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      Jane Couch single-handedly changed boxing history – the Fleetwood Assassin deserves her place in the Hall of Fame

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      MAYBE AS I have ­daughters and grand-daughters, or perhaps it’s a generational aberration, but it’s no secret I’m not a lover of women boxing.Seeing girls in the ring being bruised, battered and bleeding isn’t something I enjoy watching.Jane Couch will become the first British woman in the Boxing Hall of FameCredit: AlamyShe is one of the most iconic fighters in British boxing historyCredit: GettyYet Jane Couch — who changed the face of British boxing for ever — has always had my admiration.The Lancashire lass, known as the Fleetwood Assassin, was a one-woman Suffragette movement — boxing’s equivalent of Emily Pankhurst, who at the beginning of the last century led the fight to get women the  vote.Ms Couch fought tigerishly in her long and bitter legal battle to get the British Boxing Board of Control to lift its ban on women being allowed to box in this country.She was so passionate and determined in her solo campaign for equal rights she would have gone to jail for her cause — like Pankhurst.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt was 26 years ago when Jane, now 55, eventually went before a tribunal, backed by the Equal Opportunities Commission, and won her case.She single-handedly altered the course of history and emancipated dozens of young women who yearned to take part professionally in the Noble Art.In November 1998 I was ringside at a sold-out Streatham nightclub to report on the BBBofC’s first and only licensed female boxer’s debut — she stopped German Simona ‘Demona’ Lukic in two rounds and a new career was born.They say pioneers are the ones who create a legacy that lasts beyond their lifetime. Today, the 90 women who hold licences owe Jane a deep debt of gratitude.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTo say Couch was a rough diamond is a giant understatement. In her youth she was Calamity Jane, a tearaway expelled from school and arrested countless times for a variety of offences but mainly for brawling in the street.Like so many unruly kids Jane found boxing, which taught her discipline and how to be considerate to others.Inside Ricky Hatton’s career comeback after he beats addiction and finds fame on reality TVCouch made it possible for women to box in BritainCredit: AlamyShe admits she’s on cloud nine ahead of her inductionCredit: GettyNext week Jane flies to America where in Canastota, New York, she will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame — the sport’s ultimate tribute and the first British woman to receive that honour.When we spoke this week, Jane said: “It’s a bit surreal really, I mean Ali and Frazier are in there.“I had 39 pro fights, won five world titles and received the MBE  but I think the Hall of Fame tops it all.“I was always a rebel — a bit of a warrior and stubborn. I just wanted to make a difference. I think I did that.”Being inducted alongside her will be two-time world champion Ricky ‘Hitman’ Hatton — arguably Manchester’s favourite son and one of our most exciting fighters ever.No British fighter had a bigger following than Ricky. Thousands of his fans were at the five fights he had in Las Vegas — and nobody deserves to be in the HOF more.An elated Ricky said: “It’s jaw-dropping. When it had sunk in, I was a bit teary-eyed — it’s something really special.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTo have two of our boxers being inducted into the HOF at the same time is unique.But with Couch and Hatton, Britain couldn’t have finer ambassadors to represent the home of boxing.Ricky Hatton will also be joining the Hall of FameCredit: GettyThe Hitman had one of the most loyal followings everCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-world boxing champion, 45, ready to replace Mike Tyson and fight Jake Paul ‘at any weight he wants’

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      A FORMER world boxing champion has offered to step in to replace Mike Tyson and fight Jake Paul.It comes after Tyson experienced a medical emergency this week on his plane from Miami to LA.Tyson vs Paul could be under threat after Tyson’s recent health scareCredit: GettySakio Bika has offered to step inCredit: AFP – DDPThe incident saw paramedics rush to the plane once it landed.But Tyson emerged from the plane walking unaided and not looking too worse for wear.He had become dizzy and nauseous on the flight stemming from a stomach ulcer flare-up.The medical emergency caused immediate concerns that Paul vs Tyson would be off, particularly given the thirty year age gap between Paul, 27, and Tyson, 57.READ MORE ON SPORTBut a defiant Iron Mike posted on X on Tuesday he was: “Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”Paul himself reacted angrily to rumours the fights would be cancelled on social media.He took to X to address rumours that the July 20 fight would be called off and said: “You love to make s*** up before knowing the facts for clicks/likes. Nothing changed #PaulTyson”But now a surprise contender has thrown his hat into the ring should Tyson prove to be too ill to fight.Most read in BoxingParamedics were called to Tyson’s plane but he walked away unaidedCredit: instagram @miketysonCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSakio Bika is a previous IBO super-middleweight champion and held the belt from 2008 until 2010.Bika, 45, has not fought since 2021 and that was after four years out.Everything we know about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fightBut he said: “If Jake Paul is serious about fighting a former champion, look for someone a lot younger or active within the last decade. I can fight Jake Paul at any weight he wants.”Despite his former championship status, he hardly has the pull of Tyson.His most famous match saw him lose by unanimous decision to Joe Calzaghe in 2006.Born in Douala, Cameroon, Bika has fought as an Australian national since 2000.He has a 22-7-3 record. More

