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    Tyson Fury’s ‘not all there anymore’, says UFC icon Joe Rogan as he reveals Usyk rematch fear

    TYSON FURY’s near KO at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk is a sign he’s “not all there anymore”, UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes.The Wythenshawe warrior suffered a split decision defeat to the slick southpaw in their historic undisputed heavyweight title fight in May.Tyson Fury was almost knocked out by Oleksandr Usyk in their May meleeCredit: GETTYThe knockdown was the eighth of Fury’s professional careerCredit: GETTYUFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Fury’s chin isn’t the same as it once wasCredit: REUTERSFury, 36, was almost knocked out in the ninth round of the Saudi showdown after being cracked with a hellacious left hand but somehow managed to survive.The Gypsy King’s ability to take a shot was at the peak of its powers prior to his trilogy with Deontay Wilder, in which he was dropped a total of four times.Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou also put Fury on his backside in their crossover clash last October, a knockdown which has contributed to Rogan’s believe that the Brit’s punch resistance is almost gone.During a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, he said: “Fury was terrified of Wilder’s power.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK II”He got dropped with a furious left hook, he got rocked in the eighth round.”Bro, it’s the same thing you see in the Usyk fight. He’s not all there anymore.”Those fights with Deontay Wilder took something out of him. 100 per cent.”Fury thought he did enough to have his hand raised in his first meeting with Usyk, who he’ll renew his rivalry with a week on Saturday.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd he plans to take the fight out of the judges’ hand in their second successive Riyadh rumble.He said: “I’m going to roll the dice and it’s going to be you or me… best foot forward and swing away.Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch “I’ve never been afraid to get knocked spark out. I’ve always put it on the line every time.”He continued: “There’s no secret! I’m going in there to knock you out.”Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision.”So I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].”And I’ve got to get him (Usyk) out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.”Joe Rogan reckons Deontay Wiilder did irreparable damage to Tyson Fury’s chinCredit: GETTY More

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    Lauren Price vs Bexcy Mateus: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card for welterweight title fight

    LAUREN PRICE returns to the ring this weekend as she faces Bexcy Mateus in a defence of her welterweight world titles. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold-medallist holds the WBA, IBO and Ring Magazine titles at 147lbs and is undefeated so far as a professional. Lauren Price is the WBA and Ring Magazine champion at 147lbsCredit: PAPrice is 7-0 as a pro, with her biggest win coming against Jessica McCaskill back in May. It was on that night she picked up her world titles, but now she’s looking for more gold, and a win over Mateus could put her in a huge fight. Natasha Jonas’ fight with Ivana Habazin for the IBF and WBC welterweight titles takes place on the same card, and the hope for promoters Boxxer is that Jonas and Price win their bouts to set up a fight between themselves. When is Price vs Mateus?Lauren Price’s defence of her WBA title will take place on Saturday, December 14.The fight will be held at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England.The fight, which is co-main event is likely to get underway from around 9pm GMTThe main event between Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin will be on straight after.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Price vs Mateus will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.You can live stream all the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Jonas vs Habazin full cardAlso on the card is Natasha Jonas’ welterweight unification fight against Ivana Habazin.Stephen McKenna and Viddal Riley are in action on the bill too.Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin, WBC & IBF welterweight titlesLauren Price vs. Bexcy Mateus, WBA welterweight titleStephen McKenna vs. Lee CutlerViddal Riley vs. Steve Eloundou NtereMark Jeffers vs. Elvis AhorgahMason Cartwright vs. TBAFrankie Stringer vs. Tatenda MangombeMikie Tallon vs. Benn NormanMost read in Boxing More

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    I’ve got 19 gold medals and I’m on Sports Personality of the Year shortlist – but lots of people don’t know who I am

