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    Deontay Wilder ready to salvage Anthony Joshua fight amid Tyson Fury’s retirement after ex-world champ’s comeback bout

    DEONTAY WILDER is ready to salvage a fight with Anthony Joshua. AJ appeared to be heading towards a two-bout deal with Tyson Fury – across the UK and Saudi Arabia – worth huge sums. Deontay Wilder is ready to salvage a fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJoshua faces losing out on fighting Tyson FuryCredit: ReutersBut Fury looks to have KOd the fight before it even started by announcing his latest shock retirement. It would leave Joshua in need of an opponent in the summer – and Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh put forward Wilder’s name. Sources close to the American confirmed to SunSport that Wilder’s team are on board for talks with Joshua’s camp.But first the former WBC champion wants a tune-up comeback bout following two consecutive losses – that both cost him a fight with AJ.READ MORE IN BOXINGWilder, 39, returned in December 2023 and was stunned on points by Joseph Parker, 32. It meant the contract he signed to face Joshua, 35, the following year in 2024 became null and void.He was given a second chance to redeem the mega-bout last June – only to be knocked out by 41-year-old Zhilei Zhang. Wilder has since taken time out from the sport but has vowed to fight on – with a comeback set for the first quarter of 2025. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe is without a win since his 40-second KO of Robert Helenius, 41, in October 2022. Joshua meanwhile was KOd by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September and opted against an immediate rematch. Dubois now defends his IBF title on February 22 against Parker while Joshua awaits to see if Fury’s retirement – his fourth now – sticks.Tyson Fury WILL still fight Anthony Joshua and they’ll even be friends after, says British champ in shock prediction More

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    Tyson Fury retirement would be the right decision – it’s no good raking in a fortune if you’re unable to spend it

    TYSON FURY is on his way to making more comebacks than Frank Sinatra if the sceptics are to be believed.He has never found it difficult to change his mind after announcing he’s hanging up his gloves.Tyson Fury announced he is retiring from boxingCredit: InstagramIt is the fourth time he has retiredCredit: PAQuestions remain on whether Fury will return or notCredit: ReutersUnexpectedly on Monday, Fury — for the fourth time — said he is quitting but nobody is sure if he really means it or if he’s behaving like a naughty schoolboy sniggering at everyone after pulling off a prank.If true it means he has snubbed a mega-million-pound showdown with bitter rival Anthony Joshua this summer to the disappointment of so many fans who waited ten years for it to happen.But I hope this time he is being sincere because it is the sensible thing to do.The two-time world heavyweight champion is 36 and has been a pro for 16 years and, hopefully, understands it’s better he doesn’t fight again for his long-term health.READ MORE IN boxing The years of intense training, weight reducing and taking punches to the head in sparring sessions — besides the big-occasion real wars — eventually takes a heavy toll on the body however good a boxer is.You either love or loathe the Gypsy King but no one can deny he deserves a long and happy retirement — a just reward for the entertainment he has provided.There are horror stories concerning the fate of so many elite fighters who have continued fighting long after their prime, Muhammad Ali being the classic example.Yet another tragic saga to prove the point concerns Don Curry, 63.Most read in BoxingNot his first retirement…THIS isn’t the first time Tyson Fury has retired.His first came 12 YEARS ago, when in 2013 he grew frustrated when a fight with David Haye fell through.He declared at the time: “Hi everyone, I have officially retired from boxing. There’s too many bent [crooked] people in the sport. They will have to f*** someone else. Goodbye boxing.”Then, he took a three-year break from the sport between 2015 and 2018, during which many didn’t expect to see him again.In 2022 he retired TWICE.Speaking in the ring after defeating Dillian Whyte at Wembley with a sixth-round finish, he revealed he’d made a promise to wife Paris.He stated: “I’m a two-time undisputed world champion. [I have] £150million in the bank and nothing to prove to anybody.”Later in the year, he stated his plan to “100 per cent” return to the ring.But then just four days later he posted on X that he was quitting again.He posted: “Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years & after long hard conversations I’ve finally decided to walk away & on my 34th birthday I say Bon voyage.”It means there will be serious doubts that his latest declaration truly means we’ll never see him in the ring again.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Texan former undisputed world welterweight and light-middleweight champ was recognised as the best fighter on Earth 40 years ago.In 1994, three years after retiring, Curry was charged and acquitted of supplying cocaine — but the cost of his legal fees financially ruined him.Anthony Joshua’s ‘reaction’ to Tyson Fury retirement revealed by Eddie Hearn as £500m fight lies in tattersBecause he could no longer afford to pay child support he ended up spending six months in jail.Desperate for money six years after he’d packed it in, he made a comeback at 36. He took a severe seven-round beating and now suffers from severe brain disease.Fury might also like to know of the conversation I overheard at the poolside of a Kuala Lumpur hotel a few hours after Ali had outpointed Joe Bugner, 50 years ago.While Ali was confined to bed with heat exhaustion, Bugner was swimming and drinking champagne.Promoter Mickey Duff, angry at Bugner for running from Ali like a thief for 15 rounds, said: “I suppose, Joe, at the end of the day, the name of the game is money.”Quick as an Ali left jab, Bugner replied: “Yes, Mickey — and being able to spend it.” More

