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    ‘Not happening’ – Moses Itauma next fight decision made moments after undefeated Brit’s latest brutal KO

    MOSES ITAUMA has had a major step up in competition ruled out as his next opponent.The Chatam clubber continued his surge up the heavyweight ranks in Glasgow on Saturday night with a blistering second-round KO of Mike Balogun.Moses Itauma blew Mike Balogun out of the water in the Glasgow clashCredit: PABoxing fans are keen on seeing the Chatam clubber take on Martin Bakole nextCredit: PAPromoter Frank Warren has ruled out the prospect of Itauma fighting Bakole nextCredit: GettyItauma dropped the American three times as he stretched his perfect record to 12-0, with ten of those wins coming via knockout.Boxing fans are keen for the 20-year-old to take a step up in calibre of opponent, with Congolese-born Scot Martin Bakole being touted as an ideal opponent.But Itauma promoter Frank Warren insists Bakole, who was blown out of the water in his short-notice showdown with Joseph Parker in February, isn’t in the running to face the prospect.When asked if the 31-year-old could face Itauma next, Warren told Queensberry Promotion’s YouTube channel: “No!READ MORE ON ITAUMA”Bakole’s got to be able to get himself in shape, the state of him, not happening.”Bakole was ringside for Itauma’s battering of Balogun and had some choice words for the slick southpaw.He said: “Moses has got a beautiful career before him. I want him to build up his career.”But big Martin Bakole, [right] now, I think it is too early for him. Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMartin Bakole has warned Moses Itauma he’s too big a step up in opponent at this moment in timeCredit: GETTY”I want him to work hard and maybe be a world champion tomorrow.”But I don’t want him to pick me now because he’d be making a big mistake.Moses Itauma: Future Heavyweight King is on Track to Break Mike Tyson’s Record I Contender Documentary”He’s playing with the fire. [But] he’s a man. If he thinks he can handle me, I’m open to it.”Itauma said of his latest demolition job: “I appreciate Mike Balogun, he is one tough cookie.“I couldn’t believe he got up from the second one.”Thanks to Mike Balogun for taking the fight, because nobody else would.”I don’t have to worry about doing rounds, but my team wants to see me in a 10-rounder.”And then I want in with the big dogs.” More

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    Tyson Fury and Paris enjoy wild night in Monaco partying with 50 Cent, Derek Chisora and Michael Flatley on yacht

    TYSON FURY rubbed shoulders with celebs galore during a plush party in Monaco.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion jetted away with his wife Paris this week for an early summer holiday.Tyson and Paris are currently enjoying a plush Monaco holidayCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYThe couple enjoyed a wild night out with Derek Chisora and 50 Cent at a plush nightclubCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYFury later partied with his former foe on a luxury yachtCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYFury, 36, whisked his childhood sweetheart to Lake Como in Italy before heading to the Principality.The pair have been enjoying all the picturesque region has to offer, including taking a boat ride along the gorgeous coastline.And they enjoyed a night out with hip royalty and a dance icon.The Gypsy King, who declared himself part of the “rich gang” on Instagram hours before the night out, was spotted rubbing shoulders with rapper 50 Cent at plush nightspot Twiga Monte Carlo.READ MORE ON TYSON FURYTyson and Paris were treated to a score of the rapper’s classic songs, which he performed with fellow former G-Unit member Tony Yayo.The couple took in 50’s performance along with Derek Chisora, who was all smiles as he documented the night on his Insta.Tyson had a brief embrace with the ‘In Da Club’ star outside the venue and was beaming after meeting the rap icon.He was also all smiles as he and Paris met legendary dance choreographer Michel Flateley and Michael Wittstock, the father of Princess Chalene of Monaco, onboard a luxury yacht.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTyson and Paris ended up meeting dance choreography icon Michael FlatleyCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYParis was seemingly overjoyed to meet FlatleyCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYTyson also ended up meeting Michael Wittstock, the father of Princess Chalene of MonacoCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYThe Furys’ star-studded night out came just hours after Tyson took to his Instagram to dismiss talk of a ring return.He said: “I hear a lot of talk about the Gypsy King returning to boxing and I ask this question: for what?Eddie Hearn teases Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in 2025?! + Allen KOs Fisher | Split Decision | Sun Sport“What would I return for? More belts? I’ve won 22 of them.”I’ve been rumped, that’s it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me.“But I’m happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished.”I’ve been around the world and back again. “And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby.”He added: “I’m in no rush at all, to come back to boxing and get my face punched in.“For what? What would I return for? I ask that question. I am retired and I am staying retired.“I have nothing to prove to anybody and nothing to return for.”A blockbuster domestic dust-up with long-time rival Anthony Joshua awaits Fury should he decide to lace them up one more time.And AJ isn’t giving up hope of sharing the ring with the Wythenshawe warrior.Read More on The SunAlong with a picture of himself watching a Fury fight, he wrote on his private Snapchat: “One of these days it’ll be standing in the opposite corner.”Ready and fully charged spiritually.” More

