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    Laura Woods pulls out Fury vs Usyk coverage as TNT Sports host forced into emergency surgery after lampshade accident

    LAURA WOODS has pulled out of hosting Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk after revealing a horror injury suffered in a freak accident.The glamorous TNT Sports host was notably absent from coverage of Fury’s weigh-in against Usyk on Friday.Laura Woods suffered horror facial injuries after a freak accidentCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyThe TNT Sports star will not be hosting Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr UsykCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyWoods also sliced open her arm in the accidentCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyWoods is a fan favourite for her boxing and football work on TNT SportsCredit: GettyShe was also not present for yesterday’s heated press conference in Saudi Arabia.But Woods posted a heartfelt note on Friday evening revealing she is unable to attend the clash after a horror injury while on holiday with boyfriend Adam Collard.The fan favourite revealed she had accidentally smashed a glass lampshade above her head, causing it to shatter and cut her face and arm.Woods was taken to an emergency clinic by Love Island star Collard, who stayed by her side as she was attended to by doctors who opened the surgery on their day off.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Woods feels she is on the mend as she continues to recover, and has thanked those who came to her aid while defiantly vowing to “be back soon”.She posted on Instagram: “Just wanted to explain my absence from the telly for a little while, to be totally transparent and avoid any speculation. “I had an accident last weekend at a holiday cottage. I swung a pillow and hit a large, glass lampshade hanging from the ceiling above me, which shattered and cut my face and arms, but luckily missed my eye.”I wanted to say a couple of thank yous, firstly to Adam, for being my hero that day, acting so quickly and not leaving my side since and to his family for taking care of me in a time when I was petrified.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”To my agents Alex Maguire and Matthew Odonohue at CAA who searched for the best help immediately. “To Dr Yannis Alexandrides and his wonderful medical assistant Zuzanna at 111 who opened their emergency surgery and came in on their days off, they were so gentle and have already worked magic that I didn’t think was possible to reduce the damage.Woods revealed she accidentally hit a glass lampshade, causing it to shatter above her headCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyWoods was taken to an emergency clinic and helped by medicsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyBoyfriend Adam Collard stayed by her side as she recoveredCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy”I’ve added in the photos from then to now to show that even though it may look rough, it’s such a wonderful improvement already and I’m so grateful.”It was a hell of a shock and I’ve been a bit sad, but I’m feeling very lucky it wasn’t worse. So a big thanks to my eyebrow too, for taking the brunt of it.”I’m gutted I can’t cover the fight in Riyadh tomorrow anymore, but wishing the brilliant TNT boxing team all the best. Be back soon xx.”Woods has revealed she is now on the mendCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyShe has vowed to return to TV as soon as possibleCredit: GettyFans were quick to pay tribute to Woods.One said: “Get well soon Woodsy.”Another declared: “Sorry to hear that, awful injury.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Oh my goodness, hope you have a speedy recovery! Thank God it missed your eye.”Another added: “Glad you’re on the mend.” More

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    Incredible pictures show Tyson Fury with wife Paris outside £35k log cabin – before boxing champ amassed £300m fortune

