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      Deontay Wilder told to fight Anthony Joshua by Mike Tyson and not retire as legend says he would ‘love’ to see it

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      MIKE TYSON wants to see Deontay Wilder take on Anthony Joshua before he hangs up his gloves.Wilder, 36, revealed in December he is considering retirement after losing to Tyson Fury for the second time in October.
      Deontay Wilder is considering retiring from boxingCredit: PA
      But Mike Tyson thinks he should fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: Reuters
      Joseph Parker (left) and Derek Chisora want to fight WilderCredit: PA
      But Tyson feels he still has something to give and should get back in the ring, despite losing his world champion status two years ago.
      Tyson told Club Shay Shay: “I think Deontay Wilder should fight some other guys.
      “He’ll do good, I just don’t want him to get discouraged.
      “He should be very happy and be ready to fight somebody else right away.
      “I would love to see that fight (with Joshua), yes.
      “They’re gonna be winging. There ain’t gonna be much style, they’re gonna be winging.”
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      Wilder was frequently linked to a Joshua fight when the pair were both world champions, but a deal could never be reached.
      And if a fight happened now, heavyweight rival Fury reckons Wilder would knock out AJ inside three rounds.
      But the American could instead fight another Matchroom boxer – Derek Chisora, who is keen to face Wilder.
      Joseph Parker is also eyeing a bout with the Bronze Bomber – the Kiwi is determined to beat an American on US soil.
      So Wilder is not short of options and could even get a shot at becoming world champion again if he fights Joshua, though the Brit must first win his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. More

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      Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard’s LA home on sale for £33m, boasts a sunken pool, a putting green and tennis court

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      IT’S back on the market!Last year, Sugar Ray Leonard, 65, put his amazing mansion in Los Angeles up for sale for an huge £42million.
      Inside Sugar Ray Leonard’s incredible LA mansion
      The property has its own putting greenCredit: jademillsestates.com
      Leonard recently took the home off the marketCredit: AFP
      SunSport learned the boxing legend took down the listing after failing to find any buyers. But now it’s back on the market for a reduced £33million.
      The stunning gated property can be found in the affluent area of Pacific Palisades, near Santa Monica and Malibu.
      And it has all the amenities a sports icon would want, including a pool, tennis court, as well as a putting green.
      Sugar Ray, believed to be worth around £120m, has lived in the home with wife Bernadette for over 20 years now.
      IT’S HUGE
      Built across 16,773-square-foot, there’s a seven bedroom main house, plus a two-storey guest house.
      It was designed by famed architect to the stars Richard Landry, who counts the likes of Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Murphy, and Rod Stewart among his clientele.
      Style-wise, it has a lot in common with a European villa with features like ivy-covered walls, full glass rectangular doors, and the stone walls throughout the property that were imported from Jerusalem.
      And there’s six fireplaces, delivered from Europe, that keep the house cosy.
      The living room has vaulted ceilings, arched windows, as well as a sheltered outer space.
      The vast abode stretches across 16,773-square-foot and has a seven-bed main house as well as a guest houseCredit: jademillsestates.com
      The property boasts a stunning sunken pool area
      The home was designed by famed architect to the stars Richard LandryCredit: jademillsestates.com
      The kitchen has a rustic feel similar to what you would see in a farmhouseCredit: jademillsestates.com
      In the sitting room you’ll find one of the fireplaces, as well as a balcony that looks out onto a view of the Santa Monica mountains.
      As for the kitchen, that wouldn’t look out of place in a rustic farmhouse with its wooden beams – but, of course, modern appliances are installed.
      GOLF, ANYONE?
      After he retired in the ring, Sugar Ray spent a lot of time on the golf course – and plays with an 18 handicap.
      To improve his putting skills, he installed his own five-hole putting green on his estate.
      And that’s not the end of the sporty theme.
      Sugar Ray, who won titles at welterweight, light-middleweight, middleweight, super-middleweight and light-heavyweight, also has his own tennis court.
      When he’s done working out, he can head down to his sunken pool for a dip, which is flanked by a spa, and some gorgeous landscaped gardens.
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      Credit: jademillsestates.com
      The sitting room has a balcony with views of the Santa Monica mountains
      Stone fittings in the property were imported from JerusalemCredit: jademillsestates.com
      The ivy-draped mansion was on the market for £42m
      However, there were no takers and the property has been unlisted recentlyCredit: jademillsestates.com
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      When the home was put for sale in 2019, Bernadette said: “This home has been a peaceful oasis.
      “We’ve been blessed to have a space allowing us to host both intimate family gatherings and sizeable fundraisers.
      “My hope is that the future owner will cherish this home as much as our family has.”
      However, there were no takers for the property at £42million, but with nearly £10million knocked off the price is it now a bargain? More

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      Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte tickets: How can I buy tickets for heavyweight title fight?

