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      Rio Ferdinand wants ‘inspirational’ Tyson Fury to fight Anthony Joshua at Old Trafford and begs ‘please get it done’

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      RIO FERDINAND has urged ‘inspirational’ heavyweight superstar Tyson Fury to fight Anthony Joshua. And the former Manchester United defender wants the two British boxers to face off in a huge showdown at Old Trafford.
      Tyson Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in an epic third fight in Las Vegas on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua is still waiting to get his chance to face the Gypsy KingCredit: ©Eddie Keogh Matchroom Boxing
      Rio Ferdinand believes Old Trafford should host the huge showdownCredit: PA
      Fury’s sensational stoppage win over Deontay Wilder on Saturday night in Las Vegas underlined his status as the king of the heavyweight division.
      Ferdinand told Vibe with FIVE YouTube channel: “That fight for me goes down as one of the best ever. It was unreal. He gets knocked down, gets up, knocks him out.
      “Fury is one of the greatest athletes of our generation. He’s an inspirational guy.
      “I want Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua at Old Trafford. Tyson, get it done! Please get that fight at Old Trafford.”
      The Gypsy King and AJ were on course to face each other in a massive British fight.
      But the showdown fell through after Wilder went through the courts to secure a third fight.

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      And the hopes of a heavyweight unification decider between the two stars collapsed after Joshua was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk in September.
      But United legend Ferdinand believes Fury and Joshua can still face each other in a super fight.
      And the football pundit is convinced the Theatre of Dreams is the perfect venue to host a sell-out heavyweight showdown.
      Fury has though dropped a hint over retiring from boxing after his epic trilogy against Wilder.
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      ‘I don’t know if I need to fight any more’ – Tyson Fury drops HUGE retirement hint after Deontay Wilder win

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      TYSON FURY has hinted he could retire in the near future after knocking out Deontay Wilder in their trilogy bout.The 33-year-old defended his WBC heavyweight belt for the first time over the weekend after blasting away the Bronze Bomber in Las Vegas.
      Tyson Fury celebrates after knocking out Deontay Wilder in their trilogy bout in Las VegasCredit: Rex
      The Gypsy King has revealed he could retire in the near future after defending his WBC titleCredit: Getty
      Fury, who was dropped twice in the fourth round of their epic encounter, sent his American rival crashing to the canvas three times in their third meeting.
      And the Gypsy King has admitted he is unsure what the future holds for him despite being linked with clashes against Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk and Dillian Whyte.
      He told the Telegraph: “I don’t know what’s going to happen.
      “I’ve got one fight left on my contract with Top Rank and ESPN and we’ll see what that is.
      “But I’m not thinking about boxing right now. I don’t know how many fights I’ve got left.
      “I don’t know if I need to fight any more. I don’t know what the future holds.”

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      Commenting on his motivation, he added: “It’s not money or a million title defences.
      “I am motivated to get up in the morning, do a little bit of training and enjoy my day.
      “I don’t have any goals in boxing, I have done everything and won everything, the only one to do it in my era.
      “I will always have been the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, Ring magazine champion, that will not evaporate in history, but once it is done, it is done and you cannot get it back.
      “Once you are done, it doesn’t matter how many belts you have, who you beat, what your record is. You are just another bare bum in the shower and I have always had that opinion.
      “You have to enjoy it while it is here because when it is gone it is gone. Even the wins and the glory die down and sooner or later you just become another person and a has-been.”
      Fury’s British compatriot Whyte is his mandatory challenger, and the Body Snatcher’s promoter Eddie Hearn is keen for him to finally get his first world title shot.

      But Carl Froch isn’t sure whether Fury will fight again, as he stated that he won’t be surprised if the unbeaten Mancunian hangs up his gloves.
      Writing in his Sky Sports column: “There is nothing left for him to do. I wouldn’t be surprised if he retired. 
      “Depending upon how much he loves the sport, and how much he wants to go in there and do it all again, I wouldn’t be surprised if Fury says: ‘I have done my bit and now I am finished’.”
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      Wilder looked ‘really awful’ after weight gain and Fury can’t do ‘anything serious’ to Usyk, says Ukrainian’s promoter

