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      Frank Warren names Tyson Fury as No1 heavyweight in the world ahead of Usyk but snubs Anthony Joshua from top FIVE

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      PROMOTER Frank Warren says Tyson Fury the No1 heavyweight in the world… but left Anthony Joshua OUT of his top five.The 69-year-old – who has been a part of the Gypsy King’s team since he returned from a battle with drink, drugs and mental health – now considers Oleksandr Usyk the second best in the division following his win over AJ.
      Fury knocked Wilder out at the weekend to retain his WBC strapCredit: Getty
      Warren feels Joshua has dropped to sixth in the heavyweight rankings
      Usyk dominated Joshua to win three world heavyweight belts in London last monthCredit: Getty
      He then believes Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois – who he also promotes – are third and fourth, with WBC mandatory Dillian Whyte in fifth.
      Speaking to BT Sport, he said: “I put Tyson No1, he’s head and shoulders above all of them. He’s a magnificent champion and he would be up there with the greats from all eras, he stands with them.
      “I’ll be a bit biased and we promote Joe Joyce who’s the WBO No1 and we are also involved with Daniel Dubois who is the No1 in the WBA.
      “Then you’ve got Usyk, so we saw what he did with Anthony Joshua and then you’ve got Dillian Whyte.
      “So, if you want me to put them in order Tyson is No1, Usyk No2 and I think the other three you can all them joint as far as I see it.
      “I don’t think Dillian has the beating of the other two guys. We made offers for him to fight them which he didn’t take. Anthony Joshua, I think he comes in at No6 now.”

      Promoter Warren (left) has promoted Fury since 2018Credit: Reuters
      Along with leaving Joshua out of his top five, Warren also omitted Deontay Wilder who Fury dealt with in emphatic fashion at the weekend.
      Fury solidified himself as the best heavyweight in the world with a sensational 11th round knockout of Wilder in Las Vegas.
      The 33-year-old climbed off the canvas twice to put the American away late on in the fight and defend his WBC belt.
      But Joshua suffered a totally different fate two weeks earlier when he was outboxed by Usyk, losing a unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      He will rematch the unbeaten Ukrainian in the early part of 2022 as he bids to reclaim his three world titles.
      Meanwhile, Joyce’s big win came in November last year when he beat fellow Warren-promoted fighter Dubois by 10th-round stoppage.
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      The Olympic medallist is now the mandatory challenger for the WBO belt which Usyk currently holds.
      And Whyte has established himself as a heavyweight contender with wins over the likes of Derek Chisora, Joseph Parker, Oscar Rivas and Alexander Povetkin.
      He will secure a fight against WBC champion Fury if he can get past Swede Otto Wallin on October 30.
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      Five next opponents for Anthony Joshua if he LOSES to Oleksandr Usyk in rematch including Deontay Wilder showdown

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      NOT for the first time, Anthony Joshua’s career is at a crossroads.Having had to rematch Andy Ruiz Jr in order to win his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts back, the Brit now finds himself in the same boat with Oleksandr Usyk.
      Anthony Joshua will have his work cut out against Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      Only, unlike with Ruiz Jr, many believe that AJ will have his work cut-out to win his rematch with Usyk, likely to take place in early spring..
      With an all-British unifier against Tyson Fury out the window if he loses to Usyk again, where will Joshua go from there?
      Here are five opponents that SunSport think the 31-year-old could bounce back against.
      DEONTAY WILDER
      Cornerman Malik Scott has confirmed that the Bronze Bomber is set for a long layoff after his gruelling defeat to Tyson Fury.
      A return next year against Joshua could be a perfect way for the American to ensure he remains relevant in the divison.
      The victor of this super fight would be well placed for a shot at the winner of Usyk vs Fury.

