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    Tyson Fury drops huge hint on whether controversial dad John will be in his corner for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

    TYSON FURY has dropped a massive hint on whether dad John will be in his corner for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King is bidding to win his belts back from Usyk on December 21 after his split decision defeat – the first in his career – back in May.Tyson Fury has dropped a major hint about whether dad John will be in his corner come December 21Fans and former boxers have called for Fury to shake-up his corner after his defeat to UsykBut last time his crowded corner, led by Sugarhill Steward but also involving assistant Andy Lee and Fury’s dad John, came under fire.John, 59, was especially singled out by pundits for shouting over head trainer Sugarhill during the valuable 60 seconds in the corner.Despite some calling for a shake-up in Fury’s corner, the heavyweight boxer remains undeterred.Fury said: “Listen, people can have opinions and what they want to say but at the end of the day they’re not in there doing the fighting.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”It’s really unimportant what other people think of what was going on in my corner.”If I’m happy then the world’s happy, and I’m happy.”Meanwhile, Carl Froch recently hit out at John and advised Tyson to cut his dad from his camp.Speaking after John caused chaos at a pre-fight press conference between Tommy Fury and Darren Till, the Brit said: “The usual pathetic childish behaviour from a grown man.Most read in BoxingTommy Fury faces former UFC star Darren Till in the new year CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He did have a lot to say and he was very vocal but at the end of the day it’s not about him, it’s about Darren Till and Tommy Fury so why is Big John Fury, the fighting man, getting involved?”Why the f**k is he getting involved? Has he been sacked by Tyson Fury? Did Tyson tell him to do one and now he’s with Tommy Fury trying to get some of the limelight?Misfits Boxing press conference descends into chaos”I don’t know but same old s**t. Darren Till totally wrote him off.”Fury Sr chucked water at the ex-UFC star ahead of his bout with Tommy on January 18. Till, 31, could be heard yelling: “Sit down little John.”Meanwhile Usyk, 37, was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with his rematch with Fury, 36, back in Riyadh.Daniel Dubois, 27, meanwhile inherited the belt after being elevated from interim champ and knocked out Anthony Joshua, 34, in his first defence.And Fury reckons he will need a similar performance to guarantee victory over undefeated Usyk.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “There’s no secret – I’m going in there to knock him out because I don’t think I’m gonna get a decision no matter what I do.”So I have to take it out of the judges’ hands. I believe I have to get him out of there.” More

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    AnEsonGib hits back at ‘unauthentic’ KSI after Misfits Boxing boss backs Slim Albaher to BEAT former friend-turned-rival

    ANESONGIB has branded KSI “unauthentic” after his former friend-turned-rival backed Slim Albaher to win their Misfits Boxing bout. Gib faces Slim in Qatar on DAZN PPV on Thursday night to settle years of feuding with the American. AnEsonGib between KSI and Slim AlbaherCredit: Misfits boxing Gib, left next to KSI, is involved in a feud with his former friendAnd in a shock twist, KSI has thrown his support to Slim despite his past friendship with Gib. But Gib told SunSport in response: “It just seemed unauthentic. My guess is he’s trying to sell the fight because everyone else is boring.” KSI, 31, and Gib, 28, share a mutual circle of friends and even began boxing at the same time in the same gym. But their relationship strained when Gib started to take shots at KSI’s Misfits promotion – which homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd despite once being signed to fight Slim amid a rivalry of their own – he is in the New Yorker’s corner against newfound enemy Gib. KSI said: “I want Slim to win. I want Slim to put down Gib once and for all because this brother’s been talking for the longest time. “And now I know everyone’s saying me and Gib are friends, this, this, that, that. Me and Gib aren’t friends. “We hardly ever talk, OK. So let’s get this straight, we sparred, I beat him, I destroyed him, he is not on my level. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So I want Slim to show the world that he is better than Gib and finally shut him up.” Already talk has turned to a grudge match between KSI and Gib down the line. But Gib responded: “I’m taking out the best at 168 so I can’t wait to do that and I’m not looking past Slim. “We are three days away from a fight, we’re solely focussed on that fight.” Misfits Boxing press conference descends into chaos More

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    ‘Welcome to Misfits’ says KSI as brawl erupts at press conference with Netflix stars causing chaos in Qatar

