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    ‘It showed him who’s boss,’ says Oleksandr Usyk as he reveals nine-month plan to land specific punch on Tyson Fury

    OLEKSANDR USYK revealed the punch that turned the tide against Tyson Fury was nine months in the making. Usyk came from behind to trump Fury on points in May and become the first-ever four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury in MayCredit: GettyAnd he almost had the Gypsy King out of there in round nine after landing a perfectly-timed left hand. Usyk revealed it was a shot he drilled for months on end before executing it in his most vital fight. He told the Daily Mail: “It was a planned action that we had worked on for nine months.”It was necessary as it showed him immediately in the ring who the boss is.READ MORE IN BOXING”I was in control the whole time, there were no worries. The process was ongoing.”The pair of heavyweight superstars put on a thriller over 12 rounds in Saudi Arabia which was fiercely competitive. And Usyk revealed after taking a huge uppercut from Fury halfway through and withstanding it – he knew the bout was his. He said: “When I didn’t get knocked down by an uppercut in the sixth round.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I felt such a force behind me that I understood that nearby there is my force which I pray to.”Maybe it was even an angel, but I felt some kind of support for my back there was no one there (behind me) but the support was felt.”Fury, 35, and Usyk, 37, are now set to rematch on December 21 back in Riyadh.Oleksandr Usyk in shock career switch… as boxing champ reveals private DMs with Tyson Fury ahead of rematch More

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    Michael Johnson blasts ‘laughable’ Team USA after 4x100m team disqualified while legend Carl Lewis says ‘blow it up’

    ATHLETICS legends Michael Johnson and Carl Lewis slammed Team USA after they were disqualified from the men’s 4x100m relay.The Americans had a nightmare in Paris as their relay gold medal drought extended to 20 years.Christian Coleman and Kenny Bednarek messed up the baton exchangeCredit: APMichael Johnson called USA’s relay flop ‘laughable’Credit: BBCCarl Lewis fumed on social mediaCredit: AFPLast night, they were disqualified for an illegal pass they made in the first change over as Canada got gold, South Africa took home silver and Team GB bronze.USA got it all wrong as Christian Coleman crashed into team-mate Kenny Bednarek to mess up the first baton pass, forcing the exchange to happen outside the legal zone.BBC pundit Johnson raged: “It’s laughable at this point. “The last time we won it at the Olympics I was still competing.”READ MORE IN OLYMPICSMeanwhile, Lewis tweeted: “It’s time to blow up the system. “It is clear that EVERYONE at is more concerned with relationships than winning. No athlete should step on the track and run another relay until this program is changed from top to bottom.”USA last won gold in the men’s 4x100m relay at Sydney 2000.Since then it has been a disaster every four years, starting with a poor baton exchange costing them gold at Athens 2004.Most read in AthleticsOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024They then dropped it in Beijing 2008 and were disqualified for doping at London 2012.Another poor pass saw them punished in Rio 2016 and a similar incident led to them not even reaching the final at Tokyo 2020.Five Greatest Olympic Moments EverBut they were all set to make amends in Paris – even without 100m winner Noah Lyles after he tested positive for Covid.Post-race, Coleman said: “We practised a lot. Me and Kenny have been on the team a few times and we felt really confident going out there. “It’s part of the sport. We wanted to do it, we wanted to bring it home, we knew we had the speed to do it but this is a risk-reward type of thing.”All of us are world class, and I expect all of us will be back on the team in LA. “I think on home soil, we’ll be able to have the confidence to bring it on home.” More

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    Ex-Playboy model Amber Fields poses naked in just body paint for Misfits Boxing weigh in before wild scrap with rival

    FORMER Playboy model Amber Fields posed naked in just body paint for her Misfits Boxing weigh in – before sparking a wild scrap on stage.Fields has over 1million Instagram followers and has worked as a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Leah Gotti, left, and Amber Fields ahead of their Misfits fightCredit: Misfits BoxingFields has over 1million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsShe has worked as a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable PromotionsCredit: @missamberfieldsBut she will now step foot in the ring to fight in a Misfits bout against porn star Leah Gotti. Fields stepped onto the weigh in scales naked with only body paint covering herself. She then faced off with Gotti before the two started to brawl on stage. The two have been going back and forth in the build up to the fight and Fields sent out a warning to her rival. READ MORE IN BOXINGShe said: “I’m not worried about her. I know she’s over there talking about me but honey just focus on yourself. Like I am doing. “I’m focused on my training, so that’ all I’ve got to say to her. “And of course, she’s going to be dismissive but once I get that knockout or fight of the night then we’ll see what she says then.” Fields was formerly a pageant star, in 2017 she won both the Miss IBMS Orlando pageant and the Miss Winghouse pageant.Most read in BoxingShe last year featured on the cover of Playboy in Denmark and also worked in as a ring girl for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The American has rubbed shoulders with the likes of YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and Mike Tyson on the job.Fields featured on the cover of Playboy in DenmarkCredit: PlayboyThe American also works as a ring girlCredit: @missamberfieldsShe was formerly a pageant starCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsShe has a legion of social media fansCredit: Instagram/missamberfieldsHer page is full of glam snapsCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsFields has rubbed shoulders with top boxing starsCredit: Instagram @missamberfields More

