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      UFC star Nate Diaz wants to switch from MMA to boxing after being inspired by Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder trilogy

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      UFC superstar Nate Diaz admits he’s eager to box before he retires from fighting.Fan favourite Diaz, as well as his older brother Nick, are long-time training partners of boxing great Andre Ward and are considered by many to have some of the best hands in MMA.

      Nate Diaz was left in awe of Tyson Fury’s trilogy fight with Deontay WilderCredit: POLARIS
      And testing himself inside the ring is something the Ultimate Fighter season five winner wants to tick off his bucket list before his story is all said and done.
      The Stockton slugger told BT Sport: “I’ve always been wanting to box. I’ve just been stuck in a cage.”
      Diaz, 36, was ringside for Tyson Fury’s epic trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder last weekend – which the Gypsy King won via a stunning 11th-round knockout.
      The future UFC Hall-of-Famer said of the bout: “I thought it was a good fight, an entertaining fight. I’m glad I came, it was cool to watch.”
      The former lightweight title challenger was left impressed by the immense heart Fury showed to get up from two brutal knockdowns.
      He said: “It was good. I saw it slowly coming, but it was good because they had a little back-and-forth in the beginning. So it’s cool.”

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      Diaz is an admirer of the undefeated WBC heavyweight champ, admitting: “I’m a fan of Fury.
      “I’m a fan of the Fury-Wilder trilogy – all that. It’s cool that I got to participate in being here.”
      Diaz hasn’t set foot inside the octagon since his unanimous decision defeat to Brit Leon Edwards in June.
      The welterweight standout has one fight left on his contract with the UFC and recently revealed he’s open to boxing YouTubers Jake and Logan Paul.
      When asked about potentially facing the Paul brothers after his loss at UFC 263, he said: “Those are all options.
      Nate Diaz has ambitions of setting foot inside the boxing ringCredit: GETTY
      “And it’s great to hear Andre Ward talk about [us].
      “That’s one of the greatest of all time in boxing, I believe. Pound-for-pound, that’s the man.
      “That’s cool that I’m getting recognition from him at all.”

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      Paris Fury enjoying Vegas break with Tyson after Wilder win before ‘getting back to reality of school run’ with six kids

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      PARIS FURY is making the most of her break in Las Vegas with husband Tyson before they ‘get back to reality and the school run’. Paris nervously sat ringside to watch heavyweight hero Fury’s thriller against American rival Deontay Wilder on Saturday night.
      Paris Fury could finally relax with husband Tyson after he did the business in Las VegasCredit: instagram
      Paris and Tyson Fury smile with the WBC and Ring Magazine belts after his breathtaking winCredit: Instagram
      But she’s now letting her hair down after his 11th round knockout, with the couple spending the rest of the weekend partying in Sin City.
      Paris and Fury enjoyed a relaxing meal together following his heroics before the champ ramped up the celebrations at a wild Vegas pool party.
      Speaking about her trip to the US, Paris posted 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.”

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      The celebrations come after a difficult build-up to the trilogy fight for the Fury family.
      First Tyson tested positive for coronavirus, meaning the initial July 24 date for the fight – which only came about after a court ordered it to take place – was scrapped.
      And then the Gypsy King, 33, and Paris faced a fearful few days after the birth of their baby daughter, who went into ICU but was thankfully discharged.
      The rollercoaster prepartions were capped off with a stunning performance by Fury.

      He dropped Wilder, 35, three times, but had to twice get off the canvas in round four, before closing the show in style with one round to go.
      Fury will soon return home to Lancashire, where baby Athena, sons Prince John James, Prince Tyson Fury II, Prince Adonis Amaziah and daughters Valencia and Venezuela will wait for him.
      He also knows his next fight will be the winner of Dillian Whyte, 33, versus Otto Wallin, 30, at the end of the month.
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      Five next opponents for Deontay Wilder after Tyson Fury loss including Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz Jr and Joyce showdowns

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      DEONTAY WILDER is at a career crossroads after being destroyed by Tyson Fury in their trilogy fight.The Bronze Bomber was KOd in the eleventh-round of their epic clash at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
      Andy Ruiz Jr would make for an incredibly fan-friendly fight for Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
      Despite knocking the Gypsy King down twice in the fourth, he ran out of steam and was pummelled by the Brit.
      It comes after a bruising lose previously and a draw before that as their feud finally came to an end.
      But what’s next for the 35-year-old former Olympian after two career-sapping defeats on the bounce?
      SunSport looks at five possible opponents for the American slugger if he decides not to retire.
      ANTHONY JOSHUA
      Joshua is all-set to face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch next year after losing his belts last month.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn claims he has already triggered his contract clause, but that has not been confirmed by the governing bodies yet.
      What if the Brit and Wilder were finally were to get it on with both off the back of losses and the winner taking on the Fury against Usyk victor?

