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      Tyson Fury SNUBBED from Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound rankings despite incredible Deontay Wilder KO with Canelo top

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      TYSON FURY has been snubbed from the Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound rankings despite his epic win over Deontay Wilder.’Gypsy King’ Fury took down Wilder for the second time in their epic trilogy fight in Las Vegas last weekend.

      Unbeaten heavyweight champ Tyson Fury pounded Deontay Wilder to another defeat last weekend but still didn’t make the P4P top 10Credit: AP
      But that wasn’t enough for the 33-year-old WBC champion to enter the top ten on the Ring Magazine’s list.
      The only heavyweight to feature is Oleksandr Usyk, who comes in at No 2 after his dismantling of Anthony Joshua last month.
      The Ukrainian wrestled the WBA, IBF and WBO belts from AJ with his unanimous points victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      That victory put the former cruiserweight king and now heavyweight champ behind only Canelo Alvarez on the P4P rankings.
      Fury might have to beat Usyk in a mega unification bout before he gets his place in the top ten.
      Canelo, meanwhile, is back in the ring next month against Caleb Plant at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
      The Mexican star, 31, has beaten Avni Yildirim and Billy Joe Saunders this year and is widely regarded as the best boxer on the planet.
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      No Brits make the P4P list, but four are in Ring Magazine’s top 11 for just heavyweights.
      Fury is No1, Joshua third, Dillian Whyte fifth and Joe Joyce 11th.
      East European hero Usyk is second in those ratings, with Wilder fourth.
      And Fury’s dad John wants his son to take on Usyk next – after saying the Gypsy King had “bigger fish to fry that Whyte”.

      Fury Senior told Sky Sports: “If Tyson was out on a regular basis and sharpens his tools properly and gets that ring rust out of the way, nobody can touch Tyson.
      “At the minute he’s boxing 50-60 per cent of what he is.
      “What’s to stop him from being undisputed, some blown-up cruiserweight from Ukraine?”
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      Floyd Mayweather beat 15 WORLD CHAMPION boxers in a row before 2017 retirement fight with UFC star Conor McGregor

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER beat an incredible 15 world champion boxers in a row before his 2017 retirement fight against Conor McGregor. Mayweather officially called time on his career with a lucrative send off against McGregor, the UFC’s biggest star.
      Floyd Mayweather’s 15 world champions beaten consecutively
      It saw him retire 50-0 but also for the first time in 15 fights and 12 years, he faced a non-world champion boxer.
      The previous time he did so was in January 2005 in an eight-round stoppage win over Puerto Rican Henry Bruseles.
      After that, his next 16 fights were all against current or former world champions.
      He ended 2005 with wins over Arturo Gatti – his first time on pay-per-view – and Sharmba Mitchell, who formerly held the WBA light-welterweight title.
      The following year he beat Zab Judah and Carlos Baldomir to add welterweight titles to his name.
      In 2007, Mayweather became boxing’s new top attraction when he beat Oscar De La Hoya and then returned to knock out Ricky Hatton.

