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      Anthony Joshua rematch talks with Oleksandr Usyk begin with three fight location options opening door to Fury vs Whyte

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      DILLIAN WHYTE is close to a Tyson Fury fight with Oleksandr Usyk’s representatives beginning talks with Anthony Joshua’s camp over their rematch.There had been talk of the Ukrainian fighting Fury but the Gypsy King has missed the 30-day window provided by the WBC to organise the bout.
      Talks are set to begin over a rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr UsykCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The WBC gave Tyson Fury 30 days to organise a fight with Usyk before being mandated to fight Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty
      Whyte could get his first world title shot against FuryCredit: Reuters
      That means Usyk’s attention will turn to AJ, with WBC mandatory White likely to be Fury’s next opponent.
      And Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk has revealed he will meet Eddie Hearn soon to discuss details of Usyk vs Joshua 2, including the location of the fight.
      He told Sky Sports News: “We keep focus on the rematch as the no 1 option.
      “We plan to meet with Eddie Hearn within the next couple of weeks to initiate the rematch activities.
      “We have three options under consideration: the UK, Ukraine and the Middle East.
      “Hopefully by the end of 2021, we will be in the position to take the final decision.”

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      After claiming the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight world titles on Joshua’s home soil Usyk could be keen to take the Brit back to his native Ukraine.
      Or Usyk could prefer a trip to the Middle East where he will likely receive a bigger pay packet.
      As for Whyte, he will likely appreciate the fact Usyk’s camp are focused on fighting Joshua.
      That opens to door for his first world title fight against Fury – one which he thinks will be massive in Britain.
      He said previously: “Hopefully now, the WBC forces my position and Fury has no choice.
      “It’s a massive British fight, a major fight for Britain.
      “Fury is an unpredictable man who might say: ‘I am done!'” More

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      Meet Jaime Munguia, Mexico’s next star who is trained by legend Erik Morales and wants ‘historic’ rivalry with Canelo

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      JAIME MUNGUIA is on the way to becoming Mexico’s next great hope – and already has boxing royalty in his corner. The former light-middleweight champion is trained by the legendary Erik Morales, who enjoyed one of the greatest rivalries of all time with Antonio Barrera.
      Jaime Munguia is on the way to becoming Mexico’s next great hopeCredit: Getty
      Jaime Munguia is a former light-middleweight championCredit: Getty
      Unbeaten Munguia, still only 25, can only dream of such an epic trilogy with fellow countryman Canelo Alvarez, currently boxing’s top attraction.
      But if anyone is going to guide him into a potential all-Mexican showdown, Morales is the man for it.
      The pair were introduced by promoter Fernando Beltran, and Munguia’s idol soon turned into a mentor.
      Mungia told SunSport: “I’ve always been a fan of Erik.
      “He’s a great idol of mine and he’s was a very technical fighter, entertaining to watch, he had a great defence. 
      “He had great attacks and he was a very complete fighter, always very fun to watch.
      “My favourite fight was the one with Daniel Zaragoza, where he won the world championship.” 

