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TYSON FURY admitted Dillian Whyte has the power to chin him at Wembley – but backs his Lancaster bombers to get there first. Whyte was a no-show at their first pre-fight press conference to promote the April 23 all-British WBC title fight.
Promoter Frank Warren and Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters
But Fury, smartly dressed as ever in a suave suit, did enough talking for the both of them, promising a knockout either way.
He said: “I know Dillian Whyte’s going to come in prepared, he’s going to come in rugged and rough and game and aggressive.
“And he’s got a big left hook a big right hand and who knows? It could be me chinned on the night.
“I think both fighters are going for the knockout in this fight and I just think when I land a Lancaster bomber on his jaw, it’s going to be over.
“That could be in round one and it could be in round six. I don’t see it going past them, Frank.
“But I’m looking to put on an excellent night, showcase of knockout boxing for the UK fans and then sing a load of song afterwards.”
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Fury, 33, is eyeing the undisputed crown but first needs to dispatch of mandatory challenger Whyte, 33.
The other side of the equation will be determined after the rematch between Anthony Joshua, 32, and Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
But Fury is botherless who he faces now or ever, adamant he will reign as heavyweight king regardless.
He boasted: “I’m not concerned because it’s the Fury roadshow and he next stop is London, the United Kingdom.
“Its never about the opponent, whether it’s his [Whyte’s] face on there or someone else’s. It’s really unimportant.
“He’s ugly anyway, take him down, we should take him down, Frank. This is about this man over here [himself] and celebrating his legacy and his boxing career.
“Celebrating it on the biggest stage the world can get really. It doesn’t matter if it’s Dillian Whyte, doesn’t matter if it’s Joe Joyce, Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua, Usyk.
“It doesn’t matter where it stops next, it will always be the Tyson Fury roadshow.”
Tyson Fury is set to fight Dillian Whyte on April 23Credit: Reuters More

UKRAINE are being backed by some of their greatest ever boxers on the front line in the fight against Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Russia’s invasion has united the crisis nation unite and seen surrounding countries rally round in support.
Vitali Klitschko, brother to fellow heavyweight legend Wladimir
Russia has been outcast by the sporting world, with boxing organisations refusing to sanction bouts in the country.
And some of Ukriane’s greatest athletes have now taken up arms to defend their country aganst the growing threat from their neighbours
Here, SunSport takes a look at the hero world champions bravely signing up to serve their country.
Vitali Klitschko
The former heavyweight ruler, 50, last fought in 2012 and retired a year later to focus on politics.
Vitali, a father-of-three who married wife Natalie in 1996, has been the mayor of Kyiv since 2014.
And as a result, it left the ex-boxer ‘no choice’ but to take up arms.
He told ITV: “I don’t have another choice. I have to do that. I will be fighting.”
Vitali Klitschko has been the mayor of Kyiv since 2014Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
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Wladimir Klitschko
Wladimir, 45, reigned as heavyweight king for nine years before losing his crown to Tyson Fury, 33, in a 2015 upset.
He would return two years later in defeat to Anthony Joshua, 32, and announce his retirement soon after, snubbing a Las Vegas rematch.
Wladimir, dad to seven-year-old Kaya Evdokia, has refused a boxing comeback in recent years and also pledged to fight on the frontline.
He enlisted in Ukraine’s reserve army in early February and has publicly pleaded with Russia to end the war.
Wladimir Klitschko enlisted in Ukraine’s reserve armyCredit: Alamy
Vasiliy Lomachenko
The masterful southpaw, 34, is one of the greatest amateur boxers of all time, leaving the unpaid ranks with a record of 396-1 and two Olympic gold medals.
It saw him fast tracked as a professional like never seen before and Lomachenko, who is married to Olena with two kids, became a three-division champ in just 12 fights.
He was beaten by Teofimo Lopez in 2020, but has won twice since and is now targeting a fight with new unified lightweight champ George Kambosos Jr.
But with talks for his return stalling, Loma was last seen holding a M16 with Ukrainian media reporting he had joined the Belgorod-Dniester Terror Defence Battalion.
Vasiliy Lomachenko joined the Belgorod-Dniester Terror Defence BattalionCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Oleksandr Usyk
Usyk, who won gold at the 2012 Olympics, is a former undisputed cruiserweight king and current three-belt heavyweight owner.
He beat Joshua in September and they are contracted to an immediate rematch this year – although it remains in doubt.
Usyk, 35, had been in London last month to hold talks with AJ’s promoter to decide a date and venue for their rematch.
But now, the fearless unbeaten father-of three, who married partner Yekaterina in 2009, has enlisted with the Kyiv Territorial Defence.
Oleksandr Usyk enlisted with the Kyiv Territorial DefenceCredit: Instagram @andrii_nebytov More

