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    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: New date CONFIRMED, UK start time, TV channel, stream, PPV price, undercard for huge fight

    TYSON Fury is once again set to fight for the undisputed heavyweight titles against Oleksandr Usyk after postponing the original date. Fury suffered a nasty gash above his right eye in sparring earlier this month and saw his clash with Usyk on February 17 go up in smoke as a result.
    Fury and Usyk went head-to-head at a press conference late last year
    Tyson Fury suffered a cut that postponed the Usyk fight on February 17Credit: X @Queensbury
    Usyk revealed he missed the birth of his daughter at the beginning of the year to focus on training camp for Fury, but now he has to refocus on a new date.
    Fury 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, who takes on Ngannou himself on March 8.
    When is Fury vs Usyk?

    Fury vs Usyk will now take place on Saturday, May 18 after the original date of February 17 was postponed.
    The Gyspy King has three months to recover from his injury, and if there are any more pull-outs this time around, a £7.9million fee will be paid to the opposing fighter.
    The fight will take place 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.

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    What 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.

    Fury vs Usyk full card
    It has yet to be confirmed whether the original undercard will go ahead on the new date.
    But this is likely to be the scheduled night of fights:

    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – undisputed WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles
    Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – IBF super-featherweight title
    Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis – vacant IBF cruiserweight title
    Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
    Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar
    Bakhodir Jalolov vs TBA
    Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
    David Nyika vs TBA

    Fury and Usyk have been in negotiations to fight since December 2022Credit: Reuters
    What 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.
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    “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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    Francis Ngannou set to make MMA return with PFL in summer despite Tyson Fury calling for boxing rematch

    FRANCIS NGANNOU could have both an MMA return and rematch with Tyson Fury to look forward to. Ngannou last year walked out on the UFC to sign for rivals the Professional Fighters League.
    Francis Ngannou left the UFC for PFLCredit: @francis_ngannou
    But the PFL permitted his switch to boxing for a crossover clash against Fury in Saudi Arabia.
    And Ngannou almost caused the mother of all upsets by scoring a shock knockdown – only to lose a controversial split-decision.
    But still, the ex-UFC champion earned himself another blockbuster bout this time against Anthony Joshua on March 8 in Saudi.
    PFL CEO Peter Murray has backed Ngannou all the way in the fight – and expects to see him in the cage again by summer time.
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    Murray told BBC Sport: “We’ll have another event in the second half of the year, this summer likely, and we expect Francis to return to MMA in the PFL Smartcage.
    “And we’re very excited for Francis and his upcoming bout against Anthony Joshua.
    “I would not rule out Francis Ngannou in this fight, don’t underestimate him.”
    Fury, 35, was forced out of his scheduled February 17 title unification with Oleksandr Usyk, 37, after suffering a horror cut in sparring.
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    The heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed decider has since been rescheduled to May 18 in Riaydh.
    And Fury was quick to talk down retirement as he named Joshua, 34, and Ngannou, 37, in his future plans.
    Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou shake hands in first meeting since Saudi showdown last year
    He said: “I’m hearing talk of people saying that I should retire or I’m gonna retire soon, or whatever. I ain’t retiring anywhere.
    “I’ve got two fights with Usyk, for the undisputed twice. Then I’m gonna fight AJ at least once.
    “Maybe twice if there’s a rematch, if he wants one after the first battering I give him. And then I’m gonna fight Ngannou again.  
    “And that’s just to start. So there’s five little fights for you to whet your appetite with. I ain’t going nowhere. Nowhere.
    “I’m 35-year-old in the prime of my life.” 
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    Inside Tyson Fury’s £58m private jet that boasts a king-size bed, private cinema and is a favourite of world leaders

