if his return would make sense. “This is a single bout agreement so if we were to have him back, we need to make sure there is a demand in the market. READ MORE SUN STORIES”If we can create momentum and anticipation together – since Manny himself is still wanting to have competitive fights – he’s not thinking that this is his last fight. “So if things turn out right, there is a good possibility where there could be more Manny Pacquiao fights in Rizin.”Mayweather beat Pacquiao in 2015Credit: Getty More

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    Former Anthony Joshua rival Jarrell Miller shows off insane body transformation ahead of Andy Ruiz Jr fight

    JARRELL MILLER looks to be in the shape of his life ahead of fighting Andy Ruiz Jr. The disgraced drugs cheat faces former heavyweight world champion Ruiz on August 3 in Los Angeles. Lucas Browne after defeat to Jarrell MillerMiller is nicknamed Big BabyThe disgraced drugs cheat has transformed his bodyWelterweight world champ Jaron Ennis with MillerCredit: @moremediahitsMiller – who infamously blew his chance to fight Anthony Joshua after his 2019 doping scandal – has earned the nickname Big Baby over the years. For his last bout against Daniel Dubois in December he weighed 23 STONE. But in recent pictures circulating online, Miller appears to have dramatically transformed his body. The controversial American, 36, flexed a trimmer chest and midsection just two weeks out from his bout with Ruiz. READ MORE IN BOXINGMiller actually gave Ruiz the chance to beat AJ for the world titles after his drugs bust. He blamed the failed tests on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow.He then received a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank stable but again tested positive for a banned substance.This time the ex-kickboxer put it down to a SEX PILL and was handed a two-year suspension.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMiller returned in 2022 and won three on the spin including a stoppage over ex-champ Lucas Browne, 43, last year. But he was beaten by Brit Dubois, 26, last time out while Ruiz, 34, is back after two years out. Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro recordThe Mexican-American stunned Joshua, 34, in June 2019 but lost the rematch on points six years later. He beat Chris Arreola, 43, and Luis Ortiz, 45, but has faced a spell on the sidelines as promoter Eddie Hearn predicted a tough bout with Miller. Hearn told Matchroom Boxing: “I actually think this is a really tough fight for Andy Ruiz. It’s going to be all action.“Jarrell Miller is always going to be on the front foot, always comes to fight, and Andy is a very sharp counter-puncher as well, but he’s been out of the ring for a long time. “There’s going to be huge support for him in Los Angeles, but he better have hunger in his belly for this fight because otherwise, he’ll get overrun by Jarrell Miller.”Andy Ruiz Jr with Miller ahead of their fightCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro record

    JAKE PAUL is going to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter moved to 10-1 with victory over ex-UFC star and bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry in Florida.Jake Paul is going to the 2024 Paris OlympicsCredit: YouTubeAnd he is now preparing to link up with Team USA’s boxing squad in the French capital – but not to compete. Paul, 27, is instead an honorary coach tasked with raising the profile of the gold medal hopefuls. He is also using his experience on the big stage to help the boxers deal with the pressures of the Games. Paul said on brother Logan’s podcast: “I’m bringing in meditation and them being prepared for the big moment and being there for them to support them in any way possible.READ MORE ON OLYMPICS”I don’t know how much help it’s going to be, I’m sure they’re going to do fine with or without me.”But also to try to bring eyeballs. We’re dropping a documentary on my entire week with them and the whole programme that’s going on there.”Paul even explored the idea of competing in Paris himself only to miss the deadline – with an eye now on the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.He said: “We tried. I missed the cutoff. When we came up with the idea we were like three weeks late.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I can do it in LA. I think I might. I feel like it would be sick. I’d get gold medal, bro…”It’s a travesty. We missed the cutoff by about three weeks but if I could’ve gone to one qualifying tournament then it would’ve worked out.Jake Paul calls out Mike Tyson and UFC champion Alex Pereira after KOing Mike Perry”It would be hilarious. Become cruiserweight world champion and then get rid of my professional licence and become amateur, win a gold medal in 2028.”Paul spent a week with the USA boxing squad in Colorado before his last fight and will now jet off to France to link back up with them. He will then focus on his controversial clash against Mike Tyson, 58, which has been rescheduled to November 15 in Texas.Jake Paul is 10-1 in his pro boxing careerCredit: Getty More

