Boxing

CHRIS EUBANK JR labelled Liam Williams a ‘lowlife, scumbag and cretin’ for hyping their battle with spiteful trash talk.The Welsh hardman, 29, has insulted and goaded his way into a mouth-watering middleweight clash with the son of ring legend Chris Sr.
Chris Eubank Jr labelled Liam Williams a ‘lowlife, scumbag and cretin’Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
The warring pair will settle their grudge in a Cardiff ring on December 11 after Williams kept digging at the 32-year-old on Twitter.
And Eubank Jr insists he will punish his bitter foe when they finally get to batter each other with more than words.
He said: “Respect is not a word I would use to explain my feelings toward Liam.
“He has said a lot of reckless things online and it does not sit well with me. This is personal, he has made it personal.
“He has come here and tried to talk about respect but we have gone too far past that and he will pay for what he said.
“I will embarrass him in front of his home crowd, he is going to get hurt.
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“I won’t repeat what he said. Lowlife, scrumbag and cretin are words I could use to describe him for what he has said.
“He is going to get obliterated and then I will move on. He doesn’t have what it takes to stop me, I will get to him so he will quit or get knocked out.”
Williams was polite for most of the press conference but regularly interjected Eubank’s comments to say he is ‘full of s***’.
And he could not resist one last chance to claim Eubank Jr’s career is all down to his famous father.
“I respect him a lot as a fighter but we are just never going to be friends,” he said.

“I don’t respect him much personally, I don’t like the way he goes about his business, he’s not my type of guy. I would not want to be his friend in or outside of boxing.
“He will struggle against anyone with a jab and some movement, if you stand in front of him he will punch holes in you but we have a gameplan and he will have a hard night.
“I am not sure I will stop him, because he is a very durable and tough man. I would like to stop him but I am prepared to beat him on points.
“The guy is full of s***, he is just a good talker, maybe daddy paid for him to have talking lessons when he was younger.”
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DILLIAN WHYTE has seen his well-earned world title shot stalled after the WBC opted against ordering him to fight Tyson Fury. The British contender launched a legal case to accelerate talks for the WBC to mandate him against champion Fury.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters
But at the governing bodies’ annual convention in Mexico, they revealed the legal proceedings have to be resolved before Whyte gets his shot.
The 33-year-old still remains a frontrunner to face Fury, with the WBC just needing to officially order the fight.
But, if disaster strikes, here SunSport runs down five different options for the Gypsy King.
Oleksandr Usyk
Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum has done his best to urge Anthony Joshua against rematching Usyk.
It means they could instead unify all the belts against the Ukrainian, 34, and promise Joshua, 32, the winner of that fight.
Arum even went as far to say that would be Fury’s preference, over a domestic clash with Whyte.
But it appears unlikely, with Joshua all-but confirmed for a rematch with Usyk, set to take place before the end of April.
Oleksandr Usyk after beating Anthony JoshuaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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Anthony Joshua
Without beating Usyk, and reclaiming his unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts, Joshua’s chances of fighting Fury are slim.
But if somehow, Fury has not returned to the ring before AJ’s rematch with Usyk, and the Brit wins, it could set up the Battle of Britain again.
Even after Joshua lost to Usyk, he confirmed he would still fight his English rival and Deontay Wilder, 36, with or without belts.
But until AJ’s business with Usyk is over, talk of fighting Fury needs to be shelved.
Anthony Joshua after defeat to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
Andy Ruiz Jr
Fury has one fight left on his Top Rank deal, having had his last four with the US promotion, all in Las Vegas.
And if he is to close out the deal again in America, with his Wilder trilogy series completed, Ruiz is the second biggest Stateside star.
His shock win over Joshua in 2019 and comeback fight in May has made the Mexican-American outsider, 32, a hot commodity.
But, Arum has been vocal about bringing Fury back to the UK for a homecoming, and there are bigger options for the Gypsy King.
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz JrCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Joe Joyce
Joyce, 36, is the current WBO mandatory challenger, but the WBA and IBF are both set to be called beforehand.
It leaves the unbeaten contender facing a wait for the winner between Usyk – who holds the WBO titles – and former champ Joshua.
Joyce is ranked No3 in the WBC and shares a promoter with Fury in Frank Warren, meaning there is no TV network clash.
Arum also named the former British title holder as a likely opponent alongside Whyte in March.
Joe Joyce pictured with WBC champion Tyson FuryCredit: Refer to Caption
David Haye
Haye, 41, in 2013 twice pulled out of fighting Fury, meaning their feud was left unresolved.
And it looked to be heading that way forever until the Hayemaker came out of retirement in September for an exhibition.
He beat his good friend Joe Fournier – who he used to promote and manage – over eight rounds.
And afterwards, he called out Fury, despite not fighting professionally since consecutive losses to Tony Bellew in 2017 then 2018.
David Haye before his comeback fightCredit: Getty
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CANELO ALVAREZ has sensationally been given the nod to move up to cruiserweight to challenge champion Ilunga Makabu. The WBC announced at their annual convention that they have given their blessing for Makabu to defend his title against the Mexican.
Canelo Alvarez has sensationally been given the nod to move up to cruiserweightCredit: Amanda Westcott
Ilunga Makabu could fight Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty
Canelo is already a four-division champion, having won belts from light-middleweight all the way to light-heavyweight.
But he appears to have a FIFTH weight class eyed after requesting to fight Makabu, who was knocked out by Tony Bellew in 2016.
Here, SunSport compares the two fighters.
SPEED
Canelo is one of the most destructive combination punchers in the sport, letting fly with beautiful shots in numbers.
But his hands are not always eye-catching, as he instead focuses more on accuracy and timing.
That being said, he is a far speedier puncher than Makabu, who does still possess quick hands for his size.
Neither men have particularly sharp feet, but Canelo is always on the move and often cuts off the ring.
Canelo Alvarez is one of the most destructive combination punchers in the sportCredit: Getty

