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      Deji vs Fousey date: Live stream, TV channel, start time for fight on KSI vs Swarmz undercard

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      DEJI is making his return to the ring on the undercard of big brother KSI’s fight against Swarmz & Luis Pineda.Deji was last in action in March when he lost in a spirited effort to Wassabi. In his way this time is YouTube prankster Fousey.
      Pictures by Andrew Styczynski. Enfield . ”Yiannimize” car garage where celebs and footballers come to have there cars customised. Pictured is player Deji Oshilaja with a customised ‘buggy’ by Yianni.Credit: Andrew Styczynski – The Sun
      Deji had spoken of his desire to continue boxing after his third defeat out of his three fights following the Wassabi loss.
      Deji said: “I’m now 0-3.
      “Yeah I only got hit like seven times, yeah I slipped all those punches, but I didn’t throw.
      “I’m gonna carry on boxing and I’m gonna get a victory. So that being said, yes I’m gonna carry on boxing, I’m not gonna quit.
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      “I wanna be an example for people. Yeah, okay I’ve lost, but I’m gonna bounce back, simple as that.
      “I’m gonna show you no matter how many times you get beat, you can still pick yourself back up and win.”
      Fight poster for KSI vs SWARMZCredit: @misfitsboxing
      When is Deji vs Fousey?
      Deji vs Fousey will take place on Saturday, August 27.
      The fight will take place at the o2 Arena in London.
      Expect the ring walks at around 9pm BST.
      What live stream and TV channel is fight on?
      The event will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.
      The price is set at £7.99.
      Who else is fighting on the bill?
      KSI headlines in his big return to the ring against Swarmz and Pineda.
      While Faze Temperrr vs BlueFace has also been announced for the o2 super-show.
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      Why is KSI fighting TWO opponents on the same night?

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      KSI is back in the ring this weekend for the first time in nearly three years – but he’s having two fights in the same night. The YouTube sensation hasn’t fought since a points win over Logan Paul in November 2019.
      KSI will take on TWO opponents this weekend at the O2 ArenaCredit: Reuters
      But now he’s back and looking fitter than ever, ready to fight in his hometown London at the O2 Arena.
      KSI was originally supposed to be fighting Alex Wassabi, but the clash was scrapped because of an injury to the latter.
      But fans fear not, as the 29-year-old is set to fight TWICE on the card instead.

      Why is KSI fighting twice this weekend?
      After KSI’s original scrap with Wassabi was nixed, there was a scramble to get a new, credible opponent in for JJ.
      Rapper Swarmz was drafted in to compete with KSI, having never fought in the ring before.
      After some dissatisfaction from fans a second opponent, to fight KSI on the very same night, was arranged.
      Ivan Nikolov, who had a winning record as a pro boxer, was picked.
      But Nikolov was removed from the event after he was found to have neo-Nazi tattoos and and white supremacist beliefs.
      Fight poster for KSI vs SWARMZCredit: @misfitsboxing
      So instead of Nikolov, professional boxer Luis Pineda was brought in.
      KSI will open the card with his clash against Pineda, before competing in the main event against Swarmz.
      “I replaced my second opponent because… he’s a white supremacist,” KSI said.
      “Ivan isn’t my opponent anymore. He has been removed.
      “The matchmaker also got fired for allowing this to happen in the first place. But yes, my new opponent is Luis Alcarez Pineda.
      “He has a better record to be honest, 2-5, so he hasn’t lost as many times as Ivan. He’s Mexican, younger as well, 23.”
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      ‘It makes a lot of sense’ – Ex-Tyson Fury rival Otto Wallin calls for Anthony Joshua fight in December