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    ‘Ready and fully charged’ – Anthony Joshua breaks silence on Tyson Fury retirement confirmation and hints it’s STILL ON

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is refusing to give up on a Battle of Britain with Tyson Fury – despite his rival’s doubling down on retirement.Fury, 36, called time on his career for a FIFTH TIME in January just weeks after his second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury recently doubled down on his fifth retirement from boxingCredit: PAA massive domestic dust-up with Anthony Joshua awaits Fury should he choose to fight againCredit: GETTYAJ hasn’t given up hope of sharing the ring with his Brit rivalCredit: REUTERSThe Wythenshawe warrior, unsurprisingly, performed a U-turn late last month but has since doubled down on his latest hanging up of the gloves.But AJ isn’t buying what The Gypsy King is selling and is confident their long overdue domestic dust-up will come to fruition.Along with a picture of himself watching a Fury fight, he wrote on his private Snapchat: “One of these days it’ll be standing in the opposite corner. “Ready and fully charged spiritually.”READ MORE ON AJFury and Joshua have been on a collision course for over a decade but have yet to share the ring.They agreed a massive two-fight deal in 2020, with the contests set to take place the following year.But the mammoth melees were scuppered when former long-time WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder won his arbitration for a trilogy fight with Fury.AJ and Fury will bag one last huge payday and finally settle the long-raging debate over who is the better man if a post-prime punch-up comes to fruition.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAJ revealed his hope of still fighting Fury on his private SnapchatBut Morecambe millionaire Fury, who still believes he was robbed of becoming the undisputed king of the heavyweights, insists he has nothing left to prove.He said: “I hear a lot of talk about the Gypsy King returning to boxing and I ask this question: for what?Tyson Fury teases ‘incoming’ announcement as he and dad John head off for business meeting“What would I return for “More belts? I’ve won 22 of them.“I’ve been rumped, that’s it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me.“But I’m happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished.“I’ve been around the world and back again.”And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby.”He added: “I’m in no rush at all, to come back to boxing and get my face punched in.“For what? What would I return for? I ask that question.Read More on The Sun“I am retired and I am staying retired.“I have nothing to prove to anybody and nothing to return for.” More

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    Former undisputed champ Josh Taylor’s career hits new low as he suffers shock loss to Ekow Essuman on welterweight debut

    JOSH TAYLOR’S Scotland homecoming and welterweight welcome against Ekow Essuman ended in disaster.The 34-year-old Tartan Tornado was supposed to leap up a weight and dominate the 36-year-old Nottingham underdog.Josh Taylor picked up an ominous cut on his way to a surprise defeatCredit: PATaylor was stunned by a loss that leaves his future in doubtCredit: SNSEkow Essuman outgunned the Scot for a unanimous points winCredit: SNSRemorseless Essuman was a deserved victorCredit: SNSBut Ekow ‘The Engine’ put on a brilliant showing of grit and commitment to win a unanimous decision.The Three ringside judges in Glasgow called it: 116-113, 116-112 and 115-113.Essuman beamed: “I’ve been the B-side and been the away corner and been to the lion’s den.”But I remembered some things from when we sparred a long time ago at Team GB and I was able to put them into action.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’ve just beaten a former undisputed world champion so I want to be on the world stage now.”I want to take The Engine on tour to America for a world title shot now.”Taylor, Scotland’s former undisputed super-lightweight king, raced away with the opener, jabbing Essuman’s head but then brutalising his body.Essuman enjoyed some right-hand success in the second but his opponent was always landing the more punishing blows, especially to the torso.Most read in BoxingTaylor was caught by Essuman in an absorbing fightCredit: PABEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTaylor shipped another right hand as soon as the third started and failed to box his way back into it.And the fourth was a screamer as Essuman was wobbled by a left hand and then Taylor was staggered by a right.A seventh-round head clash cut Taylor around his left eye and gave Essuman a big red bullseye to aim for.And Essuman’s scores and confidence grew as the fight went on, as Taylor kept trying to land a stunning stoppage and allowed his rival to snatch rounds.The tenth was a brilliant round for the away fighter who was supposed to give Taylor a warm and victorious welcome to the 10st 7lb division.Taylor stopped punching back in the championship rounds as Essuman exposed him with so much more energy and enthusiasm right up until the final bell.The pair slugged it out but Taylor ran out of steamCredit: PA More

