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    Anthony Joshua told to target alternative fight with Brit rival after rematch with Daniel Dubois collapsed

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    ANTHONY JOSHUA has been told to focus on another British rematch as he looks to walk away from talks to fight Daniel Dubois again.AJ was dropped FOUR times inside five rounds before his brutal knockout loss to Dubois in September at Wembley. Anthony Joshua is ruled out of rematching Daniel DuboisCredit: ReutersAnd a return bout was on the cards for February in Saudi Arabia – until Joshua’s team suggested injury could force him out. Dubois now look set to take on a new challenger in Riyadh while AJ is plotting a summer return. And former world cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew named Dillian Whyte as an alternate rival to fight next. He told talkSPORT: “It’s a difficult one because I’d assume he’d have wanted the rematch. READ MORE IN BOXING”It’s an event any time he steps in the boxing ring, if AJ just says he is coming back against Charlie Chaplin it sells out Wembley.”The fact is he’s a huge global name and the main faces of boxing never mind just the heavyweight division.”So it never really matters who he fights, people just want to see him in the ring again.”There’s so many names, but who wouldn’t want to see him face Dillian Whyte again?Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The first fight they had was fantastic, and there really is so many other fights too.”Joshua, 35, knocked out Whyte, 36, in 2015 almost ten years after losing their amateur bout. Daniel Dubois calls out Jake PaulAnd they were due to rematch in August 2023 until Whyte returned an “adverse finding” in pre-fight drug tests.Whyte was later cleared to fight again after a contaminated supplement was determined to have caused the finding.The heavyweight returned with victory over Christian Hammer, 36, in March and faces Ebenezer Tetteh, 36, on Sunday, December 15.Joshua meanwhile is awaiting the result of Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21. Fury, 36, lost his WBC title and undefeated record in May against Usyk, 37, who became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champ. But Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF version to proceed with the rematch as Dubois was elevated from the interim belt. AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn warned they could wait to fight Fury next year. READ MORE SUN STORIESSo Dubois is in talks for a new opponent with Joseph Parker, 32, and Zhilei Zhang, 41, among those linked.And Jake Paul has emerged as an unlikely contender after sharing a message from the heavyweight champ.Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: AFP More

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      Tommy Fury in line for huge KSI rematch after agreeing return with Misfits Boxing for Darren Till fight

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      TOMMY FURY has put himself in line for a rematch with KSI after agreeing to return to Misfits Boxing. Fury defeated Misfits co-founder KSI via disputed decision in October.Tommy Fury makes his return under Misfits BoxingCredit: AlamyKSI is the co-founder of MisfitsCredit: PABut following a hand injury, he was forced out but now returns on January 18 on DAZN PPV against ex-UFC star Darren Till. Promoter Kalle Sauerland headed up the negotiations to bring Fury back to Misfits – which homes to crossover-style bouts. And there was even speculation he could rematch KSI next. Sauerland revealed Till was always the opponent for Fury’s return – but admitted talk for a KSI rematch has taken place. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told SunSport: “We’ve discussed that. “This one was never the intention, I saw some rumours around it but never discussed the idea was always Tommy Fury versus Darren Till and that’s more or less it.”That fight (KSI vs Fury rematch) can happen down the road but at the same time, I never look past a mega-fight.”KSI has also not returned since defeat to Fury, his first loss in the ring. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was due to fight 7-0 YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, and former MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, 34, in a two-on-one handicap bout. KSI was also forced out with a hand injury but is now eyeing a return in the first quarter of 2025. Sauerland added: “It will be early part of next year. Few weeks off an announcement.”There’s different types of opponents in the running. Nobody without a combat sports background. “Sorry I can’t give you more clues than that.”Tommy Fury beat KSI by decisionCredit: Getty More

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      Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for big flyweight clash

