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      Usyk warns Tyson Fury and dad John his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers won’t stand for another assault

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has warned Tyson Fury and his dad that his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers will not stand for another assault.Ukraine’s 37-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion had to hold his team back at Monday’s launch event in Riyadh after 59-year-old former fighter John headbutted a young member of Usyk’s staff.Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury and his dad that his army will not stand for assaultCredit: @usykkaJohn headbutted a young member of Usyk’s staff on MondayCredit: @usykkaMarvellously it was the handlebar-moustached social media bloke who scuttled away bloodied and embarrassed after little Stanislav Stepchuk barely flinched.Despite the ugly scenes – that threatened to stain the undisputed decider in the super-strict kingdom – the £100m fight was never in jeopardy.But the 35-year-old WBC Gypsy King and his loudmouth bunch will be if they dare poke the beast again.“If they want to destabilise my team, it’s not possible,” the gap-toothed father-of-four said about the woeful fracas.READ MORE IN BOXING“Because I don’t just have professional coaches and trainers, I have professional soldiers.“The security were calling ‘back Team Usyk, back!’“But my team is very good at wanting to fight, not boxing, street fighting, shooting, knives, wrestling.“But I said ‘hey, hey guys, get back please’.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“We had to behave properly.“The situation doesn’t matter to me, it’s just more motivation for my team.John Fury breaks silence on headbutting Usyk team member as Tyson’s bloodied dad says ‘I’m a warrior, that’s what we do’ “It’s disappointing that it happened at an event like this, because it is about discipline.“But I am not disappointed by my team, they are disappointed because I pulled them back and stopped them from fighting.“They wanted to go, they were looking over at me waiting for the signal to go.“They were waiting for the thumbs up but I gave them the thumbs down.“‘Back, back please,” I said. And they were not happy”.John Fury screamed about living for “blood and guts and horror” but in the 15 years he has been in the spotlight nobody has seen him throw a meaningful punch.He has thrust his crotch and threatened to “bum” YouTuber prankster KSI and beaten up a TV screen and perspex box when trying to help mild-mannered son Tommy flog more of the novelty ‘fight’ shows.Some of Usyk’s team, by stark contrast, have come straight off the frontline fighting back Vladimir Putin’s vicious invasion – and they don’t whisper a word about it.“For me it doesn’t matter,” he said “It’s just bad behaviour from Tyson’s team.“We are professional athletes, not street fighters and this is a big event for our people, the UK and Ukraine.“My friend did not bleed because he is a powerful guy. He is a street guy. Did you see the video? He was like a Pitbull, ruff!“He’s only my friend, it’s a secret who the soldiers are in my team.”John definitely helped Tommy flog dud bouts but the first undisputed heavyweight decider in 25 years – between two undefeated masters of the sport – does not need a slapstick act trying to boost social media hits.If he wants to learn about helping his two sons understand the great honour and discipline involved in boxing, he should listen to the rival half of age and double his intelligence.“Both sons came to the gym after one of my sessions because my family lives close by,” he said about his Valencia camp.“My sons come to the gym and give me power and motivation.“Before I had sons, when I was young, I knew when I had them they could help me with water and hand me my gumshield and tell me ‘hey, come on father, you can do it’”.Usyk is flanked by compatriots protecting him and he wants to inspire them and all the people back home as they try to fend off Putin’s sickening siege.Victory in Saudi Arabia will give him the biggest platform in sport to celebrate his nation, highlight their plight and shine an even brighter light on Putin’s war crimes, but he’s too modest to be driven by it.“I really appreciate the support from my fans and Ukrainian soldiers,” he said. “It’s a big motivation.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Maybe I motivate my people, maybe.”No maybe about it.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      Inside Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam’s romance, from first meeting on Instagram to helping him deal with Tommy Fury loss

