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      Anthony Joshua to star in new Snapchat series revealing all over growing up in Watford and giving back to community

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is set to star in a new Snapchat series which will follow his return to Watford to give back to his communityThe former heavyweight world champion grew up in the Hertfordshire borough before rising to superstardom.
      Anthony Joshua is set to star in a new Snapchat series which will follow his return to Watford
      Anthony Joshua during a Black Lives Matter protest in Watford in 2020Credit: Reuters
      And in a new unscripted series called ‘A Fighting Chance with Anthony Joshua’, set to premiere in 2022, it will see AJ go back to his hometown.
      He said: “I am really excited to team up with Snapchat and SBX Studios to create a Snap Original back in my hometown of Watford.
      “Giving back is incredibly important to me, so I can’t wait to spend time with my local community and create something truly phenomenal.”
      Joshua, 32, first started boxing at amateur club Finchley in London, before joining the Olympic team where he would win gold in 2012.
      AJ has donated money in the past to provide the local gym with new boxing equipment.
      And last year, he again injected cash of his own to help amateur boxing clubs that struggled amid the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

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      Joshua has become one of the sport’s top attractions since his 2013 debut but will return to where it all started in the brand new Snapchat series.
      Vanessa Guthrie, Head of Original Content at Snap added: “As we continue to expand Snap Original content outside of the US we are thrilled to have the one and only Anthony Joshua share his personal and empowering story with our community in the UK.
      “Snapchat is the home for talent who are passionate about telling authentic stories on mobile, and we look forward to continuing to work with UK talent and producers to create more shows for the UK and global audiences.”
      Unbeaten American boxer Ryan Garcia, who has almost nine million Instagram followers, will also feature in the series.
      Garcia, 23, will guide fans through an intimate exploration of mental health with the help of celebrity athlete friends and wellness experts. 
      He will share his own personal experiences and learn from how others overcame their struggles and uncovers new techniques along the way.
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      Deontay Wilder retains No1 heavyweight ranking despite losing world title fights against Tyson Fury

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      DEONTAY WILDER has retained his place at No1 in the WBC’s heavyweight rankings, despite twice losing to champion Tyson Fury.The Bronze Bomber was knocked out by the Gypsy King for a second time earlier this month.
      Deontay Wilder was beaten by Tyson Fury in an instant classic earlier this monthCredit: Getty
      Wilder, 35, hasn’t won a fight since beating Luis Ortiz is November 2019.
      But after his TEN successful title defences prior to his Fury rematch in February 2020, the Tuscaloosa puncher remains No1 on the WBC’s list.
      This doesn’t mean that he is due the next shot at the champion, however.
      And nor will that opportunity be handed to No2 ranked Andy Ruiz Jr or No3 ranked Joe Joyce.
      The next shot at Fury is set to be handed to Dillian Whyte, should the Brit beat Otto Wallin later this month.
      The likes of Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua do NOT feature in the WBC’s rankings, due to their exploits with other organisations.
      WBC heavyweight rankings
      Champion: Tyson Fury
      Interim Champion: Dillian Whyte

      Deontay Wilder
      Andy Ruiz Jr
      Joe Joyce
      Luis Ortiz
      Joseph Parker
      Frank Sanchez
      Michael Hunter
      Agit Kabayel
      Filip Hrgovic
      Arslanbek Makhmudov

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      And nor does Whyte, given that he already holds the WBC’s interim belt – won back courtesy of his rematch victory over Alexander Povetkin back in March.
      Despite being due to face Whyte next, provided the 33-year-old beats Wallin, Fury reckons that No3 ranked Joyce is the ‘best one out there’.
      Speaking about Fury’s opinion on the Juggernaut – who he sparred in 2018 – promoter Frank Warren told Sky Sports: “I was talking to Tyson about him. Tyson said that he’s the best one out there.
      “That’s what Tyson’s opinion was. Can he go all the way? Yes he can. He’s got a good ticker, a big heart.
      “He’s strong, he walks forwards, he is the ‘Juggernaut’. Whoever he’s in there with, you know they will have a problem getting rid of him.
      “He’s a tough guy. He can fight a bit. He can punch.”
      Joe Joyce sparred with the Gypsy King in 2018Credit: Refer to Caption
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      ‘Lacked desire and will’ – Tyson Fury’s dad claims Anthony Joshua flopped against Usyk and has no chance against son