    THESE remarkable pictures show Tyson Fury’s rise from humble beginnings — to heavyweight champion of the world.Just 15 years ago Fury proudly posed for the camera with wife Paris, 25, while he was having a £35,000 gypsy-style one-bedroom cabin built on the site of his father’s scrap yard.Pictures of Tyson Fury and wife Paris in 2010 show the couple outside their one-bedroom cabinCredit: Matthew PoverTyson, just 22 at the time, was living a far more modest lifestyle before his boxing career took offCredit: Matthew Pover14 years later Fury is a multi-millionaire preparing for the latest defence of his world title against Oleksandr UsykCredit: EPAThe wooden building in Styal, Cheshire, was so small the 6ft 9in boxer had to stoop to get inside, while it was surrounded by caravans owned by other family members.Then 22 he boasted an unbeaten record of just 12 professional fights.But he already had his sights firmly set on the highest honours in boxing, saying: “It’s meant to be. My destiny. “I want to become champion of the world.”READ MORE TYSON FURYAt the time, he said the trappings of wealth held no interest for him“To me,” he declared, “fighting and boxing is more prestigious than Bentleys and Rolls-Royces. “Cars and things like that don’t impress me.”Fast forward to 2024, Fury, who left school when he was 13, has enjoyed unbroken success inside the ropes, winning 34 fights and drawing once against Deontay Wilder.And outside the ring, he has amassed an estimated £300million personal fortune. Most read in BoxingMoreover, should he overcome Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, 37, tomorrow in the undisputed heavyweight champion title fight in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, his bank balance will swell by at least another £80million, enough to buy his log cabin 2,300 times over.The star, who holds the WBC belt, already enjoys a lifestyle he could only dream of while living in a log cabin and earning just a few thousand pounds a fight.Tyson Fury pulled apart from Oleksandr Usyk as fiery brawl breaks out at weigh-in for undisputed title fightHe lives with Paris and the couple’s seven children in a £1.7million mansion — which has “Gypsy King” emblazoned on the driveway — in Morecambe, Lancs.He also owns a £6million holiday home in the Spanish resort of Marbella and another two mansions in US fight capital Las Vegas.One of them is used to house his trainer when he is in fight camp.Alongside his array of homes, the 35-year-old has developed a £2million collection of supercars. It includes two Rolls-Royce Cullinans, which cost upwards of £500,000 each, a £150,000 Mercedes G-Wagon, a £50,000 classic Mini Cooper, a £150,000 Range Rover and a Ferrari.The Gypsy King has also landed millions in lucrative sponsorship deals with companies including Italian fashion label Claudio Luigi and drinks brand Wow Hydrate.For all of his fantastic wealth, viewers of last year’s hit Netflix series, At Home With The Furys, saw a mundane side to the boxer’s family life in Morecambe.Tyson and his family starred in Netflix documentary series At Home with the FurysCredit: Courtesy of NetflixHeavyweight champ Tyson is favourite with the bookies to win his fight against UsykCredit: GettyHe was seen taking the bins out, going to the tip and a barber’s and drinking tea from a chippy.On his 34th birthday, he opened everyday presents including pants, socks and a £5 T-shirt.If Fury — 4/15 favourite with the bookies — wins the Usyk fight, he will become the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since 1999 and certain to rake in tens of millions more from sponsorship deals around the world.His post-fight plans are simple, with Fury saying he was going to Saudi to “get paid, get laid and come back to Morecambe Bay”.Tyson has a formidable boxing record but so does his unbeaten opponentExpert analysisTYSON FURY’S life inside and outside of the ring has been a rollercoaster worthy of the crazy Riyadh skyline.

    It wasn’t too long ago he was overlooked by Team GB for the 2008 Olympics and failed to convince the Ireland team to let him in.
    One of his earliest professional assignments was a bout at the Norfolk Showground, Alan Partridge would have probably turned a ticket down.
    He was infamous for a sketch-show standard verbal volley against David Price where he made a mantra out of the term “you big stiff plumber from Liverpool”.
    He even upercutted himself flush in the face once – it went viral when that tern was reserved for infections.
    His physical and mental collapse after the magnificent dethroning of Wladimir Klitschko helped wash away a doping ban.
    And he has sky rocketed since he rebuilt his life and career after ballooning to 29st and plummeting into addiction.
    But now he stands on the cusp of utter boxing immortality and emulating only the finest big men in history.
    It will be some turnaround.
    And with 10 more fights still wanted by Saudi and a mega-money Anthony Joshua rivalry still to address, it might only just be getting started