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      THERE was a time when Jake Paul would jump from relationship to relationship with pretty models or fellow influencers.But now, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, 27, is smitten with beautiful speedskater Jutta Leerdam.Jake Paul is smitten with Dutch speedskater Jutta LeerdamPaul and Leerdam celebrated a year together last monthLeerdam was a silver medallist at the 2022 Winter Games in BeijingCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamLast month, the pair celebrated a year since they went public with their romance.The Dutch beauty, 25, a silver medallist at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, has kept the Problem Child grounded and focused.The pair got together after they began flirting on Instagram.They went public with their romance in April 2023 , with Paul sharing a photo of them together.Read more Jake Paul news”I’m Dutch now”, Paul captioned the snap which featured him holding hands with Leerdam in a carousel of pictures.When Paul suffered the first loss of his career to Tommy Fury, Leerdam provided the perfect support for his battered ego.She will likely be cheering his corner when he comes up against Mike Tyson on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.First impressionsBoth Paul and Leerdam were involved in high-profile break-ups.Most read in BoxingHe was engaged to model and influencer Julia Rose, before they called it quits in 2022.Paul joked on Valentine’s Day he was celebrating the occasion with his boxing gloves.Jake Paul’s girlfriend Jutta Leerdam shows off bikini body after boxer whisks stunning speedskater off on holidayLeerdam dated fellow Dutch speedskater Koen Verweij for over five years, before pulling the plug.In heartbreak, Paul and Leerdam found each other on Instagram.They began chatting, before finally agreeing to meet up.Paul wined and dined Leerdam in Miami, and they blossomed from there.By April 2023, they were officially an item.By April 2023, Paul and Leerdam were Instagram officialCredit: InstagramLovebirds Paul and Leerdam began chatting on social media before agreeing to meet for a Miami dateCredit: InstagramLeerdam boasts over four million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamCoping in defeatNo boxer likes to taste defeat, especially when it happens for the first time.Paul was, by his own admission, at his lowest ebb after he was defeated by rival Tommy Fury.In the past, he would have no one to turn to.But this time, dating a fellow sports star who understands competition, he was able to turn to cry on Leerdam’s shoulder.Paul said in a YouTube video: “I have a new girlfriend which is pretty cool.”It’s been so refreshing, she’s a world champion and I’ve just been so amazed by her and her work ethic and how much of an angel she is.”She’s one of the most pure-hearted human beings that I have met in my life, so genuine and she has just changed my perspective and helped me coming out of this loss when I was in a dark place.”She really was there talking about her losses and was able to relate to those things and what I was going through.”So she’s been such a blessing; Jutta if you’re watching this… hi, you’re amazing.”After his loss to Tommy Fury, Leerdam proved to be the perfect remedy for defeatCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamThrough her own personal heartbreak in sport, Leerdam was able to console PaulCredit: RexPaul and Leerdam regularly share their happiness together on Instagramread more sport featuresHints of marriageMaybe influenced by his brother Logan, who is now engaged to model Nina Agdal, Jake has hinted at marriage with Leerdam.Last year, he candidly spoke about the idea of settling down with Leerdam to his elder sibling on the BS w/ Jake Paul podcast.He revealed: “It’s funny. Interestingly enough, I dream of the same thing (marriage and family) and getting to become best friends with my kids.”Just being there all the time, which is why I work so hard, is to have the financial freedom to be able to not work when they’re born and to be with them all the time… And doing it with my wife at the time, which I believe will be Jutta.”She’s a good influenceAs well as helping him get over defeat to Fury, Leerdam has also helped Paul maintain a winning mentality.He admitted to us he was thankful to her for the major part she is playing in his boxing career.Paul told SunSport: “It’s a game-changer and I can fully focus on what I want to do with the support from here.”She can give me mental advice and coaching, even physical performance advice and it’s just been such a game-changer.Leerdam has given Paul mental advice as a professional sports star herselfCredit: GettyPaul and Leerdam like to work out together and push each other physicallyCredit: InstagramMike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
      Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
      He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
      The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
      Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
      He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
      Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
      His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.

