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    Tyson Fury plummets down heavyweight world rankings after second Oleksandr Usyk defeat with AJ fight on the cards

    TYSON FURY has fallen down the WBO heavyweight rankings following a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. Fury was ranked No1 in the organisation when he challenged for Usyk’s WBO, WBA and WBC belts in December. Tyson Fury has fallen down the WBO heavyweight rankingsCredit: PAFury has twice lost to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyBut just like in their first fight in May, Usyk emerged with a points victory following another Saudi Arabia showdown. As a result, Fury finds himself ranked No3 in the WBO’s ratings. The Gypsy King is still No1 with the WBC but he is not even ranked by the WBA. Fury, 36, was beaten by Usyk, 37, via split-decision in May before losing a unanimous verdict last month. READ MORE IN BOXINGNow, attention has turned to an all-British blockbuster with Anthony Joshua, 35, who was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September. And AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed Dubois and Fury are the only names they are focusing on in 2025.He told iFL TV: “For us, there’s only two fights we’re interested in: Daniel Dubois rematch and Tyson Fury.“He’d [AJ] love another chance to become world heavyweight champion.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“So, now the Fury fight is there. It might not be as big as it could have been, but it’s still the biggest fight in boxing.”Tell me a bigger fight in boxing. It doesn’t exist. AJ-Fury is the biggest fight in the sport of boxing. Tyson Fury gives cryptic update on his future after Oleksandr Usyk defeat as retirement rumours circle“So, once the dust settles, I guess it’s up to me and Frank and the guys. “Right now, I doubt that Fury is thinking about fighting again or fighting AJ.”He’s still p***ed off, and he’ll go away and spend time with his family. I mentioned two names for us. Tell me two names for Tyson Fury. There’s only one.”Anthony Joshua remains linked with a fight against FuryCredit: Reuters More

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    ‘He’ll get f***ed up’ – Conor McGregor issued brutal warning over £400m Logan Paul boxing match

    CONOR MCGREGOR has been warned he could get “f**ked up” if he doesn’t take a fight with Logan Paul seriously.Preliminary talks over a shock exhibition bout between the pair – which is the brainchild of Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – took place last month.Conor McGregor appears to be closing in on a boxing match with Logan PaulCredit: GettyYouTuber Paul will have a massive size advantage over McGregor in the proposed punch-upCredit: GETTYMcGregor has been warned he could get “f**ked up” if he parties in the build-up to the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAThe claim warning has come from former UFC heavyweight Brendan SchaubCredit: GETTYAnd the pair, 36 and 29 respectively, each hinted that the stunning crossover clash was a done deal just before the turn of the New Year.Paul’s chances of beating McGregor have been written off by many, despite his massive size advantage.But former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub reckons he could pull of an almighty upset if McGregor doesn’t curb his partying ways.The fighter-turned-podcaster said: “My only concern is if Conor doesn’t take it serious.READ MORE IN MMA”If he kind of moseys in, he’s partying, I think he’ll get f***ed up.“Now, if it’s prime Conor, Logan might be get pieced up.“At one point, you’ve got to give it to the Paul brothers; one fought Mike Tyson, the other is fighting Conor McGregor.’No matter how you feel about it, it’s pretty cool.”Most read in BoxingA stunning report recently claimed MMA mogul McGregor and Paul are set to earn a whopping £200million each for their proposed Mumbai melee.Social media sensation Paul hasn’t boxed since winning his Misfits grudge match with Dillon Danis in October 2023.Logan Paul Teases Conor McGregor Fight AnnouncementFormer two-division champion McGregor, meanwhile, has been on the sidelines since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.His next fight, whenever it may take place, will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.’The Notorious’ who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last November’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court. More

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    Horror moment referee gets punched in face as officials forced to storm boxing ring to break up chaotic fight

