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      Fears Tyson Fury is just ‘using’ Anthony Joshua to negotiate historic unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk

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      TYSON FURY could be “using” Anthony Joshua as a negotiation tactic to secure his unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk.That is according to Chinese boxing star Zhilei Zhang’s manager Tommy Lane.
      Tyson Fury could be ‘using’ Anthony Joshua as a negotiation tacticCredit: PA
      AJ has accepted a 40/60 purse split offer in favour of the Gypsy KingCredit: Getty
      AJ, who suffered defeat to Usyk in their rematch last month, is desperate to take on the Gypsy King due to a worry that he may never get the opportunity again.
      Joshua’s team have publicly accepted Fury’s offer of a 60/40 purse split in the WBC champion’s favour with talks on-going for a fight which is pencilled in for December with Cardiff’s Principality Stadium the front-runner to stage the Battle of Britain.
      However, some feel that Fury is hoping to spark Saudi Arabia into action and get an offer of a mega-money clash with Usyk, who holds the  WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles.
      Boxing manager Lane has admitted that he feels that way as well, telling Vegas Insider: “I’m not sure if Fury vs Joshua gets made. I think Joshua wants it, but you never know what Fury’s intentions or plans are.
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      “This might be a negotiation tactic with Usyk, or someone else. Only Fury knows.
      “I don’t think Joshua beats Fury, but it’s another shot at the heavyweight championship for a ton of money, so I don’t think you can say it’s the wrong fight for AJ.”

      Zhang wants revenge on Joshua after suffering defeat in their amateur days in the quarter-finals at the 2012 Olympics in London.
      And Lane says that his 39-year-old fighter is ready to step in should the AJ and Fury bout breakdown.

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      “If that fight falls through we’re ready, willing, and able to come to London to fight Joshua when he’s ready.
      “Given their styles, AJ v Zhang would promise to be an explosive fight for the fans.
      “AJ and Zhang are on the same schedule. They fought last on the same night. Zhang didn’t get hurt during his fight, he’s already back in the gym and will be fresh and ready to go if AJ want’s it.
      “Zhang and Joshua also have history and unfinished business from the amateurs, when they fought in the 2012 Olympics.
      “Zhang has all of China behind him, and AJ is still one of the main faces of professional boxing.
      “Joshua v Zhang is by far the biggest fight out of the other options Eddie Hearn has publicly mentioned.”
      Zhilei Zhang’s manager Tommy Lane says the Chinese star is ready to face Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Best clip I’ve ever seen’ – Mike Tyson and WWE legend Ric Flair smoke a joint together leaving fans in stitches

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      MIKE TYSON was filmed smoking a joint with WWE legend Ric Flair in a moment described by fans as the “best clip ever”.The heavyweight legend, 56, has made it no secret that he regularly enjoys smoking marijuana for recreational use.
      Flair was filmed lighting a joint alongside TysonCredit: Instagram ricflairnatureboy
      The pair smoked together on the street as they enjoyed each other’s companyCredit: Instagram ricflairnatureboy
      Tyson, a boxing legend, was seen laughing with the Nature Boy – a WWE iconCredit: Instagram ricflairnatureboy
      And in the latest video of Tyson taking the drug, he was joined by wrestling icon Flair.
      They lit their joints, before 73-year-old Flair said: “Ric Flair drip. Mike Tyson 2.0.”
      He then exclaimed his WWE catchphrase “Woo” before taking another drag.
      And Tyson finished the video by joking: “You think we’re going to get cancelled?”
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      Speaking on Instagram after sharing the clip, Flair said: “Smokin’ That Ric Flair Drip All Night Long With @miketyson! WOOOOO!”
      And social media loved the clip of Tyson and Flair as they reacted to the incredible exchange.
      One fan said: “Man if this ain’t the coolest thing on social media right now. The Nature Boy and Iron Mike blazing together 😂.”
      Another added: “Legends!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 So cool, my childhood is complete 😂.”
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      And a third simply said: “This might be the best clip I’ve ever seen.”
      Last year, Tyson launched his own weed business titled “Tyson 2.0” – which is what Flair was referencing in the clip.
      The ex-boxing champ has been selling cannabis products since 2016 through his Tyson Holistic label.
      He is believed to earn around £500,000-per-month through his business that offers premium marijuana strains, edibles and extracts, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
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      Tyson is also building a 418-acre weed-themed holiday resort he hopes will be home to a music festival to rival Coachella, as well as the world’s longest lazy river.
      And aside from a luxury hotel and the lure of “glamping” tents, there will be a Tyson University on site that will aim to teach cannabis cultivation tips to wannabe farmers. More