    DAME SARAH STOREY is in the running for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award – but she admits people still ask “Who is she?”.The Paralympic Games star has enjoyed a medal-laden career with 19 gold medals.Sarah Storey has been nominated for SPOTYCredit: GettyShe has won 19 gold medals during her careerCredit: PALuke Littler is one of the favourites for the awardCredit: PAJude Bellingham is also in the runningCredit: APStorey, 47, is up against popular stars including Luke Littler and Jude Bellingham in the race for SPOTY.Olympic 800m champ Keely Hodgkinson and triathlon king Alex Yee as well as record-breaking cricketer Joe Root are also in the running.The cyclist and swimmer has insisted that para-sports is not covered enough between Paralympic games.Storey has claimed that, as a result, it makes sports more challenging and affects people’s ability to recognise her compared to her counterparts.READ MORE ON SPORTShe said: “It’s really, really challenging.”You only have to look at comments when I was out of Dancing on Ice, people were like, ‘Well, who is she?’”People don’t see para-sport on TV enough to know who their most successful athlete is.”She won two more gold medals in the C4-C5 road race and the C5 time trials in the Paris Olympics earlier this year.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShe was expected to appear on Dancing on Ice but was forced to withdraw due to a fractured ankle, which occurred during practice.If Storey succeeds at SPOTY, she will have made history as the oldest winner of the award ever.Dancing On Ice chaos as Sarah Storey QUITS with nasty injury weeks before show startsKeely Hodgkinson has also been nominated for the awardCredit: Sunday TimesAlex Yee is also in with a chance after his Olympic heroicsCredit: GettySarah Storey’s Paralympic medalsHere is a look at Sarah Storey’s Paralympic medal haul…1992:2x Gold3x Silver1x Bronze1996:3x Gold1x Silver1x Bronze2000:2004:2x Silver1x Bronze2008:2012:2016:2020:2024:She had already picked up her fifth gold medal in swimming before four of her rivals were born.She first competed in the Games back in 1992 when she was just 14 years old.The mum of two added: “I’m quite happy at being the oldest.”The only person [on the SPOTY shortlist] who was born when I went to my first Games was Joe Root and the other four weren’t born until after I’d won my fifth gold in swimming.”There’s lots of talk around older athletes, especially older female athletes, and I’m involved in research into enabling more female athletes to continue into their late thirties, early forties and in my case late forties.”The example I’m hopefully leading is that you can come back after having children, if you’ve got the right support, if you know your body, and you can continue to enjoy competitive sports at any level.”Storey is aiming to make it ten appearances at the Paralympics in Los Angeles in 2028.However, she is aware of the competition from younger athletes such as France star Heïdi Gaugain.Storey had the edge over Gaugain in Paris as she beat her in the road race after a thrilling sprint finish.She said: “It’s taking it one year at a time and hopefully come March or April, when I’m fully recovered [from her ankle injury], I’ll have got a plan together.”You’ve got to be strategic and if you’re not, you don’t know where you’re going to find those gains.”They’re marginal and they get even more marginal as you get older.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Heidi is getting older and stronger, and that’s exciting.”But I have to make sure I’ve got a plan to counteract her youthfulness.”Joe Root is the final nominee for the SPOTYCredit: APBBC Sports Personality of the Year Award nominationsHere is a look at the nominations for this year’s SPOTY…Luke Littler – Darts starJude Bellingham – FootballerKeely Hodgkinson – OlympianAlex Yee – OlympianSarah Storey – ParalympianJoe Root – Cricketer More

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    Tyson Fury breaks silence on training camp leaks and rumours in X-rated rant ahead of crunch Usyk rematch

    TYSON FURY has broken his silence on the rumours surrounding his first training camp for Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King suffered a split decision defeat to the slick southpaw in their historic undisputed Saudi showdown in May.Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in MayCredit: GETTYIt was claimed the Gypsy King had a terrible training camp for the undisputed boutCredit: GETTYThe Wythenshawe warrior has blasted claims he had a poor camp for the May meleeCredit: GETTYThe build-up and aftermath to Fury’s first professional defeat was dominated by rumours of him having a poor training camp and getting “turned over” in sparring.It was claimed he didn’t spar properly due to the cut which delayed his long-awaited meeting with the undefeated Ukrainian.But during a sitdown face-off with DAZN, Fury insisted: “It was a fantastic training camp.”Never once have I ever said I had any problems in camp because I didn’t.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK II”I heard a load of d***heads talking s**t that I had a lot of problems in camp.”But I didn’t have any problems. I had a fantastic training camp.”Fury was almost knocked out in the ninth round of the Riyadh rumble, for which he insists he has no excuses.The 36-year-old said: “He beat me fair and square… give the man his props!Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I don’t understand why people have got an excuse like, ‘I lost the fight because I didn’t train great.'”Or, ‘I lost the fight because the chef didn’t cook me the right foods.’Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch “He won the fight, that’s it. That’s the end of it. There’s nothing more to say.”There’s no excuses, I had a fantastic training camp.”I thought I did fantastic in the fight and he did fantastic.”So, he got his result. Fair play, end of. “There’s no more talking to be said, I did nothing wrong and I did everything good. So did he.”Tyson Fury has vowed to exact revenge on Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch next weekCredit: GETTYDespite coming up short in the biggest fight of his career, Fury insists he HASN’T made any changes to his preparations for next Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated rematch.The former unified heavyweight king said. “He got the decision, a split decision.”A cat’s whisker. If I would’ve got the decision, great!READ MORE SUN STORIES”He got the decision, fantastic. There’s not much to say is there?”Am I going to change everything in my camp because I lost a split decision? Hell no.” More