      “She inspires me to be better and I’ve told her from day one like, ‘Hey, I want to be just like you, I want to be a world champion.’ “So she holds me to that standard.”Power coupleWhile Paul harbours ambitions to become a boxing champion, Leerdam’s focus will be on the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026.He insisted that they have the potential to become the next sporting super couple, following in the footsteps of Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens or Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.In an episode of BS w/ Jake Paul, he appeared alongside Leerdam who revealed she had set the world record for the fastest time to perform 1,000 metres in speed skating, to which Paul replied: “I’m so proud of you.”He then continued: “I think it is cool, I was thinking about something the other day…Paul is confident he and Leerdam could become a sporting super coupleLeerdam is marriage material, according to PaulCredit: InstagramNext up, Paul will face off against Mike TysonCredit: EPA”At the time you go to the Winter Olympics in two years, that is when I am going to be fighting for a world championship.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We both could potentially be world champions.”Number one in the world together, and I think that might just be the first couple to do that.” More

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      Fears Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is ‘rigged’ as Saudi boxing chief tweets about fight ‘script’

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      BOXING supremo Turki Alalshikh has jokingly suggested Mike Tyson’s ring return is RIGGED.The former undisputed heavyweight champion will lace up his gloves on July 20 for a controversial clash with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.Mike Tyson will throw down with Jake Paul on July 20Credit: AlamySome boxing fans have sensationally claimed the fight is ‘fixed’Credit: REXSaudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh has leaned into the claims by jokingly telling Tyson to ditch the ‘script’Credit: XIron Mike, 57, will be a whopping 31 YEARS Paul’s senior when they throw down in their Texas tussle.Fight fans around the world are worried for the safety of Tyson, given his performance in his Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.Some have even sensationally claimed on social media – without any basis whatsoever – that the bout is “fixed”.One wrote on X: “I’m predicting right now that Mike Tyson gets knocked out by Jake Paul in a fixed fight.”READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULAnd Saudi boxing kingpin Alalshikh has poked fun at those claims by urging Tyson not to follow the “script” for the July joust.He wrote on X: “Please brother Mike, forget the script and beat this guy.”Fight fans were quick to respond to Alalshikh’s light-hearted post, with one commenting: “Well said his Excellency.”Another said: “Sadly, it’s scripted.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCredit: The SunAnd another said: “This is a signal.”One remarked: “Unfortunately there’s little chance of that happening.”The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr and Chisanga Malata discuss the rise of influencer boxing and Mike Tyson’s bout with Jake PaulAnother chimed in: “Now this is sus – he’s saying there’s a script now.”It’’s all about finding who’s supposed to be the winner Turki’s fights he is financially backing.”Tyson and Paul faced off with one another on Monday for the first time since their shock showdown was officially announced.And the pair didn’t mince their words, with Tyson saying: “I really like Jake a lot.Please brother Mike, forget the script and beat this guy.Turki Alalshikh“But once he’s in that ring, he has to fight like his life is depending on it. Because it will be.”Former Disney star Paul said: “I’m a natural-born heavyweight. “This is what I was born to do, to move up into this weight class.”And I’m going to show Mike who has more power. Because he’s underestimating me. “I think everyone else is underestimating me and I believe I hit harder.Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
      Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
      He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
      The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
      Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
      He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
      Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
      His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.