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      OLEKSANDR USYK’S promoter said Deontay Wilder looked ‘really awful’ after his massive weight gain. And neither Wilder or Tyson Fury could do ‘anything serious’ to Usyk, who recently dethroned Anthony Joshua.
      Oleksandr Usyk pictured with promoter Alexander KrassyukCredit: Instagram @alex.krassyuk
      Deontay Wilder weighed 17stone before losing his trilogy fight with Tyson FuryCredit: The Mega Agency
      Wilder in turn set the Ukrainian up with his shot at AJ after winning the right to his contracted trilogy bout with Fury, who was in talks with Joshua.
      And after single handily cancelling the Battle of Britain, he was given his shot at redemption against the Gypsy King, who had beaten him last year.
      Wilder bulked up to a career-heaviest 17STONE, but was later knocked out by Fury in round 11.
      Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk criticised the decision to pile on the pounds, and said not even Fury has what it takes to beat his man.
      Krassyuk told SunSport: “Well, Fury won and he deserved the victory.
      “The first thing I didn’t like was the shape of Wilder. He made this extra weight which didn’t make him look good.

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      “He looked awful, really, really awful because he couldn’t make it with his body, he didn’t get used to that extra weight and he didn’t feel good.
      “In the fourth round he was already done and survived the rest of the fight till near the end.
      “But Fury looked fresh though he had some extra weight on his body, he performed better movements and his conditioning was much better.
      “But I didn’t like the way he won because Wilder, let’s say, was ‘dead’ after the fourth round, it took Fury more than six rounds to finish the fight so he didn’t try to box but tried to knock him out, to severely damage him.
      “It definitely wasn’t a boxing match. Coming back to Usyk, both guys – Wilder and Fury – in the shape they performed in the fight are a sweet dessert for Usyk because none of them performed with boxing skills.
      “If Usyk shows his technique, his style of technique I don’t think either Fury or Wilder can do anything serious to Usyk.”
      Fury, 33, floored Wilder, 35, in the third but had to twice get off the canvas just minutes later in the following round.
      He then regained control, to score another knockdown in round ten before closing the show in dramatic fashion with a round to spare.

      Just two weeks earlier, in a contrasting fight and performance, Usyk outclassed AJ over 12 rounds to take the unified belts home.
      Krassyuk admitted he predicted Fury would lose to Wilder, but hailed the epic trilogy fight which he provided analysis for on Ukrainian TV.
      He said: “My understanding was that Fury was going to lose on Saturday night. I thought he will get knocked out by Wilder. It wasn’t an analytical thought.
      “I’ve been in boxing for 16 years, it was just another intuition that said Fury has very high chances to lose against Wilder.
      “Of course he didn’t lose. I was in the studio for the commentary. That was a spectacular performance, absolutely spectacular.
      “And the fans, I’m sure, every and each fans no matter whose fan either Joshua’s or Fury’s or Wilder’s, everyone enjoyed the fight because it was a real fight.
      “It wasn’t a ‘boxing’ match; it was a fight. But the thing that I noticed is, exactly what I just mentioned, it was not a boxing match but it was a fight where two warriors came into the ring fighting and were fighting to the death.
      “What I can say is none of them impressed me with their boxing. Both guys had bug hearts, both were focused on the victory.
      “Both were down more than once.”
      Anthony Joshua was beaten by Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      Deontay Wilder was knocked out by Tyson Fury in their trilogy fightCredit: Rex
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      Oleksandr Usyk outlined plan to beat Anthony Joshua TWICE while out on a night time stroll before first fight was made

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      OLEKSANDR USYK had already envisioned beating Anthony Joshua TWICE – while on a night time park walk with his promoter. When Usyk was ordered to fight Joshua, who had just seen talks with Tyson Fury break down, he was told a rematch clause would be involved.
      Oleksandr Usyk envisioned beating Anthony Joshua twice while out on a park walk
      Anthony Joshua lost his titles to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Twitter / @anthonyjoshua
      But that was just Usyk to the Ukrainian’s ears – as he fancied his chances with two paydays against the British superstar.
      Joshua was dethroned of his titles against the former cruiserweight king in September and has now activated his right to an immediate rematch.
      But according to 34-year-old Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk, that was all part of their masterplan, which was cooked up on a leisurely stroll in Kyiv.
      Krassyuk told SunSport: “I can tell you about my conversation with Usyk. It was when the arbitration said Fury and Wilder have to have a third fight.
      “So, before that I spoke to Eddie Hearn and agreed that a fight between Usyk and Joshua we have to make happen together.
      “So, I called Usyk and we had a meeting with him. We were walking in the park in the night time, just walking and talking.

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      “I told Usyk the following, that we are now in a position mandatory challenger for almost two years and finally we have received our chance.
      “And without taking into consideration of all the obstacles that we had on the way, including interim championship, including all other kinds of obstacles, Covid, etc, finally we are in a position to make this fight happen.
      “Usyk was very happy to hear about this news and he said to me that this is something he had been waiting to hear for a long time.