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    Natasha Jonas vs Ivana Habazin: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full undercard for welterweight unification bout

    NATASHA JONAS returns to the ring this weekend against Ivana Habazin in what should be an all-action fight. Jonas, 40, hasn’t fought since her narrow win over Mikaela Mayer in the summer and she is now looking to unify her IBF welterweight title. Natasha Jonas is looking to keep hold of her IBF belt against Ivana HabazinCredit: GettyHabazin holds the WBC belt at 147lbs and will be equally keen to walk away from Liverpool with two titles in her possession. If Jonas wins, then she’ll be looking to unify her titles against, potentially against Team GB Olympic star Lauren Price, who won gold in Tokyo three years ago. Price is in a fight of her own on the same card against Colombian Bexcy Mateus. When is Jonas vs Habazin?Natasha Jonas’ big clash with Ivana Habazin will take place on Saturday, December 14.The fight will be held at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England.The main event is likely to get underway from around 10pm GMT.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Jonas vs Habazin will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.You can live stream all the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Jonas vs Habazin full cardAlso on the card is Lauren Price’s world title fight with Bexcy Mateus for the WBA belt. Stephen McKenna and Viddal Riley are in action on the bill too. Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin, WBC & IBF welterweight titlesLauren Price vs. Bexcy Mateus, WBA welterweight titleStephen McKenna vs. Lee CutlerViddal Riley vs. Steve Eloundou NtereMark Jeffers vs. Elvis AhorgahMason Cartwright vs. TBAFrankie Stringer vs. Tatenda MangombeMikie Tallon vs. Benn NormanMost read in Boxing More

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    ‘I can change the face of this sport’: Barry Hearn reveals failed investment that he regrets the most

    BARRY HEARN revealed his failed bid to bring gymnastics to the mainstream was his most heartbreaking investment.Hearn, 76, has taken darts, snooker, boxing, pool and tenpin bowling to new heights.Barry Hearn revealed he tried to bring gymnastics to the mainstreamCredit: PA:Press AssociationHearn’s failed attempt to boost gymnastics is his most heartbreaking investmentCredit: GettyAnd the Matchroom Sport president tried to do the same with gymnastics in 2016 but only managed to promote one event.The famous promoter claims the project, which he was very passionate about, never succeeded because of outside interference. Hearn told The Mirror: “I wanted to take over gymnastics, because I think that sport is so brilliant.”I tried two events, but then I bumped into – which I bump into quite a lot – a load of blazers [people in suits].Read More on Gymnastics”When I went into gymnastics, I did a fantastic first event. Then I thought, ‘I can really change the face of this sport’. “And then I just got knocked back [by the governing bodies], because they wanted to keep it to themselves!”I’ve had that with various blazers in various amateur bodies, and it’s very frustrating. I don’t have the time to mess about. I know what I’m doing. I’ve got a reputation built over 50 years. “I can change sports, and I can change people’s lives, but I need everyone to pull together – and so often in sport, they don’t because they’re selfish with their own positions.Most read in Athletics”The people that love their sport but have no real interest in the athletes themselves. And we come from completely different directions. We try and change their lives through money. “I love watching the Olympics, and you should be very proud if you’ve won a medal at the Olympics – but you can’t eat a medal!Barry Hearn sends warning to top darts stars that ‘little Littler Army’ is coming to dominate the sport “We are one of only three countries in the world that don’t pay a bonus for a gold medal, and I find that atrocious. Great Britain – that ‘G’ is looking smaller and smaller. So we need to look after athletes.” More

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    ‘He’s done’: Mike Tyson’s wife bans boxing legend from fighting again after losing to Jake Paul