      “I know it’s going to be tough. “I know I’m going to have to fight through adversity. I know I might even go to the canvas.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m scared, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not about the fear stopping me. “It’s about going into it even though I am scared, and that’s what true bravery is.” More

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      Tyson Fury and UFC legend Conor McGregor compared, with one living in Morecambe and another splashing cash around world

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      TYSON FURY and Conor McGregor are two of the highest-ever paid fighters in combat sports.The duo, both 35, have raked in millions of pounds thanks to their exploits inside the boxing ring and the UFC octagon.Brit boxing champion Tyson Fury is one of the richest athletes on the planetCredit: REXUFC and MMA superstar Conor McGregor is right up there with Fury on the rich listCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAFury lives a relatively modest life with his wife Paris and their seven kidsCredit: SPLASHMcGregor, on the other hand, loves to splash the cashCredit: GETTYFury, who faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on Saturday night, pocketed close to £50million for his crossover clash with Francis Ngannou last October.And McGregor memorably took home a whopping £100m for his 2017 venture into the boxing world to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr.It’s no secret that the pair – who have watched one another fight in person – are equally as loaded as each other.But when it comes to how they spend their riches, they couldn’t be any more different.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYkUFC icon McGregor lives perhaps one of the most lavish lifestyles of all athletes.The Notorious has dropped millions on plush homes in Marbella, Lamborghini yachts and an incredible car and watch collection.WBC heavyweight champion Fury, however, lives a far more modest life in the sleepy town of Morecambe.Despite boasting an impressive fleet of motors, Fury and his family lived in a modest home worth a mere £550,000 up until 2021.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHere’s how the two compare in the lifestyle stakes.PROPERTYThe sleepy seaside resort Morecambe is home for Tyson Fury and has been for over 13 years.Boxing legend Colin Hart has his say on Fury vs Usyk – and reveals who he thinks will winIn the last few years, he spent £1.7million on a new Lancashire home but beforehand was happy to live with wife Paris and their children in a five bedroom, £550,000 property.Speaking on a three-part ITV documentary in 2020, he said: “People say to me, ‘Why don’t you live in California or America?’ – why would I?”Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?”I love it. I would never leave Morecambe. It’s true beauty. If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”The same can’t be said for former plumber’s apprentice Conor, who loves spending money. He told US TV host Jimmy Kimmel as much.”I mean you’ve got to enjoy it [money], right? It’s only paper,” McGregor told Kimmel on his chat show.Fury did live in a £550,000 five-bedroom home in MorecambeIn 2019 McGregor splashed £2m on this stunning home in IrelandMcGregor also spent around £1.3m on a holiday pad in Marbella in 2018Credit: The HeightsThe house is in The Heights, a luxury development that boasts wonderful views of the MediterraneanCredit: The HeightsHe added: “I need to stop fantasising about the materialistic things but I do enjoy them. I have to be honest with myself.”That’s why, when McGregor does retire, he has the pick of three homes – in Ireland, Spain and the USA.In 2019, he paid £2m for a beautiful five bedroom mansion in The Paddocks near Straffan, Co Kildare, that sits behind an elite gated Ladycastle community at the K Club, famed for being host to the Ryder Cup in 2006.The MMA star also has a £1.3million holiday home in the exclusive Marbella development called The Heights, where Cristiano Ronaldo is a neighbour.CARSWhen it comes to fast cars, McGregor has some of the best around.It is believed he has a garage worth around £3million and has been seen behind the wheel of a number of flashy motors.In the past, he’s shown off two Lamborghinis, including a £280,000 Aventador.McGregor’s also got a fleet of Rolls-Royces, like a £300,000 Phantom, a £250,000 Wraith and a £280,000 Dawn.And least we not forget McGregor’s £2.7million Lamborghini yacht, and he’s believed to own a private jet.Notorious loves luxury cars and owns a fleet of Rolls-RoycesCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmmaMcGregor is also known to drive a Lamborghini AventadorCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAFury has been seen behind the wheel of a £250,000 Ferrari GTC4LussoCredit: BackGridAlthough Fury has admittedly scaled down on his car collectionFury has also been seen squeezing his 6ft 9in his frame into a £10,000 1993 Mini CooperCredit: Refer to CaptionInside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.