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      TYSON FURY will defend his title in front of a packed Wembley Stadium on April 23 against Dillian Whyte. The fight has been months in the making, with negotiations going back and forth over the past few weeks to finalise contracts.
      Tyson Fury will defend his WBC title against Dillian Whyte on Feb 23Credit: PA
      Dillian Whyte was last in action against Alexander Povetkin in 2021Credit: PA
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      But finally, fans will get to see the all-British duel they’ve been craving, after Fury’s proposed bout with Anthony Joshua fell through last summer.
      Fury and Whyte will clash for the former’s WBC title and Ring Magazine belt, with the Gypsy King’s lineal status also on the line.
      Fury last faced Deontay Wilder in a huge trilogy match-up four months ago, winning via 11th-round knockout.
      Whyte stopped Alexander Povetkin in four rounds last March in a fight that took place in Gibraltar while the UK was in lockdown.
      How can I get tickets to Fury vs Whyte?
      Fury vs Whyte tickets will be available for fans to purchase on Wedneday, March 2 from 12pm UK time.
      Fans have been encouraged to sign up to ticket alert emails on Frank Warren’s Queensberry website.
      Ticketmaster willl be the exclusive ticket providers for the event.
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      “Tyson Fury coming home to fight under the arch at Wembley Stadium is a fitting reward for the No.1 heavyweight in the world following his exploits across the Atlantic in his epic trilogy against Deontay Wilder,” said Warren.
      While co-promoter Bob Arum said: “Tyson Fury conquered America, and it is only fitting that he defends the heavyweight championship in a packed Wembley Stadium.
      “Dillian Whyte has called for this fight for years, and while he is a deserving challenger, no heavyweight can match the Gypsy King.”
      There has yet to be any announcement on pricing for Fury vs Whyte. More

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      Canelo Alvarez ‘agrees stunning Gennady Golovkin trilogy as part of $100million two-fight deal to return to DAZN’

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      CANELO ALVAREZ has reportedly agreed a new two-fight deal with DAZN.And one of those will be a stunning trilogy bout against Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin.
      Canelo Alvarez is returning to DAZN on a two-fight dealCredit: Getty
      One of the bouts will see Canelo taking on Gennady Golovkin for a third timeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      BoxingScene claims Canelo will return to DAZN on a lucrative new contract for two mega fights.
      The four-division champion is taking on WBA light heavyweight king Dmitry Bivol on May 7.
      And Canelo is then ready to close the chapter on his saga with Golovkin by facing the ace for a third time on September 17.
      The pair drew their first fight in 2017 before Canelo won the second a year later.
      And it’s reckoned they could collide at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
      While Canelo takes on Bivol, Golovkin is determined to face Ryota Murata in a middleweight unification fight.
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      Should both men come through unscathed, they will play out their trilogy in a super middleweight championship bout.
      It’s reckoned Canelo’s new deal could see him pocket as much as $100million from the two fights.
      The fights will be promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, with Canelo having received propositions from Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime.
      They wanted Canelo to fight undefeated WBC middleweight champ Jermall Charlo, which could have fetched up to $50m depending on pay-per-view figures.
      And Canelo had also discussed a September bout against ex-WBC super middleweight king David Benavidez.
      The Mexican returns to DAZN after going to PBC and Showtime for his last fight, a win against former IBF middleweight champion Caleb Plant.
      That alone took in 800,000 buys on PPV.
      And DAZN is expected to also go for a PPV format for Canelo’s two upcoming fights. More

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      Who is Josh Taylor’s gorgeous fiancée Danielle Murphy and when are they getting married?