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      TYSON FURY’S former rival Otto Wallin wants to fight Anthony Joshua this year after the Brit’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.AJ failed to get the better of Usyk over the course of 12 rounds which the Ukrainian won with a split decision.
      Tyson Fury’s ex-rival Otto Wallin wants to fight Anthony Joshua this year following the Brit’s loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Wallin reckons defeating AJ can earn him a rematch with FuryCredit: Getty
      And Swedish slugger Wallin – who took on Fury in 2019 – feels it makes sense for AJ to face him in December.
      Fury just about managed to see Wallin off after 12 rounds by a unanimous decision following their blood fest in Las Vegas.
      And Wallin, 31, reckons the British public knows he’s got the credentials to take on Joshua, who he views as the ideal route to a rematch with the Gypsy King.
      However, AJ previously took on Wallin twice as an amateur – and won both times.
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      Wallin told OLBG, via boxing scene: “I think it makes a lot of sense for me and Joshua to fight each other.
      “People in the UK know me for giving Fury one of his toughest fights in his career and I get a lot of support from over there.
      “I’m always training and trying to get better and I can’t wait to go over to the UK and earn my right for another shot at Fury by beating Anthony Joshua.”
      But Wallin will have to wait in line to get a pop at Fury.
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      Joshua’s conqueror Usyk wants to tempt the Gyspy King out of retirement before Wallin can get a look in.
      Usyk wasted no time letting his intentions be known and immediately called out Fury after he defeated AJ in Saudi Arabia.
      The Ukrainian hero even declared he’ll hang up his gloves if Fury doesn’t accept his offer.
      But Fury is ready to take on Usyk and become the undisputed world heavyweight champ – if there’s £125million on the table. More

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      Tyson Fury shares emotional video in tribute to cousin Rico Burton after he’s stabbed to death outside pub

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      TYSON Fury has shared an emotional video in tribute to his cousin who was stabbed to death outside a pub. Horrified revellers watched as a knife was plunged into Rico Burton’s neck in a 3am “bloodbath” in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on Sunday.
      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton was fatally stabbed at the weekendCredit: SUPPLIED
      The 31-year-old, a former boxer, in action with his old gymCredit: Instagram
      The heavyweight boxing champion shared an emotional video in tribute to his relativeCredit: Getty
      Emergency services rushed to the scene in Goose Green and former boxer Rico, 31, was taken to hospital, but he died a short time later.
      Heavyweight champion Fury has since shared a touching video by his cousin’s old gym, Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy.
      It features a series of photos of Rico in action, as well as a 10-bell ring in his memory.
      And, with members behind him, head coach Steve Egan delivers a tribute to camera in which he describes Rico as “part of the community”.
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      He says: “As most people know, especially in the boxing world, one of our ex-boxers Rico Burton got murdered, another victim of knife crime.
      “Loads of us here have known him since he was a kid.
      “We’re proper heartbroken. He was part of this gym, part of the community, and it has really just knocked us sick.
      “We’re doing our little tribute to him, 10 bells which is tradition in boxing, to pay our respects to him.”
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      Steve went on to say the gym will be introducing a “Rico Burton memorial trophy” which will be given at every presentation from now on.
      “Rico will always be remembered. Three cheers for Rico,” he added.
      “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
      “We’re feeling it so I dread to imagine how bad they’re feeling. All the best.”
      Cops have arrested two men, 21 and 20, in connection with the fatal stabbing, which Greater Manchester Police Superintendent Ben Ewart described as “spontaneous” and “senseless”.
      ‘SENSELESS’ ATTACK
      In a social media post on Sunday, Fury called on the government to “bring higher sentencing for knife crime” after his cousin, who had been watching the clash between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, was “stabbed in the neck”.
      He wrote on Instagram: “This is becoming ridiculous… idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.
      “ASAP, [the] UK government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime.
      “It’s a pandemic and you don’t know how bad it is until one of your own.
      “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK.
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      Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Knife crime is destroying lives and devastating families.
      “This is yet another horrific killing on Britain’s streets. It is becoming a national crisis and we need urgent action before more lives are lost.”
      Coaches and members at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy paying tribute in a videoCredit: Instagram
      Police on the scene in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, following the attackCredit: PA
      Flowers at the scene in Railway StreetCredit: PA
      Tyson Fury previously posted to Instagram urging the government to do more to stop knife crimeCredit: tysonfury/Instagram More

