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    Tyson Fury at centre of huge row as Oleksandr Usyk’s team furious his BEARD ‘grossly violates’ strict rules

    TYSON FURY is at the centre of a huge world-title rematch row — over his BEARD!Champion Oleksandr Usyk has accused Fury of “grossly violating” strict rules on the length of facial hair and demanded he gets his razor out.Tyson Fury rematches Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King is sporting a massive beard for the do-or-die rematchCredit: PATeam Usyk have kicked off over the size of Fury’s beard and demanded he trim itCredit: GETTYThe storm erupted after Fury won his battle to ban the Ukrainian from having a “lucky” crucifix in his corner for Saturday night’s £180million heavyweight Saudi showdown.Britain’s Gypsy King, who weighed in at a massive 20st 1lb — FOUR STONE heavier than his rival — is sporting a full, bushy beard after refusing to shave for 12 weeks.But Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk, fumed: “The beard rule is being grossly violated.“The WBC rules clearly say, ‘A boxer may espouse a trimmed beard as long as the hair thickness does not cushion or affect the impact or trajectory of punches, or cause cuts or abrasions to his rival’.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2″So, Tyson’s beard has to be trimmed. We will push it further.”Fury’s matchmaker, Frank Warren, refused to back down.The Queensberry Promotions chief blasted: “He has a beard and there have been a lot of fighters over the years who have fought with beards, and that’s it.”When SunSport quizzed the British Boxing Board of Control, which has trained and supports the Middle East chiefs in charge of the WBC, WBA and WBO clash, they said Fury MUST trim his beard if Usyk complained at yesterday’s rules meeting.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: Yet WBC supremo Mauricio Sulaiman insisted: “The matter was discussed and the final decision is with the local commission.“We do not feel Fury gets any advantage. We do not think there will be a problem.”’Ice cold’ Tyson Fury promises ‘pain’ for Oleksandr Usyk – but Ukrainian is winning ‘mind games’Fury, 36, won an earlier squabble when undefeated Usyk, 37, was told he could not have his cherished monk’s crucifix in his corner.He kissed it for inspiration during his split-decision triumph in May’s first Riyadh tear-up.But Warren insisted: “If there’s anything other than water that goes to the fighter’s lips then the inspector will take it away.“If anything is seen to be not correct it will be dealt with.”SunSport understands Usyk’s team have accepted the banning of the cross but are digging in their heels over Beardgate.Fury weighed in at a career-heaviest — a stonking 19lbs bigger than the first fight, while Usyk tipped the scales at 16st 2lbs, just three pounds up on last time.There was another argument around the judges after Miami’s Fernando Barbosa withdrew ill.The warring parties were at loggerheads over whether American Steve Weisfeld or Panama’s Ignacio Robles — who jetted in as emergency cover — would sit alongside Patrick Morley (US) and Puerto Rican Gerardo Martinez.READ MORE SUN STORIESWarren, who wanted Robles, said: “I’ve suggested we toss a coin.”He added: “There’s going to be a war tomorrow.”Tyson Fury and promoter Frank Warren are refusing to back down in the beard rowCredit: GETTY More

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    Inside Tyson Fury’s family life with wife Paris forever by his side as kids again bear brutal brunt of boxing career