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      DILLIAN WHYTE
      If Whyte comes through a tough assignment against Otto Wallin on 30 October, he will be mandatory to fight Fury.
      The Brit has long been due a title shot, and could face the Gypsy King around the time that AJ will be fighting Usyk.
      Should Whyte lose, a bounce back bout with Joshua could suit both men’s ambitions to get back in contention.
      ANDY RUIZ JR
      There may not currently be very much appetite for a trilogy bout between Ruiz Jr and AJ.
      But with the Mexican-American looking leaner and fitter than ever, he could work his way back into contention.
      Following his victory over Chris Arreola in May, Ruiz Jr is looking set to fight again before the end of the year – with Luis Ortiz and Charles Martin both having been mentioned as potential opponents.
      Joe Joyce has impressed in his last two outingsCredit: Reuters
      JOE JOYCE
      The Juggernaut has impressed of late, defeating the highly-touted Daniel Dubois last year before backing it up by beating savvy veteran Carlos Takam over the summer.
      Joyce is currently the mandatory challenger for Usyk’s WBO belt.
      And at 36, a make-or-break Battle of Britain against Joshua could be an extremely appealing proposition.
      FILIP HRGOVIC
      Hrgovic is an up-and-coming unbeaten star and seen as one of the dominant forces of the future.
      The Croat is 13-0, but has not stepped up the world class level that he needs to take his career to the next step.
      A fight with AJ would be a huge step up, but an incredible opportunity for the 29-year-old Croatian.
      Filip Hrgovic may be due a big spotCredit: Reuters
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      Dillian Whyte vs Otto Wallin: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for huge O2 heavyweight fight

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      DILLIAN WHYTE returns to the ring on Halloween weekend in a corker of a clash with former Tyson Fury foe Otto Wallin. Whyte bounced back from his KO loss to Alexander Povetkin last year by beating the Russian an emphatic fashion earlier this year in Gibraltar.
      Dillian Whyte beat Alexander Povetkin by KO back in MarchCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Wallin won a decision over ex-Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder opponent Dominic Breazeale back in February.
      But the Swede is best known for giving Fury one of the toughest fights of his career and opening up a huge cut over his right eye two years ago.
      Whyte has angled for a fight with Fury himself for some time, with the winner set to face whoever comes out on top of the Gypsy King’s showdown with Deontay Wilder this weekend.
      When is Dillian Whyte vs Otto Wallin?

      Dillian Whyte’s heavyweight clash with Otto Wallin is set to go ahead on October 30.
      The fight will take place at London’s O2 Arena, where Whyte is a hugely popular figure.
      There will be close to 20,000 fans in attendance at the fight.
      The main event is expected to get going at around 10.30pm UK time.

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Dillian Whyte vs Otto Wallin will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      To subscribe to DAZN, you have to create an account which will set you back £7.99 a month.
      The fight will be Whyte’s first on DAZN in the UK since Matchroom switched broadcasters from Sky to the streaming service.
      Coverage of the card will begin at 7pm UK time.
      You can expect Whyte to make his ring-walk at around 10.15pm.

      Whyte vs Wallin current card

      Dillian Whyte vs. Otto Wallin
      Chantelle Cameron vs. Mary McGree
      Alen Babic vs. Lucas Browne

      Remaining fights TBC
      Otto Wallin should prove to be a tough opponent for Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty – Contributor

      What has been said?
      “He’s kind of a brawler but he can box a little bit too,” revealed Wallin has said.
      “He’s got a good left hook and he’s a good body puncher so those are things I’ve got to be aware of.
      “I think that in the long run it takes a toll to have hard fights like that. He’s been knocked out twice and he’s taken a lot of punishment and he’s been hurt in different fights.”
      Whyte’s promoter Eddie Hearn said: “As long as Dillian beats Otto Wallin, then Whyte is mandatory for the winner of that fight immediately.
      “There is no reason not to do it. Dillian, who 100 per cent would have wanted AJ to win, because he’s not like that.
      “He now sits there as probably a cast-iron mandatory challenger to the winner of Wilder-Fury.”
      Who is Otto Wallin?
      Wallin burst onto the scene when he fought Tyson Fury in September 2019.
      The Swede was supposed to be an easy touch for Fury, who was preparing for his rematch with Deontay Wilder.
      But their fight turned into a nightmare for Fury, who was cut open by one of Wallin’s left hooks in the fourth round.
      The cut required extensive attention throughout the fight and 47 stitches after the bout was finished.
      Tyson Fury’s cut required 47 stitches after his fight with Otto WallinCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      It also became a possibility that the fight could’ve been stopped due to the cut’s severity, making it a TKO victory for Wallin.
      But Fury hung on and secured a tight win on the judges’ scorecards.
      Since then, Wallin has bounced back with two wins, one of which came against Breazeale in February of this year. More