POWER
Canelo has heavy hands, with 39 knockouts in his 57 wins, and importantly carries his power into the later rounds.
That was on show when he beat Sergey Kovalev for the WBO light-heavyweight title, which he won in round 11.
If he is to use similar tactics to take Makabu out late, that power will be vital to breaking down the Congolese veteran.
But due to the size different, Makabu will carry a power advantage, taking 25 KOs into the fight from 28 won.
Caleb Plant was knocked out in round 11 by Canelo AlvarezCredit: AP
EXPERIENCE
Despite Makabu, 34, being three years older, Canelo, 31, has exactly double the amount of fights.
Not many other fighters can claim to have more experience than Canelo, who amazingly turned professional at just 15.
He has also shared the ring with some of the best in his era, including Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto, Gennady Golovkin and Kovalev.
And for Makabu, he has been involved in just three world titles fight, with only his 2016 loss to Bellew a recognised name on his record.
Canelo Alvarez has won titles in four divisionsCredit: Getty
RECORD
Canelo’s one loss as a 23-year-old in 2013 against Mayweather proved a turning point in his career, as he seemed to adapt and improve his style thereafter.
But he was deemed fortunate to walk away with a draw against GGG in 2017 and a win in their rematch a year later.
Having also faced the best all the way from 154-175lb, Canelo has almost seen it all in the ring.
And Makabu’s lack of established opponents on his resume makes for comfortable viewing for Alvarez.

Tony Bellew beat Ilunga Makabu in 2016Credit: Getty Images – Getty
PHYSIQUE
Makabu carries in a height and reach advantage, standing 6ft compared to 5ft 9in Canelo, and has an almost four inch reach advantage.
But they were almost identical stats in Plant’s favour, before the American was knocked out with a round to go.
Makabu is also over TWO STONE heavier than Canelo if you compare their last fights, which were two weights apart.
He does also have a southpaw stance, but that did not help Billy Joe Saunders, who was left with FOUR face fractures in May after losing in round eight.
Canelo Alvarez weighing in against Caleb PlantCredit: Getty More

