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    Wladimir Klitschko’s bold plan to return to boxing at 48 revealed and why it could be scuppered by Mike Tyson

    WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO’s stunning plans to return to the ring have been scuppered by Mike Tyson, it’s been claimed.The former unified heavyweight champion retired from boxing in August 2017, four months after suffering an 11th-round KO loss in a classicWembley war with Anthony Joshua.Former unified heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko was reportedly set to return to the ring aged 48Credit: AP’Dr Steelhammer’ was said to have been in line to fight Brit champ Daniel DuboisCredit: REUTERSBut plans are said to have been shelved after Mike Tyson’s ring return against Jake PaulCredit: GETTYRumours of a shock ring return, however, have swirled over the last few years.And this week it was claimed the Ukrainian was plotting to lace up his gloves again next year at the ripe old age of 48.According to The Daily Mail, he recently entered negotiations to fight IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois in a shock showdown.They claim Team Klitschko threw their hat into the ring to be Dubois’ next opponent following his September slaying of Joshua at Wembley.READ MORE BOXING NEWSBut talks are said to have been scrapped in the wake of former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson’s display in his ring return against Jake Paul earlier this month.Tyson looked every bit his 58 years and landed very little in his eight-rounder with the YouTuber.And the beloved American, who hadn’t fought professionally in over 19 years, was at times seemingly carried by the crossover star.Tyson’s performance would have served as a stark warning to any ageing legend considering a comeback, Klitschko included.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWladimir Klitschko retired from boxing in August 2017 – a little over three months after losing his Wembley showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Splash NewsDubois and his team are said to have rebuffed the possibility of welcoming Klitschko back to the ring.The Greenwich gladiator’s next fight looked set to be a rematch with former two-unified heavyweight champion Joshua, who he knocked out in the fifth round of their domestic dust-up.Tyson Fury fans chant ‘you big dosser’ at boxing legend Wladimir KlitschkoFebruary 22 was the targeted date for the proposed rematch before AJ was convinced by his team to rest and recover from niggling injuries.Dubois, however, is still being lined up to compete on that date.According to reports, his second defence of the IBF strap is set to come against the in-form Joseph Parker.Former WBO titleholder Parker has rattled off five straight wins since being brutally stopped by Joe Joyce in September 2022.The Kiwi killer has scored upset victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang in his resurgence, the first of which scuppered a two-fight series between ‘The Bronze Bomber’ and Joshua. More

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    Derek Chisora unveils plan for shock career change once he’s retired from boxing – but plans dream 50TH fight first

    DEREK CHISORA has revealed plans for a shocking new career after he hangs up his gloves.The Brit boxing legend is approaching the end of his bruising career, with his last fight on these shores set to take place on February 8.Derek Chisora is nearing the end of his brutal careerCredit: PAThe fan favourite is already thinking about what he’ll do once he retiresCredit: GETTYDel Boy, 40, is eyeing a career in politicsCredit: GETTYChisora is already turning his attention to what he’ll do after he finally brings the curtain down on his fighting days.And Del Boy has sensational plans to run for political office after his retirement.During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “When I retire, do you know what I want to do?”I want to run for London Mayor.”REA MORE ON CHISORAThe 40-year-old first revealed his desire to replace Sadiq Khan as London’s governor after scoring a shock win in his July joust with Joe Joyce.Chisora’s February fisticuffs with former Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury opponent Otto Wallin will be the 49th fight of his 17-year-long career.But if things go his way, he’ll have a 50th bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDerek Chisora is eyeing a showdown with ex-UFC heavyweight champ Francis NgannouCredit: INSTAGRAM@DEREKWARCHISORAAfter revealing his openess to have a trilogy bout with rival Dillian Whyte: “Another push I’m trying to get through is a fight with Ngannou – in Africa.”Most read in BoxingThe Zimbabwean-born Brit said: “I want to push [for] that [fight].Derek Chisora meets former Anthony Joshua opponent at Man Utd clash after calling him out for last ever fight “If I can get Francis Ngannou in Africa for our own African people to see us perform, instead of us performing in European countries and Saudi [Arabia].”It will give just a little bit of a taste to our young and upcoming talent in Africa to see African warriors go at it.”But if there’s not much money raised there, I might just do a 50/50 fight with Dillian at Royal Albert Hall.”Where I will invite some Prime Ministers, Presidents, Nigel [Farage], he’s my boy.” More