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      JOHN FURY has declared Anthony Joshua didn’t have ‘the desire’ to beat Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.AJ was beaten by the Ukrainian in September, while Fury sensationally knocked out Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas earlier this month.
      Tyson’s dad John has questioned Joshua’s spiritCredit: PA
      While praising Wilder’s at the same timeCredit: AP
      Fury can’t see Joshua beating either his son or Wilder after his losing to UsykCredit: AFP
      Joshua’s defeat put plans for an all-British bout for the ages between him and Fury on hold.
      And Fury Sr believes there’s only one winner if the pair do ever face off.
      He told the True Geordie Podcast: “You’ve only got to look at Joshua’s body language after the fight, his behaviour on the stool. His behaviour, warriors don’t behave like that.
      “If you look at Tyson and you look at Deontay Wilder – Deontay Wilder [never] dipped his head much to say I’ve given me all I can’t do anymore, he was just all out.
      “He wasn’t making any emotions like he was discomforted, he wasn’t trying to do anything but soak it all in.
      “Deontay Wilder fought his heart out, he had nothing left at all. I think he was teetering on being conscious when he was sat on his stool.
      “AJ didn’t do anything wrong, you can only do what you can do in boxing.

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      “He just hasn’t got the desire or the will – not a quarter of it of these other two men, Wilder or my son. 
      “Honestly he’s been a good champion, but does he ever beat these other two men? Definitely not, because he’s not a one punch knockout artist like Wilder either.”
      If Joshua does ever fight Fury or Wilder, John can’t see anything but a defeat for the 32-year-old.
      The Bronze Bomber was praised for withstanding a Fury barrage during their fight, twice getting up from the canvas before finally being dropped by the Gypsy King.
      Joshua meanwhile was on the ropes in the closing seconds of his bout against Ukrainian Usyk.
      The new WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champ even claimed his corner told him NOT to knock AJ out.
      Fury and Joshua were expected to meet if the Watford fighter had beaten former cruiserweight Usyk.
      But his points defeat means he has exercised his rematch clause against the man who inflicted his second defeat on him – with that bout set for the Spring.
      Meanwhile 33-year-old Fury will fight the winner of Dillian Whyte and Otto Wallin who fight at the O2 Arena on September 30.
      The winner of that clash will become mandatory challenger for Fury’s WBC belt.
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      Tyson Fury reacts to old image of him before huge weight loss but says it’s ‘100 per cent body of peak male performance’

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      TYSON FURY has shared a photo of himself before his dramatic weight loss – and insisted he was at ‘peak male athletic performance’.The WBC heavyweight champ posted a flashback of how he looked before he was scheduled to rematch Wladimir Klitschko in 2016.
      This is what Tyson Fury looked like back in 2016 – the WBC champ shared this on social media
      Fury is now leaner and packed with more muscle and power – as he showed by KO’ing Deontay WilderCredit: Alamy
      That fight never happened after Fury decided to take time out of boxing to battle mental health issues and alcohol addiction.
      The Morecambe mauler also suffered with weight issues – ballooning up to 28st and admitting to gorging on pizza, kebabs and packs of chocolate.
      He captioned a photo of him at a Klitschko presser: “You may not like it, but this body represents peak male athletic performance and there isn’t a god damn thing you can do about it.”
      The 33-year-old then re-shared it adding ‘haha’ with a laughing emoji and ‘100%’.
      Fury weighed 19st 11lb for his trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder earlier this month – the heaviest he has hit the scales at for a fight.
      But it clearly gave him the power he needed to KO his American opponent as the fight was waved off in the 11th round.

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      Fury shocked the world when he easily outboxed Klitschko in 2015 to become unified heavyweight champion.
      But the Gypsy King had to give up all his titles to fight his demons outside the ring.
      Then Fury made one of the most sensational of returns to the ring that culminated in him beating Wilder for a second time.
      The pair drew their first meeting in 2018 – but most believed Fury should have been awarded the victory.
      Fury is now enjoying some relaxing time off with his family following his exertions in Las Vegas.
      Tyson Fury is on top of the world and undefeated as a proCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury to return before April and then eye undisputed title fight with Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk by October according to promoter Bob Arum More

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      Tyson Fury sends video message to family of four boxing fans who died in crash on way to watch him fight Deontay Wilder

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      TYSON Fury has paid tribute to four fans from the same family who were killed in a car crash while driving to watch his heavyweight title fight with Deontay Wilder.Johnny Cash, 44, his son John Boy Cash, 19, and two nephews Miles Anthony Cash, 25, and Jacko Cosgrove, 18, died in the horror smash on October 10.
      Tributes were paid fo Jacko Cosgrove, Miles ‘Smiler’ Cash, John Cash and his son John Boy Cash after the horror crashCredit: UkNewsinPictures
      Boxing champ Tyson Fury posted a video message of support to the men’s familyCredit: Instagram
      Mr Cash’s 15-year-old son is continuing to be treated for serious head injuries in hospital after the crash on a remote country lane in Headcorn, Kent.
      They were on their way to watch ‘Gypsy King’ Fury’s showdown when the car crashed just before 1am.
      The boxing champ sent a video message on Instagram to the men’s bereaved family.
      Fury said: “I’d like to send my condolences and rest in peace to the Cash family and the Cosgrove family on their recent loss.
      ‘GOD BLESS THEM’
      “God bless them. Make them a good bed in heaven. In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.”
      An inquest into the men’s deaths is set to open on October 26.

