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    Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury will have to personally phone up Anthony Joshua to rescue super-fight

    EDDIE HEARN has urged Tyson Fury to get on the blower and personally arrange a fight with Anthony Joshua. The Great British blockbuster looks dead in the water with Fury refusing to go back on the retirement he announced in January. Tyson Fury has been urged by Eddie Hearn to phone up Anthony Joshua for a fightJoshua is yet to return since his KO loss to Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyStill AJ’s promoter Hearn has not lost hope yet – but argues only the Gypsy King can rescue the super-fight now.He told iFL TV: “I said it the other day in an interview, the way that fight gets made is probably Tyson reaches out to AJ and says, ‘Mate, do you fancy it?’ “And he’ll go, ‘100 per cent, let’s f***ing do it.’ And it’ll be made like that. So let’s see.”Fury, 36, lost his undefeated record and WBC belt in the same 12 rounds against Oleksandr Usyk, 38, in May. READ MORE IN boxingAnd he was beaten again by Usyk on points in December – before hanging up his gloves a month later. Joshua, 35, meanwhile has not fought since his September knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, and a recent injury has delayed his return. It leaves him without a scheduled opponent – but Hearn warned they will not wait around forever to fight Fury. But he said: “This is not down to us going to the team. This is down to one man. Only one man can make this fight happen, and that’s Tyson Fury.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”There’s one man that can make this fight happen and that’s Tyson Fury. We’re not waiting forever. “What I’m saying is if all of a sudden in a couple of months’ time, he comes out… but this ain’t about calling him out to fight AJ. Tyson Fury’s manager left ‘surprised’ by boxer and hints he will come out of retirement with cryptic comment“It’s got to come to him. He’s got to say, ‘Do you know what…’ “Oh, and by the way, he’s training every day. Looks great. He’s the one that has got to turn around and say [I want to fight Joshua].“And I don’t know him that well, but I know he’s a competitor and I know he loves to fight. “I know he loves the big nights. He’s a showman, and like many – don’t blame him – he likes a pound note.“I just know those two collectively could give each other the icing on the cake of a great career. “But only one man can make that happen, and we wish him well whatever he does.”Fury pictured with Joshua’s promoter HearnCredit: �Mark Robinson Photography/Matchroom More

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    Jake Paul reveals what Anthony Joshua told him on phone after claiming Brit superstar ‘doesn’t have a chin’

    JAKE PAUL has revealed what Anthony Joshua told him over the phone following his blistering blast and viral callout. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul audaciously vowed to knock out two-time heavyweight world champion AJ. Jake Paul revealed what Anthony Joshua told him over the phoneJoshua and Jake Paul agreed to a 2026 fightCredit: Rex FeaturesAnd Joshua looked to quite literally call the American’s bluff by phoning Paul up to confront him. The pair then teased an agreement to fight in next year – with Paul opening up on his impromptu chat with Joshua. He said after the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano press conference: “We’re going to plan that for 2026. I talked to Anthony on the phone. “He called me up and said, ‘I saw you call me out, let’s run it. Let’s make it happen.'” READ MORE IN boxing Paul moved up to heavyweight for his last fight when he controversially brought Mike Tyson out of retirement aged 58 in November.He weighed 16st 2lb and won over eight rounds – with 100 MILLION watching in what was Netflix’s first live boxing event. But Paul would still be TWO STONE lighter than Joshua, 35, who was 18st for his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois, 27. The American sent social media into a frenzy when he called out AJ on his podcast – and hit out at the 2012 Olympic gold medallist. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul, 28, said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.” Shocking moment Jake Paul drops 20 stone heavyweight as fans say he would ‘end Anthony Joshua’s career’ Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed to SunSport that AJ is on board for the fight – and called to make it happen THIS YEAR. But Paul’s promotional partner, Nakisa Bidarian, hit back: “I saw Eddie Hearn made a comment around ‘Why 2026? Why not in 2025? It’s just clickbait.’ No, it’s not clickbait.”Jake realises he needs some more in-ring experience to be in the best position to hold his own against Anthony Joshua. So we’re not rushing into a fight against Joshua.”We’re not financially dependent on Jake having a fight against Anthony Joshua for 2025 for our business to flourish.”We’re gonna do at least two Jake Paul fights in 2025, and then we’ll definitely sit down with the appropriate parties to look at Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua in 2026.”Paul was close to announcing a shock 200lb cruiserweight fight with Canelo Alvarez on May 3 in Las Vegas.But Canelo, 34, walked away at the 11th hour to instead sign a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh.Paul then considered an exhibition bout against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis – who is seven stone lighter. But Davis, 30, is set to rematch Lamont Roach, 29, in the summer following their controversial draw. Read More on The SunPaul is due to reveal his next fight but said: “We do have an announcement next week but I’m just not going to leak anything.”We’ve had these fights pulled twice now at the one-yard line, Canelo, Gervonta, so I’m just not going to jinx it and say anything.” Jake Paul is preparing to announce his next fightCredit: Sportsfile More

