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      Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant price: BT Sport Box Office to show super-middleweight undisputed fight on PPV

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      CANELO ALVAREZ and Caleb Plant’s undisputed super-middleweight title fight will be shown on BT Box Office in the UK. Mexican superstar Canelo, 31, and America’s Plant, 29, will put all four 168lb belts on the line on November 6.
      Canelo and Caleb Plant’s undisputed title fight will be shown on BT Box Office in the UKCredit: Rex
      Alvarez is currently a free agent, and will return to Showtime pay-per-view Stateside.
      Despite ending his DAZN deal in 2020, Canelo’s last three fights have all been with Eddie Hearn under the streaming service.
      But Plant’s Premier Boxing Champions won the rights to the unification, and decided to air it on Showtime, as opposed to Fox Sports.
      Here in the UK, BT Sport appeared to beat rivals DAZN and Sky to get the fight on their platform.
      And despite ring walks set for the early hours of the morning, it will cost a £19.95 PPV price.
      BT also recently had the UK rights for Jake Paul’s fourth professional boxing match against ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley.

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      Tyson Fury’s younger brother Tommy, also a 2019 Love Island star, featured on the undercard.
      Canelo is the current unified WBC, WBA and IBF super-middleweight champion.
      And only Plant’s IBF strap is missing from his collection, with the pair set for the first ever undisputed super-middleweight title fight.
      But the action started early at their press conference after they brawled on stage.
      Plant was left with a cut on his right eye, as the bad blood spilled over.
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      Shannon Courtenay STRIPPED of world title before even making first defence after coming in more than 2lbs over weight

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      BANTAMWEIGHT champ Shannon Courtenay has been STRIPPED of her world title – despite not making a single defence.The Brit, 28, failed to make the weight for her fight with Jamie Mitchell on Saturday evening after coming in more than 2lbs over.
      Shannon Courtenay failed to make the weight for her fight with Jamie MitchellCredit: PA
      The Brit has subsequently been stripped of her world bantamweight titleCredit: Reuters
      Courtenay was expected to make her first title defence on the undercard to Liam Smith’s super-welterweight grudge match with Anthony Fowler.
      But at Friday’s weigh-in, she came in at over 120-a-half pounds, two-and-a-half pounds over the 118lbs bantamweight limit.
      The WBA gave her two hours to drop her weight but Matchroom Boxing have since confirmed their client has been stripped of the title.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is still hoping the fight can go ahead as planned, allowing Courtenay to regain her crown at the first attempt.
      Her statement read: “Thank you to everyone that’s been messaging to check on me and sending me love.
      “We had no weight issues during camp and all week I’ve been in a really good place and ready.

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      “We was on weight and ready to go yesterday and then last night, unexpectedly, my menstrual cycle started which, for obvious reasons, makes women gain weight.”
      Courtenay, who boasts a 7-1 record, claimed the WBA bantamweight title with a points victory against Aussie star Ebanie Bridges in April.
      She added: “To say I’m devastated is an understatement because this has never happened before.
      “I’m always professional but this was physically out of my control.
      “It’s happened and I can’t change it but what I can do is go out there tomorrow night, get the win and get my belt back straight after.
      “And that’s exactly what I’m going to do. I’m switching off now, I have a fight to get ready for.”
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      Deontay Wilder shows off INCREDIBLE body transformation for Tyson Fury fight as he bulks up muscles and packs on weight

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      DEONTAY WILDER appears to have bulked up considerably ahead of his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury this weekend.The 35-year-old American came in at a career heaviest 231 pounds for his rematch with The Gypsy King in February 2020.
      Deontay Wilder looks bigger and more bulky than ever ahead of his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury
      Wilder looks even bigger than he was for the rematch (pictured)Credit: Rex
      But the extra weight did not pay off for him as he was dominated by Fury before eventually being stopped in the seventh round.
      However, the latest pictures of Wilder seem to show that he has added even more weight ahead of another huge heavyweight dust-up in Las Vegas.
      In their last fight, Wilder was 42 pounds lighter than Fury, who also came in close to his heaviest ever weight as a professional.
      And the extra bulk seemed to pay dividends as he threw Wilder around the ring, manhandling him throughout the fight.
      But some boxing fans do not believe Wilder adding even more weight will be beneficial for the American.
      One person sarcastically said: “Because less mobility is definitely what he needed.”

