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TYSON FURY claims money is motivating him to get in the ring with Oleksandr Usyk.The two heavyweights take to the stage for a much-anticipated bout on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia.Tyson Fury says money is the motivating factor for his bout with Oleksandr UsykCredit: ReutersFury and Usyk both have the chance to be crowned the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.But the glory of taking home the belts are not the driving factor for the Gyspy King.Fury told The Telegraph: ” I hate to say it because the boxing fans, the boxing purists and all them w****** don’t want to hear it, but why do you think I box? For the money.”If anybody in professional boxing tells me they don’t do this game for money, they’re lying, and I speak from the heart. READ MORE IN BOXING”I do it for the dough. The bigger the deal, the better. I’m a prize-fighting pugilist specialist, that’s what I do. “I fight for the prize, whether it be gold bars, gold coins, cash, transfers, cars – whatever you want to pay me, pay me in bags of sand for all I care. As long as I can make a drink on it, deal done.“So, I’m going in there to get paid, get laid and come back to Morecambe Bay. “I probably won’t even buy anything, because I don’t need anything. I’ll do a bit of shopping, probably be tighter than I am today. I’ll do the rematch exactly the same.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTFury, 35, also revealed he wants to fight until he turns 40-years-old.And by that point, he hopes to be “the first £500million heavyweight boxer in history”.Reports suggest Fury will pocket in excess of £80m for fighting Usyk.More cash could be made via a bet, with John Fury revealing he has wagered a staggering amount on his son winning that will either make him “rich” or “skint”.And with huge sums of money on the line, things have already got heated between the two camps.John clashed with a member of Usyk’s team yesterday, headbutting him and ending up with blood streaming down his face.John Fury’s maddest moments
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TYSON FURY goes into his career-defining Oleksandr Usyk undisputed fight feeling his iconic Deontay Wilder wars took YEARS off his life.The Brit, 35, climbed off the canvas twice to secure a 2018 draw against one of the most vicious punchers of the modern era.Tyson Fury was dropped four times in his trilogy with Deontay WilderCredit: GettyFury will face Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title on Saturday nightCredit: EPAHis Lazarus-like revival in the 12th — after a skull–shaking shot — remains the stuff of legend.Two years later the 6ft 9in Morecambe ace obliterated Wilder in seven sensational rounds to grab the WBC title.But in the trilogy bout — after weeks sleeping on the floor of Alder Hey Hospital and running laps of the grounds after his daughter Athena was born premature — he was in another thrilling slugfest and survived two round-four knockdowns to triumph in another fight for the ages.Sadly, when the father-of-seven — usually more prone to trash talk and tall tales — reflects on those magnificent moments he fears they have chipped away at his life expectancy.READ MORE IN BOXINGWith a new steely sincerity this four-belt fight seems to have brought out of him, Fury said: “I believe that.”I believe every time you go in the ring you leave with less than you had when you went in. It takes a little bit more out of you.”But it’s a good job I live for today and don’t think about the future otherwise I’d be screwed.”In trademark Fury showman style he quotes his Lord and Saviour next — as well as Sylvester Stallone.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHe said: “There is no tomorrow. As Apollo Creed said to Rocky: ‘In my faith there is no tomorrow’.”Jesus said he’d come back like a thief in the night, no time, date or hour. So be prepared and live for today as tomorrow ain’t promised.Moment Tyson Fury sees his dad John covered in blood after altercation with Usyk’s camp”There are a few people I’ve known who went to bed and didn’t wake up, so every day is a blessing so I take that and enjoy every day.”Whenever people ask how I am, I say I’m alive, which is a good start.”Former undisputed cruiserweight king Usyk, 37, does not wield the same power as Alabama slammer Wilder — who idiotically claims to want a ‘body on his record’.But Fury still underwent a gruelling camp sparring hundreds of rounds.And, if his new Saudi paymasters want to maximise his pulling power, he wants the mega-money autumn of his career over quickly — after watching the years fly by as daughter Venezuela approaches her 15th birthday in September.And contemplating the five years that has lapsed since his first Wilder battle and with a click of his fingers, he said: “Five years have passed like that. 2019 feels like yesterday.”My daughter was a little girl then and now she’s massive.”When you’re doing something and doing your thing, years pass by quite quickly.”So I’m not too concerned about the negative stuff about staying around and boxing.”If it’s ten fights over the next five years then I want them quickly. If I’m going to have them, let’s rack them up quickly.”The Wilder draw sparked a drastic change in Fury’s style, overnight he transformed from a gangly and elusive jab-and-mover to a 20st power puncher and crushed Wilder in the return, Tom Schwarz and Dillian Whyte.It remains to be seen which Fury will turn up in Riyadh on Saturday to take on the little southpaw Usyk, who bamboozled Anthony Joshua over two one-sided fights.Surprisingly