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      After an extended lay-off, and cameo in WWE, the unbeaten American beat Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in his 2009 comeback fight.
      For the next three years, Mayweather would fight just once every 12 months, beating Shane Mosley, Victor Ortiz and then Miguel Cotto.
      Right after his win over Cotto – which he said was his most gruelling ever – a three month prison sentence followed for domestic abuse.
      But when Mayweather came out, he was met with a then-record deal with US network Showtime, worth around £150million.
      In 2013, he beat Robert Guerrero and Canelo Alvarez, a light-middleweight champ at the time, who is now boxing’s pound-for-pound No1.
      Miguel Cotto was Floyd Mayweather’s most gruelling fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Canelo Alvarez was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in 2015Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Then in 2014 he twice fought Marcos Maidana, winning the first in a close encounter but easing the rematch.
      By 2015 the fight boxing fans craved most had finally been agreed, against long-time rival Manny Pacquiao.
      But Mayweather made comfortable work of Pacquiao over 12 rounds, selling a Stateside record of 4.6million PPVs.
      He then closed out the year – and supposedly his career – with a routine win over Andre Berto, which he insisted would be his final.
      But in the period after, McGregor had become a sensation over in the UFC and taken Mayweather’s crown as the planet’s biggest prizefighter.
      Floyd Mayweather twice beat Marcos MaidanaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Floyd Mayweather finally fought and beat Manny Pacquiao in 2015Credit: Reuters
      It led to a money-spinning crossover bout in Las Vegas, which Mayweather won in ten rounds.
      Despite surpassing the great Rocky Marciano’s winning streak, it was not the last of multimillionaire, affectionately nicknamed ‘Money’.
      Mayweather in 2018 beat Japanese featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in round one of their exhibition in Tokyo.
      And this year, in the most bizarre of circumstances he faced YouTuber Logan Paul in a spectacle exhibition.
      Mayweather gave away TWO STONE and after failing to score a KO, technically no winner was declared.
      The boxing icon has again maintained it was his final time between the ropes, but history has proven not to count out another mega-money return.
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      Five next opponents for Andy Ruiz Jr ahead of ring return including Dillian Whyte grudge match and Tyson Fury showdown

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      ANDY RUIZ JR is on the comeback trail to become an unlikely two-time heavyweight champion. Ruiz, 32, stunned Anthony Joshua, 31, in June 2019 to win the WBA, IBF and WBO belts but was beaten in the rematch six months later.
      Andy Ruiz Jr is on the comeback trail to become an unlikely two-time championCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He then linked up with Canelo Alvarez’s esteemed trainer Eddy Reynoso and dramatically cut down in weight.
      He beat Chris Arreola, 40, in his comeback fight in May and wants to fight again by December.
      Here, SunSport runs down five potential opponents for the Mexican-American
      Tyson Fury
      It’s not likely, with Fury, 33, due to fight the winner between Dillian Whyte and Otto Wallin at the end of the month.
      But if Whyte is beaten and activates his right to an immediate rematch, it leaves the Gypsy King in need of another option.
      And outside of Deontay Wilder – who he beat for a second consecutive time – Ruiz is the biggest name out there for him in America.
      Ruiz recently said: “That’s exactly the belt I’m waiting for, you know. I got all the belts except the WBC so that’s exactly what I’m praying for.”
      Tyson Fury knocked out Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fightCredit: Reuters

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      Dillian Whyte
      If Whyte, 32, beats Wallin, 30, he will be mandatory for Fury’s WBC title, but if he loses a rematch against the Swede will follow.
      But, if either option falls by the wayside, Ruiz is the perfect alternative for the British contender.
      The pair were in talks to fight in 2019 but were unable to agree terms and has kept the feud running.
      Whyte’s blend of power and with Ruiz’s speed makes for an exciting matchup.
      Dillian Whyte has feuded with Andy Ruiz Jr beforeCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Luis Ortiz
      The Cuban, 42, has long been touted as a potential opponent for former champion Ruiz.
      Outside of all the current contenders, Ortiz is the most skilled and notable name.
      His only two losses have come against Wilder, and he has previously held talks with Ruiz.
      This would be the best option for Ruiz ahead of either a mega-fight or world title challenge.
      Cuban heavyweight contender Luis OrtizCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Charles Martin
      American Martin, 35, rose to fame in 2015 when he won the IBF world title but lost it after a laborious display against AJ.
      He has since lost just once in his six fights since defeat to Joshua and is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance in his career.
      Again it offers Ruiz a step up in competition before looking to reclaim the heavyweight title with southpaw pair Martin and Ortiz already considered.
      He told Fight Hype: “There’s Charles Martin, Luis Ortiz. There’s a lot of guys out there for me. I just gotta stay busy and stay active.”
      Charles Martin formerly held the IBF titleCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Adam Kownacki
      Ruiz was targeting New York-based Pole Kownacki, 32, for his return.
      But the contender was coming off a loss to Robert Helenius, 37, and the pair recently rematched on Fury and Wilder’s undercard.
      Kownacki was again beaten meaning a fight with Ruiz is all-but off the table.
      But, if he fancies rolling the dice, a win over Ruiz would catapult him right back into the heavyweight picture.
      Adam Kownacki in his rematch defeat to Robert HeleniusCredit: Getty More