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    Derek Chisora meets former Anthony Joshua opponent at Man Utd clash after calling him out for last ever fight

    HEAVYWEIGHT stars Derek Chisora and Francis Ngannou teased a potential bout after bumping into each other at Old Trafford on Thursday.The two boxers were in attendance for Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Bodo/Glimt.Derek Chisora and Francis Ngannou bumped into each other at Old TraffordCredit: Instagram / derekwarchisoraChisora teased a potential boutCredit: Instagram @derekwarchisoraChisora took to Instagram to share some photos of the evening before including Ngannou in a video. Panning to the MMA icon, he said: “Look who I bumped into people.”He then appeared to hint at a potential fight, adding: “Can’t say much. We can’t say much.”Chisora this week admitted that he wants to face Ngannou in his 50th and final fight in Africa next year.Read More in BoxingHe told talkSPORT: “Another push I’m trying to get through is a fight with Ngannou – in Africa.”I want to push that. If I can get Francis Ngannou in Africa for our own African people to see us perform, instead of us performing in European countries and Saudi, it will give just a little bit of a taste to our young and upcoming talent in Africa to see African warriors go at it.”Chisora and Ngannou posed for pictures together in the stands at Old Trafford before the Europa League match.They held up United shirts that were gifted to them by the club.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan Utd went on to win 3-2 against Bodo/Glimt thanks to a brace from Rasmus Hojlund.Before his proposed fight with Ngannou, Chisora is set to face Otto Wallin in February.Derek Chisora unveils plan for shock career change once he’s retired from boxing but plans dream 50TH fight first He was originally expected to fight Jarrell Miller on the night, but talks collapsed following a contractual dispute. More

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    TikTok star HSTikkyTokky hunted by cops after dodging court for Misfits boxing fight in Qatar

    TIKTOK star HSTikkyTokky is being hunted by cops after swerving court for a Misfits boxing match.The controversial influencer – real name Harrison Sullivan – was due to face magistrates after allegedly crashing his £220k McLaren but has fled the country.HSTikkyTokky is on the run after dodging courtCredit: InstagramPolice have issued a warrant for his arrestCredit: Surrey PoliceSurrey Police have issued an arrest warrant for Sullivan, 23, and confirmed he is on the run.A spokesperson said: “Sullivan has links to Essex but is believed to have left the country.”While we request the public’s help to locate him, we are making a direct appeal to Sullivan to return to the UK and cooperate with authorities.”It comes after the Misfits boxer was due to get in the ring with opponent Masai Warrior at a show in Qatar last night.But Sullivan pulled out of the fight after claiming he had injured himself while romping with partner Lillie May.He had earlier shared a video of them enjoying dinner together in Qatar.Sullivan was meant to appear at Guildford Magistrates’ Court charged with a string of driving offences – including failing to stop when his £200,000 McLaren was smashed in a horror crash.Pictures of the car showed the driver side’s door caved in as oil and petrol pour out and smoke fills the air.Most read in BoxingHe is also charged with using a phone while driving and driving without third party insurance.The warrant for his arrest was issued when he failed to show up for the hearing.Sullivan gained enormous popularity on TikTok thanks to his fitness videos and rows with other influencers.He has since become a Misfits boxer after making his debut against George Fenson in August.Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call Surrey Police on 101 quoting PR/45240033550.Sullivan was posting pictures with girlfriend Lillie May from QatarCredit: @hsdubaitokkyThe fitness influencer has been charged with a string of offencesCredit: Instagram/hstikkytokky More

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    Tyson Fury receives ominous body transformation warning from ex-world champ as do-or-die Usyk rematch nears