      “I told him that although he’s the mandatory challenger, but most likely AJ being a star in the UK and being cautious and well-protected by his promoter Eddie Hearn, there’s going to be a rematch clause.
      “And Usyk said, ‘That’s even better news because I will have a chance to beat AJ twice.'”
      Joshua, 31, was forced to fight Usyk after Wilder won the right to a trilogy bout with Fury, 33, which the American lost in round 11.
      But just two weeks before the Las Vegas thriller, AJ was outclassed by Usyk, losing his WBA, IBF and WBO belts.

      As was the case when Joshua was stunned in defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr, 32, he he will go right back into the firing line.
      Resilient AJ exacted revenge six months later on Ruiz and reclaimed his titles, and is now in negotiations with Usyk to try to repeat history.
      The fight can take place no later than April, with Krassyuk soon due to meet with Hearn to finalise terms.
      He said: “According to the papers we signed we have a certain passage of time within the rematch has to take place.
      “It is seven months from the date of the fight. We are now in talks with Eddie.
      “We will probably meet in several or a couple of weeks somewhere Europe to discuss the details and to work out the strategy – where, when and which way we are going to arrange the rematch.”

      Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua over 12 roundsCredit: PA
      Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua are set to rematchCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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      Tyson Fury will batter Oleksandr Usyk in undisputed clash despite Ukrainian’s AJ masterclass, shock fan poll reveals

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      TYSON FURY has battered Oleksandr Usyk in a shock poll with fans comprehensively backing the Gypsy King. Ukrainian Usyk displayed every ounce of his masterful southpaw style when he outclassed Anthony Joshua in late September.
      Oleksandr Usyk after beating Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder was knocked out by Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters
      And Fury put on a similarly stunning display in his trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder, which he won by knockout in round 11.
      A debate has since emerged on who would win between the two unbeaten heavyweight champions.
      But according to SunSport readers, there is no doubt, with 91.1 per cent in favour of Fury.
      The mere 8.9 per cent siding with Usyk is surprising, such was the quality of his win over AJ.
      But Fury’s ability to get off the deck twice in one round to later KO Wilder is evidence of why he is the division’s No1.
      Despite the landslide vote, the wait for an undisputed king will go on further.

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      Joshua, 31, has invoked his right to an immediate rematch with Usyk, 34, meaning Fury, 33, will fight the winner between Dillian Whyte, 33, and Otto Wallin, 30.
      But his dad John explosively urged him to retire if he cannot unify with Usyk, fearing contenders like Whyte will not be able to motivate him.
      John, 57, said on 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.
      “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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      Tyson Fury vs David Haye tale of the tape: How two heavyweights compare with fight talked up after Deontay Wilder win

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      DAVID HAYE has insisted he is STILL ‘100 per cent serious’ about fighting Tyson Fury. That is despite watching as Fury brutally knocked out Deontay Wilder in 11 epic rounds in Las Vegas.
      David Haye is is still ‘100 per cent serious’ about fighting Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury after beating Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fightCredit: Getty
      Haye, who tipped the Gypsy King to lose to Wilder, returned in September after three years out to beat his friend Joe Fournier, 38, in an exhibition.
      Afterwards, he called out Fury and revealed that is the only fight he would come back to professional boxing for.
      And Haye once more doubled down on the challenge when reflecting on Wilder’s gruelling trilogy bout defeat.
      He told iFL TV: “It’s 100 per cent serious.
      “I said the only person I’d put my body through a comeback for would be for the No1 heavyweight on the planet. 
      “There’s no reason why I’d punish myself and do what I need to do to put myself into a position to give myself any type of chance if it isn’t for the big one.

