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    Tommy Fury starts ‘first day of camp’ as Love Island star eyes fight on brother Tyson’s undercard amid Jake Paul talks

    TOMMY FURY started his ‘first day of camp’ as he eyes a fight on his brother Tyson’s undercard. The 2019 Love Island star last boxed in August, beating Jake Paul’s sparring partner Anthony Taylor, 32, on his US debut.
    Tommy Fury training for his boxing return
    Tommy Fury started his ‘first day of camp’ as he eyes a fight on his brother Tyson’s undercard
    He then signed to fight YouTube star Paul, 25, but had to pull out of the grudge match after suffering a broken rib and having a chest infection.
    But Fury, 22, wants to return the night brother Tyson, 33, fights Dillian Whyte, also 33, on April 23 at Wembley Stadium.
    And he appears to be training for a fight as he posted a series of training and diet pictures online, captioning: “First day of camp.”
    Paul has recently accused his Fury of faking the injury to avoid risking his reputation in the all-celebrity bout.
    So he hit back to deny the claim and insisted he will push ahead with his boxing career – with or without fighting the American.
    Fury told EsNEWS: “I think it’s ludicrous, I think he’s using my injury as a play point like, ‘He didn’t want the fight’. When really, it was a genuine injury.
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    “I broke a rib and had a major, major chest infection and I just wan’t fit to fight, professionals cleared me as not fit to fight.
    “He’s just playing on that, but at the end of the day he knows where the big fight’s at – it’s here.
    “He knows where the hundreds of thousands of people are at – it’s here.
    “So if he wants to go and fight another MMA kid in Ohio somewhere, let him crack on. But I know we’re onto bigger and better things.” 
    Fury would have been Paul’s first opponent with a professional boxing record.
    The 5-0 internet personality has so far only beaten a YouTuber, NBA player and two former UFC fighters.
    Fury still hopes to face Paul and believes a statement win on Tyson’s undercard could set it up.
    I’m a boxer, I’m not a YouTube boxer or anything like that, I’m a fully-fledged fighting man.Tommy Fury
    He said: “That fight I look to see at the end of the year.
    “My plan is to get a good win on this undercard. At the end of the day, Jake Paul knows where it’s at.
    “We’re onto bigger and better things, I don’t know what Jake Paul’s doing, but we’ve just done 100,000 at Wembley.
    “I’m looking to get a good win on the undercard and move on with my career.
    “I’m a boxer, I’m not a YouTube boxer or anything like that, I’m a fully-fledged fighting man.
    “Whatever Jake Paul decides to do, he decides to do, I’m not interested.”
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    Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte ring walk time CONFIRMED: Timings for huge Wembley showdown

    TYSON FURY is facing Dillian Whyte in a mammoth battle of Britain at Wembley Stadium.The big fight has high interest on both sides of the Atlantic, and promoter Frank Warren has confirmed the ring walk time for the WBC heavyweight title clash.
    Tyson Fury with promoter Frank Warren
    The Gypsy King has not fought in the UK since 2018, with his last five fights including his epic trilogy with Deontay Wilder all taking place in the US.
    Fury, 33, said: “It’s been a rollercoaster of a ride. I’ve been across the ocean and now – after four years away – I get to come back to Wembley Stadium with almost 100,000 fans there. 
    “I am putting this on for those who travelled out to Las Vegas and the fans who stayed up until 5am to watch on BT Sport. Now they can come and watch on home soil and be a part of history. 
    “People will be talking about this event saying where were you when this happened on that night of April 23, 2022 in years to come. When Tyson Fury smashed this fella to pieces in front of home fans in the UK. 
    “There hasn’t been a bigger British heavyweight fight since Lennox Lewis against Frank Bruno. It could be over in round one or in round six but I don’t think it will go past that.”
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    What time is Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte?
    Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte will take place at 10pm UK time – this is 5pm ET.
    The timing has been confirmed by fight promoter Frank Warren.
    Wembley Stadium plays host for the April 23 showdown, with a British record crowd expected.