    Fury’s promoter Frank Warren, 72, was more eloquent about the sporting contest he faces. He said: “These are two guys in their prime and very rarely in the past 30 or 40 years have heavyweights at their best fought each other.“This is happening and it’s a tremendous fight.“It’s going to be a major moment in sporting history, not boxing history, sporting history.”Fury and Usyk are destined to fight again later this year before the Gypsy King can battle Anthony Joshua in an all-British superbout.Warren said: “If Tyson comes through, of course we want to see the big fight between Fury and AJ.“But I don’t think that will be the fight afterwards. “I don’t think it will be because there is so much money involved for the loser of this fight — and the rematch. “I don’t know what sort of step-aside money you’d give them to do that.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It would only happen if someone was out of action after this first fight — that would be a thing. “But it will come around quickly, February.”Tyson had already won 12 of 12 professional fights back when he was 22Credit: Matthew PoverHe now enjoys a lifestyle he could only dream of when he was living in a log cabinCredit: Matthew PoverTyson has now amassed an estimated £300million personal fortuneCredit: Matthew Pover3% say I’d win fightTHREE percent of Brits think they could beat Tyson Fury, a poll found.

    Of the confident punters, Leicester and Glasgow locals thought they had the best chances, with 6 per cent claiming they had what it takes to knock out the Gypsy King in the ring.
    And 5 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds say they would make light work of the heavyweight.
    In Paddy Power Bingo’s poll of 2,000, many also said they could take on Anthony Joshua.
    Paddy Power’s Rachael Kane said: “Brits must’ve had a knock to the head if they think they could flatten Fury.” More

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    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, PPV price & card for HUGE undisputed title fight