BRADLEY SKEETE has announced his retirement aged 34 after watching Jack Catterall get ‘robbed’ against Josh Taylor. The boxing world fumed after Catterall, 28, was controversially beaten by Taylor, 31, via split-decision in Scotland.
Bradley Skeete has announced his retirement aged 34Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Uproar has led to an official investigation by the British Boxing Board of Control, it was confirmed.
Similarly, the BBoBC reviewed Skeete’s recent loss in December to Hamzah Sheeraz, who landed THREE punches while the Londoner was downed.
Skeete was later stopped but Sheeraz, 22, should have been disqualified by referee Steve Gray.
The BBoBC spoke with Gray and accepted his decision not to DQ Sheeraz – instead offering support to order a rematch.
In light of Catterall’s heartbreaking loss to Taylor, Skeete has decided to hang up his gloves.
He posted on Instagram: “After watching last nights fight and seeing the shocking decision against Jack Catterall I’m glad I’ve made the decision to walk away from boxing.
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“From top to bottom it’s corruption and incompetence at its finest!
“It’s not the first and definitely won’t be the last time a fighter is blatantly cheated and robbed and nothing will be done about it!
“No doubt the BBBofC will look at it and just sweep it under the carpet as usual!
“The sport is becoming a joke it’s embarrassing! On that note I’m out. Thanks but no thanks.”
Catterall called himself the ‘Uncrowned King’ in a social media post as he reflected on his first career defeat.
He wrote: “Nothing will ever change how I feel about Saturday. I won that fight. I came to the champions country and gave him a lesson.
“The decision doesn’t sit well with me and i don’t think it ever will. They stole a moment in my life il never get back.
“I stand with everyone and agree big changes need to be made, the corruption in the sport we all love is so damaging.
“The support I’ve received since has been overwhelming and for that I thank you all. Uncrowned King.”
Jack Catterall was controversially beaten by Josh TaylorCredit: Kenny Ramsay More

LOGAN PAUL has reiterated his desire to become US President as he produced a rousing speech on why he would make a decent candidate.The controversial social media star turned boxer made a shock appearance in WWE last week to confirm he is making his in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38.
Logan Paul has reiterated his ambition to become US PresidentCredit: Reuters
Paul was unveiled as The Miz’s secret partner to face Rey and Dominik Mysterio in a tag team match on ‘The Grandest Stage of Them All’.
Paul, 26, was recently captured hitting a heavy bag for the first time since his fight with Floyd Mayweather, 44.
The YouTube star took Money the distance in June’s eight-round exhibition bout.
And he confirmed content creator Whindersson, who recently drew against ex-world champion Acelino Popo Freitas in an exhibition, is a potential next boxing opponent.
However, away from his fighting career, the star also has lofty ambitions.He and brother Jake confirmed their ambition to become US President last summer and now Logan has repeated that during an appearance on the MMA Hour.
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He said: “I know it sounds f***ing absurd but dude, I’m 26-years-old and I haven’t even been in LA or had the chance to mature my adult life for a decade.
“I’ve been learning, experiencing and absorbing knowledge for the past eight years ever since I moved to LA.
“I’m 26 and I’ll be eligible to run for president when I’m 35, so that gives me nine more years to become the best version of myself possible and to learn as much as I can about people, culture, society, where we fall short and where we are strong.
“I just think I’ll be a good leader one day and I think the presidential spot needs a fresh take.
“I think the country could use a person who is a little bit more nuanced, more innovative and authentic because I think a lot of politicians fall short.
“Personally I have trouble watching because I know that you are reading off a teleprompter and this speech was written for you by a campaign manager and I’m not like that.”
Paul added: “Part of the biggest blessing about this brand that I’ve built is that you either love or hate me for exactly who I am – there’s no smoke or mirrors.
The YouRuber turned boxer has outlined why he would make a good candidateCredit: Getty Images
“I’m me, Logan, and you accept that as truth or deny and ignore me, which is completely fine either way.
“I think there’s a lot of power in being authentic and I think it’s a possibility and something that I could see myself wanting to do at that age.
“Who knows, it might happen and I’ve got big goals and I’ve said crazier s***.
“If I was 18 and said I want to fight Floyd Mayweather then I’d have been laughed at and ridiculed. I just don’t feel like anything is impossible.”
Paul has fought three times since beginning his boxing career, starting with a 2018 white collar bout against Brit rival KSI, 28.
It ended in a draw, before the pair turned pro a year later with KSI winning via scrappy split-decision.
Paul only returned last June but did so in a shock exhibition against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
And after eight rounds, Mayweather was unable to score a knockout victory, meaning it technically ended without a winner. More