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      SUNNY EDWARDS and Galal Yafai are set to clash in a huge domestic flyweight clash later this month.Former world champion Edwards is coming off a techincal decision win against Adrian Curiel but lost his title to Bam Rodriguez before that.Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai are set to clash in a big domestic dust-upHoping to upset the apple cart here is Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold-medallist Yafai, whose brothers Gamal and Kai also fought as professional boxers, the latter of which was world champion.Galal will be aiming to follow in his brother’s footsteps but faces a tough task against Edwards, who is three years younger but has double the pro fights under his belt.Keep reading for all the info you need as Matchroom Boxing bring Edwards vs Yafai in Birmingham.When is Edwards vs Yafai?Edwards’ big clash against Yafai will take place on Saturday, November 30.The fight will be held at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.The main card will get going at 7pm GMT, with the prelims to start at 4.15pm GMT.Edwards and Yafai will make their ring-walks at approximately 10.45pm GMT.What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Yafai vs Edwards will be shown live on DAZN in the UK and across the globe.You can live stream all of the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.An annual subsctrion to DAZN will set you back £89.99, down from £119.99, if you take up their Black Friday deal.A montly subscription costs £14.99-a-month.Full cardSunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai; for vacant WBC Interim world flyweight crownConah Walker vs. Lewis Ritson; WelterweightKieron Conway vs. Ryan Kelly; for vacant Commonwealth middleweight titleCameron Vuong vs. Gavin Gwynne, LightweightHamza Uddin vs. Benn Norman; FlyweightTroy Jones vs. Michael Stephenson, for Jones’s English light heavyweight titleAaron Bowen vs. James Todd; MiddleweightIbraheem Sulaimaan vs. Marvin Solano; Super featherweightTaylor Bevan vs. Greg O’Neil; Super middleweightCallum Smith Vs. TBD; Light heavyweight More

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      Glam ring girl Sydney Thomas reveals her DMs are ‘flooded with big names’ after stealing show at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

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      RING GIRL Sydney Thomas has revealed she has been DMed by some “big names” following her appearance at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.The 20-year-old went viral on social media during Netflix’s coverage of YouTuber Paul’s drab win over legendary heavyweight Tyson, 58.Sydney Thomas was one of five ring girls at Jake Paul vs Mike TysonCredit: INSTAGRAMShe caught the eye of many viewers of the Netflix eventCredit: INSTAGRAMSydney only made her debut as a ring girl back in OctoberCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasShe already has hundreds of thousands of followers on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasSydney was one of five ring girls employed by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions for the fight – along with Virginia Sanhouse, Lexi Williams, Delia Sylvain and Raphaela Milagres.And she has gained hundreds of thousands of followers online since the broadcast following her performance at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.Now Sydney, who has 657,000 fans on Instagram, has opened up about how she came to realise she was being talked about all around the world.Speaking to US Weekly, she said: “My DMs are just insanely flooded right now. There’s definitely been some pretty big names and brands that have reached out.READ MORE ON SYDNEY THOMAS”I woke up and saw how my followers had gone up, and then saw all the news articles that had been written about me.”I refreshed my feed and it was just pictures of me and memes and everything. I think that was the moment for me where I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, like I really am going viral’.”She went on to add: “It is very overwhelming. But at the same time, I’m also very blessed and very grateful. You know, what a problem to have. “I knew the exposure was going to be awesome, just the fact that it was being streamed on Netflix and it was such an iconic fight.Most read in BoxingSydney is studying at the University of AlabamaCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasShe is in her final year of collegeCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasSydney plans to continue studying while also carrying on being a ring girlCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasAs well as working boxing events, she is also a baseball fanCredit: INSTAGRAM”But I had no idea that all the focus was going to shift from the results to the ring girl being the main star of the event. That was not even a thought in my head going into it.”Sydney is in her final year as a student at the University of Alabama.Stunning Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ring girls oil up as they share behind-the-scenes video of Netflix fight She is taking classes online in order to keep pace with her hectic life and is planning to continue juggling her academia with working for Paul’s MVP as a boxing ring girl.She said: “I think what’s next for me is to continue building up my social media and continue working with [Paul’s] Most Valuable Promotions and being a ring girl.”I think dialling into the ring girl and modeling aspect of my life and sharing that with my audience that I’ve now built up.”And then obviously continuing with school, graduating, getting my degree and then seeing where things take me from there.”Sydney only made her debut as a ring girl in October in Puerto Rico.Boxing is not the only sport she has shown an interest as she is a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals MLB side.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe has revealed that her favourite place is the Busch Stadium and insisted that there is no place she “would rather be”.Sydney is also a massive fan of travelling and has recently taken trips to Greece and Italy.Sydney has shared pictures travelling around Europe to places such as Greece and ItalyCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasSydney is attending her college classes online to keep on top of workCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomas More