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    Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman LIVE RESULTS: Taylor homecoming ends in HUGE DRAMA after Itauma scores DEVASTATING win

    EKOW ESSUMAN left Josh Taylor STUNNED after scoring a career best win in Scotland!The Engine handed Taylor a THIRD successive defeat with a 116-113, 116-112, 115-113 unanimous win that leaves the former unified champion at a major crossroads.It was a deserved win for Essuman, who came on strong in the later rounds in what was one of the best performances of his career.Scots hero Taylor needed a win to revive his own career after suffering back-to-back defeats at the hands of Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall – it is unclear where he now goes from here.On the undercard, highly-rated heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma scored a BRUTAL second round KO of Mike Balogun, having dropped him THREE times inside two rounds.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKDon’t miss a single punch from the OVO Hydro with our live blog below…Taylor not looking like fighter of oldJosh Taylor will need to have time to reflect now.There is no doubting he is past his best but he looked devoid of that cutting edge you need to excel in the sport.He will always have legedary status from how he got to being the undisputed champion previously.It may be time to call it a day for the Scot now though.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedOdds upset as Eku seals victorySpeaking withh DAZN, Eku Essuman spoke about his impressive victory this evening:”I’d like to say a big well done to Josh Taylor, he is a great fighter and I have respecteed him since Team GB.”Yeh you know what it is, I remember things from a long time ago and we sparred together in Team GB.”Obviously he is a world-class boxer, he knows how to lead with his right hand.”It’s so amazing, thank you to the people of Glasgow, I love you.”Time to take the engine on tour.”Copy linkCopiedEku Essuman wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 12)Another fantastic round from Essuman.Taylor just does not seem to have enough in the tank to take it to his opponent.Essuman seems to do enough to prevent Taylor taking the round and all the pundits have him winning on the card.Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 11)Essuman has got right back into contention in this fight.He has ground his opponent down in this fight.He has taken another round and it may now be winner takes all in the last on the judges’ card.Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 10)Taylor catches Essuman with a good couple of hooks.Essuman fights back and catches the Scot flush with two big hits to the face.Taylor seems to be leaving himself open far too often.He needs to really give it his all for these last six minutes now.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 9)Essuman is known as ‘the engine’ for a reason.Taylor is having to dig deep to show his opponent he has enough left in the tank.His corner are telling him to show it in the ring.Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 8)Taylor still seems to have that ability to switch off during rounds.The problem is Essuman notices it and comes on the front foot, taking the fight to the Scot.The man from Nottingham fancies he can get something from this.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 7)A clash of heads in the clinch sees a cut appear above Taylor’s eye.While it will not be considered for any stoppage, his corner havbe some work to do make sure it is not a problem.Taylor needs to on the front foot, he is allowing Essuman to grow into this fight.Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 6)Essuman is looking to change up his tactics.He continues to use the body shots but now is boxing behind his jab.Taylor fails to land anything of real note in the round.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 5)When Taylor lands those big hooks, the crowd go wild.He needs to back it up with combinations and not let Essuman wait for energy levels to rise.Taylor really needs this crowd behind him to get the result his career really needs right now.Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 4)What a fight this is turning out to be.Taylor catches Essuman with an overhand right and really rocks the Englishman.However, Essuman comes back and catches the Scot himself and looks to follow it up to get the result.Both boxers had some joy in that round.Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 3)Essuman starts the round and seems to have Taylor in trouble.He catches The Scot with two good hits.Taylor regathers himself ad fights his way into the round.This one is really even so far, just the fight we had hoped for.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 2)Taylor looks to have that hunger back once again.That said, he cannot take his eye off his opponent.Essuman has a very contrasting style and is more than capable.He can take a punch as well, Taylor will have to work hard to break down his defences.Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman (Round 1)This crowd are supporting one man, that is for sure.As soon as Taylor lands punches they erupt.Whenever he gets Essuman near the ropes, he has nowhere to go.Taylor with an impressive opening round there.Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow EssumanThis is for the vacant WBO title.Essuman makes anyone he takes to the ring with fight hard for any potential victory.What a statement it would be for Taylor to get an early stoppage.Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Ekow EssumanThis is the fight everyone has waited for.As he comes on to the Vengaboys anthem.He needs to answers all the questions people have of him tonight.Copy linkCopiedCollins with impressive victoryNathaniel Collins certainly got the job done there tonight.Protecting his unbeaten record, he left McGregor wanting and went in for the kill when his opponent started to struggle.He eventually finished it with a body shot as McGregor dropped to his knees and his evening was done.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedNathaniel Collins beats Lee McGregor by TKOCopy linkCopiedNathaniel Collins vs Lee McGregor (Round 3)These two fighters have come through the amateur ranks together.All that is forgotten this evening as they look to go to war.Collins edge another round but they are both landing good punches.Copy linkCopiedNathaniel Collins vs Lee McGregor (Round 2)McGregor looks to go on the attack from the off.A lot of the big punches he is unloading are missing.Collins comes back into it later in the round and lands combinations of big hits.Copy linkCopiedNathaniel Collins vs Lee McGregor (Round 1)Collins makes the more impressive start in this 12 round fight.His southpaw stance works so well for him and he really gets some power behind those punches.McGregor needs to impose himself more in this one.Copy linkCopiedNathaniel Collins vs Lee McGregor This one is for the vacant WBC silver title in the featherweight division.Lee McGregor will want to impress in front of his home fans.Collins is announced and receives boos from the crowd, Collins is still undefeated in his career to date.Copy linkCopiedNathaniel Collins vs 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    Moses Itauma floors ex-NFL star Mike Balogun THREE times before brutal KO to tee up Oleksandr Usyk undercard fight