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      Canelo Alvarez so confident in beating Caleb Plant he boxed with ‘undisputed’ written on gloves BEFORE winning belts

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      CANELO ALVAREZ had ‘undisputed’ written on his gloves on the night of his super-middleweight coronation last year.The Mexican star boasted of undisputed credentials before the job was even done as he knocked out Caleb Plant in 11 rounds back in November 2021.
      Canelo Alvarez had ‘undisputed’ written on his glovesCredit: Ryan Hafey
      It saw him add the missing IBF from his WBC, WBA and WBO belt collection and make him just one of six men to ever win all four titles.
      Canelo was so confident of achieving the feat, not only did he have undisputed printed on his gloves, he also had a ready-made jacket.
      Alvarez, who has won belts in four divisions, scored two knockdowns with a round to go before the ref waved off the fight.
      Plant, 29, beaten for the first time in 22 fights, was transported to a local hospital in Las Vegas for precautionary checks.
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      But he later broke his silence after defeat and vowed to bounce back better than ever.
      Plant posted: “I’ve bent most the world to my will and done it with nothing but passion and skill.
      “I’ll be back I showed I belong on the top level and I’ll be champion of the world again.
      “I’ve never been scared to go big or go out on my shield. Thank you to all the fans and all my supporters.”
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      Canelo admitted before the fight he had never felt such animosity towards an opponent, but later paid his respect to Plant.
      He said: “He wanted to continue. I told him there is no shame. Of course I came out on top.
      “Caleb is a good fighter. He was a difficult opponent with a lot of ability and I do respect him.”
      Alvarez is preparing to face Gennady Golovkin in a huge trilogy fight later on this year.
      The pair will clash on September 17, with the former sparring partners going from best friends to sworn enemies.

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      Tyson Fury’s promoter releases statement on Oleksandr Usyk and ‘hopes’ to seal biggest fight since Ali vs Frazier

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      TYSON FURY’S promoter Bob Arum has released a statement letting the public know he is hopeful a fight between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk can be struck. Arum, 90, has spoken out following Usyk’s win over Anthony Joshua.
      If Oleksandr Usyk faces Tyson Fury it will be the biggest fight in decades, according to Bob ArumCredit: Getty
      The tale of the tape: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
      Arum wrote: “Top Rank and our co-promoter, Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, are hopeful we can make the biggest heavyweight championship fight since Ali fought Frazier, Fury vs Usyk.”
      Fury and Usyk are both undefeated and Arum believes if they fight it will be the biggest battle since Muhammed Ali faced Joe Frazier three times, including the famous Thrilla in Manilla in 1975.
      Arum’s comments follow Warren telling the BBC: “He [Fury] and Usyk would be a really good fight.
      “It’s a fight that I think will be made because both teams would like to see that happen.”
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      After Usyk beat AJ, the Ukrainian declared the only boxer in the world he is willing to fight is Fury.
      The Gypsy King responded saying he would happily knock him out in a hint he will come out of retirement.
      The boxing world could be set for the two heavyweight champions to come face-to-face later this year.
      Rumours suggest a possible date for the fight as December 17, the day before the World Cup final handing sports fans an incredible festive weekend.
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      Fury, 34, apparently wants the bout to happen in Saudi Arabia, the location for Joshua vs Usyk.
      He is also demanding £125million to return to the ring.
      The Englishman holds the WBC belt meanwhile the 35-year-old nicknamed ‘The Cat’ has the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles.
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      Anthony Joshua told he CAN still get Tyson Fury fight despite Oleksandr Usyk loss… but must rebuild his career