    TYSON FURY faces Oleksandr Usyk in the first undisputed heavyweight title clash since 1999!Fury suffered a nasty gash above his right eye in sparring to see his original clash with Usyk on February 17 go up in smoke as a result.Tyson Fury has lost a stone from his last fight for this oneCredit: ReutersFury holds the WBC title in boxing’s glamour division, while Usyk is in possession of the WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine straps. The pair have been on a collision course to fight for 18 months, following Usyk’s rematch win over Anthony Joshua in August 2022. Fury only just overcame boxing debutant and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou last October, as he was knocked down in stunning fashion before going on to win the bout on points. And Fury’s latest scuffle in sparring with heavyweight Agron Smakici, which saw an 11-stitch cut open up below his eyebrow, will be another confidence booster for Usyk. The Ukrainian is looking become the first man in history to win undisputed titles at both cruiserweight and heavyweight – and he’s just one win away. A victory for Fury, on the other hand, would set up an all-British mega-bout with Anthony Joshua.Tyson Fury suffered a cut that postponed the Usyk fight from its original date on February 17Credit: X @QueensburyWhen is Fury vs Usyk?
    Fury vs Usyk will take place on Saturday, May 18 after the original date of February 17 was postponed.
    The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Expect main event ring-walks to get going from around 11pm BST, with the main card likely to start from 6pm BST.
    What happened at the weigh-in?Tyson Fury weighed in over a stone LIGHTER than his last fight against Francis Ngannou.Most read in BoxingFury weighed in at 262lbs – 15lbs less than his 277lbs vs Ngannou in October.While Oleksandr Usyk weighed in at 233lbs – a career high and nearly a stone HEAVIER than in his last fight against Daniel Dubois in August.Fury and Usyk clashed at their tense weigh inCredit: ReutersWhat channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Fury vs Usyk will be broadcast on THREE channels here in the UK.
    You can watch the clash on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and on DAZN PPV.
    A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
    You can stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app, or the DAZN app, all of which are available onto your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
    Who are their trainers?Fury has once again prepared for the bout with long-time trainer SugarHill Steward.The pair first teamed up for his second fight against Deontay Wilder in 2020 following the Brit’s split from Ben Davison.Steward now lives in Morecambe in order to train Fury in the town instead of having to travel to the USA for his training camps.The former police officer and chef is also the nephew of Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward and previously worked with the likes of Charles Martin at his uncle’s Kronk Gym.Steward recently split from unbeaten British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker after coaching him since 2022.Meanwhile, Usyk is trained by Anatoly Lomachenko, the father of fellow Ukrainian fighter Vasiliy.He first teamed up with Lomachenko in 2017 after parting ways with former trainer James Ali Bashir.Lomachenko is a former trainer of the year and also coaches his son out of the same gym in Oxnard, California.Vasiliy is the current IBF and IBO world lightweight champion after beating George Kambosos Jr via technical knockout last weekend.What belts are on the line?The first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis will be crowned on Saturday.It will also be the first time a fighter has held all the heavyweight titles in the four-belt era.Fury’s WBC title is on the line, whilst Usyk is defending his IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA (Super) belts.What happened in Fury’s last fight?The Gypsy King last fought in October as he laboured to a controversial split decision victory over Francis Ngannou.He was even knocked down by a left hook from the former UFC champion in the third round.Ngannou had been making his professional boxing debut and has since been knocked out by Joshua in his second bout.Fortunately for Fury, his WBC world title was not on the line.Instead he claimed the WBC Commemorative Riyadh belt as he moved to 34-0-1 with the points win.What happened in Usyk’s last fight?Usyk’s previous fight was also not without controversy, although he won in more convincing fashion.The Cat was leading on the scorecards before securing a ninth round KO victory over Daniel Dubois in Poland last August.His stoppage was the 14th of his professional career to take his record to 21-0.However, Usyk had to survive being floored by a controversial low blow.He was left shaking in agony and stayed down for almost four minutes after being caught just below the belt line by Dubois.SunSport predictionFury and Usyk have established themselves as the two best heavyweights on the planet in recent years.Neither fighter has lost as a professional let alone been finished, with the judges likely to be required this weekend.Fury has shown his durability by taking heavy blows against both Wilder and Ngannou, but it is unclear if these have weakened his chin enough for Usyk to capitalise.The Ukrainian has never been knocked down as a pro but has been far less prolific at finishing fights since moving up to heavyweight.His stoppage of Dubois is his only knockout victory in five fights since leaving the cruiserweight division.SunSport prediction – Usyk on pointsTyson Fury trash talk, Usyk ‘the perfectionist’ and how his sparring partners are all 7ft tall Sun Sport previews Ring of FireFury vs Usyk full cardHere are all of the confirmed fights set to take place on the undercard:
    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – undisputed WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles
    Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis – vacant IBF cruiserweight title
    Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – IBF super-featherweight title
    Agit Kabayel vs Frank Sanchez
    Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar
    Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab
    Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
    David Nyika vs Michael Seitz
    Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
    Fury and Usyk have been in negotiations to fight since December 2022Credit: ReutersWhat has been said?”I just smiled,” Usyk said upon hearing of the postponement news.”And said ‘OK – I will finish my training and I will do my work stretching my back’.”Tyson. Hi, my brother. Don’t be afraid. I will not leave you alone.”I’m still happy – things happen, it’s life,” he said.”I’m very happy because I now go to Ukraine. I see my two daughters and my wife. I go to my church and pray. A little bit of rest and back to my camp.”Fury said of the postponement: “I am absolutely devastated after preparing for this fight for so long and being in such superb condition.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I feel bad for everyone involved in this huge event and I will work diligently towards the rescheduled date once the eye has healed.”I can only apologise to everyone affected including my own team, Team Usyk, the undercard fighters, partners, and fans as well as our hosts and my friends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” More

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    Tyson Fury pulled apart from Oleksandr Usyk and swears on live TV in furious rant at feisty weigh-in

