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    ‘Now is the right time’ – Hughie Fury calls out three heavyweight rivals including Anthony Joshua ahead of return fight

    HUGHIE FURY says he is ready to fight the likes of Anthony Joshua. The heavyweight – cousin to ex-champion Tyson – had a hat-trick of return fights in 2024 after three years out the ring amid health issues. Hughie Fury has called out three big namesCredit: @gbmsportsNow names like Zhilei Zhang and Filip Hrgovic join AJ on the list of opponents Fury wants to face. He told The Ring Magazine: “God’s got a plan and I believe this is the destiny now and I’ve not had the easiest route – with the health issues and all of that I’ve had the hardest route in the world – but I believe now is the right time.“I’m only one fight away, just get the right fight and I’ll be there.“I’d like anyone, I’d like all these fights, I’d like the Zhang fight, I’d like the Joshua fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”Even Hrgovic, I’d like him. All of these fights, hopefully I’d get.”Fury, 30, beat Christian Thun, 33, in his last bout in September and returns on Friday night at York Hall against a yet-to be named opponent. And he said: “I believe people haven’t seen a fraction of my ability and I’m looking forward to this year to showing it.“There’s a lot different. Even with the last fight, it was just getting the cobwebs off and stuff.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“Talk’s cheap. I just can’t wait now to put it all in action. I’ve got so many different styles that people I haven’t seen and I’m looking forward now to put it all into practice.”Fury challenged for the WBO title in 2017 but lost a controversial decision to Joseph Parker in Manchester. Hughie Fury shows what he is made of in the training ring But he has six wins on the spin now and believes he is in line for big fights after signing a deal with Izzy Asif’s GBM Sports. Fury said: “Izzy’s a good friend of my dad’s as well so he’s promised us. I believe he’ll keep to his word and we’ll get these big fights in. “Yeah, I do believe in God’s got a destiny and I believe this is my right time now.”Fury beat Christian Thun in his last fightCredit: @gbmsports More

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    Anthony Joshua warned he ‘loses all credibility’ by fighting Jake Paul despite ‘huge money on the table’ for shock bout

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has been warned he “loses all credibility” by fighting Jake Paul – despite the millions on offer to do so. AJ became a shock name aligned to face Paul after the prankster-turned-prizefighter brazenly called him out on his podcast. Anthony Joshua has been warned he ‘loses all credibility’ by fighting Jake PaulCredit: GettyJake Paul called out AJ on his podcastCredit: APThe multimillionaire pair then shared a phone call where they are said to have agreed to boost their bank accounts further with a shock 2026 bout. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn also revealed the two-time heavyweight champion is on board for the fight. But ex-European batamweight champ Spencer Oliver said on talkSPORT: “If he does it now he loses all credibility.”He’s a two-time world heavyweight champion looking to regain it for the third time.READ MORE IN BOXING”Don’t let Jake Paul get in the way of that. Follow the dream first. Once it’s over, entertain Jake Paul.”Paul moved up to heavyweight for his last fight in November when he controversially brought Mike Tyson out of retirement aged 58. He weighed 227lb (16st 2lb) which is still TWO STONE lighter than AJ, who weighed 250 (18st) before his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois. But Paul blasted that Joshua “doesn’t have a chin and he has no skill” – sparking talk of a bizarre bout next year. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Oliver added: “One thing that Jake Paul does is draws huge numbers.”There’s not a fighter that wouldn’t fight him because there’s huge money on the table, that’s the fact.Jake Paul claims he has agreement to fight Anthony Joshua and reveals date but brother Logan fears he’s on drugs “But do we want to see it? No. I don’t think we could. I think…no I’m going to rephrase that, I don’t think we could see it but later rather than sooner.”I think Anthony Joshua has to go on his journey first, he has to try and regain that world heavyweight title. “Or if he doesn’t, he’s got to try to do it, and then he can entertain Jake Paul.”Spencer Oliver, right, warned AJ against fighting Jake Paul More

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    Jake Paul lines himself up for shock WWE role alongside brother Logan and teases major £11.5m career change