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      KSI embarrassingly calls Tommy Fury his DAD in awkward blunder ahead of his fight against Darren Till

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      KSI awkwardly called Tommy Fury his DAD while trying to aim a dig. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was beaten by Fury via disputed decision last year – with their feud far from settled. KSI awkwardly called Tommy Fury his dad while trying to aim a digCredit: X @ksinews_But now Fury is returning under KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner on January 18 in Manchester against ex-UFC star Darren Till. And at the press conference KSI took a swipe at his rival after offering him a route back into boxing. KSI, 31, said: “I’m out here paying him, he is working for me. He’s working under my organisation.”So technically I’m his dad. So he should appreciate that. He has to accept that I am his dad.” READ MORE IN BOXINGKSI was later probed about the diss but fluffed his lines on the second time of asking. He told iFL TV: “F*** Tommy, man. Fuck Tommy, yeah he’s my dad. I mean I’m his dad! I’m his dad, yo. That’s the game, deal with it.” Fury also aimed his own blast at KSI’s unorthodox boxing style when addressing his bout with MMA’s Till. He said: “I want a fight because my previous fight was too much hopping around and star-jumping. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I want a proper fight and that’s why we’ve taken the Darren Till fight.” Despite the respect between Fury, 25, and Till, 31, it soon soured on stage sparking a brawl. Fury’s dad John chucked water over Till before the two camps clashed and security had to intervene. Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference More

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      Fans claims Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new footage of fight emerges

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      FIGHT fans have claimed fresh footage from Jake Paul’s showdown with Mike Tyson proves the bout was “fixed.”Former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson returned from a 19-year-long professional layoff to lock horns with the YouTube sensation in a Texas tussle last Friday.Mike Tyson returned to the ring last week to take on Jake PaulCredit: GETTYThe boxing legend suffered a decision defeat to the YouTuberCredit: GETTYSome fight fans have claimed a clip of Paul avoiding a Tyson right hand proves the fight was “fixed”Credit: NETFLIXThe boxing legend looked every bit his 58 years as he struggled to mount any serious threat and suffered a decision defeat.It seemed that Paul could have taken out the beloved Tyson had he put his foot on the gas.But some viewers of the fight have claimed new footage of Paul getting his head out of the way of a slow and telegraphed right hand shows Tyson was going easy too.A slow-motion clip of Paul’s defensive work started doing the rounds on social media, prompting baseless claims he’d come to a prefight agreement with Tyson.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULIn an accompanying caption with the video, one wrote on X: “Just in case anyone had doubts…”Another said: “If it was real Tyson would have destroyed him and been out of the ring in less than 2 minutes.”And another said: “That may have been the KO shot that Tyson obviously pulled.”One remarked: “Rigged as f**k.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.Another chimed in: “Pulling punches?!”The fix allegations quickly came to the attention of Paul, who issued a scathing response on brother Logan’s Impaulsive podcast.Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after flop Netflix fight is slammed’The Problem Child’ said: “People are like, ‘Oh it’s rigged because look at him on the pads.”‘He didn’t do this in the fight.'”Because someone is f***ing punching back, you dumb f**ks.”You don’t realise my power, my jab, my speed and my ability and footwork to get out of the way of those punches.”So then all of a sudden, he’s literally throwing at air – he can’t land those punches on me.” More

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      Former world champion who KO’d Lennox Lewis, 59, sends 54-year-old opponent crashing to canvas in brutal stoppage

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      FORMER heavyweight world champion Oliver McCall has won a shock comeback fight aged 59. McCall famously knocked out Lennox Lewis in 1994 but lost the rematch three years later. Oliver McCall won a shock comeback fight aged 59Credit: XHis last bout was in 2019, beating Hugo Lomeli, but McCall made a surprise return in Nashville on Tuesday. And he beat 54-year-old opponent Stacy Frazier in the second round after a fairly laboured combination of punches. It meant McCall became the oldest former heavyweight champion to win a professional boxing match.And it came just days after Mike Tyson controversially fought YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson, 58, was beaten over eight rounds by Paul, 27, in what was his first pro bout for almost 20 YEARS. And worryingly, the rusty Iron Mike refused to retire afterwards.The fight was a commercial success with over 72,000 packing into the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. A huge £14.2MILLION was made in ticket sales alone while 108m viewers tuned in on Netflix to watch. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt makes it the most-viewed boxing match since Muhammad Ali’s era. Paul named Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, as a potential next opponent after improving to 11-1. Meanwhile heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, 27, and undisputed light-heavyweight king Artur Beterbiev, 39, have also called out Paul.Boxer who KO’d Lennox Lewis gets back in the ring at 59 vs 54-year-old in pro fight days after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson More