    TYSON FURY’s life of luxury knows no bounds.We is not shy of spending his cash on his epic car collection, with a love of Rolls-Royce and Ferrari evident.
    Tyson Fury has been travelling in luxury in an Airbus ACJ319 private jetCredit: https://www.corporatejetinvestor.com
    The Airbus ACJ319 is one of the most spacious private jets aroundCredit: https://www.corporatejetinvestor.com
    There is a bedroom space for Fury to lounge inCredit: YouTube
    Fury, seen on a different jet, is a fan of flying privately
    While he lives in a stunning mansion that overlooks Morcambe Bay worth £1.7million.
    Designer threads, including £400 Versace dressing robes are also worn exclusively by the Gypsy King before his big fights.
    But, it’s his latest way of travelling that has caught the eye.
    Fury, 35, is being ferried about from the UK to Saudi Arabia and back in an amazing £58million private jet.
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    The Airbus ACJ319 costs a whopping £13,000 per-hour to charter.
    With the duration of a non-stop flight from Riyadh being just over the seven hour mark, that could cost a staggering £91,000.
    However, you can be sure he flies in comfort.
    The luxury plane boasts a king size bedroom, private cinema, and more.
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    After all, the gypsy has to live like a king.
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    On a flight back to England, Fury shared his enthusiasm about returning to Blighty.
    “Back to reality today,” he wrote on Instagram.
    ‘Back to the good old Morecambe Bay weather. Rain, wind, cold. Back to the school runs.”
    He was joined by his nutritionist, Gregg Marriott who looked equally unimpressed by the weather report.
    But they could have hardly complained about their surroundings.
    The Airbus ACJ319 is as luxurious as it gets.
    Incredibly, it can accommodate up to 19 people – plenty of Fury’s entourage.
    There are plenty of separate areas that are made with comfort in mind.
    Depending on the configuration of the aircraft, you will find a dining room, lounges, bedrooms, and even a cinema room.
    The cabin is 78 feet long, 12.2 feet wide, and 7.4 feet high, with a total cabin volume of 5,900 cubic feet.
    Passengers can dine in style with silver service dinner settingCredit: https://www.nomadjet.com
    Spacious bathroom are fitted with lavish interiors
    The ACJ319’s bedroom is perfect for VIP passengers
    Luxury has never looked better on board the ACJ319Credit: YouTube
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    The three main areas, the cockpit, VIP area, and main seating area have their own independent temperature control devices.
    As for the bedroom, it’s big enough for Tyson to stretch his 6ft9in frame – with a king size bed fitted and perfect for putting your feet up.
    President Fury
    Fury is in good company when it comes to his private jet of choice.
    For the ACJ series of Airbus planes are favoured by world leaders.
    Presidents from countries including Brazil, Germany, Italy, Turkey and Ukraine utilise them.
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    ACJ319’s can be configured differentlyCredit: https://www.nomadjet.com
    It costs £13k per hour to charter one of these private jetsCredit: YouTube
    It has a length of 78ft 9InCredit: YouTube
    There is even enough room for Fury to stretch his legsCredit: YouTube
    Paris and Tyson Fury enjoy a private flight together on a different planeCredit: Instagram
    Major airlines have also used ACJ planes, including America Airlines and United Airlines.
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    Oleksandr Usyk reveals his ‘LOVE’ for Tyson Fury and has ‘no frustration’ at fight postponement amid freak injury