    TYSON FURY’S family has once again borne the brutal brunt of his boxing career.His wife Paris and their seven children live a life of magnificent luxury thanks to the 36-year-old’s fighting skills.Tyson Fury has given his family, which includes seven kids, an incredible lifeCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1The Gypsy King has secured generational wealth for his familyCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1He’s sealed the futures with bruising victories inside the ringCredit: GETTYWife Paris withheld the new of a tragic misccariage ahead of Tyson’s showdown with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYBut back in May — just days before his original clash with Oleksandr Usyk — all that was suddenly irrelevant when they lost their son six months into pregnancy.When brave Paris could not fly in for her man’s Saudi megafight, he knew tragedy had struck.But she withheld the news from the emotionally vulnerable 6ft 9in star until he was home.Fury refused to use the awful loss as an excuse for his split-decision defeat to the Ukrainian.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2And as soon as the summer was over, he flew out to Malta for a 12-week camp where he trained like a brute and supposedly cut off all contact from his family.When Paris and eldest son Prince arrived in Riyadh and took their places in the second row at Thursday’s press conference, Fury ignored his childhood sweetheart.There was no gushing reunion kiss or cuddle, there was barely even any eye contact.When asked how it felt leaving his brood behind after such a traumatic experience, Fury replied: “Difficult.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: “It’s difficult timing but, you know, life is difficult and this fight is even harder.“So I have got to give myself the best opportunity that I can to get the victory.Paris Fury shares ‘chaotic’ Christmas Day plans after Tyson’s fight & insists they have ‘nothing fancy’ at £1.7m mansion“I won’t see Paris before the fight, not until after the fight.“I’m fully focused and I don’t want my mind changing or taking off from where I am in fight mode and going into husband mode and all of that.“In all my career of 36 fights, she’s only missed three of them.“The first was when she was having our first child, Venezuela, on the same night as I boxed in Dublin years ago.“Then there was another at The O2. And the other one was the last Usyk fight.“This time, she’s coming but I won’t be seeing her, not until after the fight.”It feels like a Spartan siege mentality we have never seen the likes of before — and all, apparently, to keep the Morecambe roof over their heads and Christmas presents under this year’s tree.With the £300million the Gypsy King has banked from boxing alone — before you factor in his Netflix, book and sponsorship deals — his claims that back-to-back defeats to Usyk, 37, could lead to an eviction notice are fanciful.But there’s a danger that — after decades of bravado — Fury could be left emotionally bankrupt by another loss, with the kids having to cope with the impact of that.Fury said: “The kids are used to Daddy going away.”Daddy’s got to do his job and pay the bills.Tyson Fury has done everything in his power to make sure his kids feel lovedCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1″And if Daddy doesn’t do that, then the house gets repossessed, unfortunately.“If you don’t pay your bills, no matter how rich you are, you get repossessed, don’t you?”While Fury is worried about the mortgage, there is a risk Usyk has been living in his head rent-free.Trainer Andy Lee told SunSport that he won’t know the psychological damage the Usyk defeat has taken on his charge until the first bell.Fury could have had his soul snatched and be a broken fighter by the manner of that first schooling.On the other hand, he might be re-energised, laser-focused and harnessing the challenger mindset every fighter thrives on.Even Fury himself does not seem to really know the answer.He said: “Sometimes you think about the fight — it would be a lie to say you don’t.“I don’t really feel nervous but . . . it’s not nerves for the fight.”Because obviously I’ve had a lot of fights, I’m not bothered about anybody.“But you feel like you’re nervous whether you’re going to perform to your best ability or not. Does that make sense?“It’s not like a pressure of, ‘Oh, I’ve got to go for a fight now’. It’s something I’ve always done, amateur and professional.“But you feel like, ‘I need to be the best I can be.’“Hopefully you’re going to be good, do you know what I mean?”“A lot of people, when they come to training camp, everybody thinks the job’s done.“But fight week is the most important time of your training because during camp you can make a mistake.“You can have a late night, you cannot sleep one night, whatever. And it’s fine.“But make those mistakes in fight week — you go around too many people and catch a cold.Tyson Fury suffered a split decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their first meeting in MayCredit: PAThe Gypsy King has vowed to exact revenge on the slick southpaw on Saturday nightCredit: AP”You get an illness, whatever, even on the day before — and it can all be finished.”Fury’s overbearing dad John — who headbutted a member of Team Usyk in the build-up to May’s clash and confused his son’s in-fight breaks with uneducated instructions — has been exiled from the corner.But the Gypsy King has taken clearer orders this time from an arguably more mature family member.Legends of the boxing world have expressed their offerings on the best approach to the fight.But a tiny little terror — named after an ancient Greek icon more famous for love than war — has provided the most ruthless guidance.READ MORE SUN STORIESFury explained: “My Adonis, that’s my second-youngest son, he wants me to smash Usyk’s face right in.“He’s only five. He wants me to severely smash it in.”Tyson-Fury’s son, Adonis, wants him to “severely smash” Oleksandr Usyk in their second Saudi showdown UsykCredit: AP More

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    Who is Adam Smith? The ‘Voice of Boxing’ who battled cancer and returns for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2