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      “And it doesn’t get any bigger than that, I’d be like a 1000/1 underdog for good reason. 
      “Hopefully when Team Fury sort of crunch the numbers – something’s gonna happen in the next two months where they’re gonna be looking for an opponent. 
      “I know how big time boxing works, when he works out what money is generated with a Hayemaker fight versus any of the other options, although they may on paper be more respectable, he knows it’s out there.”
      Haye, 40, was due to fight Fury, 33, in 2013 but pulled out with a week to go after receiving a cut in sparring.
      It was then rescheduled for 2014, but the second time around again the ex-champion withdrew, this time with a shoulder injury.
      Haye would return in 2016 but only two years later his career was over after consecutive losses to Tony Bellew, 38.
      So it came as a shock when it was announced he would face Fournier – who he formerly managed and promoted.
      It’s 100 per cent serious. I said the only person I’d put my body through a comeback for would be for the No1 heavyweight on the planet. Davide Haye on calling out Tyson Fury
      It went the full eight rounds but The Hayemaker used it as more of an exercise to dust off the cobwebs.
      Haye was recently called out to a fight by Fury’s dad John, who later hit out at the heavyweight for his punditry in Las Vegas.
      John, 57, said on talkSPORT: “I’m not even gonna discuss that, that man’s an idiot. I don’t know why BT send him out there, he’s just a hater.
      “He’s a hater, he’s got nothing good to say, he’s not a good pundit, he gets everything wrong and it’s all about David Haye.
      “I’m not knocking his achievements, he did a brilliant job as world champion, but he needs to grow up and get a personality.
      “I’ve got no respect for that man at all, none.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 LIVE REACTION: Gypsy King parties in Vegas, Bronze Bomber WON’T retire – latest updates

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      TYSON FURY’S family and friends have been enjoying themselves in Las Vegas after beating Deontay Wilder to retain his heavyweight world titles.Fury partied with DJ Steve Aoki in Sin City until 3am after his incredible KO win over the American.
      In a truly unbelievable third round, Fury dropped Wilder before being dropped TWICE himself.
      And the Bronze Bomber would be knocked to the ground four times before eventually succumbing to defeat and getting taken to hospital.
      Fury roared: “Like the great John Wayne said I am made from pig, iron and steel baby!
      “I was down a couple of times and hurt and Wilder is a tough man too after he got up a few times too.
      “It was a great fight tonight, worthy of any trilogy in the sport, I always said I am the first best and he is second.
      “But I went over to show love and respect and he didn’t want it to so I will pray for him.”
      It was suggested that Wilder could hang up his gloves after the loss, but his trainer Malik Scott has revealed he will fight on.

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      KING HAS COME HOME
      Tyson Fury arrived back in the UK after his heroic win against Deontay Wilder.
      The Gypsy King retained his throne as WBC champion with a brutal round 11 knockout against Wilder.
      Afterwards, Fury spent the night and following day celebrating the heavyweight thriller with his family and friends.
      But he then travelled back home with his entourage, landing at Heathrow T3 from a flight believed to have been from Los Angeles.
      Fury touched down around 11am, and was pictured by SunSport queuing up at passport control.
      Ever the people’s champ, the father-of-six lined up like everyone else, proving he doesn’t need special treatment.

      ‘BOXING WINS AGAIN’
      Deontay Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott has shared his respect of both fighters in an emotional Instagram post.
      He praised his fighter’s heart and paid sure to pay credit to Tyson Fury, who he called one of the best heavyweights of all time.
      The post read: “Combatants: @bronzebomber Ah brother you already know I will walk with you through any storm and stand by your side regardless of any circumstances and our bond is forever unbreakable.
      “What you and Fury did last night was unbelievable and the heart you two showed was astounding, love you brother✊🏾
      “@gypsyking101 Tyson, Incredible fighter you are. You have a very uncanny way of bringing out the best in people and I really embraced this mission with open arms knowing we were going up against one of the best heavyweights of ANY era.
      “And with my man @kronksugarhill being your head trainer made the task even more intriguing.
      “Last night we were great but you guys were greater. Congratulations on a victory well earned. ‘Boxing Wins Again.”
      QUITE A-WHYTE
      Dillian Whyte knows he is finally one fight away from challenging for the WBC heavyweight title.
      The British contender was once their No1 ranked challenger for over 1,000 days without getting his shot at the belt.
      But a win over Otto Wallin will put Whyte as WBC mandatory for Tyson Fury’s title, which was recently retained against Deontay Wilder.
      Fury, in theory, should be next for Whyte if he wins against Wallin, but there are still obstacles to be overcome.
      The Gypsy King is just one of many several mega-fights for the Body Snatcher.
      Here are five possible opponents for Whyte after the Wallin fight:

      Tyson Fury
      Andy Ruiz Jr
      Anthony Joshua
      Deontay Wilder
      Otto Wallin rematch