TYSON FURY prefers an undisputed title decider with Oleksandr Usyk but ‘may end up fighting’ Dillian Whyte, says his promoter Bob Arum. Fury, 33, is considering his options having knocked out Deontay Wilder, 36, in October to close out their epic trilogy series in style.
Tyson Fury pictured with promoter Bob ArumCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
Just two weeks beforehand, Usyk, 34, dethroned Anthony Joshua, 32, after a 12 round masterclass at Tottenham’s stadium.
AJ has since invoked his right to an immediate rematch, meaning Fury’s hopes of a unification took a big hit.
And Arum revealed challenging for Usyk’s WBA, IBF and WBO belts is top of his priority list.
He told Sky Sports: “The alternative is that if Joshua decides not to exercise his rematch against Usyk and decides to step aside, the fight we would like to make is between Usyk and Fury.
“That is a fight to unify the titles once and for all. Then Joshua can fight the winner of the undisputed fight.
“Whyte can stand in line and fight the winner ultimately. That’s what Tyson would like. And I represent Tyson. That is his preference.
“If they want to fight each other, which I believe they do? I would facilitate it.”

With Joshua all-but confirmed to rematch Usyk by April, Fury is likely to look elsewhere for his return.
Whyte, 33, is the WBC mandatory challenger, and opened a legal case against the governing body to accelerate his well earned and overdue title shot.
But because of that, the WBC decided against ordering Whyte and Fury to fight at their annual convention in Mexico.
Hope is still not lost for the heavyweight contender and could see his crack at the title signed without it being mandated by the WBC.
Arum said: “Whyte’s people had brought an arbitration proceeding against the WBC.
“The WBC said they would not grant Whyte a mandatory position while the arbitration is pending. That was appropriate.
“Fury may end up fighting Whyte, we’ll see. But it won’t be with the requirement of the WBC. Whyte is an excellent fighter.
“When the time comes, and it will come soon, for Tyson to figure out his next opponent then Whyte should be at the top of the list.”
Dillian Whyte is waiting to fight Tyson FuryCredit: PA
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER revealed he owns NINE skyscrapers including ‘the tallest commercial building in the US’ as he looks to build his wealth. The boxing legend, who officially retired 50-0 in 2017, has claimed to have made $1billion throughout his prizefighting career.
Floyd Mayweather revealed he owns nine skyscrapersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
One Vanderbilt is a 93-story skyscraper in the Midtown ManhattanCredit: Rex
And in an interview with the WBC, when he attended their annual convention in Mexico, Mayweather admitted he does not miss competing.
And instead, he is focussing his efforts on adding to his property portfolio.
Mayweather, 44, said: “I’m OK. Floyd Mayweather made a lot of smart investments.
“One of the buildings I own is the tallest commercial building in America. So if you get a chance go to New York and check it out.
“This is my ninth sky scraper.”
The building Mayweather is referencing is the One Vanderbilt, a 93-story skyscraper in the Midtown Manhattan neighbourhood of New York City.

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Mayweather has stakes in the building, which opened in 2020 after three years of construction.
After beating UFC star Conor McGregor, 33, the American icon hung up the gloves, but not for good.
He has since returned for two exhibition bouts, the first against Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 23, which he won in a round.
But this June, Mayweather faced YouTuber Logan Paul, 26, in an extraordinary spectacle bout, giving away TWO STONE in size.
Paul managed to take it the full eight round distance, technically avoiding defeat.
But Mayweather boasted before and after about walking away from the 24-minute ring cameo $100m (£74m) richer.
Despite having no desire to continue professional boxing, the unbeaten great will never lose the passion for making money.
Floyd Mayweather claims he made $1billion in his boxing careerCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
The American has several flash carsCredit: Refer to Caption
Floyd Mayweather hops on his private plane
His right hand man Leonord Ellerbe told Insider last year that Mayweather’s ‘goal’ was to match the $1bn (£743m) he made in the ring, outside the ring.
As revealed by SunSport, the retired boxer’s businesses include a strip club, fashion line, real estate and music label.
He also has homes in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, including a £19m mansion in Beverly Hills.
Mayweather’s lifestyle also includes car collections of over £20m, a private plane and several watches, with one costing £16m alone.
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