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    Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Start time, TV channel, undercard, stream, PPV price as 25-year feud comes to a head

    NEARLY 20 years since Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn last stepped into the ring, the family feud is set for another chapter.The battle of the families started back in 1990, when Chris Eubank Sr stepped into the ring with Nigel Benn.Conor Benn is son of one of the famous boxer Nigel BennCredit: AP Photo/John LocherChris Eubank Jr is the son of the boxer Chris Eubank SrCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe Eubank’s currently hold the bragging rights, with Chris Eubank Sr winning the first fight in 1990, before the second in 1993 was declared a draw.Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were originally scheduled to step into the ring in 2022, before Benn was suspended from in-ring activity after testing positive for Clomifene.Now, three years after their first scheduled fight, and 25 years after the family feud began, Benn and Eubank Jr step into the ring.While their fathers are now friendly, Benn called out Eubank Sr for a third fight back in 2016, but nothing ever came of it.In fact, there was an everlasting feeling of confusion that Eubank Sr and Benn never stepped into the ring for a third fight after the second ended in a draw.But, now their sons will go head-to-head as the 35-year-old Eubank Jr goes up against the 28-year-old Benn.The pair will continue their fathers legacy, as well as put their own grudges on the line at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. SunSport has all the information ahead of this MASSIVE grudge fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Most read in BoxingNigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr had two fights, most recently in 1993Credit: Holly Stein/ AllsportChris Eubank Jr (left) slapped Conor Benn with an egg during a press conferenceCredit: GettyWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks are set to take place from 10pm.The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host.How to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live streamChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will stream LIVE on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight will also stream on DAZN to over 200 countries. The card will start from 5pm BST.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More

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    ‘People talk a lot of s***’ – KSI defended by his coach for being spotted at concert a week after pulling out of fight