    A REFEREE was on the receiving end of some brutal punches during a boxing match in Japan.The incident took place during Rikiya Anpo’s RIZIN 49 clash with Sina Karimian, who was a replacement for boxing superstar Ryan Garcia.The referee tried to hault Rikiya Anpo’s RIZIN 49 clash with Sina Karimian due to illegal blowsCredit: RIZINThe poor official ended up taking several punches to his face for his effortsCredit: RIZINHe took even more blows to the head the second time aroundCredit: RIZINAnpo – who recently threw down with Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao – was too slick and elusive for his replacement opponent.Frustration soon started to get the better of Karimian, so much so that he started to break the rules of the contest.The Iranian threw several spinning back fists in the sixth round and received a stern warning from the referee.An irate Anpo eventually responded with one of his own, sparking pandemonium as the ref tried to separate the pair.READ MORE BOXING NEWSBoth men threw punches as the official tried his best to keep the duo apart.And Karimian ended up landing several hard blows on the poor ref, who took them like a champ.Ringside officials eventually entered to help restore order and the fight was later restarted.Footage of the incident went viral, with one fight fan saying on X: “Dear lord.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOrder was eventually restored by the referee and other ringside officialsCredit: RIZINAnother said: “[The] ref does have some chin.”And another said: “What a POS and that ref has a chin on him.”Shocking moment MMA fight cancelled after huge brawl breaks out during introductions One remarked: “This was one of the wildest things I’ve seen in combat sports.”Plus that ref is tougher than most opening-card fighters in MMA.”Another chimed in: “One of the craziest things you’ll see in combat sports. “The referee deserves a bonus lol.”Commentator Michael Schiavello later wrote: “This was NUTS. “The referee took three solid hits from a heavyweight.”READ MORE SUN STORIESStunningly, neither man was punished for failing to obey the referee’s commands.Anpo continued to tee off on Karimian after the restart and cruised to a 60-54 victory on all three of the judges’ scorecards. More

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    Logan Paul teases imminent Conor McGregor fight announcement as £400m purse bombshell is dropped

    LOGAN PAUL has appeared to tease an imminent Conor McGregor fight announcement.Exploratory talks over a shock Indian exhibition boxing match between the YouTube sensation and UFC superstar got underway earlier this month.Logan Paul could be on course to face UFC icon Conor McGregor next yearCredit: GETTYThe Notorious recently suggested the crossover clash is a done dealCredit: GETTYPaul teased an imminent fight announcement just hours after McGregor stoked the fireCredit: INSTAGRAM@LOGANPAULMcGregor, 36, sensationally hinted late last week that a deal for the pair to throw down has been finalised. And Paul has added more fuel to the already raging fire on his Instagram story.Just hours after it was claimed he’ll face The Notorious in a Mumbai melee, Paul uploaded footage of himself hitting a heavy bag.The video followed Paul’s liking of an Instagram post stating the fight was nearly a done deal.READ MORE ON MCGREGOR VS PAULScores of boxing and MMA fans were quick to comment on the training clip, with one saying: “Conor KO’s Logan so it sets up him vs Jake.”Another said: “Yeah, he’s cooked.”And another said: “Worst boxer ever.”One remarked: “I think we know the outcome of this fight already.”Most read in BoxingAnother chimed in: “Way too big for McGregor.”It’s been claimed Paul and McGregor will each pocket a staggering £200MILLION for their South Asian showdown.Conor McGregor Trains Amid Logan Paul Boxing Match RumoursMumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is said to be the venue for the crossover clash, which is the brainchild of billionaire Anant Ambani.The fight will reportedly be held in conjunction with the nation’s ‘Visit India’ tourism campaign.It was recently revealed that neither the UFC nor the WWE – who McGregor and Paul have respective contracts with – have been contacted about the bout.But the fight would be simple to make if the promotions were keen to cash in as they’re both under the TKO Group banner.Paul hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his Misfits Boxing win over Dillon Danis last October, which came via disqualification.McGregor, meanwhile, hasn’t competed since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irishman’s next fight will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.The Dubliner – who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last month’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court.Logan Paul last fought in a October 2023 grudge match with Dillon DanisCredit: ALAMYConor McGregor hasn’t competed since breaking his left leg in July 2021Credit: AP More

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    Eddie Hearn reveals two-fight plan for Anthony Joshua and hints Tyson Fury WON’T get Oleksandr Usyk trilogy