    What TV channel and live stream is it on?
    Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte will be shown LIVE on BT Sport Box Office.
    Sky customers will also be able to purchase the event through the red button.
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    Kamaru Usman urges Canelo Alvarez to ‘give the world a show’ as UFC champ calls for Mexican Independence Day fight

    KAMARU USMAN urged Canelo Alvarez to ‘give the world a show’ as he called out the boxer to a Mexican Independence Day fight. The UFC champion wants to face Canelo in September, on the weekend of the landmark holiday.
    Kamaru Usman urged Canelo Alvarez to ‘give the world a show’ as he called out the boxerCredit: Getty
    Canelo Alvarez was called out to a Mexican Independence Day fight by Kamaru UsmanCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    He told BT Sport: “Mexican Independence Day, I think it’s only right for me and Canelo to give the world a show, give the world the entertainment they so desire.
    “You know, I’ve said it before, it can’t be done until someone does do it. I respect him, he’s a great champion, he’s the pound-for-pound best.
    “I have to show him that respect but he needs to show me that respect as well.”
    Canelo has refused to rule out the crossover fight but claimed Usman is only after a ‘payday’.
    He said on the MMA Hour: “Maybe. Why not? You never say no. My trainer told me about it and I said, ‘Well, if you say.’”
    Canelo, 31, added: “It’s not really on my mind. I want a really good legacy for my career and we can talk about other things later.”
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    In 2017, UFC legend Conor McGregor, 33, was given permission to fight boxing icon Floyd Mayweather, 45, but lost in ten rounds.
    Usman, the UFC’s No1 rated fighter, eyes a similar bout with Canelo after the door was left open for talks.
    He said: “I think he said this week, yeah that’s a fight they brought to him that he’s interested in.
    “So yeah, let’s make it happen, if he’s interested, his camp is interested, we’re interested, let’s make it happen.
    “Never before have pound-for-pound – in their respected sports – ever got together like this.”
    UFC fighters are prohibited from competing outside of the promotion unless given special exemption, like McGregor was.
    Usman, 34, admitted talks with the UFC and promoter Dana White are yet to take place but urged his boss to get on board.

    He said: “Well, those conversations are still to be had.
    “But, you know like I’ve said, this fight will be the greatest and the biggest fight ever in the history of combat sports.
    “And that’s because we’ve got to have the biggest and the baddest promoter ever in the history of combat sports, Dana White, behind us.”
    Usman’s last fight, a win against Colby Covington, 34, in November fell on the same night Canelo beat Caleb Plant, 29.
    White was pictured watching Canelo’s win from cageside and warned Usman against ever fighting the boxing star.
    He joked: “I watched the Canelo fight tonight. You don’t want to fight Canelo.
    “Come on, man, let’s stop this s***. If Canelo wants to come over here, let’s do it. He don’t want to box Canelo.”
    Canelo Alvarez beat Caleb Plant in his last fightCredit: Getty
    Kamaru Usman has not held talks with the UFC to fight Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty More

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    Tyson Fury denies being dropped by Dillian Whyte ahead of fight and claims he used rival as ‘a punching bag’ in sparring

    TYSON FURY denied being dropped by Dillian Whyte in sparring and claimed: ‘I used him as a punching bag’. The heavyweight rivals, both 33, climbed the ranks together and were former training partners.
    Tyson Fury denied being dropped by Dillian Whyte in sparringCredit: Rex
    Fury claimed he used Dillian Whyte as ‘a punching bag’ in sparring
    But over the years their relationship soured and is due to be settled on April 23 at Wembley.
    In the past, Whyte claimed he floored Fury on more than one occasion during one of their now-famed sparring sessions.
    He said on Sky Sports: “I don’t like telling sparring stories, but people in the game know. They know about me.
    “Well, me and Tyson Fury sparred and I bashed him about and dropped him on multiple occasions. Simple as that.”
    But Fury tells a different story, one that includes beating Whyte so badly his cousin Hughie, a teenager at the time, had to replace him.
    He told Carl Frampton for BT Sport: “I’ve sparred Dillian Whyte many, many times. And every single time I used him as a punching bag.
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    “There were times when he couldn’t defend himself and there was a time where we had to stop the sparring and Hughie had to spar him, my cousin Hughie instead.
    “Hughie was about 18 at the time and he used to batter him.
    “All these stories of him knocking me down 25 times in sparring – highly unlikely anyone believes that rubbish.”
    Fury was quick to again refute Whyte’s sparring allegation – but insisted it would not matter even if it was true.
    He said: “There’s no substance to it, knocking me down umpteen times and all that.
    “Just say he did knock me down eight times in sparring, we all know sparring ain’t fighting, is it?
    “How many times have you seen people in the gym get absolutely busted up and then on fight night they boxed like Sugar Ray Leonard?
    “Sometimes you don’t have good days in the gym, bad days whatever, but sparring ain’t fighting.
    “And just for the record, he never knocked me down once. I’ve never been knocked down in a spar, ever.”
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    Jorge Masvidal’s manager teases fight with ‘jacked’ Conor McGregor after Colby Covington loss as UFC star eyes return