    KSI has been defended by his boxing coach after being spotted at an Usher concert – one week after pulling out of his fight with Dillon Danis. The YouTuber was due to face MMA star Danis on March 29 in Manchester – but he withdrew with a week to go after falling ill. KSI was spotted at an Usher concert a week after pulling out of fighting Dillon DanisAlexis Demetriades is the coach of KSIBut Danis hit out at KSI after the British social media sensation was spotted at an Usher concert at the O2. Derek Chisora posted a video on his Instagram story showing KSI in attendance and Danis said: “You can’t make this s*** up. “@KSI faked the sniffles. He’s a scared little b***h. I was told he couldn’t get out of bed, and he’s out on the night of the fight? WTF.”KSI’s trainer Alexis Demetriades has since spoken out in defence of the Misfits Boxing co-founder. READ MORE IN BOXINGDemetriades said on Fred Talks Fighting: “It’s quite a strange one for people to jump on that because let’s say I’ve hurt my hand and it’s really hurt, doesn’t mean I can’t go to a concert.”I’m not fighting anymore, I can’t train and put my heart rate at max zones and do my VO2 Max and kill myself in sparring because I can’t fight.”It doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy my life and go out. I think because he’s a high-profile kid a lot of people talk a lot of s*** online like, ‘Why’s here there? What’s he doing?'”He’s been on antibiotics and he’s ill and he can’t fight – doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy his life. It’s a very different scenario.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I think people read a bit too much into it. He’s a young man that needs to let off some steam. “If he wants to go out and go to a concert, I don’ think there’s an issue with that.KSI issues worrying statement on health battle and gives major update on boxing career after latest fight collapse “He’s been ill for a month off with two sets of antibiotics and a lot of pressure for him to make this work and it didn’t work out.”KSI, 31, is yet to return since suffering defeat for the first time, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2023. He was due to fight in August but pulled out with an injured hand before his most recent illness. And KSI – who founded Misfits to home to celebrity-style crossover bouts – even refused to confirm if he will fight again. But coach Demetriades does expect the Britain’s Got Talent judge to fight again and opened the door to a bout with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. He said: “We’d love that fight, I think stylistically it’s a great fight.”And also, because the fight everyone wants and we want is the Jake Paul fight and obviously he doesn’t necessarily want it at the moment.”That’s a great idea for people to see JJ fight somebody that orthodox, that’s 200+lb right now that’s got 56 wins and won a world title. It’s quite a good look for JJ.”He’s been on antibiotics and he’s ill and he can’t fight – doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy his life. KSI’s trainer Alexis DemetriadesChavez – son to the legendary Mexican Julio Cesar Sr – held the WBC middleweight world title from 2011-2012. And he went 12 rounds with Canelo Alvarez in 2017 but has suffered inconsistent form of late. Chavez, 39, was beaten by UFC great Anderson Silva, 49, in 2021 but did beat MMA middleweight Uriah Hall in a crossover boxing bout last summer. He was in talks to fight KSI earlier in the year and has also been linked with facing Paul, 28, in the past. Demetriades also talked down a tune-up fight – despite KSI’s inactivity in the ring. He said: “I’m not about warm-up fights, personally. “I don’t think we need warm-up fights. I think what you do is get a fight camp and go straight into a fight.Read More on The Sun”As far as I’m concerned the sparring that we have and the pressure we put on KSI, he’s a game day kid. He performs on game day.”When he comes out to fight he comes out to fight. I’m not worried about him performing, that’s what he does. He’s very, very good at that.”Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is linked with fighting KSICredit: Esther Lin/MVP More

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    Tyson Fury’s manager left ‘surprised’ by boxer and hints he will come out of retirement with cryptic comment

    TYSON FURY is still a happily retired man for now – but boredom threatens to put an end to that. The Gypsy King hung up his gloves for the FOURTH time – announcing it with a shock video on Instagram in January. Tyson Fury with his manager Spencer BrownCredit: @spencerbrownmrgoldstarAnd despite the allure of a mega-fight against Anthony Joshua – it seems Fury is refusing to budge. The former heavyweight champion’s days are now spent personally training his wife Paris with the odd session of his own in there. And Fury’s manager Spencer Brown remained tight-lipped when asked if the British boxing legend will ever fight again. Brown told iFL TV: “I spoke to him last week, he’s really happy. Really happy.READ MORE IN boxing “He’s getting a little bit bored but he was really happy. I think he went to a nice birthday party over the weekend and had a few beers.”Just speaking to him gives you a bit of light in your life because he makes you smile and he doesn’t anything too seriously.”Is he going to fight again? He’s retired.”Fury, 36, lost for the first time in May against Oleksandr Usyk, 38, who became the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed champion. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThey rematched in December and again Fury was beaten via controversial decision – announcing his retirement a month later.That appears to have ruled out the long-awaited Battle of Britain bout against Joshua, 35, who was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September. Eddie Hearn provides update on Anthony Joshua’s injury and Tyson Fury fightBut Brown revealed Fury is staying in shape, training and avoiding an unhealthy diet – the hallmarks of a boxer preparing to fight. Brown cryptically said with a smile: “He might be getting a little bit bored at the moment but that’s just a natural thing.”He’s just enjoying himself, he’s running everyday. He really looking good. He’s tanned, he’s fit. He looks good. I was quite surprised when I saw him.”He’s usually eating Jelly Babies and sweets but this time none of that. He’s proper on his diet.”Fury has been enjoying retirement alongside wife ParisCredit: InstagramFury retired after his rematch loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYAnthony Joshua looks set to lose out on the fight with FuryCredit: REUTERS More