Fury reckons he was a far better fighter long before his switch from point-scoring pugilist to PPV-selling slugger.He added: “I was probably better back then. I was younger, in my early 20s, now I’m in my mid-30s.”I was a better fighter 12 years ago, I had the fountain of youth, now I have the wisdom of age.”My youth has evaded me and my experience has to take over, I’m no spring chicken.”If you look at the greats, when they were 35 they were said to be finished and over the hill. I’ve got to put youth to one side and use my experience and mentality.”Meanwhile, Fury has told Joshua his week-long Riyadh trip will be a waste of time.AJ, 35, landed in the Saudi capital on Sunday night and will watch his two-time conqueror Usyk take on Fury.But any chance he might be able to jump in and fight Fury next — kiboshing the mega-money rematch clause — have been floored by the Gypsy King.The 6ft 9in Morecambe ace said: “There’s not much he can build because we have a two-fight deal, so he has to wait until it’s all over. Then we can negotiate. And it’s always about money in these deals.”All fights are easy to make in any weight division.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBut if Fury demolishes Usyk, why would he not move to rip-up a pointless rerun and move on to the biggest fight in British boxing history?WBC champ Fury grinned and said: “What are we in this for? Money. If I can get double bubble for one job, there’s not much more to be said.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

TYSON FURY has vowed to “get paid and get laid” as he aims to become the first £500million heavyweight boxer with TEN more fights.The Gypsy King is on the verge of becoming the division’s unified world champion after battling past stars including Deontay Wilder, Otto Wallin and Dillian Whyte.Tyson Fury wants to become the first £500m heavyweight boxer as he eyes 10 more fightsCredit: GettyFury must first get past Oleksandr Usyk as he looks to unify the divisionCredit: EPABut he faces his toughest test yet in fellow heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk, with the two men set to clash in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.Boxing fans around the world will tune in when they put on their gloves for an epic dust-up in the desert.Yet Fury, 35, already has one eye on the future, admitting he plans on racking up another 10 fights in the next five years.The WBC champ is ready to have them all in the moneybags kingdom of Saudi.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Fury reckons he can become the first-ever heavyweight fighter to bank £500m in the process.He told the Telegraph: “[I will] fight eight to 10 more times to the age of 40.“Happy days, with those fights I’ll become the first £500m heavyweight boxer in history.”Fury is also taking a relaxed approach to his clash with Usyk, insisting it’s just another pay cheque.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHe added: “This is a good fight, I’m not too concerned about what people are going to be saying in 100 years.“I’m going in there to get paid, get laid, and come back to Morecambe Bay.“I probably won’t even buy anything, because I don’t need anything.“I’ll do the rematch exactly the same, get paid, get laid, come home, Morecambe Bay, still not buy anything.”However, Fury’s dad John appears to be taking things seriously after being caught up in a dramatic confrontation with Usyk’s camp on Monday.Fury Snr was left with a bloodied head after attacking a rival.He said: “[They] disrespected my son, the best heavyweight to ever wear a pair of boxing gloves.”Coming out with all that rubbish. He’s in my face, trying to be clever.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Coming into my space, ‘Usyk, Usyk’, nobody’s bothering with them. I was only chanting my own son’s name.”They stepped closer, stepped closer. So I’m a warrior at the end of the day, that’s what we do. We’re fighting people, you come in the space, you’re gonna get what’s coming.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

TYSON FURY has modelled a dazzling watch ahead of his clash with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King and the Ukrainian have both been gifted a Jacob and Co watch as a keepsake for the heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia this weekend.Tyson Fury has modelled a limited edition watch ahead of his fight with Oleksandr UsykThe watch is made from rose goldThe limited edition ‘Ring of Fire’ timepiece is made from rose gold and includes sapphire crystals as well as an anti-reflective coating.However, the boxing stars will not be keeping the watches as they will instead be auctioned on May 17.The auction will be held by Sotheby’s, and all proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish International.Speaking about the watch, Fury insisted that the buyer will get to own a “bit of boxing history”.READ MORE ON BOXINGHe said: “This watch will forever represent a bit of boxing history and, for me personally, it is going to be a constant reminder of the night I became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the 21st century.”This is a rare and incredible timepiece, and I hope it can raise lotsof cash for an important global cause.”I’d also like to thank everyone who has been involved in putting this together.”The watch is made up of 384 components and includes 42 jewels.