    TYSON FURY finally snapped and shoved Oleksandr Usuk at their undisputed weigh-in before launching an x-rated rant at him.Fury dwarfed the former undisputed cruiserweight champ by whopping 29lbs.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk clashed at their weigh-inCredit: GettyThe two men were pulled apart after squaring offCredit: ReutersFury embarked on a sweary rant ahead of tomorrow’s fightCredit: ReutersBut he had still dropped 15 pounds since his last bout in October.And Usyk packed on almost a stone since he won last won in August, coming in at a career heaviest.The two men came to blows when they finally squared off against each other after Fury had refused to look at Usyk during yesterday’s press conference.They went head-to-head for seconds before shoving each other, forcing minders and security to quickly step in.READ MORE IN BOXINGFury then embarked on an expletive-laden rant as he warned Usyk “I’m coming for your heart.”Fury said: “We are ready to rock and roll fireworks to come.”I am going to knock this f****r out.”I am coming for his heart, f**k his belts and f**k his team too. S**thouses.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe 6ft 9in Brit tipped the scales at 262lbsWhile 6ft 3in southpaw Usyk looked powerful at 233lbs.Tyson Fury fans chant ‘you big dosser’ at boxing legend Wladimir KlitschkoFury weighed in at a whopping 262lbsCredit: PAUsyk was up from his usual weight at 233lbsCredit: PATomorrow will surely prove to be an explosive fightCredit: GettyIce cool Usyk told Fury: “Don’t be afraid. “I won’t leave you alone. This is my plan.” In October when he scraped by boxing debutant Francis Ngannou, Fury was a poorly prepared 19st 11lbs.It’s no surprise he was flat as he was 26lbs heavier eight weeks out, up towards 22st.But he was way too light for the 2019 Otto Wallin bloodbath when he overtrained down to 18st 2lbs.After Usyk completed the 14st 4lbs cruiserweight division in 2018, he targeted 16st as his ideal heavyweight heft.But 15st 11lbs has been perfect for him, with two wins over Anthony Joshua and another over Dubois. More

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    Anthony Joshua’s trainer reveals result former champ is hoping for in Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA will leap in and fight Saturday night’s undisputed winner – if Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk’s opener is a one-man show.The 35-year-old WBC Gypsy King and Ukraine’s 37-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO champ already have a big-money rerun pencilled in for this winter.Anthony Joshua is ready to challenge the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr UsykCredit: PAHis two heavyweight rivals clash in Saudi Arabia on SaturdayCredit: ReutersBut AJ trainer Ben Davison, 31 – who trained Fury for almost three years – reckons a one-sided beatdown opens the door for 34-year-old Joshua to swoop in for another world title crack.The London 2012 legend has been in Riyadh all week training and will commentate on this iconic clash between his domestic rival and two-time conqueror.And Davison – who has now had the reins for two convincing wins – reckons he can really gatecrash the party if one of the current champs disappoints in Saudi.The Harlow coach told SunSport: “Maybe I am looking at it with an Anthony Joshua hat on.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“But if this is a one-sided fight, either way, I think the fans will demand Anthony Joshua fights the winner.“If Fury wins, then the AJ fight is the biggest fight in British boxing history – I don’t even think it is up for debate.“You couldn’t even put a label on what that fight would mean for British boxing, from grassroots to football stadiums.“And if Usyk wins, I am very passionate about having the opportunity to put those two defeats right.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBritain’s last undisputed ruler Lennox Lewis reckons Davison’s time spent in the minds and careers of both Brits could play an integral part in any potential mega fight.When SunSport suggests Fury could look across the ring and see AJ and his old mentor as the ultimate threat, or Rejects United, he plays down his part in the perfectly-poised rivalry.Tyson Fury REFUSES to look at Oleksandr Usyk during Press Conference stare downTrainer Ben Davison has confidence in AJ’s abilityCredit: GettyDavison holds no grudges against Fury for his brutal axeCredit: GettyHe said: “I understand the sentiment. But the reality is I was 24 years old when I was training Tyson.“I am now 31 and have developed as a trainer.“I am sure Tyson has developed as a fighter and AJ is changing and improving as a fighter, so the situation is very different.“They’re two elite fighters so it will boil down to lots of different things deciding how the fight is won or lost. I don’t think I am that big of a factor.”Despite bringing Fury back from the abyss, as a trainer and a friend and even in the Fury family home for months, Davison was harshly axed after the bloody, underwhelming 2019 Otto Wallin win.In impressive fashion, for a sport plagued by trash talk and gossip, neither man has ever publicly slated the other.And Davison will rightly look back on his part of Fury’s odyssey with pride, if he completes the division for the first time in 25 years.He said about a Fury win: “It would be great to look back on it and think I played a small part in it.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But what I have done in terms of his whole life and getting to this point, it’s minor.“There will always be those positive memories and there’s never been a bad word between us and I always wish him all the best.” More