      Fury has scaled down his car collection of late. He was seen behind the wheel of a £250,000 Ferrari GTC4Lusso, but seems to have ditched the Italian supercar.He also sold his Rolls-Royces when he suffered with depression and his life spiralled out of control.The Wythenshawe boxer even posted an emotional video on YouTube waving goodbye to a £300,000 Cullinan as it left his drive.He claimed to have swapped it for a used Volkswagen Passat that cost him £500.Fury has also been spied cruising around Morecambe Bay in a tiny Mini Cooper valued at £10,000.FASHIONWhere Fury catches up with McGregor is in the clobber he wears.The pair share a love of a bespoke statement suit. Tyson favours a Claudio Lugli number, often with a message that he shows off at press conferences before a big fight.McGregor too isn’t afraid of saying something with his whistle, once donning a suit that had ‘F*** you’ written in very small writing on it.He regularly teams up with tailor David August, who he has a fashion label with, for a new look.Fury is not afraid to wear a statement suitCredit: The Mega AgencyTyson showed off his £590 slippers and a £375 bathrobeCredit: Twitter @Tyson_FuryDapper Conor McGregor says a good suit is like wearing a plate of armourCredit: Splash NewsFamously, McGregor had a message for Floyd Mayweather on his suit before they foughtCredit: Getty”A good suit is like a plate of armour,” he once told fashion mag GQ.Amusingly, before Fury likes to go into battle, and when he’s in training camps, he lives in swanky robes.He was seen wearing a £375 Versace dressing gown before fighting Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas, matching them with £595 Gucci slippers.JEWELLERYDiamonds can also be a man’s best friend.Although he’s not as bling as McGregor, Fury has been spotted wearing a £500,000 Richard Mille Rose Gold watch, as well as a Rolex.And matching that Versace robe, wrapped around his neck, he wears a diamond-encrusted necklace.McGregor has a thing for watches too. Astonishingly, he has amassed a watch collection worth £2.2million.He has a Jacob & Co’s Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette, which is valued at a jaw-dropping £730,000.However, it’s another Jacob & Co timepiece that is his rudest. The Rasputin boasts blue hands and a naughty secret.Tyson flaunts his Richard Mille Felipe Massa Ivory Rose Gold Chronograph, which costs a staggering £500,000Credit: Instagram/gypsyking101Tyson also showed off a rainbow-themed Rolex on social mediaCredit: Twitter, @Tyson_FuryThe diamond-encrusted watch hides a naughty secret behind a shimmering doorMcGregor showed off his £730k Jacob & Co Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette watch on social mediaBehind a shimmering door of his Rasputin Jacob & Co watch that cost £1.5m is a saucy imageInside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.
      With the touch of a button, a hidden sex scene emerges from behind a shimmering door.How much did it cost, you ask? £1.5million.THEIR WAGSFury and McGregor were in long-term romances before they became household names.Dee Devlin met the Irishman in 2008 in a nightclub, just as he decided to go into MMA.And she’s always been supportive of him before a big fight – once revealing she prepares his meals to keep an eye on the calories he’s consuming.She also loves her designer clothing like her fiancé. When McGregor stepped into the ring to face off against Floyd Mayweather, she was spotted in the crowd wearing a £1,750 D&G leopard print dress.And like Conor, jewellery is important to Dee – who has been seen wearing Cartier, including a £31,000 watch and £40,000 bracelet.With her flowing blond locks and taste for expensive clothes, Paris Fury is glam, as well. The fashionable mum-of-six has a particular soft spot for Chanel, flashing a pair of stylish gold metallic trainers, £750, on Instagram.Paris Fury cuts a glam figure and loves designer wearCredit: InstagramParis owns SEVEN of these stylish Chanel 2.55 bags, worth £4,362 eachCredit: InstagramDee Devlin was McGregor’s side before his epic riseDevlin was snapped at the Floyd Mayweather fight wearing a £1,750 D&G leopard print dressCredit: Getty Images – GettyShe has previously dazzled followers with a £180 Moschino belt and Fendi Mama Baguette bag, worth £1,850.READ MORE SUN STORIESHer enviable handbag collection includes seven Chanel 2.55 bags in black, white, green, pink, yellow, blue and red, each of which retail for around £4,362.Clearly, it’s the Wags who are more comparable than their sporting partners. More

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      Tyson Fury channels Jamie Vardy as he backs dad John in shocking headbutt row with Oleksandr Usyk’s camp