      ‘HE’S GOT BOTTLE’
      Eddie Hearn has heaped praise upon Deontay Wilder for his role in one of the most thrilling boxing encounters in recent memory despite losing to Tyson Fury in Las Vegas.
      The Bronze Bomber knocked his opponent down twice in the fourth round and looked set to win at one point, but he started being dominated by the Briton as he tired.
      Hearn told iFL TV: “His credibility was on the floor before Saturday. He got absolutely hammered in the last fight and he was full of excuses.
      “His credibility was shot to pieces. Now I think it’s gone through the roof because although his tank was empty, he stuck in there.
      “In any normal situation, I feel the corner would have pulled him out. But he deserves credit. He’s got bottle.
      “I still think he’s in a good position. Wilder shouldn’t be disheartened because Fury is a brilliant fighter.
      “But I don’t know how much he’s going to want it after that. I just think Fury’s got his number and absolutely terrorised him mentally.”
      DON’T COUNT ON IT
      Deontay Wilder only has himself to blame after Tyson Fury was given a longer count after being knocked down.
      Fury was floored for the second time in round four but managed to beat the count to fight on.
      But fans and pundits – including American boxing legend Andre Ward – complained that the count was extended.
      Footage reveals the reason referee Russell Mora stopped counting at five was because Wilder was not in a neutral corner.
      It was at that point Mora stopped to signal for the American to move into the neutral corner before his count resumed.
      The official was just sticking to the rules set out by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports.
      It reads: “When a knockdown occurs, the downed boxer’s opponent shall go to the furthest neutral corner and remain there while the count is being made.
      “The referee may stop counting if the opponent fails to go to the neutral corner, and resume the count where he/she left off when the opponent reports to or returns to the neutral corner.”

      BOB’S YOUR UNCLE
      Tyson Fury’s promoter Bob Arum has hailed the WBC champion after his sensational victory over Deontay Wilder.

      SEAL THE DILL
      Dillian Whyte believes that the WBC must give Tyson Fury ‘no choice’ but to face him next.
      Whyte told Sky Sports News: “Fury has the belt. Wilder had the chance to fight me for three years but didn’t.
      “Hopefully now the WBC forces my position and Fury has no choice. It’s a massive British fight, a major fight for Britain.
      “Fury is an unpredictable man who might say: ‘I am done!’
      “I hope we can make a fight when I get past Wallin. But Fury is a difficult guy to plan. I haven’t heard a word from him about making a fight.”
      EDD-ING THAT WAY
      Tyson Fury should fight Dillian Whyte next. That is the view of Anthony Joshua’s Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn.
      Fury successfully defended his WBC heavyweight champ belt in Las Vegas at the weekend – with Whyte now mandatory challenger.
      There have been calls for the Gypsy King to face Joshua or his recent assailant Oleksandr Usyk but Hearn is having none of it.
      He told IFL TV: “Dillian Whyte is the mandatory for Tyson Fury, and that’ll be called in 30 days time.
      “Obviously, Dillian has a massive fight at the O2 with Otto Wallin, but he’s the mandatory challenger for Tyson Fury.
      “It’s a brilliant fight. I’d like to see Tyson back in the UK. He hasn’t boxed in the UK in three years or four years. It’s a massive fight for the division.
      “You’ve got to give Dillian credit for going in there. He fought [Alexander] Povetkin before, and he had to come back and win that rematch.
      “Now he goes in for another tough fight against Otto Wallin, and he’s ready to make a statement on October 30 and then move forward and fight Tyson Fury. He’s mandatory now.”

      GOOD MORNING BOXING FANS
      Much of yesterday’s discussion was dominated by talk of Tyson Fury’s potential opponents, with Eddie Hearn and David Price suggesting he should fight WBC mandatory Dillion Whyte.
      Hearn told iFL TV: “As fans, we should be calling for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte. Imagine the build-up, imagine the fight.
      “It does well over a million PPV buys, sells out a stadium. That is the fight. The winner fights the winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua II.”
      But John Fury disagrees, arguing his son should only look to fight Usyk next.
      He told talkSPORT: “He’s got to go for Usyk or nothing in my idea. It’s Usyk next or nothing.
      “I wouldn’t bother with the rest of them, they’re not in Tyson’s class.
      “Would Dillian Whyte deal with Deontay Wilder? No. So why would you want to put him in with my son and get him knocked out?
      “At the end of the day, he just got knocked out by a 42-year-old man (Alexander Povetkin) via a slap by the back of his hand.”
      Elsewhere, David Haye has volunteered himself to be Tyson Fury’s next opponent in the ring.
      The Brit retired in 2018 but would happily return to fight Fury – a man he regrets not facing while he was still an active boxer.
      He told iFL TV: “I’m just saying, there’s gonna be a time where they’re gonna need an opponent.
      “And ideally you want an opponent that makes the most money. So FYI, the Hayemaker’s in the gym.”
      ‘ON CLOUD NINE’
      Paris Fury has shared she is is still feeling so proud of her husband Tyson Fury after his incredible win in the heavyweight boxing fight against Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas at the weekend.
      The mum-of-six flew over to the US to support her love in the lead-up to the fight as well as from ring-side in a stunning blue sparkly dress.
      Sharing a snapshot of the two of them enjoying a slap-up breakfast the morning after Tyson’s well-deserved win, the 32 year old gushed she was still “on cloud nine”.
      She said: “What a night . . . what a fight! The last 48 hours have been epic and I’m still on cloud nine.
      “It meant everything to be there with Tyson, he’s worked so hard for this and he brought it home like the great champion he is!”
      DADDY FURY
      Boxing great Tyson Fury exchanged Las Vegas for ‘La, La, La, Lancashire’ as the Gypsy King returned home after 12 rounds of partying following his historic win.
      The best heavyweight on the planet plans to waste no time keeping his feet firmly on the ground today swapping his gruelling training runs for the school one.
      The WBC champion’s return to dad duties comes after a chaotic weekend that saw him defeat American Deontay Wilder for the second time in one of the greatest fights in history.
      After the historic win on Saturday night at the MGM Grand, knocking out the Bronze Bomber in the 11th round, Fury led Las Vegas in 24 hours of partying.