    Adam Smith has covered some of the biggest fights in modern history during his glittering career and has earned the nickname the ‘Voice of Boxing’.But he was diagnosed with cancer in late 2023 and has mostly been off our screens while he fought the illness.Adam Smith will commentate on Fury v Usyk 2Credit: GettyFollowing a year away, fans will be buzzing he’s back in the commentary booth – but not with Sky Sports, where he spent more than three decades, with Smith back in the booth with DAZN.Smith will be providing his expert analysis for the fight of the year — Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2.Who is Adam Smith?Adam Smith is a renowned figure in the world of boxing commentary.He is widely recognised as the “Voice of Boxing” for his distinctive delivery and knowledge of the sport.read mroe on adam smithAdam’s journey in boxing commentary began with Sky Sports in August 1994.He has gone on to establish himself as one of the leading voices in the game. Over the years, he has commentated on some of the biggest fights in modern boxing history.He’s called bouts featuring legendary fighters including Floyd Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, Roy Jones Jr, Chris Eubank, Ricky Hatton, Lennox Lewis and “Prince” Naseem Hamed.Most read in BoxingMore recently, Adam called Anthony Joshua’s incredible 2017 victory over Wladimir Klitschko, as well as AJ’s rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2022.Battle with cancerAdam was diagnosed with bladder cancer at the start of 2023.In September 2024, Adam told the Independent: “It was a brutal period. I’m very, very lucky to be here today.“I didn’t feel great physically or mentally, something was wrong. Eventually I found blood in my urine.Fury v Usky 2 – Longest face-off in boxing history before fighters are forced apart”It was sporadic, but I knew people who’d had prostate cancer, so I monitored it until it got worse and worse.”After three decades with the channel, Adam departed from his role at Sky Sports in November 2023.During his time there, he never took a sick day until his cancer diagnosis, and said he couldn’t remember ever staying home from school with an illness as a youngster.He continued: “The NHS put me on a very fast programme. I had a CT scan, and then I had a call almost straight away.It was a brutal period. I’m very, very lucky to be here todayAdam SmithThe Independent”I went back in and I knew it was serious. A urologist told me I needed a nephrostomy [a tube inserted into the kidney] and a biopsy.”He showed me a screen and said: ‘This is one of the biggest tumours we’ve seen in a bladder, and it’s extremely near the bladder wall.’”My kidney had failed, so I had about four days to have the nephrostomy or I wouldn’t make it.”I had it within two hours, and the biopsy the next day.”Adam called AJ’s classic victory over Dr SteelhammerCredit: GettyAll clearFollowing a six-hour operation, the removal of 19 lymph nodes, three months of chemotherapy, more than 150 blood tests and further months in private and NHS hospitals, Adam finally got the all-clear near the end of 2023.Speaking to Jim White on talkSPORT in February 2024, he was counting his blessings ahead of his return to the commentary box for the Thomas Essomba vs Elie Konki fight at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield.He said: “I’m excited. I love commentating, as you know, and since I was nine or 10 years old it was the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”It’s a passion that I’ve had through my life.”The last year or year-and-a-half has been pretty tough, brutal, and I’ve missed it. I’ve missed everything.Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: “It’s good to be back and good to be back in Sheffield — a city that I know so well from the days of Prince Naseem Hamed, Johnny Nelson, Ryan Rhodes and all the others.”It’s good to be back in Sheffield, good to be back with Spencer (Oliver) — we’re going to commentate together and it’s really exciting.”Adam Smith’s Fury vs Usyk 2 predictionAhead of the mega-fight on Saturday, December 21, 2024, Adam opened up about who he thinks will come out on top in the incredibly close-to-call fight.He told YouTube channel Boxing Social: “[Fury’s] looking really good in camp and I expect him to come in a bit heavier.”He’s got to try and use his size advantage and he can’t be playing around like last time… Usyk won it, it was a good fight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He should have stopped him in the ninth round, but we start again, it’s a new canvas.”The difference is they both know each other will so there will be respect this time… Fury also has a very good record in rematches.” More

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    Tyson Fury is never more dangerous than when he’s the underdog – the world shakes when Gypsy King has his game face on