      ANDY RUIZ JR
      Since losing his world title in a rematch to Joshua in 2019, Ruiz Jr has fought just the once.
      That was a fight with Mexican Chris Arreola, which he eventually won via unanimous decision.
      A fight with Wilder – also a boxer who comes forward throwing bombs – seems like a potential fight of the year candidate.
      DILLIAN WHYTE
      If Whyte comes through a tough fight against Otto Wallin on 30 October, he will be mandatory to fight Fury.
      The Brixton man has had topsy-turvy run to get his shot at the Gypsy King, following a loss to Alexander Povetkin.
      But the Fury could look elsewhere, and with Whyte and Wilder two men who slug it out, it would make for a fan friendly encounter.
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      Joyce is not getting any younger and needs to step up to the world class level quickCredit: Getty
      JOE JOYCE
      Joyce showed he is a force in the division after destroying up-and-coming banger Daniel Dubois last year.
      He went on to beat Carlos Takam and is the mandatory for Usyk’s WBO belt – who is tied up with a Joshua rematch.
      At 36 years old, the former Olympian hasn’t got long left, so a make-or-break fight with Wilder makes sense.
      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 Wilder – off the back of a loss – works for both men. Its sink of swim for either.
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      ‘Don’t worry, I’ll smash him’ – Red Bull F1 chief Christian Horner reveals what Tyson Fury messaged him before Wilder KO

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      RED Bull chief Christian Horner has revealed his unlikely friendship with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Horner, who has managed Red Bull since 2005, even texted Fury good luck before his trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder.
      Christian Horner revealed his unlikely friendship with heavyweight Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder was knocked out by Tyson FuryCredit: AFP
      And the Gypsy King reassured the racing boss – who was celebrating twice this weekend following the Turkish GP – that he would do a number on American rival Wilder.
      Reported by the Daily Mail, Fury told Horner: “Don’t worry, I’m gonna smash him.”
      His prediction came true, but only after 11 sensational rounds in Las Vegas.
      Fury, 33, dropped Wilder, 35, in the fourth and looked on the road to an easy night’s work.
      But in the following round disaster struck as he was twice put down and left fighting to keep his belt.
      Fury soon regained control and in the tenth dropped Wilder, signalling the beginning of the end.

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      It was a round later that he got the job done for good after a brutal right hand closed the show and settled their trilogy series once and for all.
      Fury enjoyed a post-fight afterparty in Sin City with his family and friends but will soon return home to Lancashire.
      He knows his next fight will be the winner of Dillian Whyte, 33, versus Otto Wallin, 30, at the end of the month.
      And Fury’s UK promoter Frank Warren wants a British return for the champ, whose last five fights over three years have all been Stateside.
      Warren said: “I would love that homecoming more than anything, the British fans and everything. Can you imagine it?
      “Tyson sells out any stadium in Britain, easy. The fans will come out for him. He deserves that hero’s homecoming now.”
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      Trainer Malik Scott reveals why Deontay Wilder refused to show Tyson Fury respect in ring after fight amid CHEAT claims

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      DEONTAY WILDER refused to show Tyson Fury respect in the ring as he still alleges his rival tried to cheat against him. That was revealed by Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott, who watched his man bravely take the Gypsy King 11 rounds before being brutally knocked out.
      Deontay Wilder pictured refusing to embrace Tyson Fury
      But afterwards, the American heavyweight chose to snub Fury’s attempt to make peace and shake hands.
      Scott said Wilder still holds ill-will towards the British WBC champion, after accusing him of cheating in their rematch.
      The trainer told EsNews: “Deontay, he obviously looks at Fury as a man he had serious issues with concerning some certain allegations that was out.
      “And certain things that he has actually seen with his own eyes. Tonight, after they released all that energy, he still felt the way he felt.”
      Fury, 33, drew with Wilder, 35, in 2018 and then brilliantly won the rematch in seven rounds last year.
      But the Bronze Bomber refused to accept the result and blamed the loss on everything but a masterclass in boxing.