    MIKE TYSON’s hopes of returning to the ring have been brutally KO’d – by his wife.The former undisputed heavyweight champion returned to the ring last month for a shock showdown with YouTube sensation Jake Paul.Mike Tyson returned to the ring last month for a shock showdown with Jake PaulCredit: GETTYThe boxing legend suffered a decision defeat in the eight-rounder but refused to rule out fighting againCredit: GETTYBut his wife Lakiha Spicer has dashed hopes of making another ring returnCredit: GETTYTyson looked every bit his 58 years as he suffered a unanimous decision defeat in his first pro fight in nearly 20 YEARS but refused to rule out another ring return.But wife Lakiha Spicer has made it crystal clear to the boxing legend that he WON’T be lacing up his gloves again.Tyson’s son, Amir, told SecondsOut: “I think he’s done.”My stepmom, she’s saying he’s done and they’re a team. That’s husband-and-wife stuff.”READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONAmir would love to tell his old man to call it a day but insists his heartfelt pleas would fall on deaf ears.In an exclusive interview with SunSport, he said: “That chat would be a waste of time! He is his own man.“If I say too much he’d only tell me to shut up and remind me I’m not his dad.“I can say my part but he is the grown-up and he will do whatever he wants.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.“I’ll chip in and say, ‘That was a great LAST fight, leave it at that.’“But if he wants to do it then nobody is going to stop him, because he loves it.”Mike Tyson’s ex-coach opens up on boxing’s legend’s bizarre ‘biting fixation’ after chewing on glove in Jake Paul fightAmir was proud as punch to see his old man get back in the ring, despite having serious fears for his safety.”I was very proud,” he said. “But yes of course I was worried.“I knew he wasn’t going to get knocked down or out because he can take those punches.“But, at the same, Jake is younger, faster and bigger – when you get older your cardio diminishes.“But he did it better than any 58-year-old, he went the distance and I am proud as hell of what he did. It was like a Rocky XI moment.“Most athletes finish and retire into the sunset, but for him to remain this relevant, for so many generations, it shows you everything.”I am very proud.” More

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    British boxer steps in at two weeks’ notice for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard after fighter pulled out

    A BOXER has stepped in to fight on the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Yysk II undercard at just two weeks’ notice.Serhii Bohachuk had been left without an opponent as Israil Madrimov, 29, withdrew from the clash.Israil Madrimov [L] has withdrawn from his fight against Serhii BohachukCredit: APIshmael Davis [R] will step in to replace the Usbek fighterCredit: ReutersIt has been confirmed that the Usbek fighter has been suffering from acute bronchitis.This has caused him to pull out of the fight on December 21 at The Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia.Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh revealed that British star Ishmael Davis will step in to replace Madrimov.He wrote: It was confirmed by doctors this evening that Israil Madrimov is suffering from acute bronchitis and has to withdraw from the Dec 21 fight with Bohachuk.READ MORE ON BOXING”British fighter Ishmael Davis will replace Madrimov, who will now rest and recover for his scheduled fight on Feb 22 fight with Vergil Ortiz.”As per Alalshikh’s announcement, Madrimov is still expected to return to the ring on February 22 to take on WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz Jr.Davis, 29, has taken part in two more professional fights than Madrimov in his career.He has been victorious in 13 of his 14 bouts, with six being won by knockout. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt is not the first time he has stepped in for a fight at late notice.In September, he took on Josh Kelly as a late replacement for Liam Smith but lost the fight.Moment Tyson Fury tells Oleksandr Usyk ‘you look like a sexy beast’ as heavyweight boxer shows off new lookFury vs Usyk full cardHere is a look at the updated fight card…Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael DavisMoses Itauma vs Demsey McKeanJohnny Fisher vs Dave AllenDennis McCann vs Peter McGrailIsaac Lowe vs Lee McGregorMeanwhile, Tyson Fury has admitted he will not try to outbox Oleksandr Usyk when they reunite in the ring.The Gypsy King was beaten by the Ukrainian when they met in May via a split decision.The Wythenshawe warrior has insisted that he lost the first duel because he was “playing around” with Usyk.He has now admitted he is planning on entering the ring for the second time in “destroy mode”.Fury is also being lined up for a stunning rematch against Wladimir Klitschko after their 2015 showdown.The Morecambe star dethroned the Klitschko in a huge upset two years before his retirement. More