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    ‘Then I can think about calling it a day’ – Joe Joyce out to revive title hopes in Filip Hrgovic amid retirement talk

    JOE JOYCE is out to KO Filip Hrgovic and talk of retirement in the same breathe as he prepares to put his career on the line. Joyce returns on Saturday in Manchester on DAZN in a make-or-break clash following a punishing points loss to Derek Chisora in July. Joe Joyce is out to KO Filip Hrgovic and talk of retirementCredit: GettyThe 39-year-old Olympic silver medalist faced calls to retire from his boxing peers – after two damaging defeats to Zhilei Zhang in 2023 as well. But Joyce still dreams of landing a world title shot but will first need to put doubts over his career to bed. He told Boxing Social: “I’ve been up the mountain twice, it’s the third time where I need to actually get the proper full belt. “Not an interim or anything like that, I just need to get the full title or full titles and then I can think about calling it a day. READ MORE IN BOXING”Of course I’m happy. I’m doing what I like to do. I have a big fight coming up and I’m excited for that. “While I’m still enjoying it and making money I’m going to continue doing my job.” Joyce beat Daniel Dubois – now the current IBF champion – in 2020 and looked on course for a shot at the world title. He held the WBO interim belt – making him mandatory to Oleksandr Usyk at the time – while also being linked with fighting Tyson Fury. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut his defeats to Zhang sent Joyce down the pecking order – despite returning with victory against Kash Ali last year. It was his loss to Chisora – hitting the canvas in the process – which left Joyce staring retirement in the face. Boxer flips table as Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference descends into chaos But he looks to get back to winning ways against Hrgovic, 32, who is coming off an eight-round stoppage to Dubois, 27, last June. Joyce said: “I know exactly what to do. And I’m ready. It’s great to be in exciting fights. “He has a lot to offer because he’s high up in the rankings so that puts me back at the top of sport which is what I’m trying to do.” Joyce facing off with HrgovicCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Trying to make a name for himself’ – David Adeleye brutally hits back at Jeamie TKV after press conference table flip

    DAVID ADELEYE slammed Jeamie Tshikeva’s press conference table flip as a desperate stunt to boost his name. The bitter rivals settle their grudge on Saturday night in Manchester on DAZN – with bragging rights and the British title up for grabs. Jeamie TKV tried to chuck a table at David AdeleyeCredit: GettyAdeleye slammed TKV for his stuntCredit: GettyBut the fight threatened to start early when the usually soft-spoken Tshikeva – known as TKV – tried to launch a table Adeleye’s way. But Adeleye told Ring Magazine: “I know he’s obviously trying to make a name for himself. “Like I was saying, his manager was saying Jeamie’s phone, no one was really calling him or whatnot. “So he had to do something to make himself relevant.” READ MORE IN BOXINGAdeleye, 28, was beaten for the first time in October 2023 following a devastating knockout by Fabio Wardley, 30, in Saudi Arabia. But he bounced back in December with an equally savage first-round stoppage of Solomon Dacres, 31, in December. TKV, 31, meanwhile is 8-1 and looks to settle bad blood with former sparring partner Adeleye. The two were already forced apart after an explosive argument live on-air at talkSPORT. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the verbal jabs continued at the press conference – sparking the table throw which was straight out of the volatile Derek Chisora playbook. Adeleye said: “You called me and said, ‘I know you’re going to do Dacres,’ and after that you were saying, ‘You’re the truth.’ David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight “Your manager said to me there is nothing for Jeamie, nothing going on for Jeamie and we know he ain’t getting nothing. “Let’s be real about it. You’re a bitch. Every time I fight security come because they know I’m on smoke. With you, there is no security.” Adeleye then began banging the table and shouted: “I’m the truth! Trust me, Jeamie.”TKV responded by standing up, picking up the table and attempting to chuck it Adeleye’s way before security intervened. A planned face-off was then subsequently and wisely scrapped.TKV was raging after the rowCredit: Getty More

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    ‘I thought you were 40’ – Filip Hrgovic in hilarious back and forth over Joe Joyce’s age as he vows to KO ‘old’ Brit