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      His excuses varied from Fury fighting with WEIGHTS in his gloves and someone SPIKING his water.
      These were accusations Wilder stuck by, but never proved.
      Even before the trilogy bout, Fury’s gloves were cut up to check the padding in his Paffen Gloves, which were made with the thinner horsehair.
      They were cleared by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and later used to three times knock Wilder down, who was eventually beaten with a round to go.
      Fury made a clear attempt to embrace the fallen ex-champ, but was given the cold shoulder, as he then hit out at Wilder.
      ‘SORE LOSER’
      He revealed: “I said, ‘Well done.’ And he said, ‘I don’t wanna show any sportsmanship or respect.’ I said, ‘No problem.’
      “I was very surprised by that but he’s a sore loser, an idiot.
      “To be a top fighting man, you’ve got to show guts and respect and he couldn’t do it tonight. And that’s it.
      “He couldn’t do it so I’ll pray for him. I’m just thankful we all got out the fight in one piece and go home to our lovely families.”
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      Five next opponents for Tyson Fury after Deontay Wilder win including Dillian Whyte, David Haye and Usyk unification

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      TYSON FURY cemented his place as the No1 heavyweight of his generation after destroying Deontay Wilder at the weekend.The Gypsy King retained his WBC world title after an eleventh-round stoppage of of the Bronze Bomber.
      Tyson Fury retained his world title with victory over Deontay WilderCredit: Rex
      Oleksandr Usyk holds the rest of the heavyweight belts after beating Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      It came after a staggering bout at the T-Mobile, Las Vegas, with FIVE knockdowns in one of the fights of the century.
      And now the unbeaten Brit has the pick of the division as he looks to secure himself as a heavyweight legend.
      The 33-year-old doesn’t have many fights left – but SunSport has had at look at five possible opponents for him next.
      DILLIAN WHYTE
      If Whyte comes through his tough test against Otto Wallin on 30 October, he will be mandatory to fight Fury.
      The Brixton man has had topsy-turvy run to get his shot at the Gypsy King, following a loss to Alexander Povetkin.
      He went on to avenge that defeat, and if he can beat the Swede at the o2 Arena, a shot at the WBC strap is in order.

      OLEKSANDR USYK
      Following his exceptional win over Anthony Joshua, Usyk has all the remaining belts in the heavyweight division.
      If the Ukrainian can persuade Joshua to side step his rematch clause, a unification clash could be in order.
      Those don’t come around very often, especially at their weight, so the fans would be in for a huge treat if they got it on.
      ANTHONY JOSHUA
      The one fight that everyone had been waiting for, which would have made upwards of £500m.
      But the Watford man lost to Usyk, all-but putting an end to the chances of them facing off.
      Or did they? It’s still the clash most Brits want to see, would sell out Wembley in minutes and be the talk of the UK for months.

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      David Haye beat Joe Fournier recently and then called out Fury for a fightCredit: Getty
      JOE JOYCE
      Joyce showed he is a force in the division after destroying up-and-coming banger Daniel Dubois last year.
      He went on to beat Carlos Takam and is the mandatory for Usyk’s WBO belt – but he is tied up with a Joshua rematch.
      At 36-years-old, the former Olympian hasn’t got long left, so a shot at Fury would make for an interesting night.
      DAVIE HAYE
      A little bit left-field, especially with the 40-year-old’s injury record and years away from the top.
      But the former WBA heavyweight champion recently called Fury out for an all-British clash.
      And with the huge gates sales and PPV buys it would generate – as both are HUGE names – whose to say these two won’t finally face off?
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      Tyson Fury parties by pool with wife Paris, brother Tommy and friends as he shows off scars of war with Deontay Wilder

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      TYSON FURY took his well-earned celebrations to a pool party where he showed off his scars of war with Deontay Wilder. The Gypsy King brilliantly beat American Wilder once more after 11 thrilling rounds in Las Vegas.
      Tyson Fury partying with DJ Steve Aoki at a Vegas poolCredit: The Mega Agency
      Heavyweight hero Tyson Fury enjoys a day of celebrationsCredit: The Mega Agency
      Brother Tommy Fury was also in the party moodCredit: The Mega Agency
      Tommy Fury was ringside to watch his brother’s epic winCredit: The Mega Agency
      Heavyweight hero Fury partied until 3am in Sin City and was raving on stage with DJ Steve Aoki.
      After a private recuperating lunch with wife and mother-of-six Paris, the WBC king arrived at the Wet Republic pool party around 3pm Vegas time.
      Wet Republic is a massive pool party complex next to the MGM Grand with DJs and hot tubs, which hosted a party attended by Prince Harry in 2012.
      It was the same place Fury partied at after beating Tom Schwarz in 2019, the day after he made his Vegas debut.
      Flanked by his team, the 6ft 9in ace instantly took over the exclusive and extortionate venue, with fans going crazy to see him.
      Fellow Travellers had paid thousands to be seated next to Britain’s unbeaten icon and crowded around the giant for photos and videos.
      Hiding his shaven head under the scorching glare of the Vegas sun in a baseball cap, he dusted off a few dance moves up on his private cabana before settling down.

