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TYSON FURY has revealed he “CAN’T BE F****D” with boxing – or a multi-million-pound showdown with Anthony Joshua.The Gypsy King announced his fifth retirement from the sport in January after losing his unbeaten record in back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYHis latest hanging up of the gloves has seemingly killed off a grudge match with Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERSFury’s cousin Andy Lee has revealed he ‘can’t be f****d’ with fighting againCredit: INSTAGRAM@BODYPUNCHERFury, 36, is seemingly happy as Larry with his decision to call it quits, which will allow him to spend more time with his wife Paris and their seven children.And, according to cousin Andy Lee, there’s no sign of Fury making yet another retirement U-turn.The former WBO middleweight champ told iFL TV: “[It’s] just the odd message here and there and he seems vey happy.”[He said], ‘Andy I’m not f****d.’ That’s what he said. ‘I couldn’t be f****d with it.’ He’s very happy.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSWhen asked if he wants to see his cousin lace them up again, Lee added: “As bad as it sounds, it depends what the figure is for Tyson.”It has to motivate him to come out of retirement. He seems very happy.”Boxing fans around he globe are keen for Fury and Joshua to finally settle their score, even though they’re well past their primes.But not Lee, who said: “I don’t really care if they fight each other.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I’d be happy to see them retire or go about their careers separately. If they do fight, I’d be backing Tyson, I think he’d win.”Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh is keen to pit Fury, who he recently had a phone call with, against former two-time heavyweight champ Joshua.Anthony Joshua gives cryptic update over future amid Tyson Fury fight talk in interview at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2AJ is refusing to give up on the Battle of Britain, 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.” More

GERVONTA DAVIS escaped with a controversial DRAW against Lamont Roach – leaving the pair calling for a rematch. Davis kept onto his WBA lightweight title and undefeated record after going the 12 round distance. Lamont Roach and Gervonta Davis fought to a drawCredit: APThe fight really heated up in the second halfCredit: APDavis retains his WBA title and unbeaten record in controversial fashionCredit: APThe two called for a rematchCredit: GettyDavis was left barley recognizable after this punchCredit: AlamyOne judge scored in 115-113 in favour of the American superstar while the other two called it a 114-114 draw. Davis admitted he underperformed but left the door open to a rematch back in New York. He said “I made it competitive, for real. To be honest.”But for sure, Lamont is a great fighter. He got the skills, like I said before, he got punching power.READ MORE IN BOXING”It was learning lesson, you know, shout out to Lamont Roach and his whole team and hopefully we can run it back for sure.”Bring it back to New York. Let’s do it again. Let’s have a rematch back in New York. Let’s do it again, baby.”After Davis faced boos from the Barclays Center crowd, underdog Roach was cheered as he too called for a rematch. Roach said: “I’m just a little disappointed in this decision. I thought I pulled it out.Most read in Boxing”That’s what two skilled fighters get in there and show off their craft. I definitely thought I won but we can run it back. Gervonta is a great fighter.”I thank him for the opportunity to get to show the world to all the people that was doubting on me, all the people that was talking s***, all the fake boxing media, all that s***.”That s*** done flipped upside down, even though I didn’t win tonight, I thought I did. “But it’s a win for me in my book, but we’re not satisfied with that. We need a real W.”Davis, 30, started the bout slow but Roach, 29, was also cautious. It was a battle of the jabs and body work until the second half of the fight when it really kicked into gear. As Davis stood his ground and loaded up on left hands and right hooks, he might have expected Roach to crumble like others before him. But the challenger fought fire with fire, landing combinations and lead left hooks of his own. Davis lands a big left on RoachCredit: APDavis touched the canvas with his kneeCredit: GettyHe claimed it was because hair product got in his eyeCredit: GettyThe fight turned farcical in round nine when Roach landed a jab on Davis and the champion paused before taking a knee. Per the rules, if the glove or knee touches the canvas the referee is to administer a count. But official Steve Willis allowed Davis into his corner to get his face wiped by his coaches without a count or point being deducted. The fight sparked into life afterwards as the two matched each other for the three more remaining rounds. Roach finished the bout on the front foot, landing a big left hook to earn himself a draw. But had the knockdown been rightly called, he would find himself as a two-weight world champ and the first to beat Davis. Roach said: “If you voluntarily take a knee and the ref start counting, it should be a knockdown. Davis wants a rematchCredit: GettyRoach thought he should have wonCredit: Getty”If that’s a knockdown, I win the fight. So, I mean, it is what it is. I’m not banking on that knockdown to win. I just thought I pulled it out.”S***, I hope we can run it back. I want to run it back for sure.”Davis faced more jeers from the crowd as he revealed greasy hair product in his eyes caused him to take a knee. He said: “I just got my hair done two days ago and she put grease in my s***.”So the s*** was like sweating and things like that and the grease coming in my my face.”It burned my eyes type s***, yeah. Damn, why y’all booing like I’m saying bulls***? “Like, this is real facts. Come on, man. Look at my hair, I just got my s*** done.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But it’s all cool, man. You know how it get. They love you, then they hate you. Turn around then they love you again.” More

CONOR BENN was forced to have a face off with an empty chair after Chris Eubank Jr no-showed following their egg slap chaos. Eubank caused bedlam at the launch press conference to officially announce the April 26 middleweight grudge match at Tottenham. Conor Benn was forced to have a face off with an empty chairCredit: X @DAZNBoxingHe slapped an egg across Benn’s face – a reference to his rival’s failed drug tests in 2022 – sparking a mass brawl on stage. It meant the proposed sit-down interview between the two boxers later that evening was cancelled as Eubank fled the scene. Benn still showed up but had to change into a tracksuit after his £1,000 Dolce & Gabbana pyjamas were ruined due to the yolk attack.And he stared across to an empty chair but warned Eubank, 35, made the right decision to leave the scene of the crime. READ MORE IN BOXINGBenn, 28, said: “I think I’m at a stage now where the talking is done. The talking’s done, there’s nothing else to be said.”He’s lucky he ain’t in the building because it would only go one way.”Eubank Sr famously beat Benn’s dad Nigel in 1990 before walking away with a controversial draw three years later.Almost three decades on and the sons were set for a 157lb catchweight clash – but it was dramatically canned with just days to go.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBenn tested positive for banned substance Clomifene – which is known to boost testosterone. As the welterweight pleaded his innocence, the WBC suggested the tests could have been down to a high consumption of eggs.Conor Benn pulled apart from Chris Eubank Jr after SLAP at Battle of Britain press conferenceBenn later had his UK Anti-Doping ban lifted and now prepares to re-apply for a British Boxing Board of Control licence after being allowed to fight on. But Eubank’s egg slap was a reference to Benn’s failed test while accusing him of being a “drug cheat.” Benn also admitted beating the son of his dad’s greatest rival would mean more than being world champion. He said: “Seeing me, hand raised, him eating the canvas, face down while me just smiling.”I see it. I sit there and I see it. I’m sitting in the car, I’m driving and I see it. I’m sleeping, I see it. Giving it the old Ali over his body, face down.” Eubank egging Benn at their launch press conferenceCredit: Getty More