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    Alica Schmidt gives fans glimpse inside wild Olympics party as ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ gets over ‘relay team row’

    ALICA SCHMIDT partied wildly as she let her hair down to celebrate the end of the Olympics.With the Games coming to an end tomorrow, the “world’s sexiest athlete” hit the dance floor on Friday night.Alica Schmidt partied long into the nightCredit: Instagram @alicasmdShe enjoyed a wild night with her fellow athletesCredit: Instagram @alicasmdThey celebrated the medal winners and danced to an Avicii hitCredit: Instagram @alicasmdSchmidt was involved in the 4x400m relayCredit: ReutersSchmidt came seventh in both eventsCredit: GettyShe has been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’Credit: Instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt, 25, was invited to Team Germany’s end of Olympics celebration held at rugby ground Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris.The athlete took her 5.4 million Instagram followers behind-the-scenes at the luxury event as they spent the early evening watching all yesterday’s action on a big screen.Medal winners were then brought up to the stage before the champagne bottles were opened.The incredible venue transformed into a nightclub as Schmidt danced with her athletics pals.READ MORE ALICA SCHMIDTShe posted clips from the dance floor on social media as they had fun late into the night as she admitted it was her “first party in ages”.Olympians have enjoyed several wild nights after winning gold – from Snoop Dogg performing at Team USA’s basketball bash to pole vaulter Armando Duplantis looking worse for wear on Swedish TV the morning after.But it has not all been worth celebrating for Schmidt, who came seventh in both the women’s and mixed 4x400m relay heats, amid a team row.Things kicked-off inside the German’s camp as athlete Jean Paul Bredau criticised the decision to select Schmidt for the race ahead of his girlfriend Luna Bulmahn.Most read in AthleticsOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024Bulmahn then voiced her anger on social media and was removed from the team.On the row, Schmidt said: “I don’t want to say anything more about the topic now. It’s about the sporting performance.”Inside Olympics star Alica Schmidt’s glam lifestyleSchmidt has 5.4 million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdShe lives the life of luxuryCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdModelling and being invited to red carpet eventsCredit: GettyParis 2024 was her Olympics debutCredit: PASchmidt did not let a team row stop her from loving the GamesCredit: Instagram @alicasmdParis Olympics with 300k condomsThe Olympic Games arrive at the “City of LoveNearly 15,000 residents – around 10,500 of which are athletes – will be cramming into the Olympic village between July 26 and August 11.To ensure the athletes feel at home, a number of provisions have been made by organisers.One of these is the stocking of some 300,000 condoms, in theory enough for around two every day during the run of the Games. A number of Olympic athletes have opened the door on their steamy lives behind-the-scenes when in camp, including huge sex orgies and parties.London 2012 had claimed the title of “the raunchiest Games ever”, but the 150,000 condoms ordered paled in comparison to the 450,000 ordered for the Rio Games four years later.Condoms have been laid on by organisers at every game since Seoul 1988, when it they were used to spread awareness of HIV and AIDS.Even with an intimacy ban at Tokyo 2020 due to Covid-19, some 150,000 johnnies were handed out.Read the full story here. More

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    Jake Paul announces shock plans to enter 2028 Olympics in LA after becoming ‘SICK’ of Team USA’s gold medal drought

    JAKE PAUL has announced plans to enter the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles to bid for a shock gold medal.The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been in Paris as an honoury coach for Team USA.Jake Paul wants to enter the 2028 OlympicsBut Paul has watched in frustration as the squad of eight returned home with just one medal.Omari Jones took welterweight bronze with Andre Ward now the last man to win gold for USA – 20 years ago in Athens in 2004.But 10-1 professional cruiserweight Paul believes he will be the man to end the two-decade long drought.He said on his podcast: “I am going to enter the 2028 Olympics for boxing in Los Angeles.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m sick and tired of waiting around and waiting for another gold for Team USA.”I’m not retiring. I definitely just added a couple more years onto my boxing career because of that.”Los Angeles, United States, sick as f***.”Paul, 27, had revealed he contemplated this year’s Olympics but missed the qualification cut off.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd as of 2016, boxers with pro records were welcomed back into Olympic amateur boxing.Paul added: “Yeah I’m just dropping bombs. Like actually, I’m just going to do it. Why not?Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro record”2028, Olympics, you’re already hearing it first – gold medal, you’re mine brother.”Paul has had no amateur bouts and instead turned pro in 2020 off the back of one exhibition fight.He has since racked up ten wins with just a sole loss, to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023.Paul returned with sixth-round victory in July after dropping ex-UFC star Mike Perry three times.Perry, 32, had filled in on a month’s notice after Mike Tyson, 58, was forced out amid a health precaution.Paul will instead fight Tyson on November 15 in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe American celebrity has also insisted he will challenge for a cruiserweight world title within the next two years.And he said: “Being a world champion is first and foremost, but second is a gold medal.”Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will fight on November 15Credit: Alamy More