    JORGE MASVIDAL has vowed to bounce back after defeat to Colby Covington – as his manager teased a fight with Conor McGregor.Masvidal suffered a crushing loss to former friend-turned bitter rival Covington at UFC 272.
    Jorge Masvidal has vowed to bounce back after defeat to Colby CovingtonCredit: Getty
    Jorge Masvidal’s manager teased a fight with Conor McGregorCredit: Refer to Caption
    Before the grudge match, he had signed a new contract which made him one of the UFC’s highest-paid stars.
    And even after his most heartbreaking of setbacks, Masvidal warned it would not be the last of him.
    He tweeted: “Far from over. I will be back.”
    Talk soon turned to what could be next for Masvidal, now beaten in his last three fights.
    The Cuban-American, 37, was in 2020 linked with a fight against McGregor, having enjoyed a meteoric rise the year before.
    But he would instead fight Kamaru Usman, 34, losing by decision in July 2021 before suffering a knockout in their rematch last April.
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    McGregor, 33, having also lost consecutively to Dustin Poirier, 33, in 2021, was once again raised as a potential opponent for Masvidal.
    UFC president Dana White once said the welterweight contender was ‘too big’ for former two-weight champ McGregor.
    But Masvidal’s manager Malki Kawa shot down any suggestion of a size discrepancy having seen McGregor at a recent Bellator event in Ireland.
    Kawa tweeted: “I saw McGregor in Dublin. He’s not small. He looked like he walks around 195-200lbs jacked.”
    White admitted he does not know what is next for Masvidal or Covington, 34, who secured bragging rights with a points win.
    The UFC chief said: “I don’t know, that’s a good question. We knew tonight, whoever lost, ‘What would be next?’ and ‘Where would they go?’
    “And I don’t know, sitting right here, right now, I don’t know. On either one of them, even Colby, who won.”
    Jorge Masvidal was beaten by Colby Covington at UFC 272Credit: Getty More

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    Martyn Ford vs Iranian Hulk date: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for HUGE showdown in April

    THE Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the ‘World’s scariest man’ Martyn Ford in a huge showdown. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people.
    The ‘Iranian Hulk’ Sajid Gharibi will step in the ringCredit: Refer to Caption
    Sajad Gharibi has previously vowed to fight ISIS, and previously went viral on social media, largely due to his enormous physique.
    Standing 6’2″ tall, Gharibi weighs an incredible 28 stone – mostly muscle – and has amassed over 450,000 followers on Instagram. But, he does have a height disadvantage, as Ford stands at 6’8″.
    Set to take place at London’s O2 Arena on April 2, Martyn Ford has promised that he is training to knock out the Iranian Hulk, and is currently training amongst the best in the world.
    Letting off steam – The ‘World’s scariest man’ – Martyn FordCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martynfordofficial/?hl=en
    When is Iranian Hulk fighting Martyn Ford?

    Iranian Hulk vs Martyn Ford will take place on Saturday, April 2, in London.
    The bout will be held at the O2 Arena.
    It is expected that there will be 20,000 fans in attendance at the event.
    Tickets went on sale on February 11th.

    What channel is Iranian Hulk vs Martyn Ford on and can it be live streamed?

    It has not yet been announced where the fight will be broadcasted.

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    Hulk vs Ford undercard
    The full undercard for Gharibi vs Ford has yet to be fully confirmed but it’s expected to be a night filled with prospective talent, ex Love-Islanders, and Champions League winner Patrice Evra.
    While fellow ex-footballer Jamie O’Hara faces star personal trainer Kris Boyson.