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      TYSON FURY has stood up for his dad, John, after he attacked a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s camp.Fury Sr was left covered in blood after he headbutted Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of Usyk’s team – in Saudi Arabia.Tyson Fury has defended his dad after he attacked a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s teamCredit: PAJohn Fury was covered in blood after a fracasCredit: PAFootage emerged of John headbutting a member of Usyk’s teamThe Gypsy King claims he didn’t see the incident, but has channelled his inner Jamie Vardy to back up his dad after the unbelievable clash.Speaking to The Stomping Ground, he said: “Listen, I wasn’t there. I was doing interviews all day so I did get to see it all, but I just saw what everybody else saw. “I saw some idiot chatting s*** and he got banged. End of.”What a way to sell the fight. This is show business. We’re not a political room of educated men, we’re fighters and fighters teams. READ MORE IN BOXING”What a way to sell the fight. My dad is an excellent salesman and he’s done a fantastic job. So big up John Fury.”In the world of the UK we say ‘chat s***, get banged’. He’s half of his age and he’s nutted him. GET UP!”Leciester City striker Jamie Vardy became synonymous with the phrase “chat s***, get banged” during the Foxes title winning campaign of 2015/16.Tyson Fury also uploaded an Instagram post sharing photos from his training in the Middle East with a caption that seemed to back his dad after the confrontation yesterday.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJohn Fury’s maddest momentsHere are just some of John Fury’s most astonishing moments:
      It read: “Family Matters – SPARTANS”, hinting at the bizarre outburst that his dad had come out with during the fracas.While getting in the face of Usyk’s team, John had shouted: “We live for blood and guts. We can’t be beat. We are Spartans. We are Spartans. We are Spartans.”John Fury breaks silence on headbutting Usyk team member as Tyson’s bloodied dad says ‘I’m a warrior, that’s what we do’ The shock incident ended in a more calm manner than expected when John was calmed down by Usyk’s manager Alexander Krassyuk.The pair were also seen shaking hands and hugging it out following the altercation too.Tyson said he didn’t see the incident first hand, but praised his dad for helping promote the fight in a rant to The Stomping Ground.Fury has been training hard before this Saturday’s undisputed bout and shared some picture of his efforts in the Instagram post.One snap showed Fury in the ring alongside his entire team while another had him posing in the mirror looking at his transformed physique.(Left to right) Security guard Brendan lyons, nutritionist Greg Marriott, Tyson’s eldest son Prince, coach Kristian Blacklock, Tyson’s eldest brother John, brother Hughie Fury, coach SugarHill Steward, brother Shane Fury, Tyson Fury, sparring partner Alex Barriere, massage therapist Matt Towey, boxing trainer Bob Howard, training partner Jelena Mrdjenovich, coach Steve Egan, unknown security guardCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsThe Brit is preparing for the biggest fight of his careerCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsHe seems in good spirits ahead of the boutCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsFury showed off his physique before the fightCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsHe will be hoping he doesn’t end up on the canvas on SaturdayCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury / @4mikeywilliamsTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      John Fury threatens to headbutt ex-world champ after his Usyk prediction – hours after clashing with member of his team

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      JOHN FURY has threatened to headbutt Tony Bellew next after his bloody row in Saudi Arabia yesterday.The 59-year-old was left bleeding from the head after he attacked a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s camp.John Fury has threatened a former world champ with a headbuttCredit: PAJohn Fury stuck the nut on Stanislav StepchukCredit: XTony Bellew has been warned to stay away from the Gypsy King’s fatherCredit: GettyTyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk this weekend in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyJohn’s son Tyson will take on Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Tempers have flared already after trouble erupted when the WBC champ’s father HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the other fight team.But it was John who walked away with blood on his forehead as cameras caught him screaming: “We live for blood and guts.”While that melee was unfolding, Tyson had been stuck in another room but as soon as he walked out there was a huge roar from his team as the Gypsy King looked stunned at seeing his dad bleeding.READ MORE ON BOXINGLowering his arms that were aloft, he asked: “What’s happened to your head you silly c***?”However, now John seems to be targeting giving former world champion Tony Bellew some of the same treatment.The ex-bare knuckle fighter ignited a feud with Bellew during a media scrum afterwards while explaining the explosive scenes from earlier.He said: “I was saying it to everybody with a pair of ears, let’s be respectful to each other.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“They were chanting Usyk, did you think we were going to stand there with our fingers in our ears doing nothing?