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      Tyson Fury’s ex-coach reveals how he got up from brutal Deontay Wilder knockdown and his clever tactics during fight

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      TYSON FURY’S former trainer has revealed the tiny detail which enabled him to get up from the hard knockdown against Deontay Wilder.The Gypsy King looked set to finish the American off in the fourth round after dropping him in the third with a huge right hand followed by an uppercut.
      Tyson Fury picked himself off the canvas twice in the fourth round to retain his WBC title
      Ben Davison has revealed the small adjustment Fury made to reduce the impact of the shotCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But Wilder came storming back to drop Fury twice in the fourth, the first of which was the result of a huge right hand to the temple that left the Brit jelly-legged before he fell to the canvas.
      Fury then somehow got back to his feet and, despite being floored again in the final seconds of the round, stormed back to knock Wilder out and retain his WBC heavyweight title.
      And Ben Davison, who trained Fury for the first fight with Wilder which ended in a controversial draw, believes the fact that he tucked his chin in prior to the shot landing allowed him to get back up.
      Speaking on Twitter, he said: “The instinct and timing to brace upon the impact and only give his forehead, tucking his chin down was the key to being able get up!”
      Fury went on to knock Wilder out in the 11th round with a hard right hand of his own, meaning he has now stopped the American in each of their last two fights.
      Yet despite Fury putting a conclusive stamp on the end of the Wilder trilogy, Davison still does not believe it was his best performance.

      He told iFL TV : “I don’t think fundamentally and tactically it was the best performance from Tyson. However, in terms of character, determination, mental fortitude all these kinds of things it was a top top performance.
      “Everybody knows he’s got that in him he’s showed that time and time again. That’s why he’s still undefeated. He’s so versatile, he made adjustments throughout the fight, remained up tall.
      “He was getting clipped on the end of right hands but started getting underneath the right hands which allowed him to get close then fight inside of Deontay Wilder where he was dominating.”
      Fury has now returned to the UK as he prepares to enjoy some time at home with his family.
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      He is expected to return to the ring in the early part of 2022 and could face WBC mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte providing he beats Otto Wallin on October 30.
      Meanwhile, Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott has insisted the American has no desire to hang up his gloves.
      But the hard-hitting Alabama fighter suffered a broken finger during the Fury fight and so will rest up until he is physically and mentally prepared to resume training. More

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      Tony DeMarco dead at 89: Iconic boxer passes away as flags are flown at half-mast in his memory

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      ICONIC boxing Hall of Famer Tony DeMarco passed away at 89 with flags flying at half-mast in his memory.The former welterweight champion died on Monday in Boston.
      Former welterweight champion Tony DeMarco passed away on MondayCredit: Getty
      Tony DeMarco was nicknamed the Boston Bomber
      Born to Sicilian immigrants from Sciacca, DeMarco grew up in the North End neighbourhood of Boston.
      Director of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Edward Brophy said in a statement: “Tony DeMarco was one of the standout stars of the Golden 50s and provided so many thrilling moments during his legendary career.
      “The Hall of Fame offers our condolences to his family and joins the boxing world in mourning his passing.”
      The International Boxing Hall of Fame flew its flags at half-mast in his memory.
      Turning pro in 1948 at the age of 16, DeMarco defeated many of the top lightweights and welterweights from that time, including Paddy DeMarco, Teddy “Red Top” Davis, Chris Christensen and Pat Manzi.
      Nicknamed Boston Bomber, DeMarco’s most significant accomplishment came in 1955 when he defeated Johnny Saxton for the welterweight title.

