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      Fury vs Wilder 3 LIVE: Gypsy King weighs in at record 19st11 as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Drake send support to Brit

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      TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder have weighed in ahead of their blockbuster showdown tonight.Both fighters have tipped the scales HEAVIER than ever before, with Fury at 277lbs and Wilder at 238lbs.
      The Gypsy King knocked the Bronze Bomber out in seven rounds last year to claim the WBC heavyweight title, but the American is set on revenge.
      Meanwhile Fury has been posting messages of support from some of the all-time greats in sport and music, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Drake.
      You can catch coverage of the fight live on BT Sport Box Office.
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      Follow ALL of the latest news and updates below…
      ZLATAN’S BACKING
      Tyson Fury’s line-up of famous fans continues with the release of a new video on his social media channels.
      The Gypsy King has received the backing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.
      The iconic AC Milan striker knows a thing or two about combat himself – he’s famous for practicing his martial arts on team-mates around the training ground.
      He adds his name to likes of rapper Drake and WWE legend The Undertaker in wishing Fury luck ahead of tonight’s bout in Vegas.

      FACT SHEET
      Fight fans are holding their breath as they await Fury vs Wilder III in Las Vegas later today.
      The pair are set to meet each other at around 4am British time for their highly anticipated trilogy bout.
      With the weigh-ins now done and the trash talk all but over, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the blockbuster heavyweight match-up.

      TYSON BACKS TYSON
      Mike Tyson has revealed who he thinks will win tonight’s trilogy fight between his namesake and Deontay Wilder.
      After beating the referee’s count in the first fight and knocking out Wilder in the second, Iron Mike thinks that Tyson has the American’s number.
      Mike Tyson likes what he sees from his namesake Tyson Fury
      The Gypsy King takes on Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas tonight
      Speaking on his Hotboxin podcast with Andy Ruiz Jr. and Henry Cejudo, he gave his prediction: “No way, you know, Deontay Wilder have nothing to be sad about… I just think Tyson Fury has his number.”
      VOCAL CHORDS
      Fury’s known for loving a good singalong with the travelling fans and media at his fights.
      Whether that’s belting out American Pie after demolishing Wilder in their previous fight, or serenading his wife with Aerosmith tunes – the Gypsy King isn’t afraid of a bit of karaoke.
      Fury sang American Pie after defeating Wilder in their previous meetingCredit: Getty
      So what’s going to be on the playlist in the event of a Fury win against Wilder in their third fight tonight?
      Given his latest video message comes from A-List pal Drake, would we bet against Fury breaking out into a little rap in the ring?
      Drake seems to have given him permission to sing anything he wants with his latest message.
      He said: “Go out there, get the work done and afterwards f***ing sing your heart out or say whatever the f*** you want to say.”
      FAMOUS FRIENDS
      Fresh off releasing a video from The Undertaker on his social media channels, Tyson Fury has put out a clip from yet another famous face.
      The Gypsy King has released a shout out from none other than Drake ahead of his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.
      The rap megastar dropped in to wish his pal luck and praise him as both the ‘scariest and nicest’ man in boxing.
      Drake said: “This is a video for the most psycho man I know. He’s mad in his head but he has the purest heart, the nicest guy, the Gypsy King, the scariest man in boxing.
      “I’m wishing you the best of luck this weekend brother. I want you to go out there and continue the legacy.
      “Do what you do, we all love you because you’re relentlessly yourself.”
      WEIGHT GAIN
      As we gear up for fight night, let’s recap how things stand following yesterday’s weigh-ins.
      Reigning champ Fury tipped the scales at the heaviest in his career, coming in at 19st 11lbs at Vegas’s MGM Grand.
      Fury weighed in the heaviest in his career for tonight’s trilogy boutCredit: The Mega Agency
      Challenger Wilder has taken a similar approach, packing on the weight to come in at his own career heaviest of 17st.
      After the weigh-in the pair then clashed backstage in one some of boxings most hallowed halls.
      They’ll get into the ring together tonight (or early tomorrow morning, to be exact) at the huge T-Mobile Arena just across town.
      Ring-walks are expected around 3am – once the anthems are done we’re expecting it to hit 3.30am before the first punch is thrown.
      TALE OF THE TAPE
      If you needed reminding, here’s how Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of their trilogy fight early tomorrow morning.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      ‘SMASHING HIS FACE IN’
      Things certainly got heated during yesterday’s weigh-ins, with Fury – who donned a hat in homage to The Undertaker – vowing to smash Deontay Wilder’s face in.