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      Jake Paul brutally warned he will be ‘knocked out cold’ by Mike Tyson as flyweight says YouTuber is ‘doing my head in’

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      BRITISH boxer Nick Ball has backed Mike Tyson to knock Jake Paul “out cold” when the two face off in a blockbuster Netflix bout.Heavyweight legend Tyson, 57, is set to take on YouTuber Paul, 27, in a huge fight at the AT&T Stadium in July.Mike Tyson is set to face Jake Paul in JulyCredit: GettyNick Ball, who is set to face Raymond Ford this weekend, is convinced Tyson will winCredit: GettyIt will be Iron Mike’s first professional fight in 19 years, but flyweight Ball is convinced he can take the win.The 27-year-old told BoxingScene: “He [Paul] will be knocked out cold. He’s doing my head in.”I’ve watched loads of [Tyson] to be honest, I still do to this day. That’s what people have been saying, we’ve got similarities.”I like the way he fights. All his fights are exciting no matter who he’s in the ring with.Read More on Boxing”He’d treat them all the same and goes into every fight the same. It’s no messing. That’s what I like about him. No messing. No wasting time. Straight to business.”Due to his age, Tyson will have to pass brain and heart tests to be eligible to fight.The boxing icon suffered a medical emergency on a flight earlier this week.However, he took to social media the following day to confirm that he is still okay to fight Paul.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCredit: The SunTyson wrote: “Now feeling 100 per cent even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”The scheduled fight is set to take place on July 20 in Texas.Everything we know about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fightIt will be streamed live on Netflix. More

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      Meet the controversial UFC cult hero claiming to replace Mike Tyson in Jake Paul fight who was targeted by death threats

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      CHAEL SONNEN’s claim he is Mike Tyson’s replacement to fight Jake Paul in just the latest controversy of his career.Tyson suffered a major health scare just a few weeks out from his showdown with the YouTuber.Chael Sonnen claims he could replace Mike Tyson to fight Jake PaulCredit: GettyIron Mike suffered a medical scare on a flight just weeks before the boutCredit: RexAnd that sparked chaos on social media with Sonnen trying to convince fans he was contracted to be the substitute if the boxing icon pulls out.Sonnen went from public enemy No1 to fans’ favourite over a 49-fight career.Considered one of the greatest talkers on the MMA mic, the American “Bad Guy” has transformed his charisma to a career in films and TV. But who is the self-proclaimed American Gangster? READ MORE IN MMASonnen started wrestling as young as nine and went on to become a champion at school and university level.By 19, Sonnen hung up his wrestling boots to focus on MMA with aspirations of making it to the UFC.And 22 fights later – spanning across Asia and America – Sonnen made his UFC debut in defeat to Renato Sobral in 2005. The grappler was in and out of different promotions until again returning to the UFC in 2009 – this time as an outspoken contender.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAt the time, Anderson Silva was in the middle of his iconic reign at middleweight. And Sonnen needed to create some buzz around challenging the Brazilian – so he went after his beloved nation. Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul lifestyles compared Sonnen blasted Brazil before and after the announcement of his 2010 title challenge against Silva with a series of infamous insults. He once said: “Anderson is a fraud. He is a liar and he is a thief. “This guy is not from a bowing culture, you bow in Brazil, they hit you over the head and take your wallet out of your pocket.”Sonnen took it a step further when he dragged Silva’s wife Dayane into the trash talk. He ruthlessly said: “You tell Anderson Silva that I’m coming over and I’m kicking down his backdoor and patting his little lady on the a** and I’m telling her to make me a steak, medium-rare just how I like it.”The tense build-up produced one of the most anticipated fights in UFC history and the bout did not disappoint.Sonnen dominated the previously untouchable Silva for four rounds and was moments away from a shock victory. But with only seconds remaining until the final bell, the champion locked in a dramatic arm submission and turned the fight on its head. Sonnen was beaten with under two minutes to go and later opened up about getting death threats from Silva’s fans. He told The MMA Hour after the fight: “It got a little bit out of hand. The level of death threats got a little bit high.”I reached ten death threats, and I think number seven was actually serious. By the looks of his eyes, it looked like he’d stabbed somebody before.” Sonnen worked his way up to a rematch in 2012 but he was knocked out in round two. A year later and in his very next fight, he moved up to light-heavyweight to challenge all-time great Jon Jones. But following another build-up full of taunts and insults, Jones ended the argument in under a round with a brutal stoppage victory.Sonnen would never again hit the same heights of coming so close to dethroning Silva. Instead, his best highlights came on the mic but over time he turned into a cult hero among MMA fans. That is despite failing drug tests and brazenly admitting to his crimes. Sonnen was embroiled in several doping scandals during his career and in 2014 accepted a two-year suspension for FIVE drug failures.But instead of making up excuses or providing flimsy excuses, he has remained honest about using Performance Enhancing Drugs. Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.
      The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.
      Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.
      And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.
      Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.
      Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.
      But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009.
      Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam.
      She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.
      Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.