“I’m full of testosterone. I want to get stuck in, man. And it’s only Monday.”Inside Tyson and Paris Fury’s luxurious lifestyleJohn apologised for his actions, although he appeared to lay the blame on his rival.He said: “If you come close in a fighting man’s space, you’re gonna cop for something, aren’t you?”John was then asked about Bellew predicting that Tyson could struggle with Usyk due to the Ukrainian’s elite movement.But that led to the never shy veteran warning: “You see Tony Bellew?“He will get a headbutt like [Stepchuk] just got if he comes around me.”Bellew suffered a crushing defeat to Usyk at cruiserweight back in 2018 when he was knocked out cold.John is never one to shy away from the limelight while in camp for either Tyson or his younger son Tommy Fury’s fights.He has got into a war-of-words with Carl Froch while he had a bitter row with YouTuber KSI last year.That resulted in KSI spitting at John during a heated argument at an open training event after the latter had thrown a bottle at the social media influencer.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTJohn is a former professional boxer and bareknuckle fighter whose pro career spanned eight years and 13 bouts.He made his professional debut in 1987, when he lost to rugby league player Adam Fogerty in Halifax, West Yorkshire but went on to win his next six fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on February 13, 1989.John rebounded with wins against Michael Murray, a future British title challenger and Cesare Di Benedetto, a future Italian title challenger, and was rewarded with a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass, but he lost on points.He then suffered a KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande, which led to a four-year absence from the ring, before he was KO’d in the fourth round against Steve Garber in Manchester in 1995.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn 2011, Fury was found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for gouging a man’s eye out in a brawl in 2010 and was handed an 11-year sentence.The victim was left half-blind after a 12-year dispute erupted in violence at a car auction in 2010.Fury was released from prison in February 2015.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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      Inside Tyson Fury’s modest £550k five-bedroom Morecambe home where he, wife Paris and growing family lived

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      TYSON FURY has been box office material for the best part of a decade.But the Brit boxing champion has, for large portions of his career, lived a modest life – despite being a multi-millionaire.Tyson Fury, pictured here alongside Paris, is one of the richest athletes on the planetCredit: AlamyBut for large portions of his career, the Gypsy King lived in a modest house worth £550,000Credit: ITVThe Fury home is filled with homages to Tyson’s title-filled careerCredit: ITVThe Fury household is kept afloat by Tyson’s wife ParisCredit: ITVWBC heavyweight champ Fury says has no plans to move away from the seaside town of MorecambeCredit: ITVThe Gypsy King has raked in some of the biggest purses in recent history and is on course to do so again this weekend when he faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles.Despite having taken part in some of the biggest fights of his era and the lavish perks of his job, Fury has refused to forget his roots.And those roots are firmly laid in the small town of Morecambe – where he owns two houses.Prior to moving into a £1.7million mansion in 2021, Fury and his massive family – which includes seven kids – lived in a modest house.READ MORE ON TYSON FURYThe Fury clan, according to Zoopla, lived in a five-bed and four-bathroom house worth just over £550,000.The house was far from what you expect a multi-millionaire to be residing in – with nothing overtly flashy on the exterior or interior.Despite his millions in the bank and a seemingly ever-growing family, Fury and his wife Paris were all too happy to call their old house home.Speaking on a three-part ITV documentary in 2020, “People say to me, ‘Why don’t you live in California or America?’ – why would I?Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT”Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?”I love it. I would never leave Morecambe. It’s true beauty. Sun sport’s panel question if Tyson Fury’s trash talk is ‘cringe’ ahead of Usyk showdown”If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”Fury’s old digs were filled with homages to his numerous triumphs inside the ring.The titles he’s won during his glittering career are adorned next to a framed picture of him celebrating his stunning 2015 upset of Wladimir Klitschko.Before making Morecambe his home in 2011, Fury used to reside in a caravan on land owned by his dad John.Swanky motorsAnd the 35-year-old has a fully-restored gypsy wagon among his fleet of swanky motors – which includes two Rolls Royces.After countless hours renovating the wagon, Fury is as proud as punch to take it out for a spin as he is any of his supercars.He said: “[It’s] real gold, gold leaf, all hand-painted.”The Gypsy code says you must travel towards the sun, so we keep the sun towards the