    OLEKSANDR USYK insisted he still loves his old buddy Tyson Fury – despite their super-fight facing postponement. Fury was forced to pull out of their scheduled February 17 title unification in Saudi Arabia after suffering a cut in sparring.
    Oleksander Usyk insisted he still loves his old friend Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters
    The cut that forced the fight to be postponedCredit: X @Queensbury
    The horror injury required over ten stitches to mend and backdated the undisputed title bout to May 18.
    Usyk missed the birth of his fourth child – baby daughter Maria – due to be locked away in his Valencia training camp.
    But when speaking out in Spain following the rescheduling of his fight with Fury, he refused to show any ill will towards his rival and claimed he loved him even more.
    Usyk said: “Of course, more. Why? Because it’s the man who has my fourth belt. It’s the man who helped me become famous a lot. 
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    “Because we, all people, must love friends, [people who are] not friends, acquaintances, all people. It’s great when you are polite, not dirty.”
    Usyk was in the middle of a sparring session himself when he heard of the devastating news.
    But he refused to be fazed and revealed his ice-cool reaction to the cancelation.
    Usyk said: “I didn’t even have any irritation inside. No frustration.
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    “I just looked back at all the work I’ve done – getting up early, jogging, swimming, sparring, the amount of all it, and I thought to myself: ‘Wow, that’s some good work I did.’
    “Then I thought of how much more training I will do and how much good work I will do.
    “So when, with God’s help, I will finish all this work, I’ll be able to box three Tyson Furys.”
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    Jake Paul lists NINE reasons why he is the ‘best fighter in the world’ and eyes title fight NEXT YEAR

    JAKE PAUL has claimed he is the “best fighter in the world” – and has a list of reasons to back it up. The YouTuber-turned boxer is 8-1 in his career and has set out lofty goals of becoming world champion.
    Jake Paul has claimed he is the ‘best fighter in the world’Credit: Getty
    And Paul has insisted he is just like “every fighter” who wants to reach the pinnacle of the sport – before making perhaps his most outlandish claim yet.
    He told Fox Sports Australia: “I’m the best in the world.
    “That’s what I believe. And that’s what every fighter who gets to where they want to be believes.
    “And you have to believe it before the statistics or rounds of fights put you there.
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    “I believe all things considered, my natural ability, my talent, my IQ, all of these things, my ability to learn, to adapt, my toughness, preparation, my will power, my team, all of the things behind me, I believe that I am the best fighter in the world.”
    Paul, 27, suffered defeat for the first time last February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24.
    He then bounced back in August to beat ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, on points over ten rounds.
    But Paul soon announced a switch in his career path and planned to fight lesser-known but seasoned boxers to build experience.
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    It started with 10-1-1 Andre August, 35, who he knocked out in round one in December, kickstarting what he claimed is his road to the world title.
    Paul now returns on March 2 on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s Puerto Rico homecoming against 17-2 Ryan Bourland.
    Jake Paul performs gruelling ab workout as he prepares for ring return
    And his masterplan is to hold a world title by the age of 30, but business parter Nakisa Bidarian warned it could come as early as next year.
    And Bidarian compared Paul’s trajectory to former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, 28.
    He said: “Jake’s goal is to be world champion by the time he’s 30. He’s just turned 27. So it could be 28 or 29 years old.
    “I think Jai has 55 fights between amateur and pro. Jake though, after this fight is ten fights in.
    “But if you look at where Jai was ten fights in compared to where Jake is, when you see those two paths merging, Jake is going to surpass anyone performing well in the cruiserweight division currently.” More

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    Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia agree deal for mega-fight in SEVENTH bout between rivals as date and location is revealed

    BOXING stars Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia have agreed to a mega-fight deal – in what will be the seventh bout between them. The amateur rivals boxed each other six times in the unpaid ranks and turned professional level at 3-3.
    Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney boxed each other six times in the amateursCredit: X
    And according to ESPN, they have finalized terms to renew their rivalry on April 20 in Las Vegas.
    Haney formerly held the undisputed lightweight titles at 135 pounds before making his move to super-lightweight.
    And he won his first piece of gold at 140 pounds in December by beating Regis Prograis, 35, over 12 dominant rounds.
    Haney, 25, is set to put his title on the line against Garcia, also 25, who will challenge for his first world honor.