      While another added: “Pictures can be deceiving but I can see it being because he doesn’t wanna be ragdolled around the ring.
      “But his power never came from size so this may make it harder for him.”
      And someone else agreed with that assessment, saying: “Think that benefits Fury not him. His [Wilder’s] power is natural so it does not matter how much he weighs, it’s still freakish!
      “He would be better having the speed IMO.”
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      Fury is looking to successfully defend his WBC title for the first time this weekend.
      The winner of the fight has then been ordered to take on mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte providing he beats Otto Wallin and Fury/Wilder cannot agree terms for an undisputed clash against Oleksandr Usyk.
      And a fight with the Ukrainian appears near-impossible in the near future as Usyk is contractually obligated to rematch Anthony Joshua.
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      Tyson Fury pays rare tribute to Anthony Joshua for not making excuses after Usyk loss.. unlike rival Deontay Wilder

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      TYSON FURY has praised Anthony Joshua for handling his loss to Oleksandr Usyk with class – unlike his opponent Deontay Wilder.AJ was schooled by the Ukrainian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month but made no excuses for his devastating loss, which ended his second reign as unified heavyweight champ.
      Oleksandr Usyk ended Anthony Joshua’s reign as unified heavyweight champ last monthCredit: GETTY
      AJ handled the crushing defeat with dignity, vowing to learn and come back strongerCredit: GETTY
      And Tyson Fury has hailed his rivals reaction, which was in stark contrast to Deontay Wilder’s after their rematch
      That was in stark contrast to former WBC champion Wilder, who spouted several unfounded conspiracy theories after his defeat to Fury last February.
      And Fury believes Joshua’s handling of the loss – as well as his shock 2019 defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr – is a testament to his character.
      Ahead of his rematch with The Bronze Bomber on Sunday morning, Fury said: “You’ve seen Anthony Joshua lose all his belts to Oleksandr Usyk.
      “He didn’t make any excuses, he didn’t cry about it.
      “Same with the Andy Ruiz Jr knockout, never made excuses.
      “That, in my opinion, is a different man than what I’m facing.”

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      The Gypsy King confronted Wilder over his cheating allegations during a heated pre-fight press conference on Wednesday.
      He said: “I ask the question: if I only won because I cheated, what was the point of changing everything and doing all this other work?
      “Deep down in his soul, he knows that he lost and he’ll lose again.
      “After this fight he’ll be back working in that fast-food chain that he was working at earlier on in his career. It’s retirement for him.
      “You’re in denial and you’re getting knocked out.
      He didn’t make any excuses, he didn’t cry about it.Tyson Fury on Anthony Joshua’s reaction to losing to Oleksandr Usyk
      “Do yourself a favour and retire, your legacy’s in bits, all the excuses, you’ve been destroyed.
      “No one’s even believed you, everyone’s laughing at you. You’re a weak man.”
      Wilder, however, refused to backtrack on his sensational allegations.
      The 35-year-old said: “I don’t regret it and I’ll go to my grave believing what I believe in.
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      “I know things for fact, I have confirmation, clarity of a lot of things.
      “One thing about it: men lie, women lie, but your eyes don’t lie with what you see.
      “People can believe what they want, we’re all human, but the eyes don’t lie, and it only made me better as a man, as a fighter to understand, to see things and know things for facts. It made me even hungrier than before.”

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      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 could take place in Middle East as Eddie Hearn reveals ‘offers’ for heavyweight bout

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’s do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk could take place in the Middle East.The Watford warrior, 31, will share the ring with the southpaw technician early next year after having the unified heavyweight titles ripped from his grasp last month.
      Anthony Joshua’s second reign as heavyweight champ was ended by Oleksandr Usyk last monthCredit: GETTY
      But the Brit is set to take on the undefeated Ukrainian again next yearCredit: GETTY
      And promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed the fight could take place in the Middle EastCredit: PA
      Undefeated Ukrainian Usysk wants his first title defence to take place on home soil, but promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed several Middle Eastern countries have tabled ‘offers’ to host the fight.
      He told The BBC: “Usyk has mentioned Kiev in his home country Ukraine as a potential venue and we will look at all options.
      “When AJ heard about that he didn’t have an issue with it and found it quite exciting.
      “I would like to do it back in the UK and we’ve had offers from the Middle East but we will see what’s the best opportunity for both fighters.
      “I don’t think the venue makes much difference in how AJ has to fight.”
      Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn is hoping to give Joshua his crack at redemption in the spring of 2022.