      Munguia won the WBO world title against Sadam Ali in 2018 as a 21-year-old and made five defences – one against Britain’s Liam Smith – before moving up.
      He is now at middleweight, where he has won three times, and returns against veteran American Gabriel Rosado over the weekend.
      It will be his toughest test at 160lb, the division where in 2018 Munguia was refused the chance to fight Gennady Golovkin by the Nevada commission.
      He said: “I have a lot to prove in this new weight division. 
      “I am ready to show everybody what I am made of, I’m ready to show what I’ve learned from my experience and that I’m a great fighter.”
      Rosado, 35, has had a storied 41-fight career with several ups and downs, enough to justify his role in 2015 Hollywood hit Creed, a Rocky spin-off movie.
      Jaime Munguia beat Britain’s Liam Smith in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jaime Munguia in his last fight against Kamil SzeremetaCredit: Getty
      In his last fight, he knocked out hot prospect Bektemir Melikuziev, 25, a fierce reminder of his giant killing ability.
      Munguia said: “I think Gabriel will come out and box, use his jab. But I have to be very careful, because Gabriel is a very experienced fighter. 
      “I feel I need to be prepared for whatever Gabe is able to do in the ring and adapt to that. 
      “But of course I will make sure I am the best version of myself fight night and take control of the fight on the night.” 
      Munguia was ruled out of filling in for Canelo – who was serving a six-month drug ban – to face GGG at late notice almost four years ago amid safety fears.
      Now settled at middleweight, the heavy-hitter – who snubbed the Olympics to turn professional at 16 – has set his sights on finally fighting Kazakhstan’s 39-year-old danger man.
      And the move up to middleweight has also put him within touching distance of Canelo, 31, now the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
      Jaime Munguia training to fight Gabriel RosadoCredit: Instagram @jaimemunguiaoficial
      American boxing veteran Gabriel RosadoCredit: Instagram @kinggabrosado
      Alvarez has long yearned for a Mexican counter part fit to share the spotlight, having failed to do so with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 35, who he dominated in 2017.
      Munguia’s trainer Morales came off second best in his epic trilogy series with Barrera, which stretched from 2000-2004.
      The brutal rounds still live long in the memory for boxing fans, and has inspired Munguia to try and one day replicate the rivalry with Canelo.
      He said: “I think that would be something historic. It would be a very exciting fight, for all boxing fans to see.” 
      “Obviously, it would be a great war. I’d apply a lot of pressure, come forward. That’s what Mexican fighters do. 
      “It would be an exciting war for all the fans.” 
      Marco Antonio Barrera, left, in his 2002 rematch with Erik MoralesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jaime Munguia pictured next to trainer Erik Morales, middleCredit: Instagram @terrible100
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      ‘I’m thinking that way’ – Tyson Fury seriously considering retiring from boxing after epic Deontay Wilder trilogy fight

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      TYSON FURY was seriously considering hanging up his gloves after his latest victory over Deontay Wilder, claims his cousin Andy Lee.The pair, both world champions, regularly work together in the gym with the Irishman performing the role of assistant coach to the star.
      Tyson Fury was considering retirement ahead of his trilogy fight with Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King has now changed his mind and wants to face Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King, 33, retained his WBC heavyweight title last month when he defeated the Bronze Bomber in their thrilling trilogy showdown.
      But Lee says that Fury told him over a coffee beforehand that he was leaning towards retirement.
      However, now with victory under his belt and the prospect of an all British clash against mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte on the horizon, the fan favourite will get back into the ring to defend his belt.
      Lee told TalkSPORT: “Well I arrived in Morecambe a few weeks ago, the first day we went out for a coffee and I said, ‘What do you do? Do you retire, do you hang them up?’
      “He said, ‘Well, I’m thinking that way.’ And then he said, ‘On the other hand, what else am I going to do with my life?’
      “He loves to train, he loves to fight and although there are no challenges out there for him, he can still take a lot of pleasure in cleaning out the division and beating up these other guys and also earn a hell of a lot of money while doing it.”

      Discussing the showdown with Fury, Lee also revealed Fury’s excitement over his upcoming defence against Whyte.
      Lee added: “He likes the Dillian Whyte fight.
      “He is enthused by that, that’s what he is talking about to me so I can see that being the next one.”
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      EA Sports ‘give green light to new Fight Night after UFC game’ with last release coming a DECADE ago

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      EA SPORTS are set to bring back legendary boxing computer game Fight Night.But sports fans will have to wait – developers are focussing on the next UFC release scheduled for late next year, according to Video Games Chronicle.
      The last Fight Night offering came back in 2011
      Boxing fans will be delighted that there are plans in place to bring back Fight Night
      The last incarnation of the legendary platform game was back in 2011, with the Fight Night Champion title.
      This was available on PS3, Xbox 360 and iOS devices.
      Previously, EA Canada’s Fight Night was an annual fixture after its debut in 2004 earned rave reviews and sold over a million copies.
      And despite Champion also being well received, the series has since gone on hold with the developer focusing its efforts on creating games for the officially licensed UFC franchise.
      Bringing the classic back will delight one big name in the boxing world – promoter Eddie Hearn.
      The Matchroom boss has previously tweeted to EA Sports to re-release that popular boxing game.