    TYSON FURY has been warned his drastic body transformation for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk could work against him.Photos emerging from Fury’s training camp appear to suggest he’s carrying more weight for next month’s do-or-die Saudi showdown.Tyson Fury renews his rivalry with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21Credit: PAThe Gypsy King looks to be carrying more weight for the boutCredit: INSTAGRAM@KEVINLERENABut former Brit world champ Duke McKenzie has warned Fury carrying too much size could work against himCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King may have decided to come in heavier in order to rough Usyk up in their Riyadh rumble.But former Brit world champion Duke McKenzie reckons the added size could end up working against the Wythenshawe warrior.He told GiveMeSport: “If he puts on more weight and thinks to himself ‘I’m going to bully Usyk this time, I’m going to go in and walk him down, I’ll be able to take his shots because I’m that much bigger’, it’s not going to work for him.”He’s going to be slower, he’s going to be more predictable, he’s going to get hit more and a lot sooner…READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2″Usyk wins the rematch all day long, I can’t see how Tyson Fury beats him.”Fury’s lifestyle outside of the ring is also a concern for former three-weight world champ McKenzie: “He [Fury] doesn’t live, eat, walk and talk the sport.”But you’re supposed to, in-between fights is where fights are won and lost.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We know Fury blows up, puts on a load of weight between fights and then he has got to get rid of all that weight again.Most read in Boxing”Now, they’re trying to tell us that Fury is going to be bigger and better. Bigger and better isn’t going to beat Usyk. It’s really not.”Usyk Vs Fury 2 Launch Event entrancesMcKenzie reckons Fury doesn’t stand a chance of knocking slick southpaw Usyk out, adding: “This guy is unbeaten, so you have to look for chinks in his armour.”Has this guy got a bad engine? Does he get cut? Does he go down?”Does he have to get up off the floor to win fights? “Usyk doesn’t have to do any of them, he’s never shown any vulnerability.”Fury, 36, suffered a split decision defeat to Usyk in their first desert dust-up in May, in which he was knocked down in the ninth round.And he’s adamant he won’t let the Ukrainian hear the final bell, saying: “I’m going to roll the dice and it’s going to be you or me.Tyson Fury has vowed to be killed or be killed in his rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY”Best foot forward and swing away.”I’ve never been afraid to get knocked spark out. I’ve always put it on the line every time.”He continued: “There’s no secret! I’m going in there to knock you out. Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].”And I’ve got to get him out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.” More

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    Fans claim Deji’s win over Dawood Savage was ‘RIGGED’ after ’embarrassing’ end to Misfits bout

    FANS have slammed Deji’s “embarrassing” TKO win over Dawood Savage as “rigged”.Youtuber Deji stopped Savage in the third round of their undercard bout on Misfits’ show in Qatar on Thursday night.Fans have slammed Deji’s win over Dawood Savage as ‘rigged’Deji whiffed on an uppercut and landed a perfect right to knock Savage to the floorBut the ref, for some reason, decided NOT to rule that as a knockdownDeji looked strictly for business at the start of the four two-minute rounds.However, that quickly unravelled as Savage threw the first meaningful hit.But the fight that should never have been made ended in a shambles. Deji was returning after 18 months out but looked dreadful against winless Savage.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe 27-year-old, who is KSI’s younger brother, did knock his opponent down in the third round but it wasn’t scored a knockdown.Savage then fell to the ground like a sack of potatoes under some pressure and complained of injury before the fight was waved off.And Misfits fans have lambasted the bout as “rigged.”One wrote: “This was handpicked to get Deji another win. Embarrassing fight.”Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother said: “The most fixed thing I’ve ever seen.”A third added: “Deji you fixed your own fight.”Nicholai Perrett aka NichLmao faces off with Misfits boxer Warren Spencer One more wrote: “Come on brother. That was a set-up.”A fifth replied: “And people call Jake Paul’s fight rigged 🤣.”While another declared: “One of the most bizarre knockouts in Misfits history.”However, such claims have come only from disgruntled fans on social media with there being no suggestion from anybody involved that the fight was actually rigged.Deji was clearly disappointed with the manner of his win and made that clear on social media later.He wrote on X: “Disappointed with that performance but we go again!!READ MORE SUN STORIES”Love to all those who supported me.”Savage, 26, is now 0-7 after the fight tonight, while Deji himself moves to 3-4. More

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    Gib vs Slim – Misfits Boxing 19 LIVE RESULT: Main event sets new RECORD, Salt Papi KNOCKS OUT King Kenny – updates