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      Deontay Wilder to return in ‘spring or early summer’ after serving six-month ban after brutal Tyson Fury KO

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      DEONTAY WILDER is eyeing a ‘spring or early summer’ return to the ring following his second defeat to Tyson Fury.The former WBC heavyweight champ was slapped with a six-month medical suspension following his brutal 11th-round KO defeat to the Gypsy King in Las Vegas last weekend.
      Deontay Wilder renewed his rivalry with Tyson Fury in Las Vegas last weekendCredit: REX
      But the American suffered a brutal 11th-round KO loss to the Gypsy KingCredit: GETTY
      The Bronze Bomber plans on returning to the ring in the ‘spring or early summer’Credit: REX
      And The Bronze Bomber plans to get back in the ring as soon his period of ineligibilty is over.
      The American’s promoter Shelly Finkel told ESPN: “He’ll fight sometime in the spring or early summer as long as he’s healthy and he’s good and he’s up to it.
      “He’s still in pain with the hand and his equilibrium was off, somewhere around the third round (Fury connected behind the ear), that’s why his balance wasn’t the same.
      “He feels he trained so hard and then the two incidents — no disrespect at all to Fury — he put in all that effort and wasn’t able to fight him healthy.”
      Finkel exclusively revealed to SunSport this week that the 35-year-old is targeting a May return to the squared circle.
      He said: “He’s sore but he was OK, he was home yesterday.

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      “He’s healing and at this point, if everything is OK, after the hand surgery he’ll probably look to enter the ring mid next year, like April or May.”
      Wilder was involved in a sour encounter with Fury immediately after their epic trilogy fight, refusing to show his rival any respect.
      But the Olympic bronze medallist finally gave the Brit his just dues in a classy Instagram post on Thursday.
      He 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.
      Deontay Wilder’s manager, Shelly Finkel
      “I would like to thank my team and my fans for sticking by my side through this long process.
      “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.
      Wilder refused to give Fury his props after the fight but thanked his rival a few days laterCredit: Top Rank
      “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.”

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      Tyson Fury’s dad John shuts down Dillian Whyte grudge match as he says son has ‘ bigger fish to fry’

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      TYSON FURY’s dad John has poured cold water on a Battle of Britain with Dillian Whyte – insisting his son has ‘bigger fish to fry’.The Gypsy King’s second defence of his WBC title could come against the Brixton banger should his old sparring partner get past Otto Wallin later this month.
      Tyson Fury celebrates his first defence of the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titlesCredit: REUTERS
      The Brit’s next title defence could be against Dillian Whyte if his old sparring partner beats Otto WallinCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      But dad John wants The Gypsy King to face Oleksandr Usyk nextCredit: The Sun
      But coach and outspoken dad John wants his son’s next bout to be an undisputed title fight with new unified champion Oleksandr Usyk.
      He told Sky Sports: “I don’t want to talk about Whyte, he’s not in Tyson’s class.
      “Good luck to the lad, he’ll get his shot, but at the end of the day there’s bigger fish to fry than Whyte.”
      John is adamant his son would get the better of slick southpaw Usyk, who ended Anthony Joshua’s second reign as unified champ last month.
      He added: “If Tyson was out on a regular basis and sharpens his tools properly and gets that ring rust out of the way, nobody can touch Tyson.
      “At the minute he’s boxing 50-60 per cent of what he is.

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      “What’s to stop him from being undisputed, some blown-up cruiserweight from Ukraine?
      “Tyson without ring rust, and a fair run at the job, gives Oleksandr Usyk no chance.
      “The cold hard facts of it is, Tyson at this time is unbeatable, he proved it.
      “He can get up from the hardest puncher in the world on half-mast, get up and win the fight and take it to him.
      “If my son was to listen to me, it’s Usyk or nothing… but he never listens to me anyway so it’s up to Tyson.”
      Fury, 33, was seemingly not fussed about unifying the division after his stunning 11th-round KO victory over Deontay Wilder last weekend.
      In the post-fight press conference, he said: “We will see, I have just earned a break.