      He told Jackass’ Steve-O: “I don’t know if anybody’s failed more drug tests than me. “But the other side is I don’t know if anybody’s gotten away with more drugs than me.“They got me over seven substances. But I was on at least 17. Those tests aren’t all that good.”Sonnen has taken his talents away from the cage with cameo roles in 2012 movie Here Comes the Boom and Grudge Match a year later. He played himself in both. Sonnen fought up until 2019 but retired at 42 following defeat to Lyoto Machida. He went on to work for Bellator as a commentator and pundit and has since kept his role after the merge with the Professional Fighters League.Sonnen and Silva’s first bout was also inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame – but their rivalry is not yet over. Despite becoming friends, they prepare to meet in a trilogy bout on June 15 in Brazil, this time in the boxing ring. So Sonnen raised eyebrows when he claimed to be the confirmed back-up for YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul’s bout with Iron Mike.Credit: The SunTyson suffered a health scare boarding a flight going from Miami to LA when he had an ulcer flare-up.It led to fears his controversial clash with Paul on July 20 in Texas was facing the KO.And Sonnen stoked up a fire when he posted: “I guess it was wise of Jake Paul to write me into the contract as Tyson’s backup, wasn’t it???”If Jake Paul realizes he might be fighting ME in a month, HE may be the one having a heart attack.” Despite Sonnen’s claim, fans knew better than to take it seriously before Paul quickly assured fans the fight was still on. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “You love to make s*** up before knowing the facts for clicks and likes. Nothing changed.”Tyson, taking the chance to aim a dig, followed up with: “Now feeling 100 per cent even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”Sonnen won 31 of his 49 MMA fightsCredit: GettyHe challenged for the UFC light-heavyweight and middleweight titlesCredit: GettyThe American lost to Anderson Silva in a UFC thrillerCredit: GettySonnen married Brittany in July 2013Credit: GettyThe controversial star appeared in two filmsCredit: Getty More

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      Unbeaten boxer who was forced to hide in basement while house got shot up now on track for title after fight on 5v5 card