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt also has a power reserve of 60 hours.Usyk also made a statement about the watch and is looking forward to the auction.Sun Sport’s Panel predict who will win in Ring of Fire battle between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr UsykHe added: “I look forward to the auction and seeing who will be fortunate enough to achieve the winning bid and share with me in owning this masterpiece.”I encourage everyone who can to get involved so we see a big donation to help with the good work of Make-A-Wish International.”This watch is an excellent allegory of the limited time given to us by God in this world to help others and make it a better place to live.”Saudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh added: “This is an incredible and rare opportunity to own a piece of boxing history.”The magnitude of this fight cannot be underestimated. It will be spoken about for decades, and the successful bidder will share a special bond with the lead protagonists of this undisputed heavyweight story through the collective ownership of these unique and elegant timepieces.”We are also pleased to be able to donate all auction proceeds to Make-A-Wish International, so they can help fulfil the wishes of even more children around the world.”Jacob & Co’s most expensive watch is the £16MILLION Billionaire Timeless Treasure Yellow Diamond watch.On Media Day one it was not Tyson making the headlines but his dad John.The WBC champ’s father HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the other fight camp.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe shock incident occurred at the Hilton Hotel in Saudi as both fighters and their respective entourages waited for the media.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTInside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

JOHN FURY has justified headbutting a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s team by insisting “I’m a warrior, that’s what we do”.The father of Tyson Fury was left with a bloodied head after violently attacking Usyk’s pal Stanislav Stepchuk in Saudi Arabia on Monday. John Fury explained what happened in the lead-up to the headbuttCredit: X / @SkySportsNewsBloodied from his head, he started chanting ‘Fury’ again during the interviewCredit: X / @SkySportsNewsWarning: Video includes graphic imagery ⚠John Fury speaks out after footage of him appearing to headbutt a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s team emerges 👇 pic.twitter.com/mX4dRvnPgz— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 13, 2024

Fury headbutted Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s teamIt comes as Tyson prepares to step in with Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown on Saturday night.Following the incident, John was later seen embracing Usyk’s manager, Alex Krassyuk, after the pair talked things out.But he was then full of trash talk once more during a TV interview as blood trickled down his forehead.Speaking on Sky Sports News, he said: “[They] disrespected my son, the best heavyweight to ever wear a pair of boxing gloves.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK”Coming out with all that rubbish. He’s in my face, trying to be clever.”Coming into my space, ‘Usyk, Usyk’, nobody’s bothering with them. I was only chanting my own son’s name.”They stepped closer, stepped closer. So I’m a warrior at the end of the day, that’s what we do. We’re fighting people, you come in the space, you’re gonna get what’s coming.”John then went on to add: “It’s not about the fight. We’ve done everything we can, Tyson’s in fine fettle. You’re probably gonna see on Saturday night the best Tyson ever.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT”But this is what he comes off, we’re fighting people. That [the headbutt] is a regular occurrence, seven nights a week for me, that. We’re not interested.”So the last thing they’re going to do is get one over on me and my family. It will not happen.EXCLUSIVE: John Fury left BLEEDING after crazy altercation with Oleksandr Usyk’s team ahead of Fury vs Usyk”You’ve been disrespectful, we don’t talk, we don’t scream [punches his fist].”And on the cut to his head, he said: “Who cares? Not me, it’s a bit of claret.”Chants of “Usyk, Usyk, Usyk,” then began once more from the Ukrainian’s camp, before John returned with “Fury, Fury, Fury”.He then looked back at the interviewer and defiantly declared: “Warlocks, warlocks”.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

TYSON FURY was spotted leaving media day on crutches ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King walked with a slight limp as he left the building days before their heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia this weekend.Tyson Fury was spotted leaving media day on crutches ahead of his fight with Oleksandr UsykCredit: PAHis dad John Fury had headbutted a member of Usyk’s team during a heated media dayCredit: PAHowever, all is not as it seems with Fury’s crutch part of an elaborate act.The WBC world heavyweight champion had taken the crutch from someone else during the media day.He has previously pulled similar stunts ahead of bouts earlier in his career.Fury was seen limping around before fighting Deontay Wilder during their trilogy.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt later turned out to all be pretend, though, with Fury making it into the ring on fight night without issue.His latest stunt came just moments before his dad John Fury confronted members of Usyk’s team.Members of both groups were heard chanting the names of each fighter as they came face-to-face.The cornerman was also left bleeding after clashing with the Ukrainian’s entourage on Monday.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSInside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.