    JAKE PAUL is lining himself up for a WWE role alongside brother Logan – but not to wrestle himself. Logan joined the WWE in 2022 and has since held the United States Championship. Logan Paul with younger brother JakeCredit: GettyYounger brother Jake is meanwhile 11-1 as a boxer but has talked up a WWE switch to manage Logan – like Paul Heyman famously did for Brock Lesnar. He told Newsweek: “I would be down to be Logan’s manager. “Paul Heyman-style in WWE, but I don’t think my body is cut out for the athleticism and the madness that the WWE takes. “I feel like I would break my back.” READ MORE IN BOXINGJake also teased a switch to MMA for a rematch with ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, who he beat over ten boxing rounds in August 2023. He said: “I definitely want to do MMA. Nate Diaz, still to this day, has not accepted the $15million (£11.5m) deal that we have for him. “For me in MMA, it’s just about finding the right opponent.” Jake’s only loss in the boxing ring came against Tommy Fury in February 2023, with the two recently talking up a rematch online. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe American also saw a May 3 Las Vegas mega-fight against Mexican great Canelo Alvarez collapse. It came after Canelo, 34, instead signed a bumped four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alsheikh. Jake Paul claims he has agreement to fight Anthony Joshua and reveals date but brother Logan fears he’s on drugs Jake, 28, said: “He went with the money play versus the legacy play of doing one of the biggest fights ever. “Now he’s fighting some random guy in Saudi. He snaked his fans and chose the money because they were threatening to pull his contract. “The people over there don’t want to see me to be the biggest name in boxing. “So, that’s the nature of the sport and the politics of the sport. At the end of the day, all of these rats want a bite of cheese. “So, he’s going to come back around and want to fight me again when he realises his fights over there don’t have any hype behind them.”Tommy Fury and Jake Paul have been teasing a rematchCredit: Reuters More

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    Derek Chisora reveals final fight will be for a WORLD TITLE and already has Daniel Dubois ringwalk planned

    DEREK CHISORA has claimed he’ll fight for a WORLD TITLE in his swansong.The fan favourite was installed as the mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title following his decision win over Otto Wallin in February.Derek Chisora was named as the mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight titleCredit: GETTYChisora, 41, has vowed his final fight will be for a world titleCredit: PAAnd Chisora has vowed to do everything in his power to ensure the final fight of his long career is for a world title.When asked if his 50th pro-outing could be a non-title fight, he told The Ring Magazine: “Nah man, I’m 50 and out, definitely.”I have to, I have to. I can’t keep doing this. I’ve only got one more training camp in me. I”I’m feeling it now. So my final fight will be for the world title, it’s all or nothing, brother.”READ MORE IN BOXINGChisora came up short in his previous attempts to win a world title, the first of which was against Vitali Klitschko in February 2012 and the second against Tyson Fury in December 2022.Winning a world title in his farewell fight would be a fairytale ending for the Zimbabwean-born Brit.Although he’d happily settle for just competing for a belt one last time.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDerek Chisora lost his first world title fight against Vitali Klitschko in 2012Credit: GETTYHe lost his second crack at a world title against Tyson Fury in December 2022Credit: ReutersHe added: “I could retire on that, definitely. Most read in Boxing”I could just walk off into the sunset and leave everything there. That would be an amazing way to end it.”Derek Chisora lets slip Tyson Fury is coming out of retirement as he reveals 36-year-old’s fight plans Should a fight with Dubois come to fruition, Chisora – who already has a ring walk mapped out – is adamant it would be a stadium sell-out.He said: “I want to fight Daniel and I know for a fact I can sell out Wembley or Tottenham in that fight.”I want to give a shout out to the Manchester crowd who came out for my fight against Wallin and thanks to Frank Warren and Queensberry because it was unbelievable.”It was a great show that ticked every box. “But I knew what I was doing – it was not going to be the last one in the UK.”Now I’ve been planning everything for this final fight, the whole music, everything.”It’s going to be a great show and there are two concepts I’m working on. One is for Wembley and one is for Tottenham.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Whatever happens, they’re all going to be amazing. “A Sunday bank holiday this summer is what I want. I think that would f***ing amazing.”Derek Chisora has revealed he knew his clash with Otto Wallin wouldn’t be his farewell fightCredit: GETTY More