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    Chris Eubank Sr fears his son Jr is putting life at risk by controversially fighting Conor Benn

    CHRIS Eubank says he fears his son Chris Jr is putting his life in danger by fighting Conor Benn.Conor and Chris Jr confirmed this week that they would square up in a huge money fight in London in April.Chris Eubank Jr, left, and Conor Ben, right, will fight in London in AprilCredit: GettyChris Eubank Snr has spoken to The Sun about his concerns over the big money boutCredit: Louis WoodSpeaking before the contracts were signed, Chris, 58, admitted he never believed the fight would happen and said of their planned 2022 bout: “My son, if he had taken that fight where they tried to board him down to 157, would have lost his life.”Chris, whose son Sebastian died after having a heart attack aged 29 in 2023, continued: “I lost Sebastian.“What do I say about losing another one? Nothing, I just pray.”Chris Jr, 35, and Conor, 28, will face one another in a bout in April – with Conor having to come up two weight classes to make the bout happen.READ MORE ON CHRIS EUBANK JRChris Jr posted a picture online of Conor signing his contract and said: “Conor Benn just signed his own death sentence.”The pair were due to fight in 2022 – 29 years after their fathers Chris and Nigel had fought for a second time.The contest was called off however after Conor failed a voluntary drugs test – with his suspension lifted in November.When asked his opinion on promoters appearing to put money over safety, Chris said: “They take no interest in the lives of the fighter, it is irresponsible.Most read in Boxing“They are going to end up landing themselves in a lawsuit.“The safety of boxers is number one.”Recalling the death of American boxer Paul Bamba in December, who died aged 35 just six days after winning the WBA Gold Cruiserweight title by defeating Rogelio Medina, Chris continued: “Paul said he gave himself brain damage by losing too much weight.“He lost 22lbs in a matter of days.“What the promoters are doing now is looking at the names and looking at the money.“So, the names of the fathers Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank, they are looking at the names that draw an audience to a stadium or an arena.“This is trampling the rules. They are running amok.“It has become a world of ‘money first’. Like with the YouTube fighters, it’s the money they think about.“And for the boxers, when they are headstrong, they are not thinking about safety.“I know what it is like to get in there and to have lost all that weight.“I know what it feels like when you are getting a hammering. It is dangerous.“I know what it is like in training, when you are dehydrated.”Chris spoke to The Sun to celebrate his Trust Huddle tour, which has seen him going around the UK speaking to young people and community groups.The app was co-created by Chris and exists to bring local people together.The tour has so far seen Chris visiting the Holford Drive Community Sports Hub in Perry Barr, the ATOS Jiu Jitsu UK in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield and Cannock Boxing Club.Chris said: “It binds communities together.“We have to unify in whatever community we are in and that is what Trust Huddle is all about, bringing everyone together.“All these principles I speak to young people about, their conduct, their behaviour, being a gentleman or being a young lady.“I tell them manners work, you will get far, a lot further than those who use bad language.READ MORE SUN STORIES“My parents gave me the blueprint and that blueprint is based on the principles of treating others as you would want them to treat you.“Community is unity and unity is victory. You can be a victor.”Chris Snr is currently on tour around the UK with his Trust Huddle app – which helps to bring communities togetherThe boxing legend has been giving talks to school children as well as parents and community groupsChris Jr warned Conor he had ‘signed his own death sentence’ by agreeing to the fightCredit: Getty More

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    Who is Misfits boxer Little T?