    MISFITS BOXING’S Supercard has concluded – and AnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher ended in a new Misfits record as its longest-ever fight!And there were some thrilling finishes earlier on the stacked undercard, including the return of KSI’s younger brother, Deji, who stopped Dawood Savage, and Salt Papi KNOCKING OUT King Kenny.But HS Tikky Tokky did not fight, and instead was announced as the opponent for returning commentator Wade Plemons for a huge Misfits dust-up early next year.Main card start time: 4pm GMTMain event ring-walk time: 7.45pm GMT (approx)Live stream/TV: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Misfits Supercard with our live blog below…G.I.BThat’s championships across different influencer boxing realms now for Gib.Copy linkCopiedGib speaksGib has spoken in his changing room after the fight, claiming that the Slim fight was a lot EASIER than he had expected.The new Misfits middleweight champ said: “Slim is a great opponent, and I don’t want to sound disrespectful.”But the fight was a lot easier than I expected.”Copy linkCopiedGib vs Slim makes historyGib’s win over Slim broke a new record for Misfits Boxing.The fight was company’s first to go EIGHT rounds.Fair play to both of the stars.Copy linkCopiedSlim’s 0 goesSlim Albaher is no longer undefeated after his points loss to Gib in the main event of Misfits Boxing’s Qatar Supercard earlier tonight.But The Hitman will come back again.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedKSI announces next fightWell, kind of.In the post-fight show following the big card, Misfits Boxing CEO KSI mentioned his next fight…and said it could be the winner of Tommy Fury and Darren Till!Fury and Till do battle in the next Misfits show on January 18.Copy linkCopiedHow the judges scored itGib could feel aggrieved at the one judge who scored it a draw.The other scored it wide in his favour.Who is up next for the Seven Figure Gibber?Copy linkCopiedMain events deliver in SaudiSalt Papi wins the punch of the night against King Kenny,The performance award goes to Gib with his victory over Slim.Those two fights were definitely worth waiting for.Now we wait to see if the two match up at the next event.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib becomes the new middleweight championMany thought that Slim had done enought but the judges did not.One saw it as a draw but the other two felt Gib dominated.It was a big win for Gib and he leaves the ring with the championship belt on.Credit: @MisfitsBoxingCopy linkCopiedAnEsonGib wins by majority decisionCopy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 8)It will be interesting to see how the judges score this.Gib needed another big round to stand a chance of getting the decision.This another tight round, difficult to call who won it.They both landed good punches but nothing that rocked either boxer.As the ball goes they both celebrate like they have won it.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 7)It is all about who has the most left in the tank now.Both fighters are feeling the punches with bruises to the face.Neither boxer is letting up but Gib is looking to keep the tempo high.Gib is throwing some big shots but not landing them.Slim is looking like he is tiring slightly.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 6)Slim is showing that he is able to take the shots in this fight.Gib is looking to keep the momentum going.Utilising the body shots still and trying the disguised head shot.Another close round.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 5)Another great round from Gib.He lands some big blows and asks some real questions of the chin of Slim.Towards the end of the round Slim lands some punches himself but they are also countered well.Tough one to call but Gib may have just edged this one.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 4)This was the best round for Gib in the whole fight.He starts coming inside and landing some good blows.One of which catches Slim on the chin and really rocks him.Towards the end of the round Gib turns up the heat and asks some serious questions of the champion.This fight is starting to boil over now.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 3)Gib seems to be struggling with attacking moves.He is staying mobile but when he comes inside he is not throwing anything that can hurt his opponent.Slim lands a couple of good hits in the round but in the latter stages Gib finally lands some good blows.Tough one to call this round.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 2)Gib comes into the fight a lot more here.His movement is preventing Slim from picking his shots.Body shots are the way forward for Gib although they do not seem to be rocking the champ.Towards the end of the round Slim lands a good hook which the challenge definitely felt.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 1)The pair did not even want to touch gloves before the fight.Slim starts on the front foot and takes it to Gib.A punch over the top from Slim really rocks Gib.He looks like he really felt that one.You would have to say that Slim took that round for sure.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherNow for the main event of the evening.Gib versus Slim.There is no love lost between this pair and both fighters want to get the knockdown here.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King Kenny (Round 3)King Kenny keeps stepping off to his right whenever it seemed a punch was about to come in.Salt Papi noticed this and as they were both on the inside he catches him with a well-timed left uppercut and catches him on the chin.King Kenny’s legs go from underneath him and he heads to the canvas.Despite trying to get up, he is like a new born foal and his legs are all over the shop.The referee decides he has had enough.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi wins by TKOCopy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King Kenny (Round 2)For the second time in the fight, King Kenny throws his opponent to the canvas.He seems to think this is WWE also here tonight.When Salt Papi comes inside with his big shots, Kenny just looks to duck underneath them and get under him.Nobody lands anything of note in that round, it ends with the referee warning them both at punching when holding their opponent.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King Kenny (Round 1)As ever, King Kenny makes a slow start to the fight.Salt Papi catches him with that big left hook of is.The body shot seemed to hurt Kenny and he replies with a big hit himself in anger.Salt Papi is constantly looking to come inside while King Kenny looks to use his long reach to keep him away.Tough one to call still after that first round.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King KennyIt is co-main event time now,This bout is scheduled for six rounds.With these two fighters, this one could be explosive.Copy linkCopiedKSI goading the crowd in the ringEver the man to steal the limelight, KSI is in the middle turning things into WWE.He tells the crowd that he is here to make an announcement about him being CEO of Misfits.Out to the ring comes Wade but the curveball is that he does not want to become CEO he wants to fight.All we need now is Vince McMahon to come into the ring.Copy linkCopiedDeji vs Dawood Savage Deji went to war in the third round as he sends Savage to the canvas with a great left hand.The Japanese boxer gets back up but as they are both trading punches Deji seems to catch him with a flying right.It is enough to send him to the canvas and the referee calls the fight.Copy linkCopied More