Fury Sr. headbutted a member of Usyk’s team before later apologising for his antics.His son was also left shocked by the incident, having missed the headbutt only to walk in and spot his dad’s bloodied forehead.Moment Tyson Fury sees his dad John covered in blood after altercation with Usyk’s campFury and Usyk will meet in the ring at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Saturday night for the undisputed heavyweight crown.It will be the first time since Lennox Lewis in 2000 that the division has had an undisputed world champion and the first time in the four-belt era.Usyk will defend his IBF, IBO, WBA (Super) and WBO belts, with Fury’s WBC title also on the line.Both fighters go into the bout unbeaten from a combined 56 professional bouts.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

JOHN FURY has revealed he has a “huge bet” on son Tyson to beat Oleksandr Usyk this weekend that could leave him “skint”.Fury, 35, will face off against Usyk, 37, for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.John Fury was left bloodied on Monday after headbutting a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s teamCredit: PAJohn has put a huge bet on son Tyson to beat Usyk on Saturday nightCredit: GettyTyson’s dad, John, sparked chaos at the beginning of fight week on Monday as he headbutted a member of Usyk’s team and was left with a bloodied face.But for all of the bravado former fighter John is showcasing, he has put his money where his mouth is.He exclusively told SunSport he has placed a “huge bet” on Tyson that could either make him “rich” or “skint”.John did not specify the details of the wager, but insisted he believes the bout will be over within nine rounds.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe also claimed “Usyk won’t be able to handle Tyson” and that the Ukrainian will get “worn down” by his son, “start missing his shots” and be stopped.Fury is the slight favourite to have his hand raised, but there is very little in the odds with UK bookmakers.Both fighters are yet to taste defeat in a professional ring, while the only fight either of them failed to win came in 2018 when Fury controversially drew with Deontay Wilder.Fury, who was due to fight Usyk in February before it was postponed due to a cut, was a heavier favourite prior to him being floored by UFC legend Francis Ngannou in October.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNgannou, 37, came up short in the end on his pro boxing debut as Fury claimed a split-decision win.But The Gypsy King’s performance led many to doubt whether he can beat Usyk.Moment Tyson Fury sees his dad John covered in blood after altercation with Usyk’s campAnd British heavyweight Derek Chisora, who has fought both Fury and Usyk, recently admitted he now has some doubts about the result having previously backed his fellow countryman to bring the belts back to the UK.Chisora told iFL TV, he said: “I don’t know. I was with Usyk this afternoon because we love the same Russian sauna so we were together.”It’s a short camp for both fighters. By the time they get into the rhythm and try and get everything right its going to be hard, there’s going to be injuries.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT”There’s already signs, they already postponed it. Both men will train hard, so who knows man. It’s hard to call.”He went on to add: “Tyson has to gee himself up now. His last fight was not a good fight man but he won, he won that fight, simple.”I said he was going to get knocked down and come back and win the fight. I think that burst some of his bubble.”Sometimes you can have a bad day but in boxing, you can’t have a bad day and win the fight.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More