      Oleksandr Usyk ended Anthony Joshua’s reign as unified heavyweight champ last monthCredit: GETTY
      “I have been home two weeks in six months so I am going to bask in this victory.
      “I am the big dog in this division. One of the heaviest in history at 277lbs.
      “We will just see what tomorrow brings.”
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      ‘They’re cheating, fight’s off!’ – John Fury threatened to call off Klitschko vs Tyson hours before the opening bell

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      JOHN FURY threatened to cancel his son Tyson’s world title fight against Wladimir Klitschko just hours before the opening bell. When the Fury family arrived to Dusseldorf in Klitschko’s adopted home of Germany in 2015, they immediately checked the ring out in the Esprit Arena.
      John Fury threatened to cancel son Tyson’s world title fight against Wladimir KlitschkoCredit: Sky Sports
      John Fury accused Wladimir Klitschko of ‘cheating’Credit: Sky Sports
      Wladimir Klitschko was made to wrap his hands againCredit: Sky Sports
      But they felt the foam in the canvas was too thick and would eliminate Tyson’s ability to move around the ring an utilise his footwork.
      Standing firm, they refused to fight until the ring was ripped up and a layer of foam taken out, believing they were being cheated.
      The astonishing row was captured on Sky Sports Box Office at the time, as John argued with Klitschko’s manager Bernd Bonte.
      John said: “Do you want to call if off now? Fight’s off, come on, let’s go.
      “Forget about it, it’s off. It’s off, it’s over, they’re cheating all the way these people. The fight’s off, forget about it.”
      Klitschko was even made to re-wrap his hands, as no member of Fury’s team was present while they were being put on.

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      Eventually, it was Klitschko’s older brother Vitali who settled the dispute.
      The former champion made sure the underlay in the ring had been torn up and the canvas re-laid.
      In the end, Fury, now 33, went on to bemuse Klitschko, 45, to a stunning win on points, using every bit of the ring to bob and weave.
      The pair were signed to a rematch but unfortunately the Gypsy King fell into depression and by 2016 relinquished his belts.
      But it paved the way for one of the most remarkable and inspirational comebacks in all of sport.
      Fury, who had ballooned up to almost 30 stone, returned to the ring in 2018 and after three fights challenged for Deontay Wilder’s WBC belt.
      He was handed only a contentious draw but won the rematch last year, recapturing heavyweight gold five years after his upset over Klitschko.
      Fury has since beaten Wilder, 35, again to cement himself as the No1 heavyweight in the world, unbeaten in 32 fights.
      Wladimir Klitschko was beaten in 2015 by Tyson FuryCredit: AFP or licensors
      Tyson Fury ballooned up to 30 stone
      Unbeaten Tyson Fury has proven himself as the heavyweight No1Credit: Reuters More

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      Paris Fury reveals heartbreak after her and Tyson lost two babies leaving them ‘devastated’ in emotional Instagram post

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      PARIS FURY has revealed her and husband Tyson’s heartbreak after losing two babies leaving them ‘devastated’.Heavyweight champion Tyson, 33, and wife Paris have six children, after welcoming youngest Athena earlier this year.
      Paris Fury has revealed her and Tyson’s heartbreak after losing two babies, leaving them ‘devastated’Credit: Instagram @parisfury1
      Paris revealed people assume her and Tyson don’t struggle because they now have six kidsCredit: Instagram
      But, during Baby Loss Awarness Week, Paris has revealed it ‘hasn’t always been plain sailing’ for the Fury family after her and Tyson tragically lost two babies.
      On Instagram, Paris wrote: “The last week has been a whirlwind but I’m so happy to back home in Morecambe with the kids, yes all six of them!
      “Even from a young age I always knew I wanted big family – it’s in my bloodline after all as my Granny had eight.
      “With every baby my confidence as a mum has increased, I’ve got a routine and I know what works for us.
      “I know from the outside people see our big family and assume we’ve never struggled to have children.
      “But as it’s #BabyLossAwarenessWeek I wanted to share a little bit about our story as it hasn’t always been plain sailing.”