    NETFLIX stars Chase Demoor and Kelz Dyke got into a press conference brawl just days before their Misfits Boxing fight.The heavyweight pair – who both featured on Too Hot to Handle – feature on the the “Supercard” in Qatar.Chase Demoor and Kelz Dyke got into a brawl in QatarCredit: Misfits Boxing But the fight threatened to start early at the press conference at the plush five-star Rixos hotel in Doha.As the pair traded verbal blows, DeMoor sparked carnage after throwing water on Kelz.And before long the rivals began tussling on stage as security somehow got between the 6ft+ duo.Misfits co-founder and boxer KSI was left in hysterics and shouted out: “Welcome to Misfits.”READ MORE IN BOXINGBoth shot to fame on reality TV show Too Hot to Handle, with Kelz featuring on series one and DeMoor following the season after. DeMoor has had five bouts in the ring, winning two including a professional fight against winless Terrick Maven. And 1-0 Kelz was quick to dismiss the win, saying: “You picked a guy who was 0-4.” But DeMoor hit back: “He’s better than you. He would belt to your ass. He would knock those sunglasses off you face.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAfter a serious of back-and-forths, DeMoor walked over and chucked water on his British opponent to spark the brawl. The event is to be headlined by YouTubers AnEsonGib and Slim Albaher live on DAZN PPV. Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn wanted to sign me after Olympic snub but I signed for KSI and Misfits Boxing… here’s why More

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    Cheavon Clarke vs Leonardo Mosquea: Date, UK start time, live stream and full card for Matchroom Monte Carlo card

    BOXING is back in Monaco next month and Brit cruiserweight star Cheavon Clarke is on the undercard. The former Team GB Olympian has been marauding his way through the pro ranks at cruiserweight so far, winning a British title in just eight fights. Chev Clarke has been a destructive force at British level so farCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunBut now he’s looking to pick up European honours against Leonard Mosquea in Monte Carlo. A win would also put him into the picture for a world title shot in the next 18 months; so there’s a lot on the line for the 33-year-old. When is Clarke vs Mosquea?Clarke’s clash with Mosquea will take place on Saturday, December 14.The bout will be held at the Salle Des Etoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo in Monte Carlo, Monaco.Clarke vs Mosquea will be the second fight of the night on a four-fight card.Ring-walks will get underway from around 8pm GMT.Previous fighters to have boxed on these Matchroom Monte Carlo shows include Dmitry Bivol, Derek Chisora, Zhilei Zhang and Joe Cordina.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Clarke vs Mosquea will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.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 £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.Full cardThe card is just four fights deep and will be headlined by super-bantamweight fighter Murodjon Akhmadaliev’s clash against Ricardo Espinoza.Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs Ricardo Espinoza – 12 rounds – for vacant WBA interim super-bantamweight titleBeatriz Ferreira vs Licia Boudersa – 10 rounds – for Ferreira’s IBF women’s lightweight titleChev Clarke vs Leonardo Mosquea – 12 rounds – for vacant European cruiserweight titleGary Cully vs Maxi Hughes – 10 rounds – lightweights More

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    Solomon Dacres vs David Adeleye: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and full card for English heavyweight title bout

    DAVID ADELEYE takes on Solomon Dacres in a tasty English heavyweight title match-up next weekend. The 28-year-old was beaten in brutal fashion by Fabio Wardley in his last fight over a year ago. David Adeleye will be looking to bounce back from his TKO loss to Fabio WardleyCredit: GettyBut now he’s looking to get back in the win column against Dacres, who is another dangerous Brit heavyweight himself. Dacres is 9-0 himself as a pro and has held the English title since the beginning of 2023, but this will definitely be the biggest test of his career. Elsewhere on the card is Lawrence Okolie’s debut at heavyweight against Hussein Muhamed.Sam Noakes is also in action against Ryan Walsh, and the card is being headlined by Brad Pauls’ clash against Denzel Bentley for the British middleweight title.When is Dacres vs Adeleye?Adeleye’s big clash against Dacres for the English title will take place on Saturday, December 7.The bout will be held at Wembley Arena in London.The fight is likely to get going at around 8.45pm UK time, towards the end of the card.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Dacres vs Adeleye and the whole card will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.You can live stream all the action from the Discovery+ app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Full cardBrad Pauls vs. Denzel Bentley, for vacant European and Paul’s British middleweight titleSam Noakes vs. Ryan WalshSolomon Dacres vs. David AdeleyeLawrence Okolie vs. Hussein MuhamedPierce O’Leary vs. TBASean Noakes vs. Mathew RennieAloys Junior vs. Lewis OakfordRoyston Barney-Smith vs. Andres NavarreteBilly Adams vs. TBAGeorge Crotty vs. Semion Martiniuc More

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    Brad Pauls vs Denzel Bentley: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card for British middleweight title clash