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      One picture even showed a mark on Fury’s back, with the effects of the trilogy fight there for all to see.
      The two-time champion, 33, again won over the hearts of boxing fans for his astonishing display in the ring.
      A total of five knockdowns were scored in the fight, three going Fury’s way with the other two coming from Wilder, 35, in round four.
      But the Gypsy King – who only five years ago quit boxing and ballooned up to almost 30 stone – showcased his never-say-die attitude.
      It got him up from the floor twice in the fight, and allowed him to floor Wilder in the tenth before closing the show in the following round.
      Wilder played his part too, refusing to stop throwing and even threatening to turn the fight on its head after every right hand he threw.
      Tyson Fury was celebrated with a ‘Gypsy King’ signCredit: The Mega Agency
      The WBC champion next to wife ParisCredit: The Mega Agency
      But Fury, who drew with the former champ in 2018 but won the rematch last year, proved to well and truly have his great rival’s number.
      In his post-fight afterparty, he told clubbers: “They’ll be talking about this f***ing fight a thousand years from today.
      “They’ll say where were you? You were all here with the champ!”
      Fury is expected to travel back to England with his family soon, and return to his home in Lancashire.
      He already knows the winner between Dillian Whyte, 33, and Otto Wallin, 30, at the end of the month will then be ordered to fight him next.

      Tyson Fury enjoying celebrations in Las VegasCredit: The Mega Agency
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      Deontay Wilder ‘finished out on the battlefield’ but with ‘no bullets left’ in Tyson Fury trilogy loss, says David Haye

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      DEONTAY WILDER ‘finished out on the battlefield’ but with ‘no bullets left’ in defeat to Tyson Fury, said David Haye. Haye was ringside in Las Vegas to witness the modern day classic, which had five knockdowns involved before ending in round 11.
      Deontay Wilder was knocked out by Tyson FuryCredit: Alamy
      David Haye praised Deontay Wilder in defeat to Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
      Fury scored three of them, but twice had to pick himself up off the canvas in round four.
      But ex-champion Haye, who predicted Wilder would pull off the upset, praised the American for his gutsy performance up until the final punch.
      He told iFL TV: “I know a lot of people wrote Wilder off, but he showed tremendous heart and balls to stay in there.
      “True to his word, he said didn’t want this corner to throw in the towel, Breland threw the towel in to save him for this day, which was a great thing.
      “It appeared to everyone’s point of view to be the right thing, and this time around, I’m pretty sure Malik Scott was given strict instructions that no matter what happened to him in that fight, no matter how much of a beating he was taking, don’t even pick up that towel to throw it.
      “Because, ‘I’d rather die in the ring,’ he said that, and he proved it. 
      “He finished out on the battlefield with no bullets left in his gun.
      “He could not have done anything more. Credit to him.”

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      Wilder, who drew to Fury in 2018, lost the rematch last year and sacked his coach Mark Breland for throwing in the towel.
      But Breland’s replacement Scott – who was beaten by the heavyweight himself in 2014 – refused to end the action.
      Wilder, 35, was finally knocked out with one round to go, as Fury, 33, closed out the fight in spectacular style.
      Haye, 40, admitted he got his pre-fight prediction wrong and conceded the Gypsy King – who he recently called out to fight – is the division’s No1.
      He said: “I definitely got it wrong because I thought Deontay Wilder now that he was coming with both guns blazing now that he had his right hand back, that would be enough to take Fury out if the opportunity arose, which I knew at some stage it would
      “It nearly happened. He heavily put Fury down a couple of times in the fourth round, but to Tyson Fury’s credit, he was able to shake him off and get back up and put it straight back on Wilder.
      He finished out on the battlefield with no bullets left in his gunDavid Haye on Deontay Wilder
      “Not only was it a great performance by Fury, but he also took Wilder’s best biggest punches.
      “I consider him the single biggest punch as a heavyweight ever with his right hand, and he took it clean in the forehead.
      “It shook him to his boots. That same shot has knocked out 41 people in the past.
      “Fury showed that his chin was as good as everyone thought it was prior to that fight.
      “It was a great performance. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
      “It was a fight where both fighters showed up and did their very best, and we got a very, very clear conclusive victor. 
      “Fury, that performance for me, showed he’s number one.”
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