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    Tyson Fury’s plans for ‘Grand Designs’ 6-bed £2.5m mansion with pool, sauna & cinema rejected by council to protect BATS

    TYSON Fury has been forced to withdraw his plans to build a luxury mansion after being knocked out by bats.The boxer wanted to demolish the eight bedroom dwelling to replace it with a six-bed pad in Cheshire’s “Golden Triangle”, popular with celebs and soccer stars.Tyson Fury has been forced to withdraw his plans to build a luxury mansionCredit: parisfury1/instagramThe boxer wanted to demolish the eight bedroom dwelling to replace it with a six-bed padCredit: Cheshire East CouncilPlans for the lavish property included a swimming pool and hot tubCredit: Cheshire East CouncilThe site has become a dumping ground for used carsCredit: Cheshire East CouncilPlans for the lavish modern home included a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and cinema.But the ex-heavyweight champ’s plans were thwarted by Cheshire East Council’s eco departments – and he withdrew the application on Wednesday.Battle-weary Tyson, 35, obviously felt that all the problems were mounting up – and threw in the towel.Council conservation officer James Baggaley insisted that the planning application couldn’t even be examined until winter to identify if there were any “hibernating bats” – and demanded a new survey in six months time.Read more Sports NewsPreviously, Tyson’s plans hit trouble after bats were found roosting in a loft.Then he was told birds flocking to his pond or fruit trees maybe a hazard to nearby jets.Tyson was already having to apply for a special license from Natural England as a protected bat species had been detected around his current home.He also needed to submit a biodiversity strategy which “should include proposals for the provision of features for nesting birds including house sparrow and, gaps in garden fences to facilitate the movement of hedgehogs, native species planting.”Most read in BoxingAnother council department wanted him to move his proposed extravagant pad – for the sake of an oak tree.The new build would have got the green light only if “the development is of overriding public interest” and “there are no suitable alternatives”.Tyson Fury shows off his air guitar skills to AC/DC and sings Mr Brightside as son Prince holds up WBC belt at open media workout ahead of Usyk boutThe officer stated that “further consideration be given to moving or modifying the building footprint to avoid encroachment into the root protection area of the oak tree.”This is the second time Tyson has ditched plans to demolish the original building.He had also submitted plans to extend and modify the current property, but withdrew that application too, so the future of the estate is yet to be determined.In December, Fury and his two brothers John Jr and Shane landed in hot water with the courts for renting out a car park on their land.Tyson Fury’s life outside of boxingA WORLD heavyweight champion inside the ring, Tyson Fury also has a colourful life away from his mega fights.The hit Netflix show At Home With The Furys gave an insight into his day-to-day activities away from boxing.The Gypsy King is believed to have punched his way to a career haul of nearly £200million.Fury and his seven kids currently reside in a plush house worth a whopping £1.7m.He swapped his £550,000 home that overlooked Morecambe Bay for the mansion located in the same area.Wife Paris, 34, often gives us a glimpse into her fab property by sharing snaps on Instagram.The home featured heavily in the Netflix show At Home with the Furys, which offered fans a glimpse inside the chaotic and full-on life of Britain’s top heavyweight boxer.Season one offered a glimpse into his fight preparations ahead of a showdown with Derek Chisora in December 2022.And Fury also has an absolute monster collection of motors he has been seen behind the wheel of.Most recently, he added a stunning customised Porsche GT3 RS worth over £200,000 to his car collection.He is also said to own several Rolex watches, flashing a £60,000 diamond-laden 18ct timepiece from the brand as he prepared for his fight with Whyte.Dad John was at Chester Magistrates’ Court to defend his sons.He said he had signed a lease agreement with a valet company and they had done nothing wrong by failing to cough up £82,166 to the council for a car park, which adjoins his house in Styal.The court also heard he handed ownership of the land to his sons – who are worth over £134 million – following a “fight with the wife 20 years ago”.John Sr said: “I didn’t even have to be here but I’ve come here today to tell you the boys have nothing to do with anything of it, especially Tyson.”It’s ridiculous when you’re paying millions of pounds in taxes. He hasn’t lived at that address for 18 years.”All I’ve done is rent a piece of land out. I have no understanding of any kind of business or what they do.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was just an empty yard, that’s all I’ve ever done.”But District Judge Mr John McGarva ordered the three brothers to pay the business rates bill plus court costs of £17,206 – totalling nearly £100,000.Fury and his family pose for a photo promoting their hit Netflix showCredit: Courtesy of NetflixThe site currently includes a grim-coloured pondCredit: Cheshire East CouncilFury’s current mansion in Morecambe, which featured in hit Netflix show At Home With the FurysCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvin MediaOvergrown land currently occupies the site in CheshireCredit: Cheshire East CouncilThe council has concerns about the potential loss of treesCredit: Cheshire East Council More