      Following the deaths, family members and friends posted touching tributes to the men, who were believed to be part of a nearby traveller community.
      A devastated relative at the crash site said: “We’re broken and we’ll never get over them being gone. 
      “They were lovely, lovely men and we’ll miss them everyday.”
      Another mourner praised John Cash as a “hard-working man with not a bad bone in his body”.
      He said: “It was a big shock for all of us. John Boy had a six-week-old baby. Jacko just found out his wife was having a little kid as well.
      FAMILY’S GRIEF
      “I found out about an hour after it happened. I couldn’t stop crying. I thought it was a bad dream.”
      John Boy Cash and Jacko had both boxed at a local amateur boxing club when they were younger.
      A family friend told Sun Online: “It’s tragic. They were lovely kids. Full of life. Just boys wanting to be boys.
      “They were respectable kids.”
      British boxing ace Dennis McCann paid tribute to John Boy Cash in a touching Instagram post.
      Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating the crash and officers are appealing for any witnesses to get in contact.
      Tributes have been paid after four men, including father and son John and Johnboy Cash, were killed in a horror crashCredit: UkNewsinPictures
      Kent boxer Dennis McCann posted a photo of himself with Johnboy CashCredit: Instagram/@denismccann
      The men had been on their way to watch Tyson Fury’s heavyweight clash with Deontay WilderCredit: EPA
      Floral tributes have been left at the crash site in memory of the victimsCredit: UkNewsinPictures
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      Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant undercard revealed with Anthony Dirrell and Rey Vargas included on huge night of action

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      CANELO ALVAREZ and Caleb Plant will top the bill on a stacked night of action when they face off in November.The undercard for the pair’s super-middleweight unification title fight has been revealed and includes former world champions, top contenders, and rising stars in the ring.
      Canelo and Caleb Plant came to blows at a pre-fight press conferenceCredit: Getty
      Here SunSport runs the rule over the bouts served up as support for the blockbuster main event at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.
      Anthony Dirrell vs Marcos Hernandez
      Two-time super-middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell meets contender Marcos Hernandez in a 10-rounder billed as the undercard’s co-main event.
      Dirrell shares a connection to Canelo at the top of the bill.
      The American once held the WBC belt currently occupied by the Mexican pound-for-pound king.
      Younger brother to former world champ Andre, The Dog has 33 victories, two defeats and two draws in a career spanning 16 years.
      California native Hernandez has 15 wins and four defeats in his career so far – he is 10 years younger than his opponent in Vegas.

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      Rey Vargas vs Leonardo Baez
      Former WBC super-bantamweight world champ Rey Vargas steps back into the ring following an injury lay-off when he meets Leonardo Baez in another 10-rounder.
      The 30-year-old Mexican (34-0, 22 KOs) captured the WBC strap from Brit Gavin McDonnell back in 2017.
      Baez has knocked out his last three opponents for a 21-4 record and is four years younger than his fellow countryman Vargas.
      Elvis Rodriguez vs Juan Pablo Romero
      Opening the pay-per-view show will be the Dominican Elvis Rodriguez taking on Mexico’s Juan Pablo Romero.
      Rodríguez (11-1-1) burst onto the scene by winning 10 for his first 11 fights by knock-out.
      Romero represented Mexico at the 2016 Olympics before turning pro a year later and remains undefeated with 14 victories in his career so far.
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      ‘insurmountable edge’ – Tyson Fury backed to have huge advantage over UFC ace Francis Ngannou as fight talk continues

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      TYSON FURY will have an ‘insurmountable edge’ if he ever fights UFC star Francis Ngannou in a boxing ring.The Gypsy King has been linked with a sensational switch to MMA after his boxing career comes to an end.
      Tyson Fury would have too much for Francis Ngannou in a boxing fight says Teddy AtlasCredit: Reuters
      Francis Ngannou fancies a crack at boxingCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile Ngannou has previously stated he fancies a dabble in the noble art.
      But legendary trainer Teddy Atlas does not fancy Ngannou’s chances against the WBC heavyweight champ in boxing.
      Speaking to Submission Radio: “I think the making of that is really all based on money.
      “Let’s be honest with ourselves, if it’s not gonna be based on MMA rules, if it’s gonna be with boxing rules, the guy who’s been boxing since he was 12 years old.
      “The guy who’s had 200 amateur fights, the guy who’s trained in a gym for all those years to be a top boxer, he’s gonna have a huge edge. Maybe an insurmountable edge to be quite frank.
      “We probably fool ourselves because we want to fool ourselves. We want to be entertained, we want to believe it.