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    Savage Frank Warren blasts ‘AMATEUR’ Ben Shalom and Boxxer over Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron contract row

    FRANK WARREN has blasted rival promoter Ben Shalom as an “amateur” amid a contract dispute between Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron. The pair had a controversial draw last October in Saudi Arabia when they went over the top rope – leaving Whittaker unable to continue. Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron rematch on April 20Credit: GettyBut they have since signed to rematch on April 20 in Birmingham – but under differing terms. Cameron said on talkSPORT that his contract is for a 12-round bout while Whittaker’s was for ten rounds. And Cameron is “not budging” over the row with his promoter Warren providing BoxNation with an update. He said: “Boxxer have sent two [different] contracts out to two fighters. READ MORE IN boxing”To Liam, they sent him a contract for terms that were agreed for a 12-round fight, and that is reflected in the contract, and that is signed by all parties, including Boxxer. “I understand Ben Whittaker was sent a contract for ten rounds. Our position is that we have signed a contract for 12 rounds, and Ben Whittaker is contracted for ten rounds.”The respective managers have negotiated on behalf of their fighters what they feel is best for their fighter, and for some reason, Boxxer have sent two different contracts that don’t reflect what each of them should be getting.”As far as we are concerned, it should be a 12-round fight; that is what we have signed for.”Most read in BoxingAsked whether they would accept financial compensation to make the fight a ten-rounder, Warren replied: “Well, if they do and Liam is happy for that, then they can go ahead and do it.”For me, I think they should stick to 12 rounds… I’ve never heard of this before. This is like amateur night out.Ben Whittaker’s team ‘accidentally get Liam Cameron to sign fight contract with rule change – and now want to change it'”Sometimes you get lawyers that draft the contract and in the drafting they might make a cock up but in boxing, the amount of rounds in a fight is very crucial and there was no doubt it was negotiated for a 12 round fight.”And if it wasn’t, do Boxxer, Shalom, whoever signed it, are they signing contracts without reading what they are sending out?”SunSport has reached out to Boxxer for comment. It comes after Cameron said on radio: “There is a mess about with the contracts that nobody is letting me speak about, so I’m going to try on here.”We have signed for a 12-round fight, and they are trying to push it for a ten-rounder, doing everything that they can, and I’m not budging.”I’m having a 12-round fight. I tried to do it on Gloves Are Off, and they wouldn’t let me speak about it.”And on Sky Sports, they didn’t air my interview. This is the problem we are having. I signed a 12-round contract fight.”When I was signing the contract, I thought ‘He couldn’t barely get through five rounds, this is weird’.”So a couple of weeks went by, and they tried to send another contract for a ten-rounder.”That shows the confidence levels, I’m ready for 15 rounds… It is signed for 12 rounds. There has been a mistake there.Read More on The Sun”They thought they sent me a ten-round contract, but really it is a 12-rounder. He [Warren] is saying that we are not budging no matter what.”A spokesperson for BOXXER, Whittaker’s promoter, said after: “The situation is being resolved and we look forward to one of the most eagerly anticipated rematches in recent history live from the bp pulse arena in Birmingham on Easter Sunday.”The first fight ended in a chaotic draw after both men went over the top ropeCredit: Getty More

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    World champion boxer, 34, relinquishes title after ‘cold notification with arguments too ridiculous to discuss’