      TRILOGY FIGHT BUILD-UP LATEST
      Tyson Fury can craft and crush his way into history and Deontay Wilder into retirement later tonight in Las Vegas.
       Britain’s heavyweight champ Fury is a warm tip to repeat his second-bout win – albeit on points this time – in the long-awaited trilogy fight.
      But the Gypsy King has had major problems in his build-up after the date was put back due to the 33-year-old catching Covid.
      Dynamite puncher Wilder’s career could be over if he loses again.
      But British boxing legends Ricky Hatton and David Haye have both fired warnings to Fury.
      Hatton urged his pal to ensure the contest doesn’t go “tits up” – after fellow Brit Anthony Joshua lost his WBA, IBF and WBO crowns to Oleksandr Usyk a fortnight ago 
      The former two-weight world king said: “Tyson is the favourite but it is not a foregone conclusion. It will be tricky.
      “We all want Tyson to win but – like we saw with the AJ fight – these are all sticky wickets and it can all go tits up with one heavyweight punch.”
      And Haye said: of Fury’s preparations: “If his camp has been that short then it is shocking but Tyson has proved time and time again that he raises his game only when he really has to.
      “When he beat Deontay Wilder (February 2020) and Vladimir Klitschko (2015) he had his back against the wall and people ruling him out and his performances went through the roof.
      “In other fights – like the Otto Wallin one – he has struggled his way through and not looked as good.
      “Maybe Tyson just has Deontay Wilder’s number now and he has just got him in his pocket, it can happen. We will find out again on Saturday.”
      CONTINUED
      Twig-legged Wilder, 35, was a career heaviest 16st 7lbs for the first defeat of his once-brilliant KO artist career.
      That night was a disaster but instead of stripping back the bulk he piled even more on.
      Wilder said “I wanted to look sexy and feel sexy, he will not be able to put all his weight on me now.
      “The weight came off naturally and we had a loving, joyous camp.”
      The pair clashed backstage in the MGM arena, swapping insults in the bowels of the building.
      Both men shouted “f*** your mumma” before Fury’s younger brother Shane got into a slanging match with a member of the Bomb Squad.
      Big Shane was heard yelling: “You piece of s***, you are getting knocked spark out. F*** you”
      And when a member of Team Wilder yelled back an insult relating to Shane’s curves, he barked: “I’ll tell you what a fat boy could do to you, rip you to pieces you p***y!”
      Fury’s unfamiliar black fedora hat also made a bit more sense when a social media message from wrestling legend The Undertaker was posted.
      The American giant asked Fury to floor his compatriot before standing over him and uttering his famous catchphrase: “Rest in peace”.
      FROM SUNSPORT’S BOXING REPORTER, WALLY DOWNES JR
      Bloodthirsty Tyson Fury plans to feast on Deontay Wilder’s plasma again tonight after weighing in at 19st 11lbs – the heaviest of his career.
      England’s 33-year-old WBC heavyweight champ weighed in at a monstrous 19st 7lbs for last clash he totally dominated and has packed on about 4lbs to reach 277lbs for the trilogy bout.
      Wilder did the same by packing on more muscle to hit his own career heaviest of 17st.
      When the Gypsy King shook up the sport by axing his old defensive skills and blasting Wilder out in seven February 2020 rounds, he had bulked up and looked sensational
      And he once again looks set to slam one foot on the Las Vegas gas and the other on the American’s throat.
