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    World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt stuns in bold outfit as she hangs out with Will Smith and gasps ‘someone pinch me’

    ALICA SCHMIDT was buzzing after meeting Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Berlin.The German capital hosted the European premiere of Bad Boys: Ride Or Die on Monday night.Alica Schmidt met Will Smith on Monday nightCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdThe German athlete got Smith to sign her jerseyCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt, 25, poses for snaps with Smith and Martin LawrenceCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt has five million Instagram followersCredit: alicasmd/InstagramSmith, 55, and Lawrence, 59, walked the blue carpet ahead of the screening.As they did so, they were greeted by an excited Schmidt.The popular German athlete, 25, wore a glamorous black dress as she headed to the event.When presented with the opportunity, Schmidt went bounding over to Smith and Lawrence to shake their hands.READ MORE ON ALICA SCHMIDTShe then asked them to sign her jersey, with the star duo gladly obliging.After the signing, the trio beamed as they posed for pictures.Posting a clip of the exchange, Schmidt wrote: “Not @willsmith and @martinlawrence signing my jersey. Can someone pinch me.”Bad Boys: Ride or Die is the fourth flick in the popular franchise series.Most read in AthleticsIts world premiere took place in Dubai last Wednesday, and was attended by Smith’s estranged wife Jada.Schmidt, meanwhile, has qualified for this summer’s Paris Olympics.World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt turned down ‘high six figures’ sponsorship deal despite earning £611 a monthShe will compete in the 4x400m relay for her country.Earlier this month Schmidt, who has five million Instagram followers, revealed that she turned down a huge sponsorship deal worth six figures despite making only £611 a month as a professional athlete.She said: “Two months ago I received an offer from a well-known brand. But I wasn’t 100 per cent behind it.“I didn’t feel comfortable with that. That would have been in the mid-to-high six figures for a campaign.“In principle, I have to say that it is not easy for most German track and field athletes to make a living from sport.“Of course there is money to be made from competitions. In most competitions you don’t make any money.“Personally, I couldn’t live on these amounts alone, because for many competitions you still have travel and hotel costs, which aren’t always covered.“Most of us study part-time in order to build up a second source of income, or even have mini jobs that we do on the side.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSchmidt has previously modelled for Hugo Boss.In the role she rubbed shoulders with Anthony Joshua and Naomi Campbell at Milan Fashion Week in 2022.SEE MORE OF ALICA SCHMIDT’S GLAMOROUS LIFE…Schmidt is one of Germany’s top athletesCredit: GettyShe competes in track and field for her countryCredit: GettySchmidt was part of the relay squad for the Tokyo Olympic Games but didn’t competeCredit: ReutersSchmidt has acquired a cult following onlineShe has five million Instagram followersCredit: alicasmd/InstagramThe German is very particular about working with brands More

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    New date for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 revealed with rematch pushed back after brutal 12-round battle

    TYSON FURY faces a wait to rematch Oleksandr Usyk as the new Christmas cracker date has been revealed. The heavyweight superstars put on a 12-round classic in Saudi Arabia on May 18 with Usyk crowned a historic undisputed champion. Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to rematchCredit: PAAnd beaten Fury was armed with the right to run it back per a stipulation in the original contract. Not long after losing for the first time in his 36-bout career, Fury’s handlers announced his intention to invoke his rematch clause. A rerun was always eyed for October – until the pair hellaciously went blow-for-blow for 36 magnificent minutes. As a result, fans must wait until the winter to see it all over again. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh spoke out to reveal the rematch is now set for December 21 in an early Christmas treat to fans. He posted online: “The rematch between the Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk and the Champion Tyson Fury is now scheduled on the 21 of December 2024 during Riyadh Season”The world will watch another historical fight again…Our commitment to boxing fans continues…We hope you enjoy it..”The two were first meant to meet on February 17 but Fury was forced out following a horror cut sustained in sparring just two weeks out. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSo by the time the rescheduled date came around both had been training to fight one another for over HALF A YEAR. But when they did finally share the ring, it was well worth the wait. Usyk, 37, became the first heavyweight champion in history to reign as a four-belt undisputed king. Meanwhile Fury, 35, surrendered the WBC belt after losing the split-decision. Usyk was handed a two-week medical suspension after being left black and blue from the bout. But Fury – deemed desperately fortunate not to be stopped in round nine – was only officially banned for seven days. The dethroned Gypsy King has since returned to enjoy family time with his wife Paris and seven children. Usyk has kept a low profile since victory but was given a hero’s welcome upon arrival back in Ukraine. There had been fears the two-division undisputed champ would not keep hold of the IBF title. He is contracted to face Fury again but also faces pressure to fight mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic, 31. Hrgovic takes on Daniel Dubois, 26, in Saudi in what was expected to be for the vacant strap or at least an interim version. But with Usyk under suspension, he cannot be stripped of the belt. It has led to hope that Fury WILL get the chance to not only challenge for his old WBC belt but all three others along with it.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes Usyk will have to vacate the title. Joshua, 34, is due to return at Wembley in September and hopes to challenge for the IBF gold which he first won back in 2016. Anthony Joshua was in Saudi to watch Fury vs UsykCredit: PA More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn shows off major underboob as fans call ring girl ‘absolute perfection’ after sexy boat trip