    DENZEL BENTLEY takes on Brad Pauls next week in what should be a cracker of a British title contest at Wembley Arena. Bentley lost the Lonsdale belt to Nathan Heaney last year before the Stoke man lost it to Pauls in the summer. Denzel Bentley is looking to win back the British title against Brad PaulsCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunBoth men want to propel themselves into the world middleweight title picture, with Bentley having challenged for the WBO strap before, losing on points to Janibek Alimkhanuly. Pauls, despite holding the British title, is the underdog here and will be hoping to upset the applecart, putting himself into world title contention instead. On the undercard is Lawrence Okolie’s debut at heavyweight against Hussein Muhamed.Sam Noakes is also in action against Ryan Walsh, while Sol Dacres takes on David Adeleye in a big English heavyweight title bout.When is Pauls vs Bentley?Pauls’ big clash against Bentley will take place on Saturday, December 7.The bout will be held at Wembley Arena in London.The fight is the main event of the evening and will get going from around 10.30pm UK time.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Pauls vs Bentley and the whole card will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.You can live stream all the action from the Discovery+ app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Full cardBrad Pauls vs. Denzel Bentley, for vacant European and Paul’s British middleweight titleSam Noakes vs. Ryan WalshSolomon Dacres vs. David AdeleyeLawrence Okolie vs. Hussein MuhamedPierce O’Leary vs. TBASean Noakes vs. Mathew RennieAloys Junior vs. Lewis OakfordRoyston Barney-Smith vs. Andres NavarreteBilly Adams vs. TBAGeorge Crotty vs. Semion Martiniuc More

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    How YouTuber Jarvis went from gamer earning fortunes to Misfits Boxing star sparring Floyd Mayweather

    YOUTUBER Jarvis left behind a lucrative career in gaming to become a boxer – even catching Floyd Mayweather’s attention. The social media star – full name Jarvis Khattri – was part of the FaZe clan – the biggest worldwide gaming group. YouTuber Jarvis was part of the FaZe clanNow he is signed to Misfits BoxingJarvis sparred boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in Las VegasFaZe clan members brought in millions of pounds a year through eSports – but Jarvis was controversially banned from Fortnite for cheating in 2019. But two years later he dramatically changed career to boxing as part of a YouTube vs TikTok event – and he has never looked back. Jarvis relocated from Surrey to Las Vegas to train at Mayweather’s famous boxing club. As well as sparring the American legend himself, he also regularly shares the ring with top stars like undefeated prodigy Curmel Moton. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd despite dedicating himself boxing, Jarvis jokes his old life as a gamer was slightly easier. He told SunSport in Doha: “Always, I think, ‘Why did I ever do this?’ “But after my first fight I kind’ve fell in love with it, that adrenaline rush, that feeling of getting hit and hitting someone. “It made me want more so I kept doing it, kept having fun and it’s something that is great for me, my health, pushing me out my comfort zone.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”For sure, I could’ve just stuck to that source of revenue, but why not expand?” Jarvis is 4-1 but his most memorable experience in the ring came during his spar with 50-0 icon Mayweather. Floyd Mayweather toys with YouTuber Jarvis in sparring for next exhibition fight The boxing great is a friend of Jarvis’ trainer Otis Pimpleton, so when Mayweather needed a late night sparring partner Jarvis got the call. He revealed: “I got beat up a little bit but I learned a lot and had a great job. It’s a surreal experience. “When you’re in there you don’t really think about it too much but the whole rest of the night I just had a smile on my face, I couldn’t believe what happened. “Being able to be in the ring with someone who people say is one of the best in the world,  is very rare.”Jarvis is a champion of Misfits Boxing, which homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts. And he returns on Thursday in Qatar against unbeaten Irish DJ and boxer Ben Williams. More

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    Misfits Boxing star Swarmz in stunning FIVE-STONE weight loss after ditching cheeseburgers for healthy diet

    RAPPER Swarmz has lost a sensational FIVE-STONE after ditching cheeseburgers for a healthy boxing diet. The recording artist was thrust into the influencer boxing scene in August 2022 when he fought superstar KSI on two weeks notice.Rapper Swarmz has lost five stone since boxingCredit: ReutersHe is now ripped at 12st 5lbSwarmz weighed 17st 6lb when he first walked into the boxing gym – now he is fighting at 12st 5lb. The singer returns on Thursday in Qatar against boxer Luis Pineda – the man KSI beat also beat on the same night as Swarmz’s debut. And he told SunSport in Doha: “I’m always prepared, ready, coaches are always training me. “This was a last-minute fight but I’m always ready, stay ready, born ready.READ MORE IN BOXING”I feel like boxing itself mentally makes you disciplined and since I started boxing, I bang out gym everyday. “My occupation before this was music and I do gym more than music now. I feel like it’s in my blood now.” Gone are the days of a Big Mac and fries for Swarmz, who now lives off a slither of salmon and vegetables.He said: “Diet’s been good. Now I’m used to it, it’s my sixth fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I first started, not gonna lie it’s very hard to try block out cheeseburgers and stuff like that.” But he said with a grin: “Sometimes you can eat bad… but you’ve gotta work harder in the gym!” Swarmz has been rapping since 2017 but reveals just his two years in boxing has been way tougher. He said: “It’s not even a question. I’ve done football as well, boxing is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. “It takes long to learn, I’ve only been in it two years, I’m gonna learn more along the way but it’s been a great journey.” Misfits Boxing star Salt Papi was fighting BLIND before £6,000 eye surgery and opens up on THREE STONE transformation More