    LITTLE T is a grime artist who is trying his hand(s) in the world of influencer boxing.He’s taking on Afghan Dan on the Misfits Boxing 20 fight card — here’s everything you need to know.Josh Tate is a grime artist known as Little TCredit: Instagram @joshtatemusicWho is Little T?Josh Tate, known professionally as Little T, was born on May 28, 2003, in Blackpool, England.He is a grime artist who gained popularity through the YouTube channel BGMedia.Having made a name for himself in the UK grime scene, Josh is venturing into influencer boxing.Music careerLittle T’s music career began around 2016 when he released a collaboration track called Tell Em with fellow artist Chewta on BGMedia.read more on misfits boxingSince then, he has released a number of popular tracks, including #STOPBULLYING, Never Be and Chit-Chat.Little T is part of a group of artists associated with BGMedia, including Soph Aspin, Millie Bracewell and Daniel Martin (Afghan Dan).Social media personalityAs a social media personality, Josh has amassed a significant following.He has over 215,000 followers on his Instagram account @joshtatemusic.Most read in BoxingJosh shares content about his life, music and upcoming fights with promotions including DAZN and Speed Star Promotions.Influencer boxingLittle T is scheduled to fight Afghan Dan on the Misfits Boxing 20 fight card.Misfits stars HSTikkyTokky and Masai Warrior clash in heated scenes backstage after fight was called off at last minuteThe show is scheduled to start on January 18, 2025, at 7pm GMT (2pm ET) at the Co-op Live in Manchester.It features Darren Till v Anthony Taylor as the main event after Tommy Fury’s decision to pull out of his bout with the former UFC fighter.The former Love Island star released a statement on Instagram explaining: “I can’t believe I’m writing this but I am now not fighting Darren Till on January 18th 2025.”For the one simple reason being that Darren has stated over and over that he does not want to abide by professional boxing rules and that if he is losing the fight he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics.”I am a professional boxer, I have been out of the ring for over a year and I wanted this to be a great BOXING fight for the fans.”I have wasted weeks in training camp. We are working hard to get a new opponent and date.”I promise to get a better opponent and better fight for you guys.”Good news around the corner.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWade Plemons v Masai Warrior is among the other confirmed fights on the night.The full Misfits Boxing 20 fight card is available to stream for all DAZN subscribers, with no extra pay-per-view fees required. More

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    Little T vs Afghan Dan – Misfits Boxing 20: Fight time, TV channel and live stream as pair come together to end feud

    LITTLE T and Afghan Dan will end their long-standing feud on the blockbuster Misfits Boxing 20 card on Saturday night.The two musicians are best known for their rap videos on the YouTube channel BGMedia (Blackpool Grime Media).The platform showcases grime artists from Blackpool – and some of the channel’s regulars have certainly had their differences over the years.In 2016/17, BGMedia went viral, and the likes of Afghan Dan, Little T and Sophie Aspin became online sensations.Although fans may not have seen much of Little T and Afghan Dan in recent years, their feud is very much still alive.And on Saturday night, the pair swap verbal jibes for body blows as they go head-to-head on the huge Misfits Boxing 20 card in Manchester.READ MORE IN MISFITSWhen is Little T vs Afghan Dan?Little T will go head-to-head with Afghan Dan on Saturday, January 18.The main card is set to get underway at around 7pm GMT.It’s unclear what time Little T vs Afghan Dan will begin, but it’s scheduled to be the fourth fight of the night.Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena will host.How to watch Misfits Boxing 20Misfits Boxing 20 main card will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £24.99-a-month (minimum three-month contract), is also available, and you can cancel at any time.You can also pay £119.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.Misfits Boxing 20 card in FULLHere are all the bouts scheduled to take place:*Subject to changeMost read in BoxingDarren Till vs. Anthony Taylor; Catchweight Wade Plemons vs. Masai Warrior; Bridgerweight Carla Jade vs. Melanie Shah; Lightweight Sami Hamed vs. Ziggy Johnson; Welterweight Ty Mitchell vs. Tommy Hench; Light heavyweight BBCC Gareth vs. Kak Hatt; Heavyweight Little T vs. Afghan Dan; Middleweight  More

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    Tyson Fury still has ‘more big fights’ left in his career as Turki Alalshikh breaks silence over shock retirement