      Remembering the iconic moment he licked the blood that was oozing from Wilder’s mouth and ear last time out, he roared: “I told him before the fight I wanted to taste his blood and I did.
      “It has only made me thirsty for more.
      “My weight means total obliteration and annihilation, 277lbs to put him in the royal infirmary.”
      MORE FURY
      “I feel absolutely amazing, I’ve been training at this weight for two years.
      “I’m on fire, I”m going to knock the dosser out, he’s in trouble tomorrow night.
      “I think he’ll be slow, he can’t carry his weight, he’s actually a small man.
      “They’re not going to face me, I’m a real man, he’s a coward.
      “I’d fight his army on my own.”
      WEIGHT RECAP
      So then, both men come in heavier than the second fight.
      Wilder is 238lbs, while Fury is 277lbs.
      Tomorrow should be a cracker.
      FURY
      “I’m going to severely damage him, he won’t be recognisable after the fight.”
      Fury is raging here, several swear words too!
      FURY
      “It means total annihilation of the dosser!
      “I’m going to put him in the infirmary.”
      WILDER
      “The weight came on, I wanted to look and feel sexy.
      “There won’t be no pushing me. Calmness is the key to the storm.”
      BAD MOUTHING
      Some shouting from Fury towards Wilder, who responds with his own yells.
      They both look like they could get in the ring right now!
      FURY WEIGHT
      Here’s Fury on the scales.
      And the Gypsy King is 277lbs!
      He was 273lbs last time…
      WILDER WEIGHT
      Deontay Wilder has stepped up to the scales.
      And he is 238lbs!
      That’s SEVEN pounds heavier than last time!
      DON’T LET TRILOGY GO ‘TITS UP’
      Ricky Hatton has urged mate Tyson Fury to keep British boxing afloat by not letting the Deontay Wilder trilogy go ‘tits up’.
      The Manchester legend was ringside to watch AJ surrender his WBA, IBF and WBO world titles to Oleksandr Usyk on September 25, as prospect son Campbell Hatton got a win on the undercard.
      In 2017 the UK held 13 boxing world titles but AJ’s defeat last month saw the number dwindle down to just six.
      And the 43-year-old national treasure wants his old pal – who did two training camps in his Manchester gym when working with ex-trainer Ben Davison in 2019 – to keep his eye on the ball in Sin City this weekend so he does not lose his WBC belt.
      “Tyson is the favourite but it is not a foregone conclusion,” the two-weight champion said. “It will be tricky.
      “We all want Tyson to win but – like we saw with the AJ fight – these are all sticky wickets and it can all go tits up with one heavyweight punch.”
      HERE THEY ARE
      Here is Deontay Wilder, finally on the stage and surrounded by a huge entourage.
      And straight after him is Tyson Fury, looking cool as a cucumber with his belts… and hat.
      BOB’S YOUR UNCLE
      In the meantime, here’s a picture of Bob Arum with some ring girls.
      Credit: Reuters
      TIME HAS COME
      We are nearly there folks.
      Any moment now!
      WEIGHTING AROUND
      Another weigh-in, this time between undefeated pair Efe Ajagba and Frank Sanchez.
      Sanchez comes in at 240lbs while Ajagba is 237lbs.
      NEXT UP
      We now have Robert Helenius vs Adam Kownacki.
      Helenius is 246lb while Kownacki is 258lb.
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      Music superstar Drake sends Fury special video message and calls him ‘scariest man in boxing’ ahead of Wilder showdown