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      UNDEFEATED middleweight boxer Austin Williams has had some rise to get to where he is today.The 28-year-old fighter has gone from hiding from gunshots in his basement as a kid to earning a spot on this weekend’s Matchroom 5v5 card.Austin Williams had a harsh upbringing as a kidCredit: GettyWilliams, who boasts an 16-0 record since turning pro in 2019, faces Hamzah Sheeraz in Riyadh on Saturday.And as much as 16 wins from 16 in a five year period might seem like a breezy rise to the top, getting to this point has been anything but easy for the Milwaukee born star.Williams moved to Houston, Texas when he was just 10 but saw those early years in Wisconsin shape his life and his career as fighter.The star, nicknamed “Ammo”, previously recalled spending New Year’s Eve in his basement as a youngster as his house had been shot up that night. READ MORE IN BOXINGSpeaking to Ring TV in 2019, he said: “Milwaukee was a very tough place.”I’m happy about my beginnings because it gave me a different type of hunger. Knowing where I come from – it made me like to fight.”Williams carried that passion for fighting with him to Houston where he would take on gang members in one-on-one fights to build up his skills.He explained: “It was like I was a vigilante taking these guys out but in reality, I just really liked to fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWilliams is preparing to face off in Riyadh this weekend as part of the 5v5 cardCredit: GettyWilliams takes on Hamzah SheerazCredit: Getty”It was a win-win situation for me and it kept me out of gangs because I would do it solo.”Sometimes people would think it was out of anger but it definitely was because I loved the challenge of it. I loved the thrill of it. Matchroom Vs Queensberry 5 Vs 5 boxing face off “No other sport or anything could match that thrill that I got from it.”That should’ve told me and my parents right away that I should’ve done something like boxing but nobody in my family did it. “When I look back, it’s so crazy that I didn’t begin fighting at a young age because I really loved it.”I love the build-up; I love the nerves before the first punch is thrown and things of that nature.”There’s huge build up for Williams on the horizon as he faces losing his undefeated record against Sheeraz, who has also never been on the receiving end of a loss.Sheeraz has a 19-0 record himself and at least one fighter will be losing their perfect record come Saturday night.Williams, who only stepped into the ring for the first time at 19 years old, is now aiming for a world title.Should the six-foot southpaw get the better of Sheeraz then he will likely set up a fight for the WBC championship belt against the winner of Carlos Adames and Terrell Gausha.Speaking ahead of Saturday’s bout, Williams said: “One win away [from a world title fight].READ MORE SUN STORIES“I didn’t do boxing for popularity or money; I came in it for greatness, and to be one fight away from the middleweight championship of the world is everything.“I’ve been a middleweight since the beginning, I’ve been disciplined to stay there, and for this to be right there on the horizon is a dream come true.”Williams made his pro boxing debut back in 2019Credit: Getty More

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      Deontay Wilder plans to take psychedelic drug again and reveals why Anthony Joshua fight may never happen

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      DEONTAY WILDER still plans on using psychedelic drugs – despite his defeat to Joseph Parker being in part blamed on doing so. Wilder returned in December after nearly two years out and did so boasting of becoming a new man for taking ayahuasca. Deontay Wilder ahead of his boxing returnCredit: GettyBut the feared puncher put on a gun-shy performance against Parker and in turn blew his planned super-fight with Anthony Joshua.His own coach Malik Scott suggested the psychedelic drug took away Wilder’s “violent instinct” in the ring. But Wilder, who faces Zhilei Zhang on Saturday, told the Daily Mail: “I’m looking to go back real soon. “I got Gary. He’s the owner of it out there in Costa Rica, and he always hit me up. READ MORE IN BOXING”He just wants to get that heads up when I head back out that way. And I’m looking forward to (it), I may do it after this fight.”Ayahuasca comes from stewing the leaves and stem of a jungle vine that grows in the Amazon rainforest, and it is usually drunk as a tea.It takes 20 to 60 minutes to kick in, and its effects can last up to six hours.Typical effects include visual hallucinations, euphoria, paranoia, and vomiting.Most read in BoxingWhat are the effects of ayahuasca?While the drug may affect people differently, some of the common effects include:

      Nausea/vomiting
      Diarrhea
      Anxiety
      Euphoria
      Intense visual and auditory hallucinations
      Powerful emotions
      Increased body temperature
      Feelings of connection and unity

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt contains dimethyltryptamine – or DMT – which is deemed a Class A drug in the UK making it illegal but it can be taken legally elsewhere.Before Wilder’s loss to Parker – where he landed only 39 punches in 12 rounds – he had signed to face Joshua in Saudi in March. Anthony Joshua WILL attend Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic as Eddie Hearn hints at fight ‘whole world would love to see’Instead, AJ went onto knockout ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, while Wilder fought to get his career back on track.Joshua, 34, is set to return again in September at Wembley and an impressive enough victory for Wilder, 38, could see the bout revived. But the Bronze Bomber admitted defeat for either him or Zhang, 41, could spell the end of their careers and for him, a fight with AJ. Wilder said: “I like Zhang, I like his fighting style, I like his big head, it’s going to be a big target to hit, it’s an easy target to hit.”This is like a be all and end all opportunity for us, and when it’s like that you get the best of both fighters.”This could be the end of my career, this could be the end of his career, it’s going to be exciting on Saturday night to see what happens.”Anthony Joshua was due to fight Wilder this yearCredit: ReutersZhilei Zhang facing off with WilderCredit: GETTY More

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      What are Daniel Dubois’ career earnings and what is his boxing record?