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      Josh Taylor will defend his undisputed super-lightweight title against Jack Catterall on Saturday night.One of his biggest supporters is gorgeous wife-to-be Danielle Murphy, who will be hoping her man can overcome Catterall to stay undefeated.
      Josh Taylor with stunning wife-to-be Danielle Murphy on Instagram.Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Who is Danielle Murphy?
      The couple have been together a long time, but while Taylor is consistently uploading his life to social media, Danielle generally keeps her life pretty private.
      She is reportedly a professional hairdresser, and is evidently very fashionable, but her fans seem not to know much about her personal life.
      The blonde beauty is 28 years-old, and also seems to have fallen in love with boxing, as she was spotted on Instagram sparring in the ring.
      The happy couple.Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Do they have any children together?
      They currently do not have any children aged just 28 and 30 respectively, but it could be on the horizon after they are married.
      When are they getting married?
      The couple finally exchanged rings in December 2020, after being together for 11 years, and announced the engagement on Instagram.
      Taylor proposed to Danielle on a yacht, and was accompanied by his trainer Ben Davison and sparring partner Lee McGregor.
      They are set to be married on June 18th, 2022 in Dumfries and Galloway. It is thought to be a small ceremony with family and friends involved.
      Taylor celebrates his engagement to the gorgeous Danielle.
      Who is Josh Taylor fighting?
      Taylor will defend his undisputed super-lightweight title against Jack Catterall, who will prove a tough test for the Scot.
      The fight takes place on Saturday, February 26, in Glasgow.
      Taylor is fighting Jack Catterall on Saturday in Glasgow.Credit: Getty
      During the weigh in, Catterall grabbed Taylor by the neck, building even more tension before the big event. Taylor responded to this saying: “Tomorrow he will be flat on his back.”
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      ‘Thor is afraid’ – Eddie Hall backed to KO Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson next month by their Strongmen pals

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      EDDIE HALL is being backed to beat Hafthor Bjornsson by the majority of their Strongmen pals.The two titans will clash in Dubai on March 19, settling their long-running feud with a super-heavyweight boxing fight.
      The majority of Strongmen are backing Eddie Hall to beat Hafthor Bjornsson next monthCredit: Instagram / @eddiehallwsm
      The two giants will clash in Dubai on March 19 to settle their long-running feud
      And incredibly, SIX out of eight behemoths told Muscle And Health they believe Hall, 34, will get the better of his opponent, 33.
      The majority of the gargantuan group reckon ‘The Beast’ will have just too much raw power for ‘The Mountain’.
      But others feel Bjornsson’s past experience in the ring will work wonders.
      However, all eight agree that both men are sure to put on a fitting spectacle nearly two years after the fight was announced.
      Adam Bishop, Britain’s Strongest Man 2020, said: “My money would be on Eddie. While Thor has the reach and looks like a technical boxer, I think this fight is going to turn into a proper old suit up. 
      “Having known Eddie for a long time, I can attest for how stubborn and focused he is when he puts his mind to something. He goes all in. He’ll be well prepared and gunning for this fight.”
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      JF Caron, 9x Canada’s Strongest Man, boomed: “My money is on Eddie because he’s a fighter in his mind. Thor is afraid.”
      Jerry Pritchett, 2017 America’s Strongest Man, declared: “I’m with Eddie all the way! I believe he’s kept more size and strength alongside his boxing training, which will pay off. I think Eddie is just meaner and more aggressive.”
      Travis Ortmayer, Strongman competitor and coach, noted: “In the beginning, I would’ve said Eddie straight away, but he has given Thor so much time to get better that it’s pretty open. Thor’s starting to look pretty dangerous. 
      “If Thor can withstand the early barrage of heaving hitting for Eddie, I think he’ll will. But I don’t know if he’s quite there yet and Eddie’s cardio is pretty strong. I think Eddie is going to take this.”

      Ervin Toots, World’s Strongest Man competitor, revealed: “Both guys are legends, but since I’ve competed in boxing myself, I see Eddie has a bit more of this sport in him, and if Thor can’t or won’t use his reach as an advantage, then Eddie will win.”
      And Martyn Ford, Hollywood actor-turned-boxer, added: “My money is on Eddie. Thor is just so slow and awkward, he has no snap or explosiveness. Technically yes, Thor has improved, but even if he hits Eddie, he doesn’t seem to have any power to cause much concern.”
      As for Bjornsson’s backers, Kelvin De Ruiter, World Champion Truck Puller, said: “In the beginning, I thought Eddie would win, but Thor has lost a lot of weight and done competitions, so he has more experience. For those reasons, I think Thor will win.” 
      Oleg Sylka, Multiple Strongman Champ, added: “I think Thor will win, because he has already had several fights in the ring and has experience.”
      ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match in History’ will be available to stream for free through a partnership with CoreSports and SEGI.TV.
      Don Idrees, CEO of CoreSports, added: “We’re thrilled to partner with SEGI.TV to bring this historic sporting experience into homes around the world for free. This fight is set to change the game for international boxing events.”
      Livestream timings: 