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      And he confirmed that the software giant had responded that they are “looking into” his request.
      Fans went wild at the prospect of a full boxing game returning to consoles, after 2018’s Creed: Rise to Glory failed to land a knockout punch.
      One Twitter fan wrote: “Would turn Hearn into a hero.”
      Another added: “Please let this be true.”
      Eddie Hearn will be a happy man if EA Sports do indeed bring back the legendary boxing game
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      Watch ‘Iranian Hulk’ Sajad Gharibi punch WALL repeatedly in crazy workout ahead of fight vs ‘scariest man on planet’

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      IRANIAN HULK Sajad Gharibi repeatedly punched a WALL during a recent Instagram video showing off his wacky training techniques.Gharibi is set to fight ‘scariest’ man on the planet Martyn Ford at the O2 Arena in April next year.
      Sajad Gharibi repeatedly punches a wallCredit: Instagram @sajadgharibiofficial
      The Iranian Hulk weights around 390lbsCredit: Refer to Caption
      Also known as the ‘Persian Hercules’, Gharibi is set to weigh in at around 390lbs, or 28 stone.
      The strongman took to Instagram to show off some of his training methods as he prepares for the bout.
      His video starts with relatively simple clips of him lifting weights.
      But it takes a strange turn, as he bursts a watermelon with his bare hands.
      Gharibi can also be seen bending metal and towing a car – before hammering some tyres.
      He then punches a hole in a wall after hitting it repeatedly.

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      The Iranian Hulk captioned his video: “YES THIS IS PERSONAL.
      “Beautiful white teeth one side you with all your sponsors front of me with dear fans all around the world who support and motivate me.
      “Different conditions it’s not important even if the worst conditions i have but iranian hulk never stops see you april 2nd.”
      Ford will have a seven inch height advantage over Gharibi, when the pair meet in the ring.
      The 39-year-old Brit, ten years his opponent’s senior, has been trained by former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall, who is recovering from an injury ahead of a potential fight against Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson.
      Ford has a background in bodybuilding but once wanted to be a cricketer before bulking up – he has also appeared in several films in recent years including The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
      Upon announcing the bout, he wrote: “I can’t promise you the most technical fight in the world BUT I will promise you that I will bring my absolute EVERYTHING and turn this into an EVENT you will NEVER forget.”
      Martyn Ford wants to sell out the O2 ArenaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martynfordofficial/?hl=en
      Gharibi will prove a formidable opponentCredit: Instagram @sajadgharibiofficial
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      Watch topless Jake Paul run in special altitude training mask as he responds to Tommy and Tyson Fury’s training video

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      JAKE PAUL has been making use of altitude training equipment ahead of his showdown with Tommy Fury.The YouTuber turned boxer will face the former Love Island star in a grudge match on December 18 in Tampa, Florida.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will meet in a grudge match next monthCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
      Fury is being trained by his brother Tyson Fury for the fightCredit: Instagram
      But The Problem Child is leaving no stone unturned ahead of the boutCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
      Fury has been hard at work with heavyweight champ brother Tyson in preparation for his showdown with the former Disney star.
      But Paul has also been putting in the hard graft, using an altitude training mask for one of his recent runs on the treadmill.
      On Tuesday, he shared footage of Tyson putting Tommy through his paces to his Instagram story with the accompanying caption: “They are working.
      The following story update showed a topless Paul running on the treadmill with an altitude mask.
      The Problem Child’s accompanying caption read: “But so are we.”
      Despite being a 4-0 novice, social media sensation Paul will be the biggest name Fury has fought in his young career.