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      What is Canelo’s golf handicap, and what has he said about the sport?

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is one of the greatest boxers to don a pair of gloves, winning world titles in four different weights.And he’s also pretty handy on the golf course.
      Canelo has been working on his golf game
      The Mexican superstar is so obsessed with golf he’s even said that he will play EVERY day when he retires from the squared circle.
      Canelo said told Box Azteca: “Boxing is my life. My body asks me to fight. I keep training because I love boxing.
      “I train whether I have a fight or not – 36 years old, for me that’s a good time to retire, 37 years old at the max.
      “I’ll dedicate myself to my business and playing golf every day.”

      Aaron Dexheimer, one of Canelo’s golf instructors, said: “Alvarez loves golf just as much as anyone I’ve ever seen.
      “The one thing that sticks out to me is his dedication to improvement.
      “It’s pretty amazing to watch his confidence.”

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      What is Canelo’s golf handicap?
      Canelo plays off a handicap of 8, according to the ICON Series Website – which is an event he played in this year.
      The boxing superstar has been a frequenter of golfing tournaments.
      He played in the BMW Charity Pro-Am this summer alongside US pro Matt Picanso.
      Canelo has also said that playing golf has said helped him in his primary sport of boxing.
      The undisputed super-middleweight champ said: “I love what the game of golf brings to my life.
      “It’s a challenge for me to be a better golfer and better player. Golf makes me feel calm in my personal life, and boxing too.”
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      Tyson Fury thinks Anthony Joshua is already running scared of him and has upper hand ahead of all-Brit heavyweight fight

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      TYSON FURY believes Antony Joshua is already running scared ahead of their blockbuster December fight. The Gyspy King has told pals the “wall of silence” coming from AJ indicates he already has the upper hand. 
      Tyson Fury believes he already has the upper hand ahead of his Anthony Joshua clashCredit: PA
      Anthony Joshua’s silence in the build-up has been deafening, according to FuryCredit: PA
      An insider close to the Fury camp said: “So far AJ has allowed his management team to do all the talking.
      “In contrast, Tyson has been front and centre pushing for this contest and taking the fight directly to Joshua. 
      “Tyson thinks this says it all and that he already has the upper hand and that he has AJ on the run. 
      “He is determined to boss things in and out of the ring from here until fight night.”
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      Tyson goaded AJ a few weeks ago after offering him an unexpected way back to the big time. 
      Urging AJ to take a 60/40 split of a £50m fee, Fury told him: “AJ, I have not heard from you at all… you have not said whether you want the fight or not.
      “To clarify, there has never been a December 17 date, ever.
      “There has only been November 26 at Wembley or December 3 in Cardiff.
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      “This is it AJ, don’t get scared now.
      “Agree to the fight and let’s give the fans what they want.
      “I have given you an unbelievable deal and an unbelievable opportunity, so it’s showtime. Take the fight.”
      The contract for the fight has since been signed by Joshua’s team as they confirmed the 60/40 split and December 3 date.
      Yesterday we told how Fury is vowing to win his fight against AJ “nice and early”. 