    BOXING beauty Apollonia Llewellyn risked a wardrobe malfunction as she donned the tiniest of bikinis.The ring card girl is currently enjoying one of her many trips to some of the most exotic places in the world.Boxing ring card girl Apollonia Llewellyn regularly jets off on swanky holidaysCredit: INSTAGRAM@APOLLONIALLEWELLYNThe blonde bombshell is currently on holiday in SpainCredit: INSTAGRAM@APOLLONIALLEWELLYNShe left little to the imagination in her barely-there black bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM@APOLLONIALLEWELLYNThe blonde bombshell has, unsurprisingly, kept her legion of followers updated with her movements on her latest trip – which has included a plush boat trip.And she dazzled on the seven seas in a barely-there bikini – which struggled to hide her modesty.Llewellyn – who rose to fame being a Misfits Boxing ring card girl – shared a series of snaps of herself on the Spanish boat trip with her 581,000 Instagram followers on Tuesday night.Her accompanying caption read: “Boat days are my favouriteREAD MORE ON APOLLONIAOne of her loyal fans commented: “You’re an unbelievable woman.”Another said: “Precious.”And another said: “Absolute perfection.”One remarked: “Living life with luxury as always.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSApollonia Llewellyn has over 581,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@APOLLONIALLEWELLYNAnother chimed in: “Amazing beauty.”When she’s not flying across the world on luxurious holidays or strutting herself around rings, Llewellyn spends her time modelling.Apollonia Llewellyn stuns in busty post as fans call her ‘goddess angel’ And she also keeps her bank balance high by flogging racing snaps and videos of herself on OnlyFans.Last year, she said of being a Misfits ring girl: “I love being a part of Misfits events.”It’s like one big family!”It’s more like a social event for me rather than work.”The whole package. I love all the hype for it and the leading-up days. It’s so fun!”Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Mike Tyson speaks for first time after suffering medical emergency as boxing legend delivers health update

    MIKE TYSON has spoken for the first time since suffering a medical emergency on a plane to Los Angeles.The 57-year-old became nauseous and dizzy on a flight yesterday after suffering what was believed to be a stomach ulcer flare-up.Tyson suffered a medical emergency on his planeCredit: instagram @miketysonMike Tyson and Jake Paul will do battle on July 20Credit: RexHe has now offered an update on his condition to concerned followers on X.Iron Mike wrote: “Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”He is set to fight Paul on July 20 at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas.There were obvious fears as to whether the fight would go ahead yesterday after Tyson’s health scare.READ MORE BOXING NEWSWith Paul aged 27, Tyson is more than 30 years older than his adversary and there is concerns for Tyson’s health.After paramedics rushed to Tyson’s flight from Miami to LA, a source told the New York Post: “He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing.“He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”An eyewitness said: “He was in first class, but we were an exit row.Most read in BoxingCredit: The Sun”They asked us to stay on the plane and landed so paramedics could enter. [The stewardess] said something like, ‘He’s a really important passenger so we wanna make sure he’s OK.’ I knew it was him, but I just mouthed the words ‘Mike Tyson’ and she nodded her head yes.”Tyson previously said that he suffers from the nerve condition sciatica in the past, and that the condition has left him unable to walk and talk on occasion.Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showcase their jacked physiques ahead of insane body transformations He said: ” have sciatica every now and then, it flares up. When it flares up, I can’t even talk! Thank God it’s the only health problem I have. I’m splendid now.“Everybody in my house is truly blessed and we’re all very grateful for whatever we have.”Paul, meanwhile, rubbished claims that the proposed fight had been called off due to Tyson’s health struggles.He took to X to address the rumours and said: “You love to make s*** up before knowing the facts for clicks/likes. Nothing changed #PaulTyson”The cross-generational bout will be streamed on Netflix.What is sciatica?
    Sciatica is a condition that causes nerve irritation.
    It usually affects one side, starting from the lower back or bottom and spreading down one leg.
    Symptoms of sciatica include shooting pain that starts in your lower back or bottom and runs down the back of your leg, often to your foot and toes.
    Common treatments for sciatica include exercises and stretches. Other treatments like injections or surgery may help if it does not get better.
    Sciatica can occur when something presses or rubs on the sciatic nerve. The most common cause is a slipped disc in your spine. More