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been told to rebuild his career if he still wants a shot at Tyson Fury.The Gypsy King’s promoter Frank Warren confirmed Fury will meet AJ’s conqueror Oleksandr Usyk in a unification tie.
      Tyson Fury is in talks to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: AFP
      Anthony Joshua after his rematch loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Fury could then face AJ but Warren says the Watford man has work to do.
      He insisted: “If AJ manages to get a couple of wins under his belt — and I believe Tyson will beat Usyk — that may be a fight to be made.
      “But AJ’s got to re-establish himself before you can even think about fights like that.
      “He was badly exposed against Andy Ruiz Jr and the last two fights show what you need to do to beat him.
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      “All you’ve got to do is keep him on his back foot. If you can move and you’ve got fast hands, he struggles.”
      Warren has been working on an undisputed heavyweight decider between WBA, IBF and WBO champ Usyk and his star attraction Fury, the WBC king, for a couple of months.
      December 17 in Riyadh is in the diary — with around £125million on the table — so he can even afford to have a sideline in AJ’s latest rebuild.
      The Saudi royal family are already budgeting to land the marquee Fury v Usyk event.
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      And their plan to host it the day before football’s World Cup final in Qatar — to steal some of their neighbours’ thunder — is seen as a masterstroke as they fight to become the tourist powerhouse in the region.
      Fury has already started the trash talk and now it is just left to Warren, the desert royals and Team Usyk to thrash out the deal.
      Queensberry promoter Warren added: “The challenge is going to be meeting the financial expectations of both guys.
      “It’s the first time for God knows how long four belts are on the line. It’s going to be all about money.
      “They’ve seen the money offered to [LIV Tour] golfers. This is more dangerous than golf and is a unique, historic event. It’s the ultimate prize in boxing.”
      Anthony Joshua was beaten in his rematch by Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty More

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      Oleksandr Usyk’s puzzled reaction after Anthony Joshua throws his belts out of ring as new footage emerges

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      OLEKSANDR USYK was left visibly puzzled after Anthony Joshua threw two of his title belts out of the ring. AJ was beaten over 12 rounds by Ukraine’s pound-for-pound star for the second time in the space of a year.
      Oleksandr Usyk’s reaction after Anthony Joshua threw two of his title belts out of the ringCredit: Sky Sports
      Joshua was left fuming in the ring
      And after the split-decision verdict was called out, Joshua lost his cool having been grown furious in the ring.
      At one point he got ahold of Usyk’s WBA and Ring Magazine belts, lofted them in the air, before chucking both out the ring.
      Unseen footage released by Sky Sports shows the champion stare at Joshua in shock.
      But AJ was not done there as he had to be held back by members of his team after being left irate by something Usyk’s trainer said to him.
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      Eventually, AJ exited the ring but quickly returned to produce a bizarre post-fight speech.
      He talked about his late start in boxing after avoiding jail, how he is heavier than legends of the past and Ukraine’s series of wars.
      Joshua was slammed for his rant but was defended by his promoter Eddie Hearn, who addressed why AJ tossed the belts away.
      Hearn told iFL TV: “He’s held on to those belts for a long time, and those governing bodies have charged him a lot of money and put a lot of mandatories on him.  
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      “And I think he’s lost a lot of faith in the system and I think he started to not be interested in fighting for belts anymore.
      “I think he just wants to fight for enjoyment and to challenge himself.
      “Of course, he wanted to be undisputed, but a lot of that was frustration.
      “He left the ring, because he knew, ‘I’m gonna do something stupid, yeah.’
      “And he forced himself, ‘I can’t (just leave),’ so he went back in the ring and he gave a speech, which, he was a little bit out of it.
      “But it was just pure emotion. That was just from the heart.”
      Joshua himself apologised on Twitter and congratulated unbeaten Usyk, 35, once more on his win.
      He posted: “I wish @usykaa continued success in your quest for greatness. You are a class act champ.
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      “Yesterday I had to mentally take myself into a dark place to compete for the championship belts!
      Hearn also revealed that Joshua could return in December, with Deontay Wilder, 35, and Dillian Whyte, 34, potential opponents.
      Eddie Hearn with Anthony Joshua following defeat by Oleksandr UsykCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More