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      Fury celebrates retaining the WBC belt after beating Dillian Whyte in AprilCredit: Reuters
      Joshua lost the opportunity to become a three-time world champion when he lost to Oleksandr Usyk last monthCredit: Getty
      “Tyson wants to leave with a win and win in style,” a source close to the Gypsy King said. 
      “He wants to leave no one in doubt who is the better fighter.
      “He wants an early KO to put the whole debate about who is the better fighter to bed once and for all.”
      Despite having everything to lose, Tyson has also told pals he feels “zero pressure”.
      Our source added: “Tyson isn’t nervous. Why would he be? He knows he has all the tools to dismantle Joshua and he plans to demonstrate that.”
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      Tyson’s vow comes days after Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum warned Joshua he faces a “massacre” if he accepts the challenge of the all-British clash.
      WBC heavyweight world champion Fury announced his retirement after beating Dillian Whyte in April, but has reversed that decision numerous times.  More

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      Anthony Joshua already back in sparring and training as he closes in on Battle of Britain fight with Tyson Fury

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is already back in sparring as he closes in on a Battle of Britain bout with Tyson Fury.The 32-year-old has accepted a 60/40 purse split in the Gypsy King’s favour to fight the WBC heavyweight champ before the end of the year.
      Anthony Joshua sparred with Richard Riakporhe
      The duo sparred at Loughborough University
      Joshua’s much-anticipated bout with Fury is expected to go ahead on December 3 – with Cardiff’s Principality Stadium favourite to host the fight.
      Despite having gone 12 rounds with Oleksandr Usyk less than three weeks ago, AJ is already back in training.
      The British star sparred with former cruiserweight champion Richard Riakporhe at Loughborough University’s facilities.
      After their session, Riakporhe posted a series of snaps of himself in the ring with Joshua.
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      He captioned them: “No retreat, no surrender no quit in our blood.”
      Promoter Eddie Hearn offered an update on negotiations with Fury’s camp last night.
      He said: “We’ve accepted the terms in principle, there’s not a lot more to go in the agreement.
      “The broadcasters – DAZN and BT – have got to get together and make that happen, which they’re all saying, the basis of sharing the pay per view is not a problem.
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      “So I actually think that we’ll be OK. I think it’s just with Fury you just never know.
      “He could decide now I don’t fancy fighting this year or retire again, or is this a ploy to get the Saudis to pay more money to bring in Usyk?
      “I don’t know. But all I can go on is what I’m being told by George Warren, which is 100 per cent they want this fight.”
      Trainer Robert Garcia would have liked AJ to have two or three more fights before stepping back up to elite level against Fury.
      The American is eager to train Joshua to reclaim heavyweight champion status – and would like him to come to his gym in California for his camp.
      Like Hearn, however, Garcia is also wary of Fury’s motives.
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      He told Izquierdazo: “For me, if you want to know what I think: I think Fury is doing all this to put pressure on Usyk to make the unification.
      “It’s a great fight, and I also think Fury started talking. And they have talked about it with Joshua ‘s team, because they told me about it, but it could be part of the strategy of putting pressure on Usyk and thinking that he is losing the opportunity.”
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      Oleksandr Usyk wants to fight Deontay Wilder next in huge world title clash with Tyson Fury taking on Anthony Joshua

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      OLEKSANDR USYK wants to fight Deontay Wilder next – NOT Tyson Fury.WBC champion Fury had been targeting a mouthwatering undisputed bout with the Ukrainian early next year after his December showdown with Anthony Joshua.
      Oleksandr Usyk has picked out his next opponent after beating Anthony JoshuaCredit: AFP
      The Ukrainian wants to fight Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
      An undisputed match with Tyson Fury appears off the cards, for nowCredit: Getty
      But Usyk has turned his attention elsewhere after learning of Fury and AJ’s epic meeting.
      The IBF, WBA, WBO and Ring heavyweight champ now has Wilder in his sights and slammed Fury for denying fans of a fight for the ages.
      Usyk’s manager Egis Klimas claimed the Ukrainian had been keen to fight Fury next until he arranged his Battle of Britain with Joshua instead.
      That dust-up includes a rematch clause, meaning a meeting between Fury and Usyk could be some time away.
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      Usyk though is eager to get back on the canvas, and told The Ring that he had already picked out his next opponent in Wilder.
      Through manager Klimas, Usyk said: “I’m not p***** off at all (about being bypassed by Fury for Joshua). The bigger problem is Tyson Fury is not letting fans see one of the best historical bouts in boxing history.
      “That’s his fault. Not mine. So, I’m not p***** off at all. Tyson Fury can fight whoever he wants to fight.
      “From the standpoint of sportsmanship, of course it’s not correct.”
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      Then when asked who he wanted to fight next, Usyk himself responded: “Deontay Wilder.”
      Usyk went on to say: “Wilder is a dangerous fighter, and that fight would most likely be in the United States.”
      The former cruiserweight confirmed he is likely to be ringside when Wilder returns to action on October 8 against Robert Helenius in New York.
      The Bronze Bomber has not fought since being knocked out in his trilogy fight with the Gypsy King last October.