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    ‘He got robbed’ – Deontay Wilder predicts Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch after ‘gifts were given’ in first fight

    DEONTAY WILDER has spoken out ahead of arch rival Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury was dethroned of the WBC title he won from Wilder in 2020 following a split-decision defeat to Usyk in Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to rematchCredit: GettyThe beaten Gypsy King survived a brutal ninth-round onslaught after being held up by the ropes.And after the first loss of his professional career, Fury has invoked his right to an immediate rematch which is eyed for November or December. Wilder – who lost twice and drew with Fury as part of an epic trilogy – was probed on the fight and Usyk’s near-stoppage victory. He said: “I thought it was a great fight. I was on the fence of things, I didn’t know who was going to win.READ MORE IN BOXING”I always think it’s what dog brings what bite to the fight and Oleksandr’s bite was bigger than his.”I think he [Usyk] got robbed in the ninth round of a knockout for sure, gifts were given.”The rematch, who knows, it’s all about what person brings what dog to the fight.”Many times we have good days and we have bad days, you just never know.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFor all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else
    OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
    A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
    Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
    He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
    But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
    Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
    Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
    So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
    He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
    The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
    Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
    The rematch will be superb.
    Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
    There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
    Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…

    “If I had to pick I would say Usyk but let’s see what happens.”Wilder, 38, returns in Saudi against Zhilei Zhang, 41, representing Eddie Hearn in the series of 5v5 bouts against Frank Warren’s pick. The American has not fought since his December points loss to Joseph Parker, 32, which saw a £100million deal with Anthony Joshua, 34, axed. And Wilder admitted it is a make-or-break bout that could even be the final of his boxing career. He said: “I like Zhang, I like his fighting style, I like his big head, it’s going to be a big target to hit, it’s an easy target to hit.”This is like a be all and end all opportunity for us, and when it’s like that you get the best of both fighters.”This could be the end of my career, this could be the end of his career, it’s going to be exciting on Saturday night to see what happens.”Deontay Wilder ahead of his boxing returnCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Only one should be speaking’ – Tyson Fury’s uncle slams Gypsy King’s corner and reveals why Usyk tactics were ‘wrong’

    TYSON FURY’S uncle has slammed the corner and the tactics in defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. For the first time, Fury brought his dad into training camp in an official capacity before the historic undisputed title decider.Tyson Fury’s uncle has slammed his corner and tactics following defeat to Oleksandr UsykCredit: ReutersPeter Fury with nephew Tyson in 2015Credit: ReutersJohn was also the third member of Fury’s crowded corner, joining head coach SugarHill Steward and assistant, ex-world champion Andy Lee.And damning footage in the aftermath of the fight revealed John barking orders by shouting over lead voice SugarHill.Fury has chopped and changed coaches over the years, going from uncle Peter to upstart Ben Davison and now SugarHill, nephew to the legendary Emanuel.And Peter – who led his nephew to an iconic upset over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 – said SugarHill was drowned out in the corner.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut he also insisted Fury – beaten by split-decision – failed to use his TWO STONE weight advantage against the smaller Usyk. He told October Red: “There should only be one man in the corner, there shouldn’t be three or four. “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’.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFor all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else
    OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
    A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
    Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
    He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
    But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
    Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
    Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
    So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
    He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
    The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
    Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
    The rematch will be superb.
    Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
    There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
    Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…

    “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.EXCLUSIVE: John Fury left BLEEDING after crazy altercation with Oleksandr Usyk’s team ahead of Fury vs Usyk”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.“I’ve always said I can’t be bought in boxing. If someone is talking in the corner, I’d say shut your f***ing mouth now or get out the back. It’s happened before.“I’m not having anything go on in that corner. You’re the bucket man, you wash the gumshield out, you wipe his head down, do not speak. “That’s their instruction, and if they speak, when they get back to the dressing room, sacked on the spot. You’ve got to have a professional corner.”Former world champion Carl Froch was among those urging the dethroned Gypsy King to ditch his dad John for the proposed rematch.It comes after Fury, 35, invoked his right to an immediate rematch with Usyk, 37, which is being eyed for November or December back in Saudi.Usyk and Fury are headed towards a rematch this yearCredit: PA More

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    Tyson Fury warned it’s ‘IMPOSSIBLE’ to beat Oleksandr Usyk with dad John and must tell him to ‘f*** off’ for rematch