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      RAP superstar Drake has sent a message of support to Tyson Fury ahead of his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.The Wythenshawe warrior will renew his rivalry with the American in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning.
      Tyson Fury will renew his rivalry with Deontay Wilder early tomorrow morningCredit: REX
      The Gypsy King has received a slew of good luck messages from celebsCredit: MEGA
      And the Six God Drake has become the latest star to send The Gypsy King a good luck messageCredit: TWITTER
      Several celebs have sent the Brit their well wishes ahead of the fight, including a number of WWE stars.
      And music icon Drake has added his name to the list with a video message for the Gypsy King.
      The ‘ln My Feelings’ star said: “This is a video for the most psycho man that I know.
      “He’s mad in his head, but he has the purest heart, nicest guy. The Gypsy King, the scariest man in boxing.
      “I’m wishing you the best of luck this weekend, brother. I want you to just go out there and continue the legacy.
      “Do what you do. We all love you because you’re relentlessly yourself.

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      “So go out there and get the work done and afterwards f*****g sing your heart out or say whatever the f**k you want to say.
      “I’mma tell you, brother, we’re all so proud of you. We love you. I appreciate you always staying in contact with me.
      “I appreciate the encouragement, the inspiration. Yeah, man, I’m looking forward to seeing the end result this weekend.
      “Wishing you the best, always. I’ll see you on the other side. F**k ’em.”
      Fury shared the heartfelt message with his 1.8million Twitter followers.
      He tweeted: “Trust me @Drake, once I’m done with him he’ll be running through Alabama with his woes! God Bless You G.”
      Fury, 33, battered Wilder in their rematch last February to claim the WBC throne and defend his lineal heavyweight title.
      And he plans to register an even faster stoppage in their second Sin City showdown.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      He vowed: “I am going to knock him out, quick time.
      “I think he’s a real piece of s**t, a real piece of garbage.
      “For that, I might do it slow. I might take my beating him up and make him quit. I might force him to say, ‘No mas.'”

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      Anthony Joshua told to ‘get rid’ of all his trainers and ‘change’ tactics for Usyk rematch by promoter Frank Warren

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been urged to axe his entire coaching team following his devastating loss to Oleksandr Usyk.The Watford warrior saw his hopes of a blockbuster Battle of Britain with Tyson Fury shattered by the slick southpaw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month.
      Anthony Joshua suffered a devastating loss to Oleksandr Usyk last monthCredit: GETTY
      Defeat to the Ukrainian ended AJ’s second reign as unified champCredit: REUTERS
      And Frank Warren reckons the Brit should ditch his entire team for the rematchCredit: PA
      AJ, 31, is set to rematch the undefeated Ukrainian next year, but Fury’s promoter Frank Warren reckons he should do so with a new team around him.
      The Queensberry Promotions chief told SecondsOut: “Should he fight him [Usyk] again? If he does what he does last time, I don’t see him beating him.
      “Even then, I think Usyk will get more out of that win than Joshua.
      “I just don’t see what Joshua can do any different to win that fight other than get rid of all the trainers around him and try change what he’s doing. Will he do that?”
      Warren was surprised by Usyk’s ability to out-jab the taller and more powerful Joshua.
      He added: “I said if Usyk’s there at the end he’ll win on points. What I didn’t expect was the way he won.

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      “I really thought that AJ would have come out and pose his physical attributes more, his jab, his size, which he didn’t.
      “I thought as far as Usyk was concerned I thought he’d have to roll under him, get underneath his jab and work inside.
      “He didn’t do that, he was outjabbing the guy with the longer reach and the bigger guy.
      “I was quite shocked at that. He hurt him in the fight. He wobbled him early on and certainly in the last round I think the bell saved him, he would have been stopped otherwise.
      “There was no debate about how he got beat, he got beat.”
      Joshua’s shot at revenge against his fellow London 2012 Olympian is currently being targeted for the spring.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn told The BBC: “We will formally announce the rematch in due course and start planning with K2 Promotions – March or April is sensible for the rematch.”
      Anthony Joshua is confident of avenging his loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA
      Having watched and analysed the fight, Joshua is confident of settling the score with the former undisputed cruiserweight champion.
      He said: “I’ve watched the fight, analysed my preparations and identified my mistakes.
      “I’ve learnt my lesson. Don’t worry about me. My spirit is strong!”