    JOE JOYCE is out to prove that age is just a number – after Filip Hrgovic tried to put years on him. Joyce returns on Saturday in Manchester in a make-or-break clash with his career on the line. Filip Hrgovic had a hilarious exchange over Joe Joyce’s ageCredit: GettyJoyce fights Hrgovic in ManchesterCredit: GettyAnd he does so against Hrgovic – who was beaten by Joyce in a 2013 amateur bout. The two go way back, but still the travelling Croatian still does not know how old his British rival is. Hrgovic said: “Man’s, he’s 40 years old.”But Joyce hit back: “Actually, 39. But near enough.”READ MORE IN BOXINGHrgovic, 32, said with a smile: “Okay, I didn’t know. If he’s 39 then he’s young. “I thought you were 40. But, look, he’s definitely not at the peak of his career and fighters get old and that’s just the reality. “I’m seven years younger and I think it’s going to play a role in this fight.”Hrgovic returns as a beaten fighter for the first time having been stopped in eight rounds by Daniel Dubois, 27, last June. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSJoyce meanwhile lost a punishing points decision to Derek Chisora, 41, a month later to leave his career in the balance. But he looks to KO any retirement talk by getting back to winning ways against Hrgovic. Boxer flips table as Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference descends into chaos Joyce said: “It’s a good fight. It’s good to share the ring with Hrgovic again – we had a good scrap last time, 12 years ago. “The same result is going to happen. I’m going to win and then get elevated back to the top of the sport.”Hrgovic stepped in for Dillian Whyte, 36, who pulled out with an injured finger. He said: “It was short notice. I had just a few weeks. But I was already in good shape. That is why I accepted this fight. “I think it’s a good opportunity for me and this win will hopefully bring me back to the top. “I’m looking forward to winning on Saturday, knocking him out, and getting back to the top. That’s the plan.” Joyce facing off with HrgovicCredit: Getty More

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    Dillian Whyte ‘frontrunner’ to fight Hughie Fury in 26,000-capacity stadium in Ireland with talks ongoing

    DILLIAN WHYTE has emerged as a “frontrunner” to fight Hughie Fury in an Irish stadium. Fury returned with three victories in 2024 after three years out the ring amid health issues. Dillian Whyte has emerged as a ‘frontrunner’ to fight Hughie Fury in an Irish stadiumCredit: PAFury has called for the big fightsCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHe’s back in action tonight at York Hall against 9-4 Dan Garber – but a huge bout against Whyte in Ireland has been teased for next summer.Fury’s promoter Izzy Asif said: “GBM Sports will be staging an event at Pearse Stadium, Galway in July and Hughie Fury will be on the card. “We have several names in contention as an opponent, all of whom are well known. “Dillian Whyte is a frontrunner for that slot as we believe that is a fight which would deliver massively for fans in attendance and watching around the world. READ MORE IN BOXING”We look forward to confirming further details of our Galway event in due course.”Pearse Stadium has a capacity of 26,000 and is predominantly a GAA stadium playing host to Gaelic football and hurling.Whyte, 36, had two comeback victories last year, beating Christian Hammer and Ebenezer Tetteh in Ireland and Gibraltar. But he was pulled out of a 2023 rematch against Anthony Joshua, 35, after returning an “an adverse finding”. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhyte later resumed his career away from Britain after the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulation put the failed test down to a “contaminated supplement”. He was due to face Joe Joyce, 39, in Manchester this weekend until a sliced finger forced him to pull out. Boxer flips table as Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference descends into chaos And Fury is ready to capitalise, telling talkSPORT: “That would be a big fight there. “These are the fights we want. I’ve been in the pro game a long time now and this is my time.” More

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    When Joe Joyce DESTROYED future world champion Daniel Dubois as he prepares for huge Filip Hrgovic test