    TYSON FURY shook the world when he dethroned the great Wladimir Klitschko with a defensive masterclass back in 2015.And the Gypsy King sent reverberations around the planet again when he demolished Deontay Wilder, the Alabama Sledgehammer, with a brutal attacking onslaught in 2020. Tyson Fury stunned Wladimir Klitschko in 2015Credit: –Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in their 2020 rematchCredit: GettySo whatever the odds, and whatever the logic, do not underestimate Fury as he seeks to become a world heavyweight champion for the third time here against Oleksandr Usyk in the Saudi capital tonight. Fury is never more dangerous than when he is the underdog. There is little wonder that Usyk starts as a clear favourite with the bookies and the boxing aficionados after he inflicted the first defeat of Fury’s professional career here in May. The Ukrainian has always been a model of cool-headed consistency, his record almost flawless – an undisputed world cruiserweight champion before he outpointed Fury seven months ago to become the first undisputed heavyweight king of the 21st century. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe 6ft 9in Fury is an erratic, and always contradictory, beast. The karaoke-singing showman; the bad-mouthing lout. The ducking, weaving craftsman; the bull-in-a-china-shop wallop merchant.  Trying to pin down Fury, inside or outside the ring, is like attempting to lasso a hurricane. The 36-year-old from Morecambe is a force of nature, his mind whirring even faster than those Fred Astaire feet which belie his colossal frame. Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSYet few fighters have ever upset the odds so spectacularly on more than one occasion. Klitschko was a 1-4 favourite before he was toppled in Dusseldorf nine years ago.Watch Tyson Fury’s terrifying rant as Gypsy King vows to put ‘f*****’ Oleksandr Usyk ‘in the hurt lockerWilder, the biggest puncher in the game, was widely fancied to win both of his first two bouts with Fury – who had failed a drug test and journeyed to the edge of reason during two and a half years out of the ring. And yet after an extraordinary Lazarus act when knocked down late in their initial draw, Fury unleashed an explosive all-out attacking display to dismantle Wilder’s unbeaten record in Las Vegas five years ago.  Fury himself claims a victory tonight would not be anywhere near as seismic as his defeat of Klitschko – the Ukrainian who ruled boxing’s blue-riband division for almost a decade before the Gypsy King deposed him. He said: “When I beat Klitschko, I was expected to get the floor wiped with me.  “Beating this fellow (Usyk), after losing by one point in my last fight on a split decision, … not a great night for me. “It wouldn’t be the end of the world. It wouldn’t be like, ‘oh my God, massive upset’.  “I finished stronger than him in Round 12. He got carried back to the changing room, believe it or not. He was smashed to bits. Klitschko was outboxed by Fury before losing on pointsCredit: AFP or licensorsWilder dropped Fury twice in their first fight in 2018Credit: Getty – ContributorFury also beat Wilder in 2021Credit: Reuters“I’ve got a picture on my phone, three days later I never had a mark on me.  “Three days later, he was butchered, broken jaw, broken eye socket, the lot. And that’s not even me at my best, nowhere near.  “I feel sorry for the lad, honestly. They’re talking about trilogies, but the beating I’m going to put on him on Saturday night, he’s going to be moving back down …  I’m sure of that.  “But then again, money talks all languages, doesn’t it? There’s a lot of dough involved, so he might want to take another good hiding.”Fury’s confidence is not shared by many in the fight game. But then he has ridiculed those experts before. With humble thanks to his very excellent excellency Turki Alalshikh – as everybody always says in these parts – Fury and Usyk face off again and the prospect of a trilogy fight next year is what the great Saudi matchmaker craves.If the 37-year-old Usyk prevails tonight, as is widely expected, he will stand as undeniably the pre-eminent boxer of his generation. Oleksandr Usyk defeated Fury on pointsCredit: PANow they rematch back in Saudi ArabiaBut for all the riches available to Alalshikh, there will be no great matches left for him to make in the heavyweight division any time soon.Another Brit, Daniel Dubois holds the IBF crown but Usyk has already defeated him comprehensively. Boxing is at a crossroads. The purity of tonight’s fight – two great heavyweights contesting three of the four major belts – will not be surpassed for years. Instead, there will be a diet of freak shows – YouTubers fighting has-beens or MMA crossover acts. The noble art is threatening to descend into reality TV show territory. Vacuous celebrity so often trumps genuine talent in the online sphere. Fury had dipped his toes into that world – almost suffering a stunning defeat by former UFC world champion Francis Ngannou here last year. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut this week, he’s had his meanest game face on – adamant that there will be none of the face-pulling showboating he rolled out during the initial fight with Usyk. And when Fury is fully-focussed and deadly serious, the world has been known to shake. Fury is never more dangerous than when he is the underdogCredit: PA More