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      Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight hangs in the balance but man who shared ring with BOTH stars reveals prediction

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      TYSON FURY and Anthony Joshua’s Battle of Britain now hangs in the balance – and threatens to be one of the greatest ‘what ifs’ in boxing. But hope can still be restored if Joshua regains his world titles from Oleksandr Usyk in their expected rematch, following his loss.
      Tyson Fury pictured with ex-opponent Otto WallinCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Anthony Joshua with former sparring partner Otto WallinCredit: Instagram / @ottowallin
      Fury has admitted he was ‘wounded’ after seeing his rival surrender the unified belts and potentially throw away their £200million mega-fight.
      And it leaves the destiny of the grudge match out of his hands, with AJ left fighting for revenge and potentially his reputation in a rematch with Usyk.
      But one man in the rare position of having shared the ring with BOTH men can sit back knowing how he thinks the fight would go.
      Otto Wallin twice boxed AJ in the amateurs and later sparred 200 rounds with him before Joshua beat Charles Martin for the IBF title in 2015.
      Then four years later he gave Fury the fright of his life, and 47 stitches, coming within whiskers of an almighty upset.
      The Gypsy King showed his resilience and boxed for nine rounds with the gruesome gash and was awarded the decision.

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      And following Wallin’s experience with Fury, 33, and Joshua, 31, he backed the unbeaten WBC champion to prevail with the British bragging rights.
      Wallin, 30, told SunSport: “I think Fury, just because of his size and awkwardness and good boxing skills. 
      “But also because of his confidence, I feel like he’s very confident and he knows what he’s good at. 
      “Because of those reasons, I would give Fury the edge. But, at the same time, Joshua is a puncher and if he can find hm, he might be able to hurt him.
      “But it’s the same thing with Usyk, he’s got to be aggressive and start roughing Fury up, hit the body and make it a fight.
      “Just judging from the Usyk fight, Joshua won’t beat Fury.”
      Tyson Fury was left with 47 stitches against Otto WallinCredit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua sparred Otto Wallin before winning the world title in 2015
      Wallin will get the chance to force through a rematch with Fury when he fights Dillian Whyte on October 30 in London.
      Whyte is already mandatory for the WBC belt, and the Swede has the chance to snatch that away from him.
      AJ meanwhile, has to go back to the drawing board after being outclassed over 12 rounds by Usyk, 34, in front of 70,000 at Tottenham’s stadium.
      But Wallin urged his old sparring partner to get back to his bullish boxing ways which first won him the title five years ago.
      He said: “Joshua can win the fight, but he has to really bite down, make it rough in there. He can’t box with him or he will get outboxed again.
      “But if they can find a way to step Joshua out of his comfort zone and let everything go and leave everything in the ring. 
      “If he does that then he can do it, but he has to get rough and do what Derek Chisora did.”
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      Who is Paris Fury? Tyson Fury’s wife and mother of their six kids

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      TYSON FURY is preparing to head back into the ring against Deontay Wilder.The Gypsy King, who currently lives in Morecambe, is all set to face the American for a THIRD time.
      Tyson Fury met Paris at a mutual friend’s weddingCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      After their last fight, he belted out American Pie to his adoring wife – but what do we know about Paris Fury?Who is Paris?
      Tyson met Paris around 16 years ago at a wedding of mutual friends when she was just 15.
      Like Tyson, who grew up in a gypsy family in Wythenshawe, Manchester, she was also raised in a traditional traveller family in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
      The pair met again by chance at Paris’s 16th birthday party and took up together, going to the cinema and ice skating every weekend.
      He is 6ft 9ins and she is 5ft 8ins.

      Paris and Tyson kept to the travellers’ tradition of not sleeping together until their wedding nightCredit: Rex Features