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      And the weight of expectation is something Paul believes Fury will crack under.
      The American said: “He’s only been put in there with opponents that were meant to lose.
      “This is his first real test where his opponent isn’t some guy who is just going to flop over.
      “He has no idea what he’s getting himself into.
      ‘”This is his first time under the big lights, on the big stage, and he’s going to crack under pressure.”
      Although he believes Fury will crumble, Paul admits TNT will be the most accomplished boxer he’s faced so far.

      He said: “The beautiful thing about this fight is the unknown. Is he actually a Fury, or will we find out that he’s just a half Fury?
      “Does he have the heart like his brother, or is he just living in the shadow of his brother.
      “The beautiful thing about this fight is stepping into the unknown, because this is also my first time fighting a real boxer, whatever that means?
      “He’s undefeated, he’s young, same age, same weight, same height, so it’s really a perfect match-up.
      “We’re just going to see who worked harder, who wants it more and who has that dog inside of them.”
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      Logan Paul next fight: Five bouts after Floyd Mayweather including Mike Tyson, Chris Hemsworth and his brother Jake

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      LOGAN PAUL hasn’t fought since he shared the ring with all-time great Floyd Mayweather in June.The YouTuber-turned-boxer, 26, survived all eight rounds to take it the distance.
      Logan Paul is already thinking about his next fight having last faced Floyd MayweatherCredit: AFP
      Having faced, and technically avoided defeat, against one of the best boxers of all time, you have to wonder where Paul goes from here.
      Just days after his showcase bout with Mayweather, Paul took to Instagram to ask: “No seriously, who’s next?”
      The American certainly won’t be short of opponents having ruffled the feathers of some of fighting’s biggest names.
      We take a look at FIVE potential options for Paul’s next money-spinning bout…
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      THE Russia-born Swedish MMA star is the latest in a growing line of fighters to become embroiled in a spat with Logan and younger brother Jake Paul.
      Chimaev, 27, recently tweeted a photo of the Americans, captioned: “I can smash these guys same night. BOXING.”
      He added: “And they know about it.”
      Chimaev also tweeted a photo of himself holding a rifle with the heads of the Paul brothers Photoshopped onto his wall.
      Jake replied in typical manner, roaring: “Listen Kumquat… you are just another UFC fighter pretending you can box.
      “Sit down, shut up and pray you get paid fairly.”
      Big bro Logan may just fancy the scrap with Jake next facing Tommy Fury in December.
      MMA star Chimaev insisted he could beat both Paul brothers in the boxing ring