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    I want to be the most powerful man in world sport says British hero Lord Coe

    LORD SEBASTIAN COE has vowed to shake-up the Olympic Movement if he becomes president, saying: There’s too much power in the hands of too few people.On Thursday, Britain’s double Olympic 1500 metres champion revealed details behind his bid to become the most powerful man in sport.Seb Coe has launched his bid to become the next IOC presidentCredit: PACoe was chairman of the organising committee that delivered the 2012 London Olympics and ParalympicsCredit: PAInternational Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, 70, steps down in 2025 after 12 years and Coe, 68, is up against six candidates to replace the German.His manifesto was launched 21 floors up The Turing Building, which overlooks Stratford in East London where the London 2012 Olympics were held – Coe was chairman of that organising committee.If elected next March in Athens, Coe has vowed to:+ Protect and promote the integrity of women’s sport (“I’ll advocate for clear, science-based policies that safeguard the female category.”)Read more on Olympics+ Revamp the Olympics commercial model after four top sponsors quit after the Paris 2024 Games.+ Possibly switch some indoor sports from the summer Olympics to the winter Games.+ Empower the 100-plus IOC membership and give them decision-making responsibility.+ Strengthen anti-doping systems by enhancing funding and use legal methods to nail dopers.Most read in Athletics+ Get more young people involved in the Olympics – but breakdancing will not return under Coe.Coe, who has been World Athletics boss since 2015, said: “It’s exciting. It’ll be the privilege and honour of my life to do this.“And I’m ready. I take absolutely nothing for granted.“But I’ll work harder for this than I’ll probably ever work for anything. Because I think ultimately the treasure at the end is really dramatic here.Coe will find out next year if he will be elected to become the most powerful man in sportCredit: ReutersSince 2015, Coe has been president of World AthleticsCredit: Sportsfile“Here in Stratford is probably the best demonstration of anything that I’ve delivered.“None of this would have happened without using the extraordinary power of the Olympic Movement.“To have built a new city inside an old city in seven years. To do it from a standing start. To leave 50,000 permanent, meaningful jobs and new houses, three universities.“That’s the power of the Movement. Every day, if I’m privileged to do this job, I’ll be squeezing every ounce of that. Fans ‘in floods of tears’ as Sir Chris Hoy gives rousing speech at BBC SPOTY despite brave cancer battle“The vision is simple. To use the inspirational power of the Olympic Movement to deliver the Greatest Show on Earth every two years.“In simple terms, I just want to use the experience that I think I’ve amassed over many years. I want to build, I want to reform and I want to deliver.”Coe, a Tory MP for five years, knows he is “not an insider” and is up against favourite Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior and Bach protégé Kirsty Coventry.The former 1500 metres world record holder said: “In the IOC room are some really smart people. Some of them have got brains the size of planets.“Some are running great chunks of the global marketplace. They’re cultural icons.“They’re coaches. Educators. Members of the Royal Family. Former Prime Ministers or presidents of countries. There’s no shortage of talent there.“But what input do I and other members have? The reality is there isn’t enough. There’s too much power in the hands of too few people.“This isn’t a broken organisation. It can be so much better. There has to be safe space for discussion.”With Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for the 2034 Fifa World Cup, it is inevitable they will target the Olympics over the next decade – either winter or summer.READ MORE SUN STORIESCoe, a longstanding member of Amnesty International, has “active discussions” with desert sports bosses over track-and-field and has not ruled out working with them if he gets the top job.But says he has “uncompromising conversations with governments and sometimes Heads of State” over human rights concerns when awarding tournament rights to host countries.Forty-four years ago, Coe became Olympic 1500m champion in Moscow, as he outpaced Brit Steve OvettCredit: PA More

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    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for blockbuster heavyweight rematch

    TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk battle once more to wrap up a stunning year of heavyweight boxing!The two juggernauts went head to head in the first heavyweight undisputed fight this CENTURY – with Usyk winning a brilliant contest by a split-decision.Tyson Fury weighed in at a career heaviest of 20 stonesCredit: APOleksandr Usyk won by a split decision in MayCredit: GettyAnd in a bout fit for that mantle, Fury and Usyk played out a thrilling battle with both fighters in control and also struggling at various points in the fight.Usyk started on top before showboating Fury won the middle rounds and appeared to be well on top.However, a brutal ninth-round volley saw Usyk badly rock Fury and swing momentum back his way by forcing a standing eight count.With four major world titles up for grabs, both men gave it their all in one of the best fights in memory.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt went to the judges with the fight ending in a controversial split decision going in the Ukrainian’s favour – 115-112, 114-15, 114-113.Now, seven months later, they brace to do it all over again back in Riyadh, and Fury has weighed in at a career heaviest.But the IBF belt will not be at stake this time as Usyk was forced to vacate it to proceed with the contracted re-run.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK 2 TIPS AND ODDSMost read in BoxingWhen is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 takes place on Saturday, December 21.The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hosts the big fight.The ring walks are expected at a slightly earlier time of 10pm BST – this is 1am local time.Watch Fury Vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.How to Watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 live on DAZNGet ready to rumble with Fury vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN Pay-Per-View! Here’s how:Buy the PPV: Get access to the fight by purchasing the PPV on DAZN.No Commitment, 7-Day Free Trial: With your PPV purchase, you’ll also receive a 7-day free trial of DAZN. Enjoy all the action and explore DAZN’s sports lineup with no extra cost!First Month Free: Monthly DAZN subscribers can get their first month for free when signing up!No Subscription Required: The PPV price is all you need to pay. There’s no obligation to continue after your free trial ends.Don’t miss the biggest fight of 2024! On December 21st “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury takes on “The Cat” Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in what promises to be the rematch of the century — order now and start your free DAZN trial today!What happened at the weigh in?Wearing several layer of clothing, Tyson Fury weighed in at a career heaviest 282lbs – 20lbs heavier than in the first fight between the pair.While Usyk tipped the scales at 226lbs, that’s only slightly heavier than the 223.5lbs last time out.However just like Fury, Usyk weighed in fully clothed.There was only a very brief stare off, nothing like the ELEVEN-minute showdown from the night before at the press conference.What channel will the fight be on?DAZN PPV, TNT Sports Box Office and Sky Sports Box Office will all be broadcasting Usyk vs Fury once again.The cost to purchase the PPV on TNT and DAZN is £24.99, while the event is priced at £24.95 on Sky Sports.Usyk vs Fury 2 on TNT Sports Box Office can be watched on discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media TV and Prime Video. You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to buy this event.Who are the trainers? Fury is coached by Sugarhill Steward – nephew to the legendary trainer Emanuel – with former world champ Andy Lee assistant. And there is NO room for Fury’s dad John, who came under-fire for his advice in the corner in May. Usyk’s head coach, meanwhile, is Yurii Ivanovich Tkachenko.Yurii Ivanovich Tkachenko is the head trainer of UsykCredit: @tkachenko_yuriiWill all heavyweight titles be on the line in the rematch?This time round, however, it will NOT be an undisputed heavyweight title fight.This is because Usyk vacated the IBF title following his win so the mandatories for the belt could get their shot.Daniel Dubois was upgraded to the IBF heavyweight champion, and has since defended it in dominant fashion – knocking out Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in front of a British record 96,000 crowd.So it is only Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles up for grabs.Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: Fury vs Usyk full cardAs well as Fury’s rematch with Usyk, there are five other brilliant fights on the card. Israil Madrimov, who narrowly lost to Terence Crawford in August, takes on Serhii Bohachuk. Brit heavyweights Moses Itauma and Johnny Fisher face challenges in Demsey McKean and Dave Allen respectively.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe undercard gets underway from 4pm GMT.Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis; Light middleweightMoses Itauma vs Demsey McKean; HeavyweightJohnny Fisher vs Dave Allen; HeavyweightIsaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor; FeatherweightDaniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin; Light-heavyweightAndrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez; Heavyweight More

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    Tyson Fury weighs in at career-HEAVIEST for crunch Oleksandr Usyk rematch as Gypsy King bids for revenge