      Fury has told Paris he’d like 10 kidsCredit: Instagram
      The heavyweight superstar has likened boxing to marriage.
      He said: “Boxing is like a marriage – you have to work at it. You do fall in and out of love.
      “But I have spiced it back up again, bought her some sexy lingerie and we are back at it, better than ever.”
      Paris, 31, has been a regular panellist on ITV’s Loose Women.What was their wedding like?
      The couple had a traditional wedding in front of more than 300 guests in Paris’ home town in November 2008.
      In keeping with the travellers’ tradition they didn’t sleep together until their wedding night.
      Paris explained: “Even after we got engaged, Tyson would sleep in a caravan at my parents’ home, while I slept inside the house.”
      How many children do the couple have?
      The couple have six, after welcoming the latest to their brood on August 8, 2021.
      They have welcomed a girl called Athena, who follows their third son Prince Adonis Amaziah.
      He came along just over a year after their fourth child, Valencia Amber.
      They are also parents to three other children – Prince John James, Venezuela and Prince Tyson Fury II.
      She told Tyson she was pregnant with Prince John James less than 24 hours before his famous world ­heavyweight boxing ­championship victory against Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
      Paris revealed she suffered a miscarriage on the day of the Gypsy King’s comeback fight against Albanian Sefer Seferi. 
      But she did not let him know until after the bout.

      She said: “I was about eight weeks pregnant. Then on the day of the fight I knew I’d lost our baby.
      “I didn’t mention it to Tyson before he went in the ring.
      “Then straight after I told him and the next day we went to the hospital and it was confirmed.
      “Five weeks later we fell pregnant again.” More

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      WWE legends tell Tyson Fury to ‘smash’ Deontay Wilder as Gypsy King pays tribute to The Undertaker at heated weigh-ins

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      TYSON FURY has received a slew of good luck messages from WWE stars ahead of his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.The Gypsy King paid homage to WWE icon The Undertaker at the weigh-ins last night, donning a hat similar to that worn by the retired wrestler.
      Tyson Fury paid homage to The Undertaker during Friday’s weigh-insCredit: MEGA
      And the WWE legend took the time to send a video message to The Gypsy KingCredit: BT SPORT
      And several wrestlers were quick to send their well wishes to the WBC champ via video message following the weigh-in.
      Bill Goldberg said: “Gyspy King, Goldberg here. I’m training, Bobby Lashley, a week and a half [in Saudi Arabia].
      “You, obviously, got Wilder tomorrow night. Let’s make a bet, two for two. You kick his ass, I follow.”
      In his video message, Rey Mysterio said: “Tyson, what’s good? The Mysterio’s here, man.
      “And you man are a Rey de Reyes. A true king. Wishing you the best of luck in tomorrow’s fight.
      “May God bless you. He will be with you the whole night. Hey, get that dosser, get that KO. Knock him out.”

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      Rey’s son, Dominik then chimed in: “We’ll be watching, Tyson. Best of luck.”
      Drew McIntyre also sent a message to his fellow Brit, despite their heated back and forths.
      The Scot said: “Tyson, it’s your old mate Drew McIntyre here.
      “I know we’ve been going back and forth over a year now, talking some crap to each other.
      “But there’s one thing we can agree upon, you’re gonna smash the bum in Vegas.
      “You’ve done it twice already, you know how to get the job done.
      “You’re gonna make it three times. And my God, Wilder better go into hiding after the beating you’re gonna give him.
      When you smash this guy, and when you’re looking over him, just for me, when you look down at him, say, ‘Rest in peace.’The Undertaker’s message to Tyson Fury
      “And then, you and I, back to business. Because we’ve got a stadium to sell out down the line, brother.”
      The Deadman himself even took the time to record a message for Fury, which he ended with a request.
      The recently-retired Undertaker said: “Hey champ, it’s The Undertaker from the WWE, man.
      “I just wanted to reach out and wish you good luck on tomorrow night’s fight.
      “Not that you need it, you’ve already smashed this guy real and properly. And I have no doubt that you’re going to do it again.
      “But I just wanted you to know I’m gonna be watching and I want to see you drop this guy one more time.”
      He added: “When you smash this guy, and when you’re looking over him, just for me, when you look down at him, say, ‘Rest in peace.'”
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      After watching The Undertaker’s message, Fury, 33, sent one of his own to the WWE great.
      He said: “This one is for The Undertaker. I’m here today in your hat, sir.
      “I’m gonna smash him and I’m gonna say, ‘Rest in peace.'”