    EDDIE HEARN has revealed the timeline for Anthony Joshua’s return – as well as a two-fight plan for the former heavyweight champ.The Watford warrior hasn’t fought since his spectacular September slaying at the hands of former sparring partner Daniel Dubois.Anthony Joshua hasn’t fought since his September slugfest with Daniel DuboisCredit: GETTYAJ is currently recovering from niggling injuries and will resume full training in JanuaryCredit: GETTYPromoter Eddie Hearn has revealed AJ will be back in the ring in late JuneCredit: REUTERSA rematch with Dubois was set to take place in February before AJ was convinced by his team to recover from niggling injuries.And Team AJ are now targeting an early summer return, provided he resumes full training in January.When asked when the London 2012 Olympic gold medallist will next fight, Hearn told iFL TV: “In May or June.”He’s not in full training yet. He’s probably ready to resume training in January.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSA long-overdue domestic dust-up with Tyson Fury is also on the cards for Joshua following the Gypsy King’s second-straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this month.But as much as he wants the Fury fight, Hearn insists a hasty decision won’t be made on AJ’s immediate future.The Matchroom Boxing chief continued: “At the moment, you’ve got the Dubois fight [against Joseph Parker] on February 22nd.”And you’ve got to see what Fury wants to do. We’re not in a terrible rush. AJ will fight twice in 2025.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Once in the summer and once in the winter.”If we can’t make the Dubois fight and if Fury doesn’t want to fight, then you have to make the decision to fight somebody, or do you wait for those fights? Tyson Fury gives cryptic update on his future after Oleksandr Usyk defeat as retirement rumours circle“I can’t speak on behalf of AJ, for who he’s prepared to fight.”But what I know is the focus is Daniel Dubois or Tyson Fury.”Of course, he’s [Joshua] done it all. If he gets Fury on his resume, he’s boxed virtually everybody of his era.”SunSport exclusively revealed that Fury has decided NOT to retire following his second straight defeat to Usyk.And Hearn believes all that’s left for the Wythenshawe warrior is a mammoth Wembley showdown with AJ.“For me, Fury fights AJ, or I don’t know who else he’d want to fight, “he said. “There’s no demand for a third fight [with Usyk].Eddie Hearn insists Tyson Fury has no other option but to face Anthony JoshuaCredit: PA”His Excellency isn’t looking to make a third fight.”We all know those two [Fury and AJ] come together, and it’s just a monster.”I don’t think it’s a time to call it out, but common sense, hopefully, will prevail. “We’re all getting on, we’re all talking.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We all want to do great fights and do big business. So, hopefully, you’ll see that, and if not. “If Dubois comes through Parker, we’d [Joshua] like the rematch.” More

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    Boxer Paul Bamba made devastating brain damage admission weeks before tragic death aged just 35

    PAUL BAMBA made a heartbreaking health admission just weeks before his passing.The 35-year-old boxer tragically passed away last week just SIX DAYS after claiming the WBA Gold cruiserweight title.Boxer Paul Bamba tragically passed away last weekCredit: INSTAGRAM@BAMBAJUICEThe cause of the untimely passing of Bamba – who was managed by musician Ne-Yo – hasn’t been revealed.But just weeks before his death, Bamba revealed that his ventures into the ring had taken their toll on his body – particularly his brain.After a troll took aim at him on X, he revealed he’d suffered brain damage in his Misfits Boxing clash with former UFC star Chris Avila in April 2021.He wrote: “Nah fighting Avila with a concussion and losing 22lbs in 3 days gave me slight brain damage.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”Which was a bit scary and I had to take 8 months off so it’s not a joking matter.”After the final fight of his career, Bamba set his sights on a showdown with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.He said: “[Jake Paul] you can come get it, you can come fight for it or whatever, you can keep doing the gimmick fights.”At the end of the day, I’ve put in the work.Most read in BoxingPaul Bamba made a frank admission about his health just weeks before his passingCredit: INSTAGRAM@BAMBAJUICE”You can say you’ve taken boxing seriously and yeah you’ve made a lot of money but you haven’t earned anything in boxing.”If you think about how I started everything versus how everything is going now, I didn’t wait for an opportunity I created one.Paul Bamba breaks silence after Tommy Fury fight cancelation and vows to break rival’s jaw if they reschedule bout”And I went out and grabbed it by the horns so to speak and did my thing this year.”Look at the facts; 14 fights, 14 KOs in one year, how many belts have I got here?”Paul was left gobsmacked by Bamba’s passing and led the tributes on social media, posting on X: “RIP Paul Bamba.” More