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    Tyson Fury’s insane watch collection, from a £500k ‘Ring of Fire’ timepiece to a Richard Mille worn by Felipe Massa

    TYSON FURY boasts an enviable life.His epic lifestyle featuring expensive motors, fancy homes and designer clobber knows no bounds.Tyson Fury shows off a £500k Jacob & Co timepieceThe commemorative ‘Ring of Fire’ watch features figurines of Oleksandr Usyk and FuryThe watch face resembles the world title belt and there is a hand with a boxing glove on either sideBut it’s his taste in watches that is beginning to define him as boxing’s ultimate showman.Ahead of the “Ring of Fire” fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Oleksandr Usyk, the 35-year-old showed off a stunning £500,000 Jacob & Co timepieceBefore that, we’ve seen Fury align himself with brands including Rolex, Richard Mille and Hublot.That got us thinking about his epic watch collection, and how much it is worth.Read more Tyson Fury newsFind out the answer below.Jacob & Co ‘Ring of Fire’, £500kFury has joined a roster of sports talent including Nick Kyrigos, Emi Martinez and Valtteri Bottas who Jacob & Co are entrusting with their brand.Their latest piece for the Gypsy King has marked the occasion of the big fight against Usyk with a watch they’ve called Ring of Fire, after the name given to Saturday’s clash.It features a mini version of Usyk and Fury on the dial, is made from rose gold and includes sapphire crystals as well as an anti-reflective coating.Most read in BoxingA version identical to the ones worn by the boxing stars will be auctioned on May 17.The auction will be held by Sotheby’s, and all proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish International.Inside Tyson and Paris Fury’s luxurious lifestyleJacob & Co Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon, £300kWith only a limited run of just 126 timepieces, this was Tyson’s first Jacob & Co.He received it ahead of his clash with Francis Ngannou from the American brand’s boutique in Riyadh.It is named after the famous Bugatti Chiron car, which it pays homage to.Made from DLC-Coated Titanium, the movement features a staggering 578 parts which can all be seen under an enormous sapphire crystal.Before facing off against Francis Ngannou, Fury added a Jacob & Co Bugatti Chiron watch to his collectionFury seen showing off his stunning Bugatti Chiron on his wristRichard Mille RM011, £200kFamously worn by F1 ace Felipe Massa, Richard Mille is another brand adorned by sports stars.Rafa Nadal has one, while Pep Guardiola has recently been seen on the touchline with a Richard Mille timepiece decorating his wrist.Released in 2007, the RM011 is available in various incarnations.The one Tyson has been seen wearing is made from 18-carat rose gold, and has a skeletonised dial.This Richard Mille watch is part of Fury’s collection and is worth a cool £200kRolex Rose Gold Rainbow Daytona, £400kRolex is another go-to for Fury.He once offered his gold, diamond-encrusted Rolex Daytona Rainbow Sapphire watch to whoever could beat him in the ring.Needless to say, it must still be in his collection because he’s unbeaten.And lucky for him if it is, because brand new he paid £76,000 – but now, as a collector’s item, you see some sold online for as much as £400,000.It’s special because the multi-coloured bezel is set with baguette cut sapphires.The very rare Rolex Daytona Rainbow Sapphire is now a collector’s item worth £400kRolex Oyster Perpetual, £15kSitting alongside glam wife Paris, while popping open a bottle of bubbly, Tyson showed off another Rolex while filming Netflix seriues At Home With the Furys.The classic Oyster Perpetual may be the most modest in his collection, but it certainly doesn’t lack class.His is in coral red and made of steel.It has since been discontinued which means its value has sky rocketed.A scene from At Home With the Furys saw Tyson show off his RolexThe Rolex Oyster Perpetual with coral red face is worth around £15kPatek Philippe Nautilus 5980 Steel, £90kAs we have been told by the Swiss watchmakers, “You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.”If that’s the case, Fury will have seven kids eager to get their hands on this stunning timepiece.Made of stainless steel, his has a blue dial.A favourite among Premier League footballers, the Nautilus is Patek Philippe’s sports watch.It is powered by a mechanical, self-winding movement.Fury’s Patek Philippe is made of stainless steelHublot Spirit Of Big Bang Red Magic, £28kKylian Mbappé, Usain Bolt, Jose Mourinho and Dustin Johnson have all had sponsorship deals with Hublot.So it makes sense for Fury to delve into their collection of watches.He went with the Big Bang model, also worn by tennis legend Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.READ MORE SUN STORIESWith features like an annual calendar and dual time-zone, this Swiss-made watch exemplifies precision and sophistication.So, how much does that make Fury’s watch collection worth? Just over £1.5million we reckon at today’s prices… but watch this space.Hublot’s Big Bang model is favoured by sports stars including Novak Djokovic More