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    Manny Pacquiao’s opponent risks £3.9MILLION fine during fight against boxing legend

    MANNY PACQUIAO is in line for a £3.9MILLION payout in his boxing return – should his opponent break the rules.The Filipino icon makes his return to the ring over the weekend in Tokyo with Japanese MMA promotion Rizin. Manny Pacquiao in training for his exhibition boxing returnCredit: @MannyPacquiaoK-1 Kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo will face PacquiaoCredit: @anpo_rukiyaPacquiao, 45, will face former K-1 Kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo, 28, in a strictly boxing rules bout. Floyd Mayweather, 47, similarly had two exhibitions with Rizin against martial artists and won both by knockout. In 2018, he beat kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 25, and the contract included a financial penalty for using any illegal strikes. And the same clause is included in Pacquiao and Anpo’s deal – with a kick resulting in a $5m (£3.9m) penalty. READ MORE IN BOXINGRizin president Nobuyuki Sakakibara confirmed the rules in quotes translated by Beyond Kickboxing.Sakakibara said: “Any violation will be punishable by a $5million fine. “At the time of Tenshin versus Mayweather in 2018 that was approximately 500million yen (£2.5m). “However, due to the weak yen, that figure is now around 750million yen.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPacquiao retired in 2021 following defeat to Yordenis Ugas but he has boxed in an exhibition since with the view to make a comeback.He has been linked with fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, and unbeaten British boxer Conor Benn, 27. But more recently, the WBC confirmed they would sanction PacMan coming out of retirement to fight world champion Mario Barrios, 29. Talks are ongoing with Pacquiao using his Far East exhibition as a way to prepare for his controversial yet potential welterweight title shot. More

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    Fans fear for Daniel Dubois will be sent ‘into early retirement’ as Anthony Joshua looks terrifying in training pics

    ANTHONY JOSHUA had fans fearing he will send Daniel Dubois “into retirement early” after releasing terrifying training pictures. Dubois puts his IBF heavyweight title on the line for the first time on September 21 at Wembley against AJ. Anthony Joshua had fans fearing he will send Daniel Dubois ‘into retirement early’Credit: Instagram @anthonyjoshuaJoshua is in training for the heavyweight title fightCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshuaAJ pictured in trainer Ben Davison’s gymCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshuaJoshua for the third fight in a now is preparing with trainer Ben Davison in the coach’s Harlow gym. AJ released images of his training camp, showing off his hulking arms and abs popping out through his sweat-soaked top. Needless to say fans are concerned for his opponent as one said: “Good luck to Dubois because he’s going into retirement early.”Another added: “I did not no who motivated Dubois to fight this guy.”READ MORE IN BOXINGOne hailed: “He’s got that Aura back.” Joshua, 34, gets a shot at becoming a three-time champion after Dubois, 26, was elevated from the interim IBF title to the full version. That is because Oleksandr Usyk, 37, vacated it to proceed with his planned December 21 rematch with Tyson Fury, 35, after his May win. Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren revealed the winner of September’s all-British bout puts them in line for either Usyk or Fury. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWarren told Sky Sports: “All roads will lead to unification again.”He’s [Usyk] getting a massive payday for the rematch that he was contracted for against Tyson. Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois on track to break Tyson Fury’s stunning record at world title fight “That’s what the position is. It’s pure business as far as he’s concerned. If it was about holding on to the belts, then he wouldn’t have relinquished. “He’s in it for the money and obviously the rematch is a massive, massive fight, which everyone wants to see. It was such a closely fight last time, it’s a bigger fight now in December.”Whatever happens, the winner of this fight on September 21, which will be Daniel, will fight the winner of that fight, and the four belts will be back on the line again.”Joshua facing off with DuboisCredit: Getty More