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    What has been said?
    Gharibi said: “Work Hard In Silence and Let Success Makes The Noise. Hey pretty boy Enjoy your remaining days. I will come to London.”
    Ford said: “For those who doubted I was taking this seriously, when I say I am 100% in. Sparring with literally the best in the WORLD. It doesn’t get any more serious than that.”
    “I’m here to learn, to develop, to become the BEST VERSION of ME possible, and more than anything ….. to excite the world when I step in the @theo2london on April 2nd …. I will be READY.”
    “So we are four five hours a day training at the moment and then rehab three times a week. I also have physio every week keeping me going forward really and making that transition into lifting weights.” More

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    Logan Paul claims Floyd Mayweather ‘doesn’t have any money’ amid YouTuber’s pay row with boxing legend

    LOGAN PAUL has claimed Floyd Mayweather ‘doesn’t have any money’ amid their bitter pay row. Paul faced Mayweather in a shock exhibition bout last June which went the full eight-round distance.
    Logan Paul claimed Floyd Mayweather ‘doesn’t have any money’ amid their pay rowCredit: Getty
    But the YouTube star has since claimed to have not been fully paid – and has been left to chase it up.
    Paul, 26, alleged his dispute with Mayweather, 45, is still ongoing and questioned the boxing legend’s finances.
    He said on Walkway to Fight Club: “Nah, same s***. It’s unfortunate because it’s Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, right?
    “Surely I was gonna get my cheque fairly quickly, right? Ok, but then that didn’t happen.
    “So I’m sure it’ll come eventually, right? Maybe in a little bit? Then I realised ‘OK, I’m being strung along.’
    “This is a classic ‘Hey, buddy, you’re the new guy in this industry. We’re gonna puppeteer you however we want with your money. So, hop on for the ride and shut up.’
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    “But instead of shutting up, I make fun of him on social media and let everyone know that he doesn’t have any money.”
    The exhibition sold over a million pay-per-views and Mayweather boasted of earning $100m (£75m).
    And he has only once addressed Paul’s accusations, while on The Pivot Podcast.
    Mayweather said: “This comes with the territory. To them, that’s real money, and I like the YouTubers.
    “The money on the back end though, from pay-per-view, that takes a while.
    “Nothing comes right away. I’m still collecting cheques from fights seven or eight years ago.
    “They just hate when the table is turned. Be happy with the biggest payday you ever got in your life.”
    Floyd Mayweather was taken the distance by Logan PaulCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Hafthor Bjornsson vs Eddie Hall date: UK start time CONFIRMED, live stream FREE, undercard for HUGE heavyweight fight

    EDDIE HALL takes on his strongman nemesis Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson in the HEAVIEST boxing fight in history.The two big men have been training in preparation for their mega grudge fight and mark your calendars, because a date has been set…
    Eddie Hall and Thor have been training for their big boxing bout
    Both fighters have undergone drastic body transformations, with Hall revealing he cut down to 25st 5lb in the summer.
    But that is still over two stone heavier than Nikolai Valuev, the heaviest champion in history.
    When is Eddie Hall vs Thor?

    What live stream and TV channel is Eddie Hall vs Thor on?
    Hall vs Thor will be shown live on SEGI.TV for FREE in the UK.
    Expect the stream to get going from 8.30pm UK time, with the main event to start soon after at 9pm.
    How do the fighters compare?

    What has been said?
    Thor: “Eddie Hall, you better be training your a** off.
    “Because I’m coming for you, and I’m knocking you out – you’re going down.
    “I respect you as an athlete, and I know you’re training hard, but I am going to knock you out, see you soon!
    “Don’t miss my fight with Eddie Hall, it’s going to be a blast and I promise you I’m doing whatever I can to knock him out in September.”
    Eddie Hall on Thor’s boxing debut: “Do you want the God’s honest truth? He didn’t land a single punch in three rounds.
    “Anyone with any boxing tenacity about them, will know that was the biggest load of s*** that has probably ever happened in boxing.
    “That Steve Ward evidently laid off.”
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