back.”When he’s not travelling the world or duking it out with some of the best heavyweights on the planet, Fury likes to spend time at home with his kids and chip in with the housework.Well, all the chores that need doing outside the house.He told The Guardian last year: “It’s not 50/50. Paris does it all [of the housework].”Paris does all the stuff in the house, and I do everything outside.”I do the bins, I do the school run and I pick up the dog s**t. “I’m an expert at the dog s**t picking up. Love it. I absolutely love it!”Credit: ITVThe Gypsy King decides to take the wagon out for a spin in a funny clip from last year’s ITV documentaryCredit: ITVFury admits the family home would go to pot if it wasn’t for wife ParisCredit: ITVFury will throw down with Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles nextCredit: EPAThe bins will be waiting for Fury when he returns from his venture to Saudi Arabia, where he’ll look to write his name into the history books.The Wythenshawe warrior will throw down with former pound-for-pound king Usyk on Saturday night to crown the heavyweight division’s first undisputed champion in nearly 25 years.Fury dreamed about being draped in all the belts when he began his professional career 16 years ago and is champing at the bit to make it become a reality.He recently told Sky Sports: “From a little boy, I said that and achieved it.”So I’ve got to be one of the rare few people who dreamed something as a child and achieved it as an adult.”It’s been [an] amazing journey.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And here we are now, 16 years later, about to be [the] undisputed champion of the world.”The biggest fight, in the last 25 years, which is an amazing effort.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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      Mike Tyson shouts ‘where’s this kid’s mother?’ as 14-year-old asks lewd question at his and Jake Paul’s press conference

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      MIKE TYSON was asked a lewd question by a 14-YEAR-OLD during a press conference ahead of his fight with Jake Paul.It left Iron Mike trying to locate the child’s mother.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s media event was overshadowed on MondayCredit: GettyTeen influencer Kayo Martin interrupted with several lewd questionsCredit: X @MostVpromotionsThat led to Iron Mike asking where the 14-year-old’s mother wasCredit: X @MostVpromotionsTyson and Paul will collide in Texas on July 20Credit: AFPFormer heavyweight champion Iron Mike will make his return to the ring to face YouTuber Paul in an epic bout taking place on July 20.Tyson, one of the most legendary figures in the history of boxing, will turn 58 two weeks before the fight takes place against the 27-year-old.Fans across the world are concerned about the bout but will no doubt have been intrigued to see what both men had to say when they held a pre-fight press conference yesterday.But the event at the Apollo Theatre in New York was bizarrely interrupted by a swearing teenager who was asking which fighter had the “higher body count”.READ MORE ON SPORTThe child was soon identified as teen influencer and prankster Kayo Martin.The NYC native, who has 1230,000 followers on Instagram, took full advantage when Tyson and Paul decided to take questions from the crowd.Martin firstly asked the ‘Problem Child’: “So you think he has bigger balls? Who do you think has a bigger body count? What’s your body count Jake?”Paul placed his head in his hands in shock before Tyson asked: “Where is this kid’s mother?”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, that failed to stop the youngster as he pressed Paul for an answer.He asked: “Jake, you think yours is higher?”Mike Tyson looks ferocious on pads as boxing legend gears up for Jake Paul showdown Martin then started unloading slang, saying: “Type s**t. We outside! Gaw Gaw. Boom b***h. Ahhh. I love you guys motherf***er.”Paul and his brother Logan Paul, who has enjoyed success himself in boxing and is WWE’s United States champion, both made their name as social media stars in their younger days.But they were both left confused after the event at Martin’s antics.Logan said: “That was kid was hoot.”That led to Jake replying: “What was up with that kid?”Martin’s linktree bio provides little more info about him, simply saying: “Skateboarding, boxing, Day in the Life, Hoodrat shii.”He has shared a range of different content on his Instagram page, from dangerously climbing on subway tracks and narrowly avoiding being hit to visiting New York’s delis.Credit: The SunMeanwhile, Tyson left a reporter repulsed after revealing his disgusting pre-fight diet.The former ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ has been rolling back the years in the gym and has even banned himself from sex and smoking weed in training.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut that is not the only eyebrow-raising reveal that Iron Mike has made as he said that he has only been eating “raw meat”.And UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes the disgusting claim will strike fear into Paul without a punch even being thrown. More