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    Inside Chris Eubank Jr’s new £4MILLION villa as boxer reveals he’s purchased stunning beachfront pad on Dubai island

    CHRIS EUBANK JR has bagged himself a stunning new home in Dubai.The former IBO super-middleweight champion recently put his plush four-bed Hove house on the market.Chris Eubank Jr has purchased a stunning new home in DubaiCredit: PALM JEBEL ALIThe Brit boxer has bought an Indigo Ocean Villa on the plush Palm Jebel Ali IslandCredit: PALM JEBEL ALIEubank Jr has dropped a cool £4million on the stunning abodeCredit: PALM JEBEL ALIEubank Jr revealed the location of his plush new digs on InstagramCredit: PALM JEBEL ALI / CHRIS EUBANJ JREubank Jr – the son of British boxing great Chris Eubank Sr – slapped a £1.8million asking price on the stylish abode.And he’s seemingly already moved on from the gaffe by purchasing a plush property in the UAE.The 35-year-old has bought a stunning five-bedroom Indigo Ocean Villa on Dubai’s Palm Jebel Ali Island.The brand-spanking new and highly-desired Palm Jebel Ali is described as a “sophisticated sanctuary” filled with “ultra-luxury homes”.READ MORE ON EUBANK JRAnd Eubank Jr’s oceanside villa is most certainly the definition of luxury.As well as five sizeable bedrooms and four bathrooms, the 7,882 square-foot home has multiple private balconies and a spacious roof terrace.The bedrooms and bathrooms are spaced out over three floors, the top of which features a stunning terrace.The luxury villa, understandably, doesn’t come cheap as they’re currently being listed for a whopping £4million.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChris Eubank Jr’s new UAE pad has five bedrooms and four bathroomsCredit: PALM JEBEL ALIPaying for the house will be a doddle for Eubank Jr if his long-overdue family grudge match with Conor Benn finally comes to fruition.The rivals have been publicly squabbling over a purse split for the domestic dust-up, which was initially set to take place in October 2022.Watch moment Conor Benn SHOVES Chris Eubank Jr and calls him ‘dead boy walking’ before boxing rivals are separated But Eubank Jr promoter Ben Shalom recently claimed his man had agreed to a 55-45 purse split.He told Sky Sports: “We have done an unbelievable job getting Chris to accept a 55 per cent fee.“We’ve worked wonders. You ask anyone, they can even see it, this isn’t even close to a 50-50 fight.”So the fact he’s managing to compromise on that is hugely generous from him. “I’ve done my job, and now it’s time for them to be sensible.“The fact they’ve already got us down to that shows how well we’ve done.Chris Eubank Jr is seemingly on course to finally face Conor BennCredit: GETTY”If the fight doesn’t get made now, then we know what it is.”But ‘Next Gen’ told Fight Hub TV last week: “Of course [Benn and Matchroom Boxing] they don’t want to budge [on the purse split].”These guys, their greed is what’s stopping the fight from happening.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The bottom line is the A-side doesn’t split 50/50 with the B-side and I am the A-side.”Once they comes to terms with that then the fight will be made.” More

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    Ex-world champ warns Tyson Fury he should ‘RETIRE’ after crushing Usyk rematch loss due to huge ‘risk’