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      His most memorable moments came in his brawls with Carmen Basilio.
      DeMarco retired in 1962 with a record of 58-12-1 (33 KOs) and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.
      In 2012, a bronze statue depicting DeMarco throwing a left hook was unveiled in the North End neighborhood of Boston.
      De Marco told the crowd honouring him that day: “Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that all of this would happen to me.” More

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      UFC chief Dana White explains why Tyson Fury fight against Deontay Wilder was ‘exactly what sport of boxing needed’

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      UFC president Dana White believes Tyson Fury’s trilogy epic fight with Deontay Wilder was exactly what ‘boxing needed’.The bitter heavyweight rivals went to war for a third time in Las Vegas last weekend and turned in one of the best fights in the recent history of the division.
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder put on a heavyweight fight for the ages last weekendCredit: Getty
      Fury closed the book on his rivalry with the American with an 11th-round knockoutCredit: GETTY
      UFC president Dana White was blown away by the back-and-forth boutCredit: GETTY
      Fan favourite Fury closed the book on his rivalry with the American with a brutal 11th-round stoppage following an incredible back and forth, which blew away White.
      He said: “I thought it was awesome. I think that the heavyweight fight that happened on Saturday.
      “And let me just tell you this. First, going into it, my thought process was, ‘For what, why?’ You know what I mean?
      “Joshua just got beat, and yeah why … you know why? Because boxing needed that. Boxing needed that fight.
      “It was an incredible heavyweight fight. I thought both guys fought their asses off.
      “And for Fury to come in at 277lbs and you know fight the way that he fought. Get knocked down, get back up and keep fighting.

      “It was just, it was exactly what boxing needed. So, glad it happened and congratulations to both of them, everybody involved and the sport of boxing.”
      Fury’s second successive victory over Wilder has put him on course to become undisputed heavyweight champion.
      And his old man, John, wants him to snub a potential Battle of Britain with Dillian Whyte to become the sole ruler of the division.
      He told talkSPORT: “Would Dillian Whyte deal with Deontay Wilder? No.
      “So why would I want to put him in there with my son and get him knocked out?
      “At the end of the day, he just got knocked out by a 42-year-old [Alexander Povetkin].
      “Tyson can’t get up for them kind of fights. He wouldn’t be able to raise his game because it’s not big enough.
      John Fury wants his son to go for the undisputed heavyweight titleCredit: REUTERS
      “And he goes in there with a lacklustre attitude and you don’t see the best Tyson Fury.
      “You only see the best of Tyson when he’s against the best.
      “A challenge like he had and he’s in a great fight. For me, I’ve told him, ‘Usyk or don’t bother.'”

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      Usyk’s promoter says he ‘didn’t see anything really special’ in Tyson Fury’s epic trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder

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      OLEKSANDR USYK’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk wasn’t impressed by Tyson Fury’s epic heavyweight clash with Deontay Wilder.Fury and Wilder, 33 and 35 respectively, put on one of the greatest heavyweight fights in recent history in their Las Vegas trilogy fight last weekend.
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder put on an epic fight in their Las Vegas trilogyCredit: GETTP
      Fury came out the contest victorious courtesy of a stunning 11th-round KOCredit: AFP
      But Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassuyk wasn’t impressed by the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALEX.KRASSUYK
      The Gypsy King retained his WBC title with a stunning 11th-round KO, but the epic back-and-forth didn’t impress Krassyuk.
      During an appearance on talkSPORT, the Ukrainian said: “The fight we saw on Saturday night [Fury vs Wilder] was not an impressive one.
      “As a fight, it was a huge performance. But as a boxing match, it didn’t look like [one].
      “There were two warriors trying to hit each other with anything they could just to kill each other.”
      Krassuyk reckons the third instalment of Fury vs Wilder didn’t show anywhere near the amount of skill and technique displayed in Usyk’s dethroning of Anthony Joshua last month.
      He continued: “But on the boxing side and technical side, I didn’t see anything really special from both fighters.”