      BOX CLEVER
      Tyson Fury should come back to the UK and fight Dillian Whyte.
      That’s according to former British champ David Price, who also believes Anthony Joshua would knock out Deontay Wilder if they end up meeting next year.
      But Price believes the Gypsy King should take on mandatory WBC challenger Whyte in front of a bumper UK crowd.
      He told talkSPORT: “The Joshua fight was going to be a mega fight, but I wouldn’t rule out or write off the Dillian Whyte fight for a couple of reasons.
      “Number one, Dillian Whyte would be a worthy opponent because of the position he has got himself in. The knockout loss to [Alexander] Povektin, he got straight back in, put it right the best way possible.
      “Apart from that, he has had other good wins while he was the mandatory contender. He’s not been treading water, he’s got in with big names, potential banana skins and come through them.
      “I think the other reason is that Tyson Fury deserves a good homecoming fight and where better to do it than a domestic opponent who also has a name in his own right?
      “I think it is the one that makes sense because everyone else is tied up for the time being and, obviously, Fury is going to need a bit of time out after that fight.
      “Maybe in spring or summer, somebody can put him and Whyte in a stadium, I think that is the homecoming that he deserves.”
      ‘CAREER COULD BE OVER’
      Dillian Whyte believes Deontay Wilder may have risked his fighting career by going 11 rounds with Tyson Fury.
      Wilder’s corner refused to throw in the towel – likely on Wilder’s wishes – but Whyte thinks that decision could prove costly long-term.
      Whyte told Sky Sports: “[Wilder] took a lot of punishment. He could’ve finished his career potentially.
      “Last time Mark Breland I think saved his career [when he threw in the towel in the rematch].
      “This time he took way too much punishment and a lot of his corner were yes-men and they just allowed him to take too much punishment, which can be very detrimental to a fighter’s confidence and his body.
      “He seemed pretty beat up. He was struggling from round three onwards badly.
      “I know he says, ‘I’m a king and I’ll go out on my shield’ – but I think they allowed him to take too much punishment. It could affect him mentally, he could never wanna fight again, it could end his career. We’ll have to see.”
      ‘HE’S GOT BOTTLE’
      Eddie Hearn has heaped praise upon Deontay Wilder for his role in one of the most thrilling boxing encounters in recent memory despite losing to Tyson Fury in Las Vegas.
      The Bronze Bomber knocked his opponent down twice in the fourth round and looked set to win at one point, but he started being dominated by the Briton as he tired.
      Hearn told iFL TV: “His credibility was on the floor before Saturday. He got absolutely hammered in the last fight and he was full of excuses.
      “His credibility was shot to pieces. Now I think it’s gone through the roof because although his tank was empty, he stuck in there.
      “In any normal situation, I feel the corner would have pulled him out. But he deserves credit. He’s got bottle.
      “I still think he’s in a good position. Wilder shouldn’t be disheartened because Fury is a brilliant fighter.
      “But I don’t know how much he’s going to want it after that. I just think Fury’s got his number and absolutely terrorised him mentally.”
      ‘BOXING WINS AGAIN’
      Deontay Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott has shared his respect of both fighters in an emotional Instagram post.
      He praised his fighter’s heart and paid sure to pay credit to Tyson Fury, who he called one of the best heavyweights of all time.
      The post read: “Combatants: @bronzebomber Ah brother you already know I will walk with you through any storm and stand by your side regardless of any circumstances and our bond is forever unbreakable.
      “What you and Fury did last night was unbelievable and the heart you two showed was astounding, love you brother✊🏾
      “@gypsyking101 Tyson, Incredible fighter you are. You have a very uncanny way of bringing out the best in people and I really embraced this mission with open arms knowing we were going up against one of the best heavyweights of ANY era.
      “And with my man @kronksugarhill being your head trainer made the task even more intriguing.
      “Last night we were great but you guys were greater. Congratulations on a victory well earned. ‘Boxing Wins Again.”
      ‘BEST EVER’
      Tommy Fury has shared a photo of brother Tyson and team behind him which helped him defeat Deontay Wilder.
      The photo includes trainer SugarHill Steward alongside Fury brothers Tommy, Shane and Hugh.
      Tommy Fury captioned the photo: ‘The best to ever do it!’