    TYSON FURY still has “more big fights” left in his career despite announcing his shock retirement.That’s the view of boxing’s biggest match maker.Tyson Fury with Saudi boxing chief Turki AlalshikhCredit: @turkialalshikThe unpredictable Gypsy King took to Instagram to hang up his gloves – for the fourth time in his career.But Turki Alalshikh – Saudi Arabia’s powerful boxing kingpin – hopes Fury will change his mind.Alalshikh said on talkSPORT: “First of all, this kind of decision has to be from the fighters.”It must be whatever they are thinking if they have something to give or not. As a fan of boxing, I don’t like it.read more in boxing “We want to see Tyson in more big fights, but I can understand his decision. But over time this decision can change.”Fury, 36, announced his latest retirement off the back of consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 37.But still a mega-money fight with Anthony Joshua, 35, remained on the table with Alalshikh backing the deal. So he is ready to talk with Fury and try and tempt the two-time heavyweight world champion back – again. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAlalshikh said: “I will support him and discuss it with him. I will leave him for some time to be with his family, then we can discuss it.”But a lot of rumours don’t help us. No-one will propose £500 million for a fight, these numbers are incorrect.”Eddie Hearn reacts to Tyson Fury’s retirement with wry smile as Anthony Joshua fight lies in tatters Joshua, 35, was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September and Fury fumed at the money he watched go up in smoke. “That’s cost me £150 million, the silly c***,” he said. But AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn warned Fury has no more than four weeks to make a retirement U-turn and fight Joshua.Hearn told the Daily Mail: “None of us know what Fury will do next, but if we are to see the fight in the summer, he would probably have to come out of retirement in the next three or four weeks.”After that, the summer gets difficult for a fight of this size. The future? Hopefully.”I think he will be back, but it’s in his hands. For AJ, we have options to pursue and we are looking at them currently.” Alalshikh with Anthony Joshua and Eddie HearnCredit: Getty More

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    Anthony Joshua lined up for stunning Deontay Wilder fight if Tyson Fury can’t be tempted out of retirement

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is being lined up for a shock showdown with long-time rival Deontay Wilder following Tyson Fury’s retirement.A long-overdue Battle of Britain with Fury was back on the cards after Oleksandr Usyk’s second straight victory over the Wythenshawe warrior last month.Tyson Fury’s second straight defeat seemingly set the table for a showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GETTYBut the Gypsy King seemingly killed off the fight this week by announcing his retirementCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYSaudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh will look to pit AJ against Deontay Wilder if Fury can’t be coaxed out of retirementCredit: REUTERSBut Fury appeared to kill off the domestic dust-up once and for all this week by hanging up his gloves.And if a fight with the Gypsy King can’t come to fruition, Saudi bigwig Turki Alalshikh wants to see AJ finally settle the score with long-time rival Wilder.During an appearance on talkSPORT, Alalshikh said: “If you want something about the British markets, I want to see Joshua and Wilder now.”If Tyson is not available why not Joshua and Wilder?”READ MORE BOXING NEWSJoshua and Wilder, 35 and 39 respectively, were on course to throw down in 2018 when they held all the heavyweight marbles.The fight, however, fell through when Wilder opted to face Fury – who he fought to a controversial draw – instead.A two-fight series worth a whopping £100million was back on the cards for the rivals in December 2023.But Wilder’s defeat to a resurgent Joseph Parker seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of the once eagerly-anticipated grudge match.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDeontay Wilder blew a two-fight series with Anthony Joshua in December 2023Credit: GETTYWilder will look to save his career with a do-or-die April showdown with journeyman Curtis Harper.And AJ promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed ‘The Bronze Bomber’ could be an option for the former unified heavyweight champ should he come through Harper.Anthony Joshua’s ‘reaction’ to Tyson Fury retirement revealed by Eddie Hearn as £500m fight lies in tattersThe Matchroom Boxing chief said: “Deontay Wilder is a fight, I think coming off the defeat people would still love to see.”If Wilder comes back with a win, looks like he’s scheduled to fight again in February. Dillian Whyte, I don’t know.”These are just names I’m plucking out, because AJ will fight.”Hearn, however, believes Fury will come out of retirement to finally put an end to his rivalry with AJ.He added: “We will see what happens with Tyson Fury in the meantime. “I can’t see Mr Fury leaving this fight on the table.” More

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    Who is Prince Naseem’s son Sami Hamed?