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      “If you’re gonna support this fight, you wanna believe that the big monster from Cameroon can land a punch and knock the guy cold, even though he’s an MMA fighter and not a boxer.
      “How often does a guy who’s not as developed, not nearly as developed as the top fighter, how many times have we really seen where he’s got a puncher’s edge, not too often.
      “It would be a big money fight. Would it be competitive? Most likely not. Fury is a pretty complete package, besides having the advantage of years and years of boxing training.”
      Tyson’s dad John recently said that he believes his son WILL make the move into MMA when he hangs the boxing gloves up.
      FURY’S MMA MOVE
      He told Joe: “I think the rougher it gets for Tyson, the better he likes it.
      “It brings what they call, I dunno, something different to his job, doesn’t it?
      “It gives him more goals to achieve and more things to look at an address.
      “I think that’s what Tyson wants, and when he does finally retire from boxing, he’ll probably go to that and probably come back to boxing.
      “Whatever he does. But he will engage on that, you’ll see.”
      Fury is enjoying some relaxing time off with his family after battering Deontay Wilder into an 11th-round stoppage in their trilogy bout.
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      The hidden meaning behind Deontay Wilder’s emotional message to Tyson Fury after their epic trilogy fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER finally sent an emotional message to Tyson Fury after their epic trilogy fight.But having snubbed the Gypsy King straight after the Las Vegas battle, SunSport can reveal the hidden meaning behind the Bronze Bomber’s change of tune.
      Deontay Wilder initially snubbed Tyson Fury after the Gypsy King knocked him out in their third fightCredit: Getty
      But he eventually thanked the Brit for his part in the trilogy and SunSport can reveal what is behind the change of tackCredit: https://twitter.com/BronzeBomber
      Fury called the American an ‘idiot’ and a ‘sore loser’ when he was snubbed by his great rival following last weekend’s 11-round thriller.
      But the Bronze Bomber finally broke his silence with a classy message on Instagram on Thursday thanking God, his team, fans and Fury for ‘memories that will last forever’.
      Many in the boxing world were stunned by Wilder’s approach – given the animosity between the two men in the build up.
      But there are psychological reasons behind it – which SunSport can exclusively reveal.
      Behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings said: “Emotions run high both during and just after a fight.
      “The stress hormones adrenalin and cortisol are at their peak, in order to give everything you have. Both boxers will have felt this.

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      “But while Fury will have felt elation at winning, Wilder will have felt huge disappointment in himself in losing (as well as being in some physical pain).
      “He would not have been in the frame of mind to show kindness to his victorious opponent.
      “However once the rage, stress and feelings of failure have subsided, along comes a sense of reflection – in part because heightened emotions will have dropped and also because Wilder realises that it would serve him well, moving forward to be respectful to Fury.
      “By channelling his words through his faith, Wilder has managed to accept his fate and congratulate Tyson in the most appropriate and dignified way he could.”
      Out of nowhere, Wilder uploaded a picture in his pre-fight outfit on Thursday and wrote: “Wow, what a hell of a night!
      “I would like to first and foremost thank God for allowing me to give the world another part of me that’s driven with passion and determination.
      “I would like to thank my team and my fans for sticking by my side through this long process.
      ‘I AM A TRUE WARRIOR AND KING’
      “I would be lying if I said that I wasn’t disappointed in the outcome but after reflecting on my journey, I now see that what God wanted me to experience is far greater than what I expected to happen.
      “We didn’t get the win but a wise man once said the victories are within the lessons. I’ve learned that sometimes you have to lose to win.
      “Although, I wanted the win I enjoyed seeing the fans win even more.
      “Hopefully, I proved that I am a true warrior and a true king in this sport.
      “Hopefully, WE proved that no matter how hard you get hit with trials and tribulations you can always pick yourself up to live and fight again for what you believe in.
      “Last but not least I would like to congratulate @gypsyking101 for his victory and thank you for the great historical memories that will last forever.”
      The Gypsy King shared the post with a handshake emoji and said: “The greatest trilogy of all time.”

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      Wilder had restored so much of his reputation as he floored Fury twice before succumbing late on in the instant classic, after accusing his rival of cheating his way to his February 2020 win.
      But the battered and bruised American appeared to blow his chance to turn the iconic rivalry into a fantastic fighting friendship with his conduct in the ring afterwards as Fury hit out at him for not congratulating his conqueror.
      But Wilder’s co-manager Shelly Finkel insisted the ex-champion in fact DOES respect Fury, and would be open to accepting the peace offering now.
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