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    Evander Holyfield shares Fury vs Usyk prediction and claims Tyson not favourite

    OLEKSANDR USYK is the favourite against Tyson Fury, claims Evander Holyfield.The former world champion believes both fighters are capable of winning but believes Usyk has the upper hand.Evander Holyfield believes both fighters are capable of winningCredit: ReutersHolyfield, a former cruiserweight and heavyweight like Usyk, believes the Ukrainian can use his size to his advantage against 6ft9 Fury.He told the Daily Mail: “I think, if Tyson Fury can keep him out there, keep hitting him with the jab, he is going to win.”Usyk is going to try and get in, so Tyson needs to keep him out there and keep him out there for a long time.”But, if Usyk manages to get in, the fight could go in his favour. He is going to win because he throws more punches and he’s got the faster hands.READ MORE IN BOXING”Usyk actually has the advantage because he is the smaller guy, but he’s also got good punching power and he has quick hands. So, he’s really got more of an advantage, he’s really got more.”Usyk, 37, has adjusted well since moving up to heavyweight and has beaten big hitters like Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, twice.Holyfield likes Usyk’s energy and claims his experience in dealing with tall opponents should suit him well against the Gyspy King.He added: “Usyk has a lot of energy. He likes working. He’s one of the those guys, you just look at him and you know he is trouble. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”He has that look in his face that you know he is willing to go through anything.”He hasn’t been a really big guy his entire life, so he’s constantly been tested more than the taller guys. When you’re a big guy, people don’t mess with big people.”Tyson Fury transforming rundown car park into ‘Grand Designs’ luxury six-bedroom mansion More

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    Only English boxer to beat Tyson Fury won Olympic bronze medal before retiring and becoming a heating engineer