    TYSON FURY has been urged to hang up his gloves following his crushing loss to Oleksandr Usyk.The Wythenshawe warrior suffered a second straight Saudi points defeat to the slick southpaw in their Riyadh rematch earlier this month.Tyson Fury suffered a second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this monthCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King is at a career crossroads but has ruled out the prospect of retirementCredit: PAFormer Brit world champ Duke McKenzie reckons Fury should call it a dayCredit: REXFury, 36, is at a career crossroads following his failure to reclaim the unified titles and become a three-time heavyweight champion.A lucrative and long-overdue domestic dust-up with Anthony Joshua will soon be on the table, but former world champ Duke McKenzie Fury should swerve the fight and call it a day.The former three-weight champion told SecondsOut: “There is no need for a rematch.”Tyson Fury should just retire.READ MORE ON TYSON FURY”He’s got nothing more to prove, he’s been heavyweight champion of the world.”[You] can’t ask for more than that, and he’s got more money than he can spend.”McKenzie reckons sticking around for a huge payday against AJ, or anyone else for that matter, could end up being detrimental to the Gypsy King’s health long-term.He continued: “He [Fury] runs the risk now of one or two of the other heavyweights now that should retire that probably won’t.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFury vs Usyk 2 round by round: How SunSport scored the controversial heavyweight thrillerOLEKSANDR USYK took another controversial decision over Tyson Fury to regain his heavyweight throne.Seven months on from their split-decision thriller, this time the scorecards were unanimous 116-112 all in Usyk’s favour.The Gypsy King stormed out of the ring as his promoter Frank Warren was left stunned by the cards.Here’s how SunSport’s Wally Downes scored the fight…Round 1The rules were ignored and Fury arrived at 11:15pm local time with a beard that would make Brian Blessed’s chops feel naked.If we thought his face fuzz looked overgrown, we were stunned to see the size of his belly when the cameras caught him topless in his dressing room.His red shorts were so high that you couldn’t even see much of his gut, an inch higher and the 20st beast would have had the option of tucking his nipples down there too.Fury tried to intimidate Usyk with the final face-off, widening his eyes like a monster but the champ remained ice cold.They swapped jabs and fenced with their lead hands. Usyk drove left hands into his wobbling belly and then clipped him with a head shot to snatch the opener. Usyk.Round 2Usyk lands a scoring one-two to the head as soon as the session starts but then returns to the body and lands lefts, one even makes Fury stumble.But the Gypsy King lands a treble-jab and then a meaty right hand to take the round.Still no signs of the body blows and uppercuts that won him the middle rounds of the May fight. FuryRound 3Three times Usyk scores with a jab to the body and left hand upstairs.Fury struggles to deal with the pressure. Fury lands a little check hook and even tries the southpaw stance.But all his threats to skin and cook the bog-eyed rat or ugly rabbit prove empty. Usyk.Round 4Fury makes a bright start with a chopped right hand.Bit Usyk almost whacks his whiskers off with two left hands that score well.But Fury pings back with a big right hand that forces Usyk back.Then that uppercut returns and cuts through Usyk’s guard. Draw.Round 5Fury takes control instantly when a right hand is the perfect start to the sessionThen the Brit gets warned for rabbit punches as he bids to bully the champ.Usyk is then walked into a lead left uppercut and then he starts shipping body blows. Usyk scuttles off and has to recover. Fury.Round 6Fury in trouble. The challenger’s bloated body starts to sweat and Usyk keeps targeting it with his power-punch left.Then he goes head hunting and clips Fury’s skull.The Morecambe giant is buzzed and worried, his head got rocked backwards. He hides the rest of the round. UsykRound 7A quiet round only really features a crisp Fury one-two and a single Usyk left. Draw.Round 8A one-two-hook works for Usyk as he pushes all of the pace an pressure and Fury tries to hide his 20st target.An accidental clash of heads thankfully leaves no cuts.Fury does launch a limp attack but Usyk smiles back and shakes his shaven head. Usyk.Round 9Fury starts to tire, he has so much timber to lug around and lumberjack Usyk loves chopping him down.He’s too big to dance and rub and counter.He is playing super-fit Usyk’s game. Usyk.Round 10Fury lands a rare uppercut and attacks Usyk’s body. He takes the centre of the ring but then eats a couple of shots.Fury tries to hold and lean and sap at Usyk’s engine. But he is punished with a left to the cheek.Big left from Uysk lands and scatters Fury sweat beads off his head.But Fury cracks back with an uppercut. But Usyk’s pressure and punches win in. Usyk.Round 11These could well be the deciding rounds. Usyk is busier, Fury throws an uppercut but it only grazes his guard.Fury walks onto a tippy-tappy combination but then two serious shots. The wind is coming out of his giant red sails.Usyk is relentless and bouncing and prodding and punching and Fury is 20st and flagging. UsykRound 12Fury starts like a man who knows he needs at least a lockdown but that helps Usyk counter him.A combo of three straight punches score for the Ukraine icon.But Fury keeps swinging and slashing and pulling up the shorts that slip down his back and love handles from all the sweat Usyk has drained out of him.With a section of the ungrateful crowd booing and whistling they slug it out for the final ten seconds finish. UsykSunSport’s scorecards: Usyk 118-112 Fury.”I’d like to see him retire.”Fury has, so far, snubbed the prospect of retirement, with More