    TYSON FURY tipped the scales at a CAREER-HEAVY weight for his do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.And The Gypsy King SNUBBED a final fiery face-off with his conqueror after they weighed in for tomorrow’s night’s eagerly-anticipated Saudi showdown.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk renew their rivalry in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: REUTERSFormer unified champ Fury took to the scales first in front of a packed Riyadh crowdCredit: GETTYFury weighed in at just over 20 stone – albeit while donning several layers of clothingCredit: GETTYDefending unified champ Usyk weighed in a little over 16 stoneCredit: GETTYFury, who looked to be significantly heavier in recent training snaps, took to the scales first after a spectacular walk.But the former WBC king opted NOT to reveal his physique as he tipped the scales, which recorded him weighing a staggering 20 STONE (281lbs).His career-heaviest weight, however, was cleary the result of the SEVERAL LAYERS of clothing he was wearing.Former undisupted king Usyk soon followed, weighing in at just over 16 stone (226lbs).READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2Fury, 36, weighed 18 stone, seven pounds (262 lb) for his first meeting with the slick southpaw.Usyk, meanwhile, came in at 15 stone, nine pounds for the pair’s May melee – which he won via split decision.The pair took part in a mammoth 11-MINUTE-LONG staredown in Thursday’s final pre-match press conference.They were eventually separated by security and members of their team before Fury flew into a fit of rage.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s final face off was a much tamer affair than the one they had earlier in the weekCredit: PAFury wasn’t in the mood for talking after the final staredownCredit: GETTYFury aimed several expletives at the unified heavyweight champion before vowing to avenge his sole defeat in devastating fashion.He said: “I’m going to dish out a whole lot of pain. ‘Ice cold’ Tyson Fury promises ‘pain’ for Oleksandr Usyk – but Ukrainian is winning ‘mind games'”I’m going to put this f***er in the hurt locker, for sure.”I’ve got nothing to say other than there’s going to be a whole load of hurt and pain in this fight, you watch.”That’s all I’ve got to say. The talking’s been done.”The first fight I talked, I joked, all my career. This fight I’m serious. “I’m going to do some f***ing damage.”But he wasn’t in the mood for talking after the final pre-fight formalities, simply saying “war” as he made his way off stage.Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: What belts are on the line for huge rematch?

    TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are ready to put on another dazzling display to close out a fantastic year of heavyweight boxing.The long-anticipated rematch is finally here as the two heavyweights are set for what will surely be another fight-of-the-year contender.Oleksandr Usyk won the first fight by split decision in MayLast time out, Usyk was victorious with a split decision win and nearly finished the Gypsy King in the ninth round.They were fighting for six belts in total – WBC, IBF, IBO, WBO, WBA (Super) and The Ring title – plus a new “undisputed” belt Turki Alalshikh had created.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK 2 TIPS AND ODDSThe Ukrainian became the first undisputed heavyweight champion this century, with the last being Lennox Lewis in 1999.READ MORE FURY VS USYK 2Here, SunSport brings you everything you need to know about what belts are on the line for the exciting rematch in Riyadh.What belts are on the Line in Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2?Usyk’s reign as undisputed champion didn’t last long as he was quickly stripped of the IBF belt after being unable to make a mandatory defence.The belt went to interim holder Daniel Dubois without needing to fight for it – but he then defended it in sensational fashion with a TKO win over Anthony Joshua on September 24.This time around, the rematch sees the two men fight for five heavyweight titles.Most read in BoxingThe belts on the line are the IBO, WBC, and WBO titles, plus the lesser WBA (Super) title and The Ring belt – which isn’t a boxing governing body but does hold weight.Not only did the Fury lose his WBC belt to Usyk, but he also received his first-ever loss on his record, so he’ll be looking to avenge that too. Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: Where can I watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2?The FULL card will be broadcast LIVE on all of DAZN PPV, TNT Sports, and Sky Sports.All three will offer the action as a pay-per-view event – both DAZN and TNT have priced it at £24.99, while Sky has set a price tag of £24.95.The action will also be available to stream on their apps, but viewers will still need to buy the PPV, even if they are subscribers.SunSport will also be LIVE BLOGGING all the action from Riyadh as it happens. More