    JOE JOYCE looked on track for the heavyweight title after destroying Daniel Dubois in 2020 – now he fights to save his career.Joyce faces Filip Hrgovic on Saturday in Manchester looking to KO any talk of retirement following his punishing points loss to Derek Chisora last July.Joe Joyce beat Daniel Dubois in 2022Credit: The SunDubois was left with a horror eye injuryCredit: The SunDubois was accused of quittingCredit: The SunThe 2016 Olympic silver medallist was once touted as a contender for the world heavyweight championship. His crowning night came in November 2020 – but no one was there to watch it.Joyce took on Dubois – during the coronavirus pandemic – behind-closed-doors at Church House in London. A handful of people, from select media to fight night officials, watched the anticipated British and Commonwealth title fight. READ MORE IN boxingIt was closely contested until gruesome swelling caused Dubois’ left eye to completely close up as a consequence of Joyce’s jab. Dubois was left unable to see and reduced to taking a knee in round ten – where he surrendered. Joyce’s brilliant lead left hand, punch accuracy and pressure was overshadowed by harsh criticism levelled Dubois’ way.Promoter Frank Warren even had to defend Dubois – who suffered a fractured orbital bone – amid claims he QUIT in the ring. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWarren said: “I understand what they said but he was in pain and had already been fighting three rounds with his eye totally closed.”Anthony Ogogo fought on when he with an eye injury when he shouldn’t have and it ruined his career. David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight “Everyone can be wise afterwards but he got caught on the eye which was damaged.”Daniel had been telling his corner in between rounds that every time he got caught there it was excruciating and if he had fought on it could have got worse.”They would’ve pulled him out at the end of the [10th] round anyway. He was hampered from that injury from the third round but even if he lost the next two rounds it could have been a draw.”There was nothing in that fight, I had him [Dubois] a round up. But take nothing away from Joe Joyce, he boxed excellently, and he’s now in an excellent position.”They have to wait for the swelling to go down before deciding what to do.”It’s definitely a broken orbital bone and he’s seen a specialist to see if he needs surgery.”Dubois did not need surgery but his road back was not easy. He was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk in nine rounds despite arguing that a low-blow landed in the fifth was instead legal. Zhilei Zhang stopped Joyce in six rounds of their first fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunZhang won the rematch by KOCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunBut Dubois bounced back with big wins over Jarrell Miller and Hrgovic – where he won the IBF interim title. And after Usyk vacated the strap to rematch Tyson Fury – beating him twice in 2024 – Dubois was elevated to full champion. He knocked out Anthony Joshua in his first defence in September – marking a stunning career turnaround. For Joyce, things have played out drastically differently. After beating Dubois, he won three on the spin against Carlos Takam, Christian Hammer and Joseph Parker. He was even the WBO mandatory for the title held by Usyk at the time – with talk of also challenging Fury for the WBC belt at Wembley. But he took an interim bout against Zhilei Zhang in April 2023 – suffering a round six stoppage with a similar eye injury to Dubois’.Zhang then brutally KOd Joyce in the rematch – leaving his title hopes in tatters and his career in question. Joyce did return with a routine but uninspired win over Kash Ali in March 2024 but was dropped on the way to a points loss to Chisora. Read More on The SunHe refused retirement and was due to face Dillian Whyte next.But Whyte pulled out with a finger injury – with Hrgovic agreeing to fill in as a replacement for what could be a make-or-break night for Joyce.Joyce and Filip Hrgovic face offCredit: Getty More

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    Boxer FLIPS TABLE as Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference descends into chaos

    A BOXER flipped a table in fury during the Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference.Jeamie Tshikeva – known as TKV – and David Adeleye exchanged some fiery words ahead of their English heavyweight title showdown on Saturday.Jeamie TKV flipped a table at the Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conferenceTshikeva reacted angrily to what his opponent was sayingCredit: GettyAdeleye warned he would beat up TKV and those around himCredit: GettyThe fighter lost his cool after Adeleye warned he would beat him up and anyone around him on the same night.Adeleye began pounding the table as he repeatedly warned: “Trust me I’m the truth. Trust me I’m the truth.”Tshikeva claimed his opponent was scared and warned: “Don’t talk like that.”But with Adeleye refusing to back down and not stopping talking into the microphone, TKV took matters into his own hands.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe slammed down on the table before flipping it over.That led Adeleye to spring to his feet but fortunately security guards were quickly on hand to ensure there was no way the two boxers would get near each other.Security were well prepared for a potential clash – likely because the duo had to be forced apart after an explosive row this week.TKV said: “Shut your f***ing mouth. Who the f*** are you pulling up to like that?”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAdeleye, 28, while being held back, said: “Shut your mouth.”It comes after Adeleye told TKV on radio: “I’m gonna break this guy’s skull, I’m telling you. I’m gonna really hurt him. Trust me.”David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight TKV, 31, later said: “You’re just trying to be a bully. Really and truly, you’re just pretending.”The pair will look to back up their words in the ring on the Joyce vs Hrgovic undercard.Adeleye – once dubbed Britain’s next star by Tyson Fury after their sparring sessions – suffered his first defeat in October 2023.He was knocked out by Fabio Wardley but bounced back with a devastating first-round finish against Solomon Dacres in December.TKV is meanwhile 8-1 with his sole defeat coming against Igor Adiel Macedo in 2023 – but he has won three since. More

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    Eddie Hearn sends Jake Paul cheeky DM challenging YouTube star to accept Anthony Joshua fight THIS YEAR