    MOSES ITAUMA scored a sensational second-round knockout over Mike Balogun to send shivers down the heavyweight division.The 20-year-old Chatham southpaw dropped the brave American twice in the opener with long and violent left hands.Moses Itauma scored a sensational second-round knockout over Mike BalogunCredit: PAHe floored the American three timesCredit: PAAnd then he unleashed a magnificent lead right hook, for the hat-trick, and forced ref John Latham to wave the off without even needing a count.After five months out – getting ignored and rejected by high-profile names – Itauma blasted away the cobwebs and the Maryland man in six minutes.The Kent king-in-waiting said: “I appreciate Mike Balogun.  He is one tough cookie.“I couldn’t believe he got up from the second one. Thanks to Mike Balogun for taking the fight, because nobody else would.READ MORE IN BOXING”I don’t have to worry about doing rounds, but my team wants to see me in a 10-rounder. And then I want in with the big dogs.”Balogun swung shots back in the opener but Itauma showed a rapid and wise defence, to pair with his incredible power.And manager Francis Warren revealed he is set to reappear on July 19 on the Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois rematch at Wembley.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWarren said:  “This guy is going from strength to strength. We’ll pick some guys who’ll take him some rounds. Most read in Boxing”If he carries on this trajectory, we’ve got a global star on our hands.” Itauma celebrates his KO winCredit: SNS More

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    ‘I’ll end you for good’ – Tommy Fury hits out at Jake Paul after brother Tyson’s DMs to YouTube star are ‘leaked’