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      Usyk’s manager Klimas labelled Fury as “afraid” of the Ukrainian, and his potential two fights with AJ delays the prospect for an undisputed bout.
      He said: “What happens when Joshua beats his ass? What will happen next?
      “They will go to a rematch, which will push back the chance to have an undisputed world champion.
      “I think Fury is most likely afraid of Usyk. Why does he run away from Usyk? Why? Because Fury sees danger in Usyk.
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      “Usyk wanted to fight Fury by the end of the year. You know what, we’re not running after him. We have three belts. He has one belt.
      “Who cares? It’s a situation Fury created. Not Usyk. Usyk would fight Tyson Fury in his backyard. Usyk would fight anyone in their backyard.” More

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      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for HUGE heavyweight clash

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      JOE JOYCE and Joseph Parker will finally do battle in their huge heavyweight clash in Manchester. The pair were on course to battle in the summer but contract talks broke down.
      Joe Joyce is unbeaten in his 14 pro fights
      Joseph Parker beat Derek Chisora on points last DecemberCredit: PA
      Parker has since signed with Boxxer and Sky Sports, while Joyce is still contracted to Frank Warren and Queensberry.
      But after putting promotional differences cast aside, Joyce and Parker signed on the dotted line.
      Parker hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision win over Derek Chisora last December, while Joyce stopped Christian Hammer last month.
      With both men after world title shots, the stakes don’t get much higher in the heavyweight division.

      When is Joyce vs Parker?

      Joyce is set to clash with Parker on Saturday, September 24.
      The clash will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      Ring-walks for the main event can be expected to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Joyce vs Parker will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      A price for the event has yet to be determined but it’s expected the fight will cost fans £19.95.
      You can live stream the clash from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile and tablet device.
      And if you want to attend the fight itself at Manchester’s AO Arena, you can purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.

      Can I listen to Joyce vs Parker on radio?
      Yes you can. talkSPORT have the exclusive rights for the big fight.
      talkSPORT’s team will be made up by Fight Night presenters Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies, commentator Andy Clarke, sports broadcaster Ade Oladipo and former bantamweight boxer Spencer Oliver.
      Coverage on the talkSPORT gets underway from 8pm.
      Who is on Joyce vs Parker undercard?
      Amanda Serrano aims to become the undisputed lightweight world champion when she takes on IBF champ Sarah Mahfoud in what could well steal the show.
      Serrano is coming in off her lightweight defeat by Katie Taylor in Madison Square Garden in April.

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      What has been said?
      Joyce said: “This fight has been a long time in the making.
      “Parker realised he had nowhere else to go and eventually had to take this fight. No 1 vs No 2.
      “The winner goes on to fight for the world title! It’s going to be a cracking fight and you will see why he tried so hard to avoid me!”
      Parker added: “On Saturday, September 24th, the fans in Manchester will see the very best of me. And Joe Joyce will see exactly why I will become the heavyweight champion of the world again with BOXXER.
      “I am working hard with my trainer Andy Lee, everything is going smoothly and I truly feel great.
      “I have waited patiently to get this fight on and let me tell you now, the Juggernaut’s journey ends right here. He has nowhere to run.” More

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      Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin III: Get Mexican world champion at 40/1 to win, plus 40 free spins with Parimatch

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