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      Tommy Fury makes major weight decision for Darren Till fight that will see incredible body transformation

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      TOMMY FURY will jump up significantly in weight for his upcoming clash with MMA fighter Darren Till.The Love Island star, 25, will return to the ring for the first time in 15 months when he takes on ex-UFC contender Till, 31, at Manchester’s Co-Op Live on January 18.Tommy Fury will move up in weight for the Darren Till fightCredit: AlamyHe had to make a catchweight of 183 pounds for the KSI fight last yearCredit: GettyLast time out, Fury beat YouTuber KSI by unanimous decision in October 2023.That was after he had claimed a split decision victory over another internet sensation in Jake Paul.For the KSI fight, Fury, the brother of heavyweight Tyson, was permitted to weigh in under 183 pounds.But that will not be the case when he prepares to face Till in two months.READ MORE IN BOXINGFury has revealed to The Stomping Ground that the bout will take place at HEAVYWEIGHT. This is the top weight class in professional boxing, specifically designated for fighters 200lbs or heavier.There is no upper limit for what a fighter can tip the scales at for a heavyweight fight.It means Fury is set to come in at a career-high weight, with 189lbs his current heaviest which came against Jordan Grant in 2021.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury and Darren Till, centre, exchanged heated verbals at Tuesday’s press conferenceCredit: GettyAnd the weight is not the only fight stipulation that has been revealed by Fury – who is 10-0 as a professional.It has been confirmed he will take on Till over eight three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves.Jake Paul’s ex-coach reveals why he should SNUB rematch with ‘unreasonable’ and ‘delusional’ Tommy Fury By comparison, Paul beat Mike Tyson over the weekend across eight two-minute rounds with 14oz gloves.Fury will be the favourite heading into the fight given Till only made his pro boxing debut in July, beating fellow debutante Mohammad Mutie by second round stoppage.The pair engaged in a brawl at Tuesday’s press conference as Fury’s dad, John, also got involved in the melee.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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      Roof of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson stadium COLLAPSES with huge chunk of metal falling on to field hours before event

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      THE ROOF of the AT&T Stadium in Texas BROKE just days after last week’s huge Netflix boxing event.Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson went head to head with YouTuber Jake Paul at the 80,000-seater arena on Friday.Part of the AT&T Stadium roof collapsed before Monday’s NFL gameCredit: APNobody was hurt by the falling debrisCredit: XA piece of metal was bolted to the frame to ensure nothing else came looseCredit: APJake Paul vs Mike Tyson took place at the stadium just three days beforeCredit: ReutersPaul beat the 58-year-old in a drab affair that failed to live up to expectations.The disappointing bout was quickly forgotten when the stadium transformed just in time for the NFL clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans.But just hours before the Monday night game, a piece of the roof came loose and fell onto the field.Thankfully, nobody was hurt by the falling debris.Read More in BoxingThe Cowboys later revealed the accident occurred due to high winds.A statement read: “We can confirm a piece of metal came loose and fell to the field [with some additional small debris] while the roof was in the process of opening.”There were no injuries. It is being reviewed further, and a decision regarding the ability to re-open the roof safely will be made when possible.”Meanwhile, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones added: “Certainly, there was no risk at all to anybody on the field playing once we shut the roof and again.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Got a lot of wind gusts in this area this afternoon, and apparently that created some looseness up there. And then when the wind, when we did try to open it up, the wind got in there and exacerbated the looseness.”They wouldn’t have started this game had there been any risk at all. And not only the NFL wouldn’t, but I wouldn’t if there’s any risk at all. And there was no risk at all when they started the game.Daniel Dubois calls out Jake Paul”The reason they do that is to make sure everything is working to avoid those kinds of risks if there’s any fans or anybody in here.”Prior to the start of the game, a piece of metal was bolted to the frame to ensure nothing else came loose.The Cowboys went on to lose 34-10 to the Texans. More