    TOMMY FURY has vowed to END Jake Paul for good – after his brother Tyson’s efforts to organise a rematch were revealed. Fury handed Paul his first and so far only defeat in 2023 – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury with brother TommyJake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: SplashTommy Fury sent this message to Jake PaulThe two remain linked with a rematch and Paul recently claimed he “can’t wait to get back in there” with Fury in search of revenge. But Fury hit back: “Heard all of this 2 years ago pal. Next time I’ll end you for good.” Paul has won five on the spin and most recently against heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in November.The bout was marred in controversy due to Tyson coming out of retirement aged 58 but still 100 MILLION watched on Netflix.READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul’s camp say Fury turned down a £6million offer to rematch on Netflix before Tyson accepted the deal.Fury meanwhile returned after nearly two years out with victory in Hungary against Bosnian Kenan Hanjalic.But Paul told Ariel Helwani: “I think the Fury fight will happen in the next 12 months, yeah. He just has to be realistic about what’s he’s worth, right?”He just had a free fight on DAZN that tanked, couldn’t sell the tickets in wherever he was like a 1,000 person venue and he’s just negotiating like he’s God.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Again, I have ten names waiting to fight me in multiple different sports, MMA, boxing, all this stuff.”These people just have to be realistic about what they’re wanting to get paid and Tommy Fury isn’t.Jake Paul issues update on Anthony Joshua fight and reveals why he can KO former heavyweight champ”But I DM’d Tyson Fury because Tyson was like, ‘You guys need to make this happen now.'”I was like, ‘Tyson, you’ve got to put your brother in check here. He’s not going to get this money or this offer anywhere else.'”He already missed out on the massive opportunity on Netflix, his dad, who is his manager has no idea what the f*** he’s doing and you can’t let your dad run your career.”Tommy’s not his own boss, he’s an airhead as well so I just feel bad for him because he thinks he’s worth more than what he’s worth.”Fury, 26, beat KSI, 31, in October 2023 but had to have hand surgery in the aftermath before his comeback fight.Paul, 28, returns on June 28 against former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in a cruiserweight clash.And he has a rematch with Fury in his sights, saying: “I just can’t wait to get back in there with this guy because in the past three years, I fought him two years into being a pro boxer now it’s been three years since then.”It’s just night and day and he hasn’t got any better, right? He’s been boxing since he was six years old, it’s going to be the same stuff, same coach, his dumbass dad.Read More on The Sun”He hasn’t got any better so I just can’t wait, seriously I can’t wait to get in there with him and whenever we can make that happen it’s going to be Christmas Day for me.”Jake Paul lost a decision to Tommy Fury in 2023Credit: Getty More

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    Moses Itauma lined up to fight two heavyweight stars including boxing ‘bogeyman’ after Mike Balogun return bout

    MOSES ITAUMA already has two heavyweight stars lined up to fight him – including boxing’s “bogeyman”. Itauma has set the British boxing scene alight after just 11 bouts – delivering nine brutal knockouts.Moses Itauma faces off with Mike BalogunCredit: SNSHe has even been dubbed the next Mike Tyson – who became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time aged 20.Finding willing opponents willing to put their reputation on the line against the 20-year-old Londoner has been tough.American Mike Balogun – a former NFL star-turned 21-1 heavyweight – steps up to face Itauma tonight in Scotland.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Filip Hrgovic, 32, and Martin Bakole, 31, are two names in the running to fight the British youngster in the near future. And Itauma said: “Martin Bakole, not so much, Filip Hrgovic, yes. “The reason I say Martin Bakole no more is because Martin Bakole was a boogeyman, then he got knocked out by Joseph Parker and it’s brought him back a bit. “Then he didn’t have the best performance against Efe Ajagba and that’s brought him back a little bit more.” Most read in BoxingBakole fought Parker, 33, on just two days notice in February after Daniel Dubois, 27, pulled out due to illness. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut Bakole was beaten in a round before drawing to Ajagba, 31, in May. Itauma continued: “If I fight Martin Bakole, that could give him a reason to top him back up, when I don’t need to be that person. Mike Balogun is the former NFL star who knocked out the son of a heavyweight legend and now faces Brit star Moses Itauma”If he reclaims the person that he once was, the bogeyman of the division, then the fight with him would make sense. “But why would you fight him on zero? You want him to rebuild himself.” Hrgovic lost to Dubois last June but returned with victory in April against Joe Joyce, 39. And Itauma said: “Hrgovic, it’s a different term. I think my team are keen to fight Hrgovic, but they want to see me in a 10-round fight first.” Martin Bakole is linked with fighting ItaumaCredit: GettyJoe Joyce lost to Filip HrgovicCredit: Getty More