      Paris continued: “Very sadly we lost two babies which was just devastating to both of us and my heart goes out to anyone who has suffered the same.
      “I write about this in Love & Fury and it’s something I’ll never really get over.
      “But I was lucky I had Tyson and the rest of my family around to support me.
      “It can be a very lonely experience for a lot of people. Thinking of everyone affected this week xx”.
      Paris and Tyson have six children after welcoming the latest to their brood on August 8, 2021.
      They welcomed a girl called Athena, who followed their third son Prince Adonis Amaziah.
      He came along just over a year after their fourth child, Valencia Amber.
      They are also parents to three other children – Prince John James, Venezuela and Prince Tyson Fury II.
      Tyson and wife Paris welcomed their sixth child, Athena, in August
      Paris Fury celebrated Tyson’s incredible win over Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas last weekendCredit: Reuters
      Paris had previously revealed she suffered a miscarriage on the day of the Gypsy King’s comeback fight against Albanian Sefer Seferi in 2018. 
      But she claims she did not let him know until after the bout, saying: “I was about eight weeks pregnant. Then on the day of the fight I knew I’d lost our baby.
      “I didn’t mention it to Tyson before he went in the ring.
      “Then straight after I told him and the next day we went to the hospital and it was confirmed.
      “Five weeks later we fell pregnant again.” More

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      Hughie Fury vs Christian Hammer: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard including Chris Eubank Jr

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      HUGHIE FURY returns to the ring to face Christian Hammer on Saturday night.Tyson’s cousin was last in action in December, when he defeated Mariusz Wach on the Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev undercard.

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      Hughie Fury is fighting to back into title contention
      Fury, 27, has a record of 25 wins from 28 pro fights with three losses, including to Joe Parker for the WBO heavyweight title in September 2017.
      While the 34-year-old German Hammer has 26 wins from 33 fights with seven defeats. He lost to Tyson back in February 2015, when he retired after eight rounds.
      When is Hughie Fury vs Christian Hammer?

      Hughie Fury vs Christian Hammer takes place on Saturday, October 16.
      The Utilita Arena in Newcastle plays host.
      The main event is expected at around 10.30pm.

      What TV channel and live stream is Fury vs Hammer on?
      Hughie Fury vs Christian Hammer will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event & Arena.
      Sky begin their coverage from 7.30pm.
      Alternatively, talkSPORT will be providing exclusive free radio commentary from 7pm.
      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      Savannah Marshall defends her WBO middleweight title against the unbeaten Zambian Lolita Muzeya.
      Marshall is trained by Hughie’s father Peter.
      While Chris Eubank Jr also returns to action two weeks after his headline fight with Anatoli Muratov was cancelled after Muratov failed a medical.

      Hughie Fury vs Christian Hammer
      Savannah Marshall vs Lolita Muzeya – for WBO female middleweight title
      Chris Eubank Jr vs Wanik Awdijan 
      Lewis Ritson vs Henry Lundy
      Bradley Rea vs Jez Smith 
      Michael Webster vs Jone Volau
      Steve Robinson vs Reece Barlow
      Mark Dickinson vs TBA
      Georgia O’Connor vs TBA
      April Hunter vs TBA

      Chris Eubank Jr – trained by Roy Jones Jr – is also on the Newcastle bill
      What have they said?
      Fury: “Let’s put it this way – he’s not here to fight David Price. I’m a fighting man.
      “So we’ll see.
      “He’s tough and durable. These are the fights I want.
      “I have learned the hard way and that’s the way I want it.
      “If the knockout comes, it comes.”
      Hammer: “He’s from the Fury family but he’s not Tyson. He’s a young guy.
      “I will try to break him.
      “I hope he doesn’t only run. I am here to fight.
      “I want a fight, not a marathon.” More