    Garcia – who has over 10 million Instagram followers – fought twice last year.
    In April, he was stopped in seven rounds by long-time rival Gervonta Davis, 29, in a blockbuster believed to have sold 1.2 million pay-per-views.
    Garcia bounced back from his first loss by taking out Oscar Duarte, 28, in eight rounds of his comeback bout.
    He called out former sparring rival and WBA champion Rolando Romero after the win.
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    But as talks stalled, Garcia turned his attention to Haney until linking up with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
    Garcia admitted Mayweather convinced him to instead target Romero again, sparking confusion among the camps.
    But Romero, 29, instead signed to face Isaac Cruz, 25, on March March 30 to kick off Amazon’s Prime’s debut in PPV boxing.
    So Garcia went full circle and negotiations were again picked up with Haney – with an announcement now imminent.
    Garcia is set to have his fight with Haney confirmedCredit: Getty
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    ‘We’re the real deal’ – Brit boxing stars Adam Azim and Hamzah Sheeraz to follow Amir Khan’s world champion ‘blueprint’

    ADAM AZIM is joining Hamzah Sheeraz by following Amir Khan’s blueprint to becoming world champion. Khan, who became an overnight sensation after winning silver at the 2004 Olympics aged 17, reigned as the light-welterweight champ.
    Adam Azim, left, with Amir Khan and brother Hassan
    And he did so with the backing of adoring British and Pakistani fans up until his retirement in 2022.
    Now Khan is helping bring through the next generation of stars, with Azim and Sheeraz the latest pair of multi-cultured prospects.
    And Azim has promised both will live up to their huge billing and fill the boots vacated by Khan.
    He told SunSport: “Myself and Hamzah Sheeraz are the next wave of British-Pakistanis who are going to go on and become world champions.
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    “Amir Khan created the blueprint and it’s now up to us to follow it. Trust me when I say we’re the real deal.”
    Azim, 21, is regarded as one of the most exciting talents on the British circuit with European light-welterweight title to his name already at 11-0.
    And both him and 7-0 older brother Hassan, 23, idolise mentor Khan.
    Sheeraz, 24, on the other hand has had his run-ins with the English icon but the pair have since patched things up.
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    The middleweight – managed by Khan’s uncle Taz – stands 6ft 3in and has 14 knockouts in his 18 unbeaten fights.
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    He returns in his biggest step up to date on Saturday night against former world title challenger Liam Williams, 31.
    Sheeraz has his sights set on championship aspirations himself having earned a No4 ranking with the WBC and No5 in the WBO’s.
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    Teofimo Lopez ringwalk hailed by fans after it included sword swallowers, bearded lady and boxer dressed as ringmaster

    TEOFIMO LOPEZ retained his WBO super-lightweight world title with a controversial win over Jamaine Ortiz on Thursday.The 26-year-old put on a show in Las Vegas – in more ways than one.
    Teofimo Lopez walked out into the arena dressed like a ringmasterCredit: Sky Sports boxing
    Lopez had a circus-themed ringwalk with a juggler and some clownsCredit: Sky Sports boxing
    A sword swallower was also involvedCredit: Sky Sports boxing
    He walked out to ‘The Greatest Show’Credit: Sky Sports boxing

    Fans branded his extravagant ringwalk as “the best of 2024” after he acquired the services of a CIRCUS.
    Lopez, who was dressed as a ringmaster, walked out to ‘The Greatest Show’ from hit movie ‘The Greatest Showman’.
    And he was surrounded by different circus acts – including a sword swallower, a juggler and two clowns on stilts.
    Boxing fans were left stunned by his incredible entrance, with one person tweeting: “Teofimo Lopez with a spectacular ring walk. This is what will draw more fans to the sport!”
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    Another added: “TEOFIMO LOPEZ IS WINNING THE BEST RING WALK OF 2024.”
    A third wrote: “What a ring walk by Teofimo Lopez 🤣.”
    While a fourth commented: “This was entertaining!”
    Lopez won by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the bout 117-111, 115-113, 115-113.
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    After the fight, he said: “I am champion. I am king. Glory is next for me. None of these guys want to fight me.
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    “I’m younger, prettier, and a two-time unified champion at 25.”
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