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      DANIEL Dubois is a former heavyweight champion from London with a punch so hard his nickname is ‘Dynamite’.He’s facing Filip Hrgovic on June 1, 2024 — here we take a look at his boxing record and career earnings.Dubois knocked down Oleksandr Usyk in Poland in August 2023, but the shot was deemed a low blowCredit: GettyWhat is Daniel Dubois’ net worth? According to multiple outlets, Daniel Dubois’ career earnings so far are believed to be around £5million.He began earning six-figure sums when he took on Richard Lartey in April 2019.Dubois earned £1.75 million when he fought Joe Joyce in 2020. After facing Joyce, Dubois pulled in a further £1.8m across his next four fights.Read more on Daniel DuboisAlthough he failed to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in August 2023, Dubois went away with one of his biggest cheques to date — £1.6 million.How much he received for his knockout victory over Jarrell Miller in December 2023 hasn’t been reported.What is Daniel Dubois’ boxing record?Dubois’ boxing record stands as 20–2–0.This means he’s won 20 of his 22 professional bouts, losing two and drawing none.Most read in BoxingDynamite has won 19 of his fights via knockout, giving him an impressive KO percentage of 86%.Dubois has seen some major success during his career — he held the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title from June 2022 to August 2023.He also held the British and Commonwealth titles between 2019 and 2020.His first pro fight was against Marcus Kelly in 2017, which he won by KO, and his fourth fight won him the WBC Youth heavyweight title.Dubois is a former WBA Heavyweight ChampionCredit: Jamie McPhilimeyHow to watch Daniel Dubois fight against Filip HrgovicDubois is coming off an impressive victory over Jarrell Miller in December, when he became the first man to knock him out.The Brit famously knocked down Oleksandr Usyk in Poland in August 2023, but the shot was deemed a low blow, much to the dismay of Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren.As Hrgovic is the current IBF mandatory challenger, a win over ‘El Animal’ could see Dubois be given a world title shot, Hrgovic’s biggest win came against Zhilei Zhang on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in August 2022.The undefeated Croatan will face Greenwich-born Dubois in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 1.Dubois takes on Croatian Filip Hrgovic in his next fightCredit: ReutersRing-walks for the co-main event can be expected at around 9.30pm UK time.DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Dubois vs Hrgovic on PPV in the UK — both channels have priced the event at £21.99.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99 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 live stream the action from either the TNT Sports Box Office app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.The full fight card is as follows:READ MORE SUN STORIES
      Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad — (WBA light-heavyweight title)
      Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
      Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
      Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) — (WBA featherweight title)
      Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
      Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry) More

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      Anthony Joshua WILL attend Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic as Eddie Hearn hints at fight ‘whole world would love to see’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will attend Daniel Dubois’ fight with Filip Hrgovic as part of a night of scouting. Dubois faces Hrgovic on Saturday night as part of Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren’s series of 5v5 matchups. Anthony Joshua will attend Daniel Dubois’ fight with Filip HrgovicCredit: RexDubois and Hrgovic meet in the 5v5 cardCredit: GettyAlso on the card is Deontay Wilder’s return against Zhilei Zhang, which AJ will too have an eye on. Joshua was invited as a ringside guest to watch Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed title win over Tyson Fury earlier in May. But with his next opponent likely in action over the weekend, AJ has taken it upon himself to get a closer look. Eddie Hearn told Queensberry Promotions: “AJ is coming this week and this is really off his own back. READ MORE IN BOXING”He was invited to Fury-Usyk and obviously it’s a massive fight. But he loves this concept and knows a lot of the fighters on the card. “The frontrunner to fight AJ next is the winner of Hrgovic and Dubois and likely to be for the world title.”But at the same time, if Deontay Wilder comes and looks sensational maybe it reignites Joshua against Wilder.”Usyk faced a fight to keep hold of his IBF belt due to being unable to face mandatory challenger Hrgovic, 31, as he is contracted to rematch Fury. Most read in BoxingHow AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the Ukrainian is yet to be stripped and Hrgovic’s bout against Brit Dubois, 26, is not for the title. Hearn still believes Usyk, 37, will have to vacant the gold by the time he rematches Fury, 35, on December 21. Everything we know about Fury-Usyk 2So it would line up for Joshua, 34, to challenge for the title he first won back in 2016 when he returns in September at Wembley. And it will likely be against the winner of Hrgovic or Dubois. But Wilder, 38, could still revive the super-fight with AJ after he blew their initial deal by losing to Joseph Parker, 32, last December. Hearn said: “The whole world would love to see that but obviously the priority for AJ is to fight for and win the world heavyweight title.”There’s a good chance that could be available in September, we’ll have to see. “But I think AJ’s next opponent will definitely be decided probably in the early hours of Sunday morning after the 5v5.”Deontay Wilder returns in SaudiCredit: Getty More