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      Mike Tyson predicts Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy result and says Bronze Bomber should not worry about loss

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      MIKE TYSON has revealed who he thinks will win the trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.The pair are set to clash for the third and possibly final time at the T-Mobile Arena on October 9.
      Tyson believes that Fury has Wilder’s numberCredit: REUTERS
      The pair have fought twice before, with one ending in a draw and Fury winning the otherCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      The first fight took place on December 1, 2018, and the fight ended in a controversial split draw.
      Wilder landed a vicious right-left combination in the 12th and final round, sending Fury down hard.
      But Fury beat the referee’s count, much to everyone’s surprise.
      Fury won the rematch claiming the WBC and The Ring magazine titles just over a year later.
      He knocked Wilder down twice before Wilder’s corner threw the towel in, bringing an end to the American’s flawless professional record.
      And ‘Iron Mike’ thinks that ‘The Gypsy King’ has Wilder’s number.
      Speaking on his Hotboxin podcast with Andy Ruiz Jr. and Henry Cejudo, he gave his prediction: “No way, you know, Deontay Wilder have nothing to be sad about… I just think Tyson Fury has his number.”
      The trilogy fight materialised after a US judge sided with Wilder following an arbitration, that he was due a third fight by September.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      And the ruling brought negotiations for Fury vs Anthony Joshua to a grinding halt.
      Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn – who represents Joshua – claimed it was a ‘shock to the system’.
      He said: “This negotiation’s been going on for three or four months now.
      “And we were always assured that this wouldn’t be a problem. It was a very strange decision from the arbitrator, to say the least.”

      Hearn also spoke to Fury’s co-promoter Bob Arum.
      He said: “I think he was in complete and utter shock.
      “And I’ve never really heard him speechless…he was almost shell shocked, I think.”
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      Tommy Fury insists his ‘invincible’ brother Tyson can ‘easily beat’ Anthony Joshua in brutal putdown

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      TYSON FURY would wipe the floor with Anthony Joshua if they fought, according to the WBC king’s little brother Tommy.Negotiations have been put on ice for the time being, after AJ was sensationally beaten by Oleksandr Usyk.
      WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury faces Deontay Wilder nextCredit: PA
      Tommy Fury reckons his brother Tyson would wipe the floor with Anthony Joshua, if they foughtCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Meanwhile, Fury was ordered by a court to face off against Deontay Wilder for a third time, scuppering plans for the ‘Battle of Britain’.
      But former Love Island star Tommy reckons any potential fight they might have will be the ‘easiest’ of his brother’s professional career.
      He told The Daily Mail: ‘It’s definitely going to be a good fight but I’ve always said, from day one, it will be his easiest fight and I have no doubt about that.
      “Joshua is tailor-made for Tyson, what a great build-up it’s going to be and what a great fight.”
      Fury claimed the WBC title in 2020 with a scintillating seventh round TKO of then-champion Deontay Wilder.
      But Tommy reckons Wilder is a far tougher opponent than AJ.
      When asked if he thinks a fight with Joshua will be easier for The Gypsy King than his fights with Wilder, he added: “Yes, by a mile.
      “Wilder would have knocked out Joshua within two or three rounds.
      “I know it’s heavyweight boxing and you can never say never, but there is nothing in that fight against Joshua that worries me for Tyson, especially like the Tyson I’ve seen now.
      “He can walk through walls, he’s invincible and it’s going to take some man to beat him and I haven’t seen him being born yet. To beat Tyson, you’re going to have to kill him.
      “The only way you’re beating him is if you knock him out cold and he’s already been hit by the biggest puncher that’s ever lived.
      “So how’s Joshua going to do it? He isn’t, so I think it’s going to be a very easy night for him.”

      Tyson shares his brother’s confidence about any potential fight, telling Sky Sports before AJ’s loss to Usyk: “I don’t think he is as good as people talk him up to be.
      “And I don’t believe he believes it himself, I think he has a confidence issue after two shaky performances and boxing is all about form.
      “On his last two fights he is not in form and, on my last two, I am.
      “Momentum is with me and, because of that, I believe I take him out early, very early, maybe inside one or two rounds.”
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