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    Boxer Nicola Adams splits from OnlyFans model girlfriend of 7 years after couples’ therapy fails to save relationship

    BOXING champion and Strictly star Nicola Adams has split from her girlfriend Ella Baig.Nicola, 42, the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, and the OnlyFans model, 27, called it quits after seven years of dating.Boxing champ Nicola Adams has split from her girlfriend Ella BaigNicola won Olympic gold at Rio 2016Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe couple have a two-year-old son Taylor Nate, born via IVF using one of Nicola’s eggs.A spokesman for Nicola said: “Nicola and Ella have shared an incredible journey together, full of love, growth, and resilience.“After much thoughtful reflection and important therapy work, they have made the difficult decision to separate.“Their priority remains their son, Taylor, and they are committed to co-parenting with love and respect.”Read more on Nicola AdamsLeeds-born Nicola followed her London 2012 triumph by winning Olympic gold again at Rio 2016 and was a flyweight world title holder as a professional in 2019.She also made TV history in 2020 when she and Strictly pro Katya Jones became the first same-sex pair on the BBC show.A source close to Nicola and Ella said: “They really tried to make it work, especially for the sake of their son, and even went to couples’ therapy, but came to the conclusion that they were better off separating.“They still have a lot of love for each other, and great memories, but are focused on being brilliant co-parents.”Most read in BoxingThe couple, who started dating in 2018 after meeting on a night out, began IVF in 2020, with the egg fertilised via a sperm donor who resembled Ella.Ella carried the baby and gave birth a month early via caesarean section. He weighed just 3lb 14ozs.Olympic boxing gold medallist, Nicola Adams, offers women self-defence lessons to empower them in situations they may otherwise feel vulnerable Ella told Hello! magazine in 2022 that the boy had Nicola’s boxing spirit, saying: “He was a fighter in my stomach and he’s definitely come out like that.”Nicola has spoken out about a lack of parenting books for same-sex families.She told Vogue magazine: “The information is out there but we really had to dig for it.”Nicola made TV history in 2020 when she and dancer Katya Jones became the first same-sex pair on StrictlyCredit: PA More

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    Anthony Joshua greets passengers onboard London bus as Brit gives cryptic update on boxing future

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has been stopping some of the hardest-hitting heavyweights on the planet for the best part of a decade.But now, the former two-time unified heavyweight champion is stopping London buses.Anthony Joshua stunned passengers on the No.32 bus to Kilburn Park StationCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAPassengers couldn’t quite believe their eyes when the former heavyweight champ boarded the busCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAAJ was all smiles after taking photos with fansCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAThe Watford warrior, who has been on the sidelines since last September, recently stopped the number 32 bus while it was on its way to Kilburn Park Station.And the golden boy of British boxing sent passengers into a frenzy by boarding the bus.They couldn’t quite believe their eyes as the Olympic gold medallist hopped on board.Scores of the travellers got up from their seats to take photos with the 35-year-old, who was all too happy to make their day.READ MORE ON AJBefore taking a photo with one of the passengers, he said: “Nice to meet you. How are you?”AJ shared footage of the wholesome moment on his Instagram story for his 16.7million followers to see.Prior to uploading the clips, he posted a selfie with the accompanying caption: “Back on top soon.”Fan favourite Joshua hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his crushing fifth-round KO defeat to Daniel Dubois last September.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSA long-overdue domestic dust-up with Tyson Fury was seemingly on the cards following his fellow Brit’s back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.But Fury seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of the Battle of Britain in January by announcing his fifth retirement from boxing.Eddie Hearn provides update on Anthony Joshua’s injury and Tyson Fury fightBut AJ isn’t giving up hope of sharing the ring with the Gypsy King, telling iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.”But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.”You could say it’s been years in the making. “But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.”And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser. “And there’s going to be bloodshed. And it ain’t gonna be mine.”Anthony Joshua recently gave a cryptic update on his boxing futureCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUA More

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    Why has KSI vs Dillon Danis been postponed? Misfits Boxing 21 set to take place on a new date