    THE man who calls himself “probably the only Englishman” to beat Tyson Fury is now feeling the heat in a whole new career after quitting the ring.The Gypsy King will attempt to unify the heavyweight division on Saturday night when he faces Oleksandr Usyk.David Price knows what it is like to beat Tyson FuryCredit: GettyThe Gypsy King faces Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia tomorrowCredit: ReutersPrice retired after a loss to Derek Chisora in 2019Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdFury is still undefeated as a professionalCredit: EPAPrice, in black, on his way to victory over Fury in 2006Fury has the WBC title around his waist, while Usyk possesses the WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine straps.Both fighters are putting their undefeated professional records on the line as well in the Middle East.However, one man who knows what it is like to defeat the Brit is star David Price.Fury was beaten four times out of his 31 amateur bouts, and one of those was to the Liverpudlian.READ MORE ON BOXINGThe bad blood with Price, 40, began just before the now retired star won the super-heavyweight bronze at the 2008 Olympic Games.Speaking in association with Grosvenor Sport, Price said: “He wrote a letter to Boxing News saying he was going to take my place in the Olympics and beat me and beat me again, this and that.“No one had ever really seen that as an amateur, a letter to the Boxing News, but that was typical of the background he’d come from. I had to deal with that.“I was like, ‘who’s this kid?’ He won a medal in the World Junior Championships as well at the time, which is not easy to do, so I knew he was capable of doing what he said.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPrice went on to beat him on points after going into the 2006 clash fired up after the barbs from the Gypsy King.He said: “Maybe that wasn’t his intentions, but I just remember getting in there and wanting to do a number on him and put him in his place.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Ring of Fire press conference“It was a good fight and I never ever thought he’d go on to do what he’s gone on to do. He used to talk and talk and I just never, ever thought he would walk what he was talking.“He proved me wrong, and good on him. I‘ll probably be the only Englishman to beat him, unless AJ fights him and manages to do a number on him.”Price retired after losing to Derek Chisora in 2019 with a record of 25 wins from 32 fights but he admits that he has one big regret from his career – not facing Fury as a pro.He said: “That was down to me losing, basically. I was one fight away from it happening. That was one regret, that I didn’t get a big fight.“My biggest fight was probably [Alexander] Povetkin or Chisora. I was involved in some of my own big fights, but I would like to have fought someone like Tyson Fury and at the time I was supposed to fight him.“Even to this day, I think I had a great chance of beating him at that time, but then once I lost, everything seems to fall off the rails a bit for me.”Despite still retaining a huge passion for boxing, he now loves life running his own heating business.He added: “I’ve run my own business doing insulation, heating and renewable energy stuff.It’s just back-to-back busy every single day apart from the weekend, but I love it.“I’m lucky that I’ve found something that I enjoy after sport. I know that a lot of sportsmen have that problem when they retire. It’s working out for me, touch wood.”Meanwhile,  Fury REFUSED to even look at rival Usyk in the pre-fight press conference.Thursday began by the Gypsy King pulling out of a live interview for ITV’S Good Morning Britain.And Usyk’s team continued the eventful build-up to the weekend blockbuster by reportedly filing a complaint that parts of the Riyadh ring canvas could be a trip hazard.Things then came to a head – or rather they didn’t – when the Gypsy King refused to look at, let alone do the traditional face-to-face posturing, with his Ukrainian opponent.But it was the WBC champion’s father John who had stolen the headlines after he shockingly HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the Usyk team – on Monday.READ MORE SUN STORIESJohn, who was left with a bloodied forehead, was then screaming in the resulting melee: “We can’t be beat! We can’t be beat!”The 59-year-old then threatened to headbutt Tony Bellew after he predicted a Usyk win and then launched a bitter attack on “traitor” British fans who believe that his undefeated 6ft 9in boy will be beaten this weekend.Saudi Arabia is no place for Fury vs Usyk… the blockbuster undisputed fight will sound desertedBy Dave Kidd
    IT is the single greatest individual sporting title on the planet — the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.
    It is the crown worn by Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Rocky Marciano and Jack Dempsey.
    And it is an honour which has not been bestowed for a quarter of a century.
    Yet when Tyson Fury steps into the ring to face Oleksandr Usyk for the ultimate accolade in prize-fighting, he will do so in the dead of an Arabian night, in front of a largely disinterested crowd, one with little atmosphere or sense of occasion.
    What ought to have been The Greatest Show on Earth will feel like a ding-dong held in a vortex.
    The Saudification of elite sport is reaching crisis point — from the civil war in golf, to the march of football’s filthy-rich Saudi Pro League, to the awarding of the 2034 World Cup.
    But this event, at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena, in the early hours of Sunday morning local time, is a true crown jewel, allowing the Sheikhs to bask in its reflected glory, to marvel at their own wealth and power.
    But this event, at Riyadh’s  Kingdom Arena, in the early hours of Sunday morning local time, is a true crown jewel, allowing the Sheikhs to bask in its reflected glory, to marvel at their own wealth and power.
    Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr met Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami at the same venue earlier this year but that was an exhibition match, this is the real deal.
    The tragedy for British boxing is that it currently holds the balance of power in the heavyweight  division — thanks to Fury, Anthony Joshua and several other decent contenders.
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