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      WBC champ Fury has until November 6 to hash out a deal to face Usyk for the undisputed title before he’s forced to fight the winner of Dillian Whyte’s clash with Otto Wallin.
      And should the pair come together, which is highly unlikely as Usyk is contractually obliged to rematch Joshua, Krassuyk is confident his man will come out on top.
      He said: “I consider Usyk’s chances to be pretty high if he uses his boxing IQ and the way he used to box with AJ.”
      Fury’s dad, John, is eager for him to snub a potential Battle of Britain with Whyte and do everything he can to become the undisputed ruler of the heavyweight division.

      He told talkSPORT: “Would Dillian Whyte deal with Deontay Wilder? No.
      “So why would I want to put him in there with my son and get him knocked out?
      “At the end of the day, he just got knocked out by a 42-year-old [Alexander Povetkin].
      “Tyson can’t get up for them kind of fights. He wouldn’t be able to raise his game because it’s not big enough.
      Tyson Fury’s dad wants him to face unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY
      “And he goes in there with a lacklustre attitude and you don’t see the best Tyson Fury.
      “You only see the best of Tyson when he’s against the best.
      “A challenge like he had and he’s in a great fight. For me, I’ve told him, ‘Usyk or don’t bother.'”

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      David Haye calls out Tyson Fury again for fight and would only come back to boxing to face ‘No1 heavyweight on planet’

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      DAVID HAYE has called out Tyson Fury for a fight AGAIN and says he’ll only return to boxing to face the ‘No1 heavyweight on the planet’.The 40-year-old predicted Deontay Wilder would beat Fury on Saturday and reclaim his WBC and Ring magazine titles.
      Haye hasn’t had a professional boxing fight since 2018Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Fury looks likely to face Whyte in December should his fellow Brit beat Otto Wallin on October 30Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Haye’s prediction almost came in as Wilder knocked Fury down TWICE in round four.
      But the Gypsy King recovered and finished the fight in round 11 with a devastating knockout.
      Haye says he’s ‘100 per cent serious’ about fighting Fury, despite not stepping inside a boxing ring professionally since 2018.
      He told iFL TV: “I’m 100 per cent serious. I’ve said that the only person I’d put my body through a come back for would be for the number one heavyweight on the planet.
      “There’s no reason why I’d punish myself and do what I need to do to put myself in a position to give myself any time of chance if it isn’t for the big one.
      “It doesn’t get any bigger than that. I’d be like a 1000/1 underdog, for good reason.

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      “Hopefully when team Fury crunch the numbers… something’s going to happen in the next two months when they’re going to be looking for an opponent. I know how big time boxing works.
      “When he works out what money is generated with a Hayemaker fight vs any of the other options, although on paper they may be more respectable… he knows it’s out there.”
      The two Brits were set to fight back in 2013, but Haye pulled out with a week to go due after receiving a cut during sparring.
      The fight was rescheduled for 2014, but the ex-champion withdrew with a shoulder injury.
      Haye is hoping he’s third time lucky, but Fury’s dad John reckons he’d give the Brit a run for his money instead.
      He told talkSPORT: “I’d give him a run for his money. He’s finished! He’s finished.

      ““He’s lived the high life, his bones are like a china pot – they’re brittle – and at the end of the day, what’s he done when there’s been a lot of good contenders? Work like a Blackpool donkey to get a shot at the title.
      “Dillian Whyte has been waiting five years! Why should David Haye get a shot? What’s he done? Other than a ballet dancing competition with his mate.
      “He’s just a fool and you know what happens to fools, don’t ya? They get hit by brick walls.”
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