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      He added: “We will formally announce the rematch in due course and start planning with K2 Promotions – March or April is sensible for the rematch.”
      Defeat to the fleet-footed Usyk, who bounced up from cruiserweight, has lit a fire under AJ.
      Hearn said: “Anthony Joshua is hurting like crazy at losing his world heavyweight belts to Oleksandr Usyk, but I have never seen him this hungry and more determined to win the rematch.
      “Actually, obsessed is a better word because since that fight, he has spoken about it, what he needs to do and what he needs to change, in every conversation I’ve had with him.”
      He added: “I’ve seen many comments on how the tactics were wrong – and they were – but it’s difficult to not appreciate the things Usyk did.
      Anthony Joshua is hellbent on avenging his devastating loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA
      “AJ was frustrated because he knows he can do so much better and boxed the wrong fight, but Usyk’s performance was exceptional.
      “But, going back to the [Andy] Ruiz loss, that was different as it was just such a shock, nobody knew what to say.
      “Here, you could see AJ’s mind working overtime on how he can beat Usyk. It was like the preparation for the rematch began then.”
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      Tyson Fury makes Deontay Wilder fight prediction and vows to ‘punish’ rival before forcing him to quit on stool

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      HEAVYWEIGHT champ Tyson Fury has made his prediction ahead of his fight with Deontay Wilder on Saturday night.The Gypsy King, 33, believes the scrap will NOT go the distance and insists he’s going to force the Bronze Bomber, 35, to throw the towel in again.
      Tyson Fury believes he can stop Deontay Wilder againCredit: The Mega Agency
      The Bronze Bomber is desperate to reclaim his WBC beltCredit: The Mega Agency
      As quoted by ESPN via Michael Benson, Fury said: “Does it go the distance? No chance. I’ll stop him again. I’ll smash him.”
      Fury floored Wilder twice during their second fight in February 2020, with the American’s corner throwing the towel in during the seventh round.
      But during the first bout in December 2018, Wilder floored the Brit in the eleventh round before the judges called a controversial draw.
      And Fury believes the third meeting between the pair will be similar to their last scrap – but even more in favour of the defending champ.
      He added: “I’ll submit him this time. Like an MMA fighter, I’ll make him quit. I’ll punish him severely. I’m going to really, really damage him.”
      Fury is the favourite for the fight and British boxing legend Frank Bruno has tipped his compatriot to deliver again.

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      Promoter Eddie Hearn has also backed the Gypsy King to win on Saturday but believes he won’t stop the powerful American inside 12 rounds.
      And Fury’s British rival Anthony Joshua reckons Wilder will shock the boxing world and reclaim his WBC belt in Las Vegas.
      When asked about the fight, Joshua said: “I’m not too bothered… let’s go with Wilder because he seems obsessed, like he really wants it.
      “He seems really focused on the task ahead, so, you know, a focused man is a dangerous man and he’s focused.
      “Wilder might get the decision. Actually, no, it has to be a knockout.”

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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 ring-walk time CONFIRMED: What time are Gypsy King and Bronze Bomber making way to ring?

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      TYSON FURY is preparing to once again go to war with Deontay Wilder in a huge heavyweight trilogy this weekend in Las Vegas. Fury battered Wilder in their second fight last year but the pair are set to do battle once again for the WBC heavyweight title.
      Tyson Fury entered the second fight on a throneCredit: PA
      Deontay Wilder entered in a costume to celebrate Black History MonthCredit: Reuters
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      Wilder and Fury look to be in tremendous shape and have made their way to Las Vegas for Saturday’s event, with the grand arrivals to get underway tonight.
      Fans in the UK won’t be travelling like they did for the first fight due to Covid restrictions, but SunSport are on hand with all the details on how to tune in on time for the ring-walks.
      What time will Fury & Wilder make their ring-walks?
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s ring-walks for their second fight in February 2020 will take some topping.
      Fury came into the arena on a throne while Wilder walked to the ring with a spectacular outfit which celebrated Black History Month.
      And this time you can expect more of the same.