    SAMI HAMED, son of legendary featherweight Prince Naseem Hamed, is following in his father’s footsteps and pursuing a career in the ring.Fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see if he can live up to the high standards set by his dad when he takes on Zach “Ziggy” Johnson on the Misfits Boxing 20 fight card.Sami Hamed has followed his dad Naseem’s career path by becoming a boxerCredit: Instagram / @princesamihamedSami Hamed’s first fight was against Jesse Clarke at Misfits Boxing 17Credit: GettyWho is Sami Hamed?Sami Hamed was born in England on June 9, 1998.The eldest son of boxing icon and former world champion Prince Naseem Hamed has also entered into the sport.Sami competes in the welterweight division and has adopted the alias “Prince” — paying homage to his father’s famous moniker.Like his father, he is signed to Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren.read more on sami hamedUnlike his dad, who was a renowned southpaw, Sami fights in an orthodox stance.Standing at 5ft 10in (178 cm) with a reach of 70 inches (179 cm), he has quickly gained attention on the influencer boxing scene.Sami previously told SunSport: “It’s in my heart and it’s in my DNA.”Obviously everybody wants to be like their dad, but when your dad is knocking everybody out it’s on another level.Most read in Boxing”I just want to get in there, I want to show my dad that listen, I can have a good fight as well and pack that dig.”I just want to make my parents proud.”Prince Naseem Hamed’s son Aadam Hamed, 21, copies famous dad by dancing while hitting punching bagBut Sami’s sights were not always set on boxing.He said: “We’ve played tennis, football, all of that.”I wanted to be an actor when I was like 12 years old, all the way to like 15, 16.”My heart was set, I really wanted to be on the big screen. I still feel like I’ve got the potential to do that.”I could do a couple of years in boxing and even if I carry on fighting but maybe go to Hollywood and chase my dream in that sense.”Obviously everybody wants to be like their dad, but when your dad is knocking everybody out it’s on another levelSami HamedSunSportIce cream parlourIn spite of dad Naseem’s reported £40million career earnings, his kid wasn’t given the silver spoon treatment — it was another kind of spoon altogether.Sami explained: “Before this, I was working in retail for like two and a half years, before that I worked in Creams ice cream parlour when I came out of college when I was like 17 or 18.”So for me now, this does really feel like I’m doing something big with myself and I’m cracking on with something that I can love.”My dad’s a Yemeni, whether you’ve got lots of money or not he’s still going to raise you like you’re a Yemeni.”He’s always shown me that he’s never just going to give me or let me have my handout.Prince Naseem Hamed pictured with six-month-old son SamiCredit: PA:Press Association”He’s always going to make me work for my money and to be honest that’s the whole reason I’m here.”I would have never done it if I didn’t have the previous jobs that I’ve had in the past.”I feel like now, this is a massive opportunity to make it for myself.”Boxing debutSami made his boxing debut against Jesse Clarke on August 31, 2024, at Misfits Boxing 17 at the 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland.And he got off to a flying start, stopping his opponent in the second round via TKO.Social media presenceSami has gained a significant following on social media.Prince Naseem Hamed pictured with Sami at Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 on December 21, 2024Credit: GettyAs of January 15, 2025, his Instagram account @princesamihamed has amassed almost 42,000 followersHe generally shares boxing-related updates and content about his lifestyle.Misfits Boxing 20Sami is fighting Zach “Ziggy” Johnson on the Misfits Boxing 20 fight card.The showdown is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Co-op Live, Manchester, with the show kicking off at 7pm GMT (2pm ET).Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor is the main event, following Tommy Fury’s decision to pull out of his bout with the former UFC fighter.Fury released the following statement on Instagram: “I can’t believe I’m writing this but I am now not fighting Darren Till on January 18th 2025.Promo poster for Sami Hamed v Ziggy JohnsonCredit: instagram @princesamihamed”For the one simple reason being that Darren has stated over and over that he does not want to abide by professional boxing rules and that if he is losing the fight he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics.”I am a professional boxer, I have been out of the ring for over a year and I wanted this to be a great BOXING fight for the fans.”I have wasted weeks in training camp. We are working hard to get a new opponent and date.”I promise to get a better opponent and better fight for you guys.”Good news around the corner.”The full fight card is as follows:Darren Till vs Anthony TaylorWade Plemons vs The Masai WarriorTy Mitchell vs Tommy HenchCarla Jade vs Melanie ShahSami Hamed vs Ziggy JohnsonAdam Brooks vs GavinioBBCC Gareth vs Kak HattREAD MORE SUN STORIESThe event is available to stream for all DAZN subscribers — the good news is that no extra pay-per-view fees are necessary.Alternatively, SunSport will have a live blog with all the action. More