    EDDIE HEARN sent Jake Paul a cheeky message challenging him to fight Anthony Joshua THIS YEAR… but he was brutally left on red. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has been leading private and direct talks to face AJ in 2026 after brazenly calling out the ex-heavyweight champion. Eddie Hearn sent Jake Paul a cheeky message challenging him to fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: RexPromoter Hearn with JoshuaCredit: GettyBut Joshua’s promoter Hearn took to social media to ask Paul why the wait in a bid to get the shock fight agreed before the year’s end.Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian told SunSport: “I think Eddie Hearn even DMd Jake and said, ‘Why not in 2025?’ And I’m sure Jake didn’t respond to him. “But again, there’s zero clickbait, 100 per cent desire to do it in 2026 is what makes sense from a Jake Paul career perspective.”Bidarian referenced our interview with Hearn where the promoter revealed he had not reached out to the American’s camp for talks.READ MORE IN boxing Hearn told us: “Once they said 2026, it’s just clickbait at that point.”I do acknowledge that Jake is crazy enough, like the Canelo stuff was quite crazy.”But at least Jake’s bigger than Canelo. He’s dwarfed by AJ in every manner.”Joshua, 35, has not fought since his September knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, and a recent injury has delayed his return. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul, 28, meanwhile brought heavyweight great Mike Tyson, 58, out of retirement for a controversial fight on Netflix in November.He won a points decision over eight rounds with 100 MILLION watching on the streaming service.Eddie Hearn lifts lid on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul latestIt prompted talks for Paul to face Canelo in his next bout and the two were close to confirming a May 3 deal to fight in Las Vegas. But Mexican superstar Canelo, 34, walked away at the 11th hour to sign a bumped four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. Paul is now looking to announce his next opponent with another fight targeted in 2025 before three bouts next year. And Bidarian believes Joshua is a “100 per cent realistic” option for Paul next year with Canelo also joining the wish-list. He said: “Jake hasn’t been in the ring with someone that has the power that Joshua has in this current time.”Mike Tyson, much more devastating knockout artist than Anthony Joshua in his career, but the Mike Tyson Jake fought wasn’t that same Mike Tyson, obviously.”So Jake has to get to a point where he feels confident that he can take those types of punches from someone like Joshua.”I know from Jake’s perspective, he doesn’t believe that Joshua will land, but you have to be prepared that he does land and, and how do you deal with that.”But that’s what makes it exciting. I mean, yes, Joshua is a much bigger man in terms of height and reach than Mike Tyson.”And that will possess its own challenges for Jake Paul, but Jake doesn’t say something if he doesn’t feel confident about it.Read More on The Sun”He’s been pretty clear, he doesn’t want to fight David Benavidez. He doesn’t believe he can beat David Benavidez in any time frame of his career arc. “But, he wants to fight Canelo Alvarez, he wants to fight Anthony Joshua. Those are two names that he’s dead set on and feels very good about.”Anthony Joshua pictured with Jake Paul in 2022 More

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    Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic: Eddie Hearn reveals brutal prediction for huge heavyweight fight

    EDDIE HEARN has warned to expect an early night when Joe Joyce puts his career on the line against Filip Hrgovic.Hrgovic travels to Manchester as a late replacement after Dillian Whyte pulled out due to a finger injury. Joe Joyce facing off with Filip HrgovicCredit: @QueensberryJoyce returns following a punishing points loss to Derek Chisora last July in what is a make-or-break night at the Co-op Live arena. But Hearn told The Stomping Ground: “If you want a prediction he (Joyce) will get well beaten on Saturday and it will be inside three or four rounds, I think.”Hrgovic, 32, was unbeaten in 17 fights before meeting Daniel Dubois, 27, in Riyadh in June.After a fast start, he was later stopped in eight rounds with Dubois crowned the interim IBF champion.READ MORE IN boxingDubois was later elevated to the full title after Oleksandr Usyk, 38, vacated the strap to proceed with his rematch against Tyson Fury, 36.He then defended it with a September knockout against Anthony Joshua, 35. Hrgovic now returns after his first loss to face Joyce, who was stopped twice by Zhilei Zhang, 41, in 2023.And Hearn said: “Joe has always been slow in the ring, he’s never looked like this sensational skilled fighter. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”In the past he’s been extremely tough, he can whack, he’s a big lump, he’s got a great chin. “As his career has progressed the punch resistance has changed.“Shots from Chisora that hurt him would never have hurt him before, the two Zhang defeats, thousands of rounds of sparring have been a problem.”David Adeleye is the heavyweight tipped by Tyson Fury as Britain’s next star who wanted to be an architect before boxing More