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    Derek Chisora ‘announces’ shock fight with retired pal Tony Bellew in Manchester this year

    DEREK CHISORA has bizarrely called out pal Tony Bellew. Chisora stunned Joe Joyce in his 48th fight and vows to reach 50 bouts before hanging them up. Dereck Chisora called out his old pal Tony BellewCredit: Richard Pelham – The SunDeontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Dillian Whyte are all among the names the veteran Brit wants to face. But retired former cruiserweight world champion Bellew is the latest shock name Chisora has called out. He shared a mocked up fight poster of the pair teasing a December bout in Manchester.But Bellew responded: “Stop this you….”READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat is even more bizarre is Bellew, 41, and Chisora, 40, are close friends. Bellew has even admitted in the past to facing the wrath of TV bosses for cheering for Chisora too much while on air. He told MHM Social: “When it comes to Derek, we’re close friends. “I don’t have many close friends left in the boxing world anymore and there’s not many guys out there who openly supported me when I was fighting.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Derek was always there with my biggest fights, right by my side, screaming and shouting for me. And I’m a loyal person – what you do for me, I do for you.”So it was just one of them nights. I got reprimanded and told off by Sky for my shouting and stuff, but don’t employ me for the fights where my friends are fighting if that’s not what you want.”Bellew retired in 2018 following a crushing knockout loss to now-heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk. He did open the door to a comeback over the years but has since settled into retirement as a pundit and commentator. Chisora meanwhile is adamant he will reach 50 fights after beating Joyce, 38, in a ten-round thriller. He said: “It’s not my last fight. I’ve got two more.” I came close to being victim of deadly knife crime – that’s why I’m spending £1m to stop it, Tyson Fury’s manager says More

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    Anthony Joshua ‘wants no part’ of giant 18st heavyweight rival and it is ‘worst kept secret in boxing’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA “wants no part” of giant 18 stone Zhilei Zhang – and “it’s the worst kept secret in boxing.” Zhang, 41, has put himself into heavyweight title contention following victories over the likes of Joe Joyce and Deontay Wilder. Anthony Joshua beat Zhilei Zhang in the 2012 OlympicsCredit: GettyAnd he has long called out AJ, who in 2012 beat the Chinese star on the way to Olympic gold in London. Zhang’s manager Terry Lane claimed Joshua has rejected the chance to fight his old amateur rival and everyone in the boxing business knows it. Lane told Sky Sports: “I think it’s the worst kept secret in boxing that AJ wants no part of Zhilei. There’s been opportunities for them to fight.”It’s just very clear that there’s no interest on AJ’s end, he just wants to avoid the fight, which is unfortunate.”READ MORE IN BOXINGZhang twice stopped Joyce before losing to Joseph Parker and then bouncing back with victory over Wilder. Joshua, 34, meanwhile challenges for 26-year-old Daniel Dubois’ IBF title on September 21 at Wembley. Oleksandr Usyk, 37, rematches Tyson Fury, 35, on December 21 following his undisputed title victory in May. And Zhang has his eyes on the top names and belts in the division. Most read in BoxingRing Magazine Heavyweight RankingsChampion: Oleksandr Usyk1. Tyson Fury2. Anthony Joshua3. Joseph Parker4. Zhilei Zhang5. Agit Kabayel6. Daniel Dubois7. Martin Bakole8. Filip Hrgovic9. Efe Ajagba10. Justis HuniCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLane added: “A world title shot is the aim. AJ and Fury are the main desires for Zhang – those are two guys he wants to fight.”I don’t know if Usyk is serious about moving back down to cruiserweight, but I think Zhilei has more than earned a shot against Fury and AJ.”The problem with Zhilei is he’s feared. He’s a risky fight for anybody, a big-punching southpaw.”He ruined the plans for Joyce to fight Fury and he ruined the plans for Deontay Wilder to fight AJ, so he’s known as a risky party pooper, spoiler, so getting these guys in the ring is proving to be tough.”Oleksandr Usyk in shock career switch… as boxing champ reveals private DMs with Tyson Fury ahead of rematch More