    KSI will NOT be resolving his intense rivalry with former Bellator star Dillon Danis this weekend.After an intense conflict that started a year earlier, the two were scheduled to fight in January 2023, but Danis withdrew a week prior to the match.KSI and Dillon Danis were set to headline Misfits Boxing 21 this weekendCredit: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights ReservedKSI founded Misfits and has established a broadcasting deal with DAZNYet now, KSI has cancelled the fight – and the whole show – scheduled for this Saturday night after withdrawing from the most recent date. Wayne Bridge was initially scheduled to fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer, but the former Chelsea and England defender withdrew after ‘The Nightmare’ made contentious remarks.Danis was able to step in as a replacement, but the problems keep coming up with this bout after a further issue.Why has KSI vs Dillon Danis been postponed?The showdown was supposed to be held on Saturday, March 29, at Manchester’s AO Arena, but KSI has withdrawn due to sickness.READ MORE IN MISFITS Misfits Boxing, the event’s organisers, sent a message on social media last Friday to announce the postponement.It read: “Due to an illness to KSI, Misfits Boxing ‘Unfinished Business’, scheduled for March 29th in Manchester, has been postponed. A further update will be issued next week, including a new date for the event.”Other fights on the night, including those involving Darren Till and Roman Fury, have also been rescheduled.After that, KSI made a video statement in which he described his predicament and the reasons he is unable to compete this weekend.Most read in BoxingHe said: “I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up.”I’m currently in bed taking antibiotics trying to recover but I’m struggling. I’m coughing up greenish-yellow s*** all the time, my sinuses are hurting to the point where I need ibuprofen every day.”The tension headaches that I’m getting are more painful than you can imagine. I’m using Sudafed daily.”I’ve tried sparring and training but my body just feels weak. My stamina has just fallen off a cliff. I can’t even taste right now or smell.”Basically, I’m f***ed. I’ve been ill for almost three weeks and it’s just not got better.”I’ve had doctors come around to try and decipher what is going on. Honestly, I’ve never been this ill for this long in my life and I hate it.”I feel useless and it’s depressing. I feel like I’ve let so many people down. “I haven’t been able to post any YouTube videos to help promote the fight because I’ve just been feeling so s***. I’m just sick of being sick, man.”I want to move the fight to another date because I still want to knock out Dillon Danis. I didn’t train this hard for nothing.”Either way, I want to say sorry to everyone at Misfits, everyone at DAZN, I want to say sorry to the Sidemen for not being in as many videos as I’d like to be. And most importantly, I want to say sorry to the fans.”According to Misfits Boxing, a new date for the fight will be revealed in the coming weeks.READ MORE SUN STORIESKSI vs Dillon Danis full cardSubject to new dateKSI vs Dillon DanisDarren Till vs Darren StewartWalid Sharks vs FoxTheGChase DeMoor vs Roman Fury – Misfits Heavyweight titleAmir Anderson vs TBADemi Sims vs Egypt CrissArgentinian King vs Small Spartan JayJoe Laws vs Harley Benn – Misfits Super-middleweight title More

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    Frank Bruno wins top award at British Boxing Awards – but is too unwell to collect it after serious illness

    FORMER world heavyweight champ Frank Bruno last night won a top gong at the British Boxing Awards — but was too unwell to collect it.The 63-year-old national treasure — recovering from a severe viral infection — got the Lifetime Achievement Award at the London bash.Former world heavyweight champ Frank Bruno won a top gong at the British Boxing Awards — but was too unwell to collect it.Credit: PAFrank wrote a speech to be read out on his behalf by friend Ricky Hatton.It said: “I am sorry I cannot be with you tonight. “Trust me – I would far rather be with you than in hospital having daily tests.“Thank you to the organisers of this event and all the people that voted for me to get this prestigious award.READ MORE ON FRANK BRUNO“To get a lifetime achievement award while only in your 60s is a ­little worrying though — especially with my youthful looks!”Bruno was rushed to hospital in Qatar on March 3 after falling ill on a long-haul flight.He has since returned to the UK, where he has continued his recovery.The star was awarded an MBE for services in boxing in 1990.Most read in BoxingFour Kings takes a look back at the iconic week in British boxing from 1991 More