      DEONT BACK DOWN 
      Deontay Wilder will NOT retire after his trilogy defeat to Tyson Fury, his trainer Malik Scott has revealed.
      Speculation has been rife that the Bronze Bomber could pack it in after his second consecutive defeat to the Gypsy King.
      But such a course of action is not even on the American’s radar, cornerman Scott has revealed.
      Speaking to iFL TV, he said: “Deontay has set his family financially secure so he doesn’t have to fight to make a living.
      “But retiring is not in his plans at all and not something we’ve discussed.”
      MORE FROM HAYE
      David Haye has volunteered himself to be Tyson Fury’s next opponent in the ring.
      The Brit retired in 2018 but would happily return to fight Fury – a man he regrets not facing while he was still an active boxer.
      He told iFL TV: “I’m just saying, there’s gonna be a time where they’re gonna need an opponent.
      “And ideally you want an opponent that makes the most money. So FYI, the Hayemaker’s in the gym.”
      DAD’S FURYOUS
      Deontay Wilder ‘tarnished’ his heroic effort against Tyson Fury by refusing to show respect after their epic trilogy fight.
      Fury went over to the American moments after his sensational 11th-round KO victory to give him props for his Herculean effort.
      But a dejected Wilder refused to give it up to the WBC champ, much to the annoyance of the 6ft 9in Gypsy King’s dad, John.
      During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said “His behaviour, Wilder, before and after – it would make anybody’s blood boil, wouldn’t it?
      “As a man like I am – if you get beat by the better man you say, ‘Put our differences to one side, well done.’
      “For my money, he tarnished his performance, Wilder.
      “It was a great performance, not knocking it, he fought his heart out, he fought like a warrior.
      “But his behaviour at the end just let him down totally.”
      ‘HE’S NUMBER ONE’
      David Haye admits Tyson Fury proved him wrong by defeating Deontay Wilder for a second time.
      The Brit suggests the manner of the victory shows Fury is the best heavyweight in the world.
      Haye had predicted Fury would lose his third bout with Wilder – suggesting the American would be fitter and more dangerous with his right hand.
      Haye told iFL TV: “I definitely got it wrong. He took Wilder’s best – the heaviest single punching heavyweight probably ever.
      “That same shot has knocked out 41 people in the past. That performance shows he’s number one.”
      WHYTE HAS HIS SAY
      Dillian Whyte hopes the WBC will enforce Tyson Fury to fight him since he is the current mandatory.
      And the heavyweight boxer thinks the fight would be good for the country – delivering the all British heavyweight fight in place of Anthony Joshua, who is busy trying to regain his titles from Oleksandr Usyk.
      Whyte told Sky Sports:”Hopefully the WBC force the position and he’ll have no choice but to fight me.
      “It’s a massive British fight, it’s a major fight for Britain. Two British fighters fighting for the heavyweight world championship, that’d be great.”
      FURY FROCH SHOCK
      Carl Froch believes WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury could RETIRE after his emphatic win over Deontay Wilder.
      Fury held on to his world title and kept his unbeaten record in professional boxing intact on Saturday, knocking Wilder out in round 11.
      And now the 33-year-old has put his rivalry with Wilder to bed, Froch believes Fury could retire as there’s ‘nothing left for him to do’.
      Froch said in his Sky Sports Column: “There is nothing left for him to do. I wouldn’t be surprised if he retired.
      “Depending upon how much he loves the sport, and how much he wants to go in there and do it all again, I wouldn’t be surprised if Fury says: ‘I have done my bit and now I am finished’.”