      Fury vs Wilder 3 ring-walks are expected to get underway from 3am UK time on Sunday, October 10.
      With the walks set to be long and ring introductions and national anthems to be belted out, it’s likely the fight gets going closer to 3.30am.
      Timings are subject to change and will depend on how long the undercard lasts.

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury vs Wilder 3 will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      You can purchase the event for £24.95.
      Coverage will get underway from midnight on Saturday, October 9.
      The event is available for live streaming from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Efe Ajagba is in action against Frank Sanchez on the Fury vs Wilder 3 undercardCredit: Getty

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      Inside Tyson Fury’s gut-busting 5,000 calorie-a-day diet for Wilder fight including fish, fruit and LOTS of coffee

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      WHEN you’re 6ft 9in, 19 stone and the heavyweight champion of the world, you need to eat a lot of food – especially before a big fight.And Tyson Fury is no exception to the rule – consuming 5,000 CALORIES A DAY ahead of his third meeting with Deontay Wilder on Saturday.
      Tyson Fury is in great shape ahead of his fight with Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King has been consuming 5,000 calories a day
      Nutritionist and chef George Lockhart revealed the Gypsy King’s incredible diet during an interview with leading coffee retailer Coffee Friend.
      He said: “First thing in the morning Tyson is definitely going to have a coffee with his breakfast and what he eats is dictated by the activities of the day.
      “But one thing that’s constant every single day is he has: one fish, one chicken, and one red meat throughout the day in each one of his meals.
      “It might go up and it might go down but he consumes about 5,000 calories a day.”
      Fury, 33, is aiming to defend the heavyweight title he convincingly won from Wilder, 35, 18 months ago in Las Vegas on Saturday evening.
      The Gypsy King has endured a difficult training camp ahead of the fight after contracting Covid and his daughter Athena’s premature birth.

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      But when it comes to his diet, Fury hasn’t struggled to eat the right things to ensure he’s in peak physical condition for the huge fight.
      Lockhart added: “He doesn’t have any cheat meals, he does not really crave anything.
      “He also gets things like yoghurts and fruit bowls, so we give him tons of antioxidants.
      “He gets those with the fruit but through the coffee as well, which is great at getting rid of pre-radicals.
      “When you workout as much as Tyson does you create a lot of pre-radicals. We want to make sure we keep that stress down and keep him healthy.”
      Lockhart is currently in Vegas as part of Fury’s 11-man team for the fight, which includes brother and Love Island star Tommy.
      Fury hasn’t been eating any junk food ahead of his third fight with WilderCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
      The chef continued: “When you workout, your body creates a lot of negative material, you’re stressing the body out.
      “The pre-radicals is what our body releases when you work out, so when you ingest an antioxidant it actually gets rid of those pre-radicals.
      “You can have an amazing car, put amazing fuel in it but if it’s got no exhaust system it’s going to break down.
      “Antioxidants are basically what helps you stay younger, it helps with inflammation and helps you look younger. So coffee is a good antioxidant.”
      Lockhart also explained why Fury and his team love coffee, adding: “Coffee absolutely helps Tyson Fury in his preparations, 100 per cent.
      “Tyson uses it for performance and for a social thing. Every morning when the guys get up, everyone in the team has a cup of coffee.
      Fury’s healthy diet includes plenty of eggs and fruitCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      “Coffee is a huge deal to Tyson. Him and Sugar Hill bought this $1,500 coffee machine, it’s insane.
      “I thought all coffee tasted the same until I tried it. It helps him out with focus and energy levels.”
      And Lockhart is backing his boss to win on Saturday, insisting: “I have seen first hand in camp that Tyson Fury keeps on getting better and better.
      If I’m being honest, while I know Wilder is a big puncher – and this is a bold statement – if Wilder makes it out of the third round I’ll be shocked.
      “I truly believe Tyson Fury will put him away before that.”
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