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    The bittersweet story of Larry Gains, one of boxing’s greatest heavyweights who was shamefully denied world title chance

    IN A ceremony in Essex on December 12 a blue plaque will be unveiled in memory of Larry Gains, who died 41 years ago.The name Gains will mean little to fight fans — yet he was one of the greatest and most popular heavyweights ever to grace British rings.Larry Gains will receive a blue plaque in a ceremony in Essex in DecemberGains was one of the most popular heavyweights ever to grace British ringsGains’ exceptional story is a bitter-sweet saga.Born in Toronto in 1900, the black Canadian spent six weeks on a cattle ship sailing to England seeking fame and fortune back in 1923.After making his pro debut in London — the start of his exceptional 146-fight career — he based himself in Paris and became a close friend of the American writer Ernest Hemingway, then a newspaper reporter.He fought all over Europe, forging a huge reputation — including a two-round KO of future world champion Max Schmeling.READ MORE IN BOXINGIn 1930, he settled in Leicester. He was idolised by the locals who treated him as one of their own.A crowd of 30,000 packed Leicester’s Welford Road rugby ground to see him KO Phil Scott and win the British Empire title in 1931.He fought in front of huge crowds in London — there was 70,000 at the White City Stadium to see him outpoint Primo Carnera before the Italian became world champ.Whenever Gains returned to Leicester after winning a big fight he would be met off the train by vast numbers led by the mayor and paraded through the streets.Most read in BoxingGains beat the beat Primo Carnera on points in 1932But Gains was in his prime in the most deplorably dishonourable 22 years in boxing’s long history.Shamefully Gains was never allowed to challenge for the world heavyweight championship, though more than capable of winning.He was the victim of the iniquitous colour bar at the time which prevented black boxers from competing for the richest prize in sport.That poisonous doctrine lasted from the moment Jack Johnson was defeated by Jess Willard in 1915 to when the ‘Brown Bomber’ Joe Louis began his illustrious professional reign in 1937.Gains would have beaten Schmeling and Carnera a second time, along with Jack Sharkey, Max Baer and James J. Braddock, the other world champs in the 1930s.But the racial prejudice of that era was deep-rooted.In a letter Gains wrote to Hemingway in 1925 — which inexplicably ended up in Boston’s JFK museum — he offered to spar with world champion Jack Dempsey. Racism prevented Gains from a shot at a world title – which he would’ve wonBut the Manassa Mauler turned him down as — in his words — he refused to train with “coloured men”.Gains consoled himself with being Canadian champion and twice being crowned the “coloured world heavyweight champion”.His last fight was in 1942 as he later joined the Army and spent the Second World War as a Sergeant Major and physical training instructor.I met him several times when he was President of the London Ex-Boxers Association. Always immaculately dressed in a suit, he was a man of great dignity.What impressed me the most — despite the humiliation he suffered — was that Gains didn’t bear grudges.Before he died of a heart attack aged 82 in 1983 he said: “For me the world title was always the impossible dream, the unreachable star.“The politics of the day was against it but I have no bitterness or regrets.”Gains’ descendants will gather at the Shoeburyness Hotel — his training camp was in the Essex seaside town — for the unveiling of the plaque in honour of him.His great-great grandson Michael Gains, who got the OK for the initiative, said: “I felt his amazing life deserved permanent recognition.”READ MORE SUN STORIESJimmy Cannon, a leading New York sportswriter once said of Joe Louis: “He was a credit to his race — the human race”.That judgement equally applies to Larry Gains.Larry Gains v Salvatore Ruggirello at Royal Albert Hall More