      Stream and coverage will begin 1230pm PST, 330pm EST, 830pm GMT
      Fight scheduled to start 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 9pm GMT

      Detail of the live stream for ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match in History’ will be available here: www.SEGI.TV
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      Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte officially CONFIRMED for April 23 in monster heavyweight title fight at Wembley

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      TYSON FURY will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte on April 23 at Wembley Stadium.The all-British bout has finally been confirmed after the pair struck an agreement earlier this week.
      Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte will fight for the WBC heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on April 23
      It will be Fury’s second defence following his trilogy win over Deontay WilderCredit: PA
      The home of English football will play host to the thrilling spectacle, which sees Whyte get his chance at the biggest prize in boxing.
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren said: “Tyson Fury coming home to fight under the arch at Wembley Stadium is a fitting reward for the No.1 heavyweight in the world following his exploits across the Atlantic in his epic trilogy against Deontay Wilder.
      “The fact that this mandatory defence of his WBC title comes against another Brit only adds to the occasion. They are two of the biggest characters in British sport and both normally have plenty to say for themselves.
      “It is going to be an incredible night and a huge occasion for sport in this country that will capture the imagination of fans right across the world.”
      Fans can get their hands on tickets via Ticketmaster at midday on Wednesday March 2.
      Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum added: “Tyson Fury conquered America, and it is only fitting that he defends the heavyweight championship in a packed Wembley Stadium. 
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      Whyte has accepted just 20 per cent of the purse in his bid for gloryCredit: PA
      “Dillian Whyte has called for this fight for years, and while he is a deserving challenger, no heavyweight can match The Gypsy King. 
      “This is going to be a momentous night of boxing with tens of thousands of fans in attendance at Wembley Stadium.”
      Whyte left it until the very last minute to agree to the WBC world title clash, angering 33-year-old Fury for the last few weeks.
      The Brixton brawler is not happy with his 20 per cent cut of the purse, with the Gypsy King raking in the other 80 per cent share.
      But he has agreed to his shot at the big time and the chance to hand Fury his first ever defeat.
      Victory on the BT Sport show will land 34-year-old Whyte £9million and the WBC heavyweight title.
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      Inside Floyd Mayweather’s birthday party as bikini-clad women carry giant cake of boxing billionaire’s business empire

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER celebrated his 45th birthday in typically lavish style.The legendary boxer is now well into his 40s as his days of fighting continue to move further behind him.
      Floyd Mayweather celebrated his 45th birthday a second time with an extraordinary birthday cakeCredit: Rex
      Mayweather turned 45 on Thursday and had the sort of lavish bash we have come to expectCredit: Getty
      His second shindig was at The Gabriel hotel in MiamiCredit: Rex
      But Mayweather remains in good spirits and celebrated with an incredible party.
      The American received a breathtaking birthday cake at the bash – held at The Gabriel hotel in Miami – which was carried over to him by bikini-clad women.
      The cake itself showed off the billionaire businessman’s empire with a number of skyscrapers next to each other.
      And they were topped with big sparklers as Mayweather looked on in awe.
      Mayweather had already celebrated his 45th birthday once as he got involved in karaoke with guests Kanye West and NFL bad boy Antonio Brown.
      Mayweather, West and Brown were captured singing along with each other at that bash on February 23.
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      Women dressed in bikinis brought the cake over to the five-weight world championCredit: Rex
      Mayweather enjoyed his birthday with NFL bad boy Antonio BrownCredit: Rex
      Former UFC star Woodley showed his face at Mayweather’s birthdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The 50-0 star has not boxed professionally since he beat MMA fighter Conor McGregor in 2017.
      He was due to return to the ring in an exhibition bout in Dubai on February 20.
      But talks to face YouTuber Money Kicks – real name Rashed Belhasa – collapsed with Mayweather’s comeback uncertain.
      Last June he was taken the distance by YouTube star Logan Paul, 26, who weighed TWO STONE more to make up for the farcical skill disparity.
      In December, Mayweather held a press conference to say he would fight on top of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel HELIPAD.
      But so far, no news on a return fight or opponent has emerged. More