      ‘HE’S NOT BIG ENOUGH’
      John Fury is one man who opposes Eddie Hearn’s suggestion of Tyson Fury taking on Dillian Whyte next.
      Fury senior believes his son would not be motivated to take on the Brit as he is big enough.
      He admits he has told Tyson to take on Oleksandr Usyk or nobody – but given the Ukrainian has a rematch against Anthony Joshua first it seems Fury is in need of a different opponent to keep ring-sharp.
      Fury told talkSPORT: “He’s got to go for Usyk or nothing in my idea. It’s Usyk next or nothing.
      “I wouldn’t bother with the rest of them, they’re not in Tyson’s class.
      “Would Dillian Whyte deal with Deontay Wilder? No. So why would you want to put him in with my son and get him knocked out?
      “At the end of the day, he just got knocked out by a 42-year-old man (Alexander Povetkin) via a slap by the back of his hand.
      “Tyson can’t get up for them kind of fights. He wouldn’t raise his game for that fight as he’s not big enough. And then he goes in there with a lacklustre attitude and you don’t see the best of Tyson.
      “You only see the best of Tyson when he’s against the best. A challenge like he had (against Wilder) and it was a great fight. For me, I told him: Usyk or don’t bother.”
      ‘IMAGINE…’
      Eddie Hearn believes Boxing fans should be calling on Tyson Fury to return to Britain to fight Dillian Whyte next.
      Whyte, a Matchroom fighter, will is the WBC’s mandatory to take on Fury next.
      First he must overcome a tricky opponent in Otto Wallin but should Whyte defeat the Swede, he will have a shot at a world title bout.
      And Hearn believes a Fury vs Whyte fight would be huge, telling IFL TV:”As fans, we should be calling for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte. Imagine the build-up, imagine the fight.
      “It does well over a million PPV buys, sells out a stadium. That is the fight. The winner fights the winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua II”
      ‘A GREAT FIGHT’
      Tyson Fury has received a congratulatory message from UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov following his victory over Deontay Wilder.
      The Gypsy King closed the book on his rivalry with the American last weekend with a sensational 11th-round KO in Las Vegas.
      Celebs and sporting figures around the world took to social media after the fight to shower Fury with praise.
      And former UFC lightweight champ Nurmagomedov has added his name to the long list with a video message for the Brit.
      The Russian – who recorded the message while watching his training partners spar – said: “Tyson, congratulations, congratulations.
      “It was a very good fight. And my coach wants to say congratulations.”

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      Tyson Fury yawns at passport control as he returns home and shows he’s people’s champ by queuing with fellow passengers

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      TYSON FURY arrived back in the UK after his heroic win against Deontay Wilder. The Gypsy King retained his throne as WBC champion with a brutal round 11 knockout against Wilder.
      Tyson Fury arriving back in the UK after his heroic win against Deontay Wilder
      Tyson Fury landed at Heathrow T3 from a flight back from America
      Tyson Fury decked out in all white as he returned home with his wife Paris
      Tyson Fury Fury touched down around 11am, and was pictured by SunSport queuing up at passport control
      Afterwards, Fury spent the night and following day celebrating the heavyweight thriller with his family and friends.
      But he then travelled back home with his entourage, landing at Heathrow T3 from a flight believed to have been from Atlanta.
      Fury touched down around 11am, and was pictured by SunSport queuing up at passport control while yawning with the affects of the gruelling 11 rounds there to see.
      Ever the people’s champ, the father-of-six lined up like everyone else, proving he needs no special treatment.
      Fury three times floored Wilder, twice picking himself up from the canvas too, before scoring a stunning knockout with just a round to go.
      He enjoyed the win in style, partying with brother Tommy and wife Paris, while dancing on stage with DJ Steve Aoki.

      But after the dust settled, it was time to come home for Fury, who enjoys the local life in Lancashire.
      Paris posted a picture with the heavyweight icon on what appeared to be a lunch date, as they prepared to head home to their adoring children.
      She wrote on Instagram: “What a night . . . what a fight! The last 48 hours have been epic and I’m still on cloud nine.
      “It meant everything to be there with Tyson, he’s worked so hard for this and he brought it home like the great champion he is!
      “It won’t be long till We’re back to reality and the school run but for now this is definitely one of the highs of being a boxer’s wife.
      “And not long till Love and Fury (Paris’s book on life with Tyson) is out too.”
      Tyson Fury dropped Deontay Wilder three times before the KOCredit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder was knocked out in round 11Credit: Mikey Williams
      Paris and Tyson Fury in the ring after the winCredit: Rex
      Tyson Fury on stage with DJ Steve AokiCredit: The Mega Agency More