    DAVID BENAVIDEZ has been crowned the WBC light-heavyweight champion – without even throwing a punch.It comes after WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman lashed out at Dmitry Bivol for vacating the 175lb belt. Dmitry Bivol has vacated the WBC light-heavyweight titleCredit: GettyDavid Benavidez has been crowned the new WBC light-heavyweight championCredit: @benavidez300Sulaiman posted: “I have just received a cold and impersonal notification from Dmitry Bivol lawyer, Patrick English, with arguments that are so ridiculous that I rather not discuss informing the WBC that Dmitry Bivol has decided to relinquish his WBC light heavyweight championship. “We wish Bivol success and hereby confirm David Benavidez as WBC world light heavyweight champion.” Bivol won the WBC belt – along with the undisputed WBA, IBF and WBO belts – in February following rematch victory over Artur Beterbiev. And with the two Russian rivals tied at one apiece, the trilogy decider looked destined to settle the score. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut the WBC mandated Bivol to defend his title against unbeaten American Benavidez – or else lose the strap. So 28-year-old Benavidez was elevated from interim champ to the full world title – without having to fight for it. He posted on Instagram: “Just got the news that Bivol decided to vacate his title, instead of fighting me. “Now that makes me the WBC world champion at light heavyweight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”This is not the ideal way for me to become world champion but nevertheless I am now the WBC light heavyweight champion of the world, and I intend on putting the best fights.” Benavidez – who is 30-0 with 24 knockouts – twice held the WBC super-middleweight world title. Jarrell Miller ‘loses it’ as he SLAPS Fabio Wardley after accusing him of making diss track at first press conference And he moved up to light-heavyweight and beat David Morrell in February to also claim the WBA “interim” title. Powerful Saudi Arabian powerbroker Turki Alalshikh fronted the money for Bivol, 34, and Beterbiev, 40, to fight in two instant classics. But he publicly opted out of bidding for the right to stage a fight between Bivol and Benavidez. He told Ring Magazine, which he now owns: “I am no longer interested in Bivol-Benavidez and I will not bid on it. “I think Bivol knows who has delivered for him and who hasn’t. My advice to Bivol: don’t be late because every day something changes.”Bivol beat Artur Beterbiev in their rematchCredit: Getty More

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    ‘He has to know that’ – Chris Eubank Jr’s former trainer reveals what Conor Benn must do to win grudge fight

    CONOR BENN has been given a word of advice by Chris Eubank Jr’s former coach heading into their grudge fight.The born rivals renew their family feud and look to settle their own score on April 26 at Tottenham’s stadium. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn facing offCredit: GettyEubank with former coach Roy Jones JrCredit: GettyThey were due to first fight in October 2022 – until Benn’s two failed drug tests saw the 157lb catchweight clash scrapped. At the time, Eubank was coached by boxing great Roy Jones Jr but they parted ways after his January 2023 loss to Liam Smith. And Jones said on the George Groves Boxing Club: “Chris learned in the Liam Smith fight that you can’t understimate nobody. “Liam Smith was not known as a knockout puncher and he got a win over Chris. READ MORE IN BOXING”That woke him up and prepared him for this fight. He takes his lesson and applies it to this fight, he’ll be fine.“Conor, on the other hand, has to take a page out of his dad’s book. The only way he’s gonna beat Eubank is if he’s flat on his back.“‘I’m not gonna outbox him, he’s bigger than me. I can’t move around and stay away from him cause he’s the bigger guy. “‘I can’t let the bigger guy stop me. I have to stop him, because my family’s known for punching power. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”‘I’ve got to be true to the sport, my goal is to land a big left hook, or overhand right.’“He has to know that. Chris’ job is to just go out there and be Chris, but Conor has to try to gamble and make something happen.”Chris Eubank Jr abruptly walks out of Piers Morgan interview after awkward exchange with TV hostEubank avenged his loss to Smith with a tenth-round stoppage seven months later and most recently beat Kamil Szeremeta last October. Benn meanwhile took his career to American for two wins at the 154lb light-middleweight limit. But he later saw his provisional UK Anti-Doping ban lifted – bringing and to his doping saga. He is now free to fight on a British Boxing Board of Control licence again having protested his innocence throughout. But Eubank, 35, is not buying it and slapped Benn, 28, with an EGG at their pre-fight press conference. It was in reference to the WBC infamously suggesting Benn’s positive test for clomifene could have been down to egg consumption. Read More on The SunAnd Eubank told Ariel Helwani: “I bought the cheapest, oldest, crustiest eggs I could find from the worst store I could find. “That’s what this kid deserves, the worst of the worst.”Eubank slapping Benn with an eggCredit: Getty More