    TYSON FURY has been warned by Carl Froch that he must ditch dad John in order to have any chance of beating Oleksandr Usyk. Fury brought his dad into training camp in an official capacity for the first time in the lead up to the historic undisputed title deciderJohn Fury during the Oleksandr Usyk fightCredit: X @SkySportsBoxingJohn was also the third member of Fury’s crowded corner, joining head coach Sugarhill Steward and assistant, ex-world champion Andy Lee.And damning footage in the aftermath of the fight revealed John barking orders by shouting over lead voice Sugarhill.The antics caused British boxing legend Froch to urge Fury to dump John from his corner for the proposed rematch with Usyk.He told Lord Ping: “John Fury interfering in Tyson’s corner could have been the difference between winning and losing. READ MORE IN BOXING”His coach Sugarhill knows everything about the game, he was trying to give him instructions. “How can Tyson focus on SugarHill and take on those instructions when he’s got John Fury shouting down his ear and talking s*** to him through the ropes, it’s impossible. “You can’t listen to two people at once. That could have been the difference between winning and losing in a close fight, that interference in the corner could have cost Tyson the fight.”Before the bout had even started the volatile 59-year-old – once imprisoned for gauging a man’s eye out – was making unwanted headlines.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFor all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else
    OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
    A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
    Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
    He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
    But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
    Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
    Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
    So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
    He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
    The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
    Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
    The rematch will be superb.
    Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
    There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
    Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…

    John headbutted a smaller member of Usyk’s camp shortly after touching down in the notoriously strict Saudi Arabia.Somehow the former bare-knuckle brawler came off worse but Fury’s stunned reaction to the ruck was caught on camera.John Fury left bleeding from head as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s camps clash in furious bust-upThe dethroned Gypsy King – beaten by split-decision – has since invoked his right to an immediate rematch.And it is being eyed for November or December as Froch doubled down on Fury dropping his dad as a member of the coaching team. He said: “I think John has played his role well to sell the fight but he stepped over the mark when he headbutted that kid.”So I don’t see the need for John Fury to be involved going forward, causing trouble. I don’t see the benefit to Tyson.”When you’ve got a bad egg in the camp, you have to get rid of it. John needs to give his son a wide berth because he was a negative distraction.”He was not a positive addition to that camp, I don’t think he brings anything to the table for Tyson.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I think if Tyson is serious about having a chance to beat Usyk in the rematch he needs to tell his dad to f*** off.”Usyk and Fury are headed towards a rematch this yearCredit: GETTY More

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    Anthony Joshua’s world title hopes face going up in flames as Brit could be forced to wait longer to reclaim belt

    ANTHONY JOSHUA’s plans to fight for a world title this autumn could soon go up in smoke.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion was on course to compete for the IBF title at Wembley this September against the winner of this weekend’s Saudi showdown between Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois.Anthony Joshua was in line to fight for the IBF heavyweight title this SeptemberCredit: GETTYThe winner of Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois was set to be AJ’s next opponentCredit: GETTYBut Oleksandr Usyk’s last-ditch attempt to stop the IBF from stripping him of the belt could scupper those plansCredit: REUTERSThat’s because the American sanctioning body was set to strip undisputed king of the heavyweights Oleksandr Usyk of the belt in order for mandatory challenger Hrgovic to finally vie for it.But Usyk – who defeated Brit Tyson Fury earlier this month – and his team have made a last-ditch effort to prevent the stripping, which could happen in a matter of days.The Ukrainian’s manager Egis Klimas told BoxingScene: “We’re waiting for a decision to be made.“I think it’s more important for Tyson Fury now, not for Oleksandr.READ MORE ON AJ“Oleksandr, of course, is a two-time unified [champion at cruiserweight and heavyweight] and if the next fight is just for the three belts.”I don’t think it’s going to be fair for either of the two guys. Either Tyson Fury or for Oleksandr.“But as far as importance, I think it’s more important for Team Fury to get this title.”Imagine if Fury wins – he’s not going to be undisputed, so he is losing the chance.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHow AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.
    “The rematch, the clause, was so both guys had the chance to be undisputed.”I hope the IBF are going to make the right decision.”Anthony Joshua’s reaction to Fury vs Usyk caught on live TV as Hearn reveals how it impacts blockbuster British fightShould the IBF perform a U-turn and allow Usyk to keep the belt, the southpaw’s October rematch with Fury will be for all the heavyweight marbles.It will also put a nail into the coffin of Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh’s plans for AJ to face the winner of Hgrovic vs Dubois for the red strap.Alalshikh revealed those plans earlier this month, saying during an appearance on The MMA Hour: “We have Joshua’s fight in September, it all depends on the result of the Hrgovic fight [with Dubois].”Because now we have locked Wilder to Jared Anderson in the card in Los Angeles.”Joshua – who is riding high on a four-fight win streak – revealed last month that he’d be back in the ring in September.He told talkSPORT: “Whenever they tell me there’s a date, you know I’ll be ready 100 per cent.”It’s gonna be in London, Wembley Stadium.READ MORE SUN STORIES”This is what I’m being told. If that’s what they say, they normally back their word so let’s go with that.”Wembley, September 20 or 21.” More