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      John Fury has revealed Tommy will set Logan Paul in his sights following his fight with JakeCredit: Getty
      SPEAKING of Fury, the young brother of heavyweight champion Tyson takes on Jake Paul in Miami next month.
      And dad John Fury has revealed his son will beat Jake before setting his sights on Logan.
      John said: “I know Jake Paul can’t beat Tommy. Tyson will sort his head out.
      “I’m looking for a Tommy win in explosive fashion. The end of Jake Paul.
      “And then he’ll move onto the brother Logan.
      “We won’t count our chickens before they hatch, boxing’s a funny game anything can happen.
      “But like I say only one man beating Tommy and that’s Tommy, not Jake Paul.”
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      Logan Paul confirmed talks are in place to fight Mike Tyson following the former heavyweight champion’s return to the ring last yearCredit: EPA
      EARLIER this week, Logan confirmed talks with Iron Mike – insisting he would fight the heavyweight legend to ‘shut people the f*** up’.
      The YouTube sensation and boxing icon were rumoured to be in talks for an exhibition bout in February.
      Paul admitted tentative talks had taken place in the past, but it was not a fight he was heavily considering.
      But after seeing the reaction of fans, who tipped Tyson – who made his comeback against Roy Jones Jr last year – to demolish the man 29 YEARS his junior, the social media influencer is ready to prove doubters wrong.
      Paul claimed: “We’ve been kind of talking about it, it’s been kind of possible for a little bit.
      “I find it absurd that people don’t think I can beat Mike Tyson.”
      JAKE PAUL
      Logan Paul could even fight little brother Jake in the latest bizarre boxing matchCredit: Getty
      Paul has been followed into the ring by his little brother Jake, who has a better record winning all three of his fights by knockout.
      The polarising pair appear to have no bounds when it comes to entertainment, leaving them both open to facing each other.
      It would be a bizarre, unprecedented and undeniable financial success, all key elements of what makes the internet sensations tick.
      But they have admitted their parents are against the idea, and even their close relationship may rule it out.
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      Logan Paul bizarrely called out Thor star Chris Hemsworth – with the Australian not replying
      Thor star Hemsworth is renowned for his impeccable physique and uses boxing in his training regime.
      And after footage of the actor hitting the pads surfaced in January, Paul called him out.
      He tweeted: “I’ll fight him after Mayweather.”
      Aussie Hemsworth, 38, never responded to the challenge, but the offer could still be open.
      In this era of bizarre boxing match-ups, why not?
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      ‘Won’t go the distance’ – Eddie Hearn gives his prediction for Dereck Chisora rematch fight against Joseph Parker

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      DERECK CHISORA’s upcoming rematch with Joseph Parker ‘won’t go the distance’, promoter Eddie Hearn has predicted.Fan favourite Chisora will run back his May showdown with the former WBO heavyweight champion at the Manchester Arena on December 18.
      Derek Chisora will rematch Joseph Park at the Manchester Arena on December 18Credit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      The fan favourite suffered a split-decision defeat to the Kiwi in their clash in MayCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      But promoter Eddie Hearn is adamant their rematch won’t go the distanceCredit: Reuters
      Chisora was on the wrong end of a split decision verdict from the ringside judges, who Hearn believes won’t be required second-time around.
      The Matchroom Boxing chief told Betfred: “He’s definitely calmed down a little bit and cooled down.
      “There was a time when he was incredibly violent and you would worry about him picking something up and throwing it.
      “Back then he was a lot scarier than he is now. He was very temperamental but now he’s matured.
      “He really loves boxing.
      “This guy is in the gym, not just training, but around young fighters too and he also spent time in Anthony Joshua’s camp ahead of the Oleksandr Usyk fight. He loves it.

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      “People ask about what’s on the line for these fighters. Don’t worry about what’s on the line for Chisora as he just loves to fight.
      “I think if he had seven losses on the spin, he’d still be looking to go again.
      “Joseph Parker is looking to regain the Heavyweight title and he’s well placed to do that, but for Chisora it’s just about fighting and winning.
      “I think the crowd will make a big difference this time, although Joseph Parker looks really fit and strong.
      “I think Parker’s camp are thinking that they’ll take Chisora out this time inside the distance, but I think it’s going to be a really exciting fight and I don’t think it’ll go the distance this time.”
      Hearn believes Chisora, 37, could catapult himself into world title contention with a huge stoppage of Parker, who has yet to be finished.

      He added: “Well you think, will Chisora get a shot at a World title? Commercially he’s a big name and you know he’s always going to be in big fights.
      “There are people who claim he’s got 11 losses but look who he’s lost too. Realistically he beat Robert Helenius.
      “Lost twice to Tyson Fury. He lost twice to Dillian Whyte in two very close fights and lost to Vitali Klitschko.
      “The most disappointing defeat was probably Agit Kabayel in Monaco, which he couldn’t get up for in a small environment. The crowd will really help him on December 18th.”
      Chisora is relishing the opportunity to exact revenge on the Kiwi, saying: “I know for a fact come 18 December; we are going to war.
      “Joseph Parker doesn’t scare me; he hasn’t got anything that I’m scared of.”
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