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      Tyson Fury brilliantly hits back at Deontay Wilder’s ‘steam train’ post with brutal snap of him punching rival in face

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      Tyson Fury has brilliantly hit back at rival Deontay Wilder’s ‘steam train’ Twitter post with a close up of him punching the American in the face. The Bronze Bomber posted a GIF of himself acting as if he’s pulling a train horn.
      Fury won the rematch convincinglyCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Wilder posted a GIF of himself on TwitterCredit: TWITTER: BRONZEBOMBER
      Fury responded with a picture of Wilder’s face taking a brutal punch, which got 44-times the amount of likes Wilder’s post gotCredit: TWITTER: TYSON_FURY
      Fury was quick to respond, posting a snap of Wilder’s beaten up face taking a right hook from The Gypsy King.
      The Brit’s brutal response got 44-times the amount of likes Wilder’s post received.
      And fans have taken the opportunity to make the comments section a battleground ahead of next Saturday’s fight.
      One fan shared a snap of Fury going down after a powerful Wilder punch in the first fight.
      But they were quickly reminded by a Fury fan that the Brit rose from the ashes and gave Wilder a run for his money for the rest of the round.
      Another shared a video clip from the second fight of Wilder looking uncomfortable fighting off his back foot.

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      Boxing fans then decided to figure out ahead of time, Wilder’s possible excuse for losing the trilogy fight.
      One said: “Shorts too heavy.”
      The pair have been going back and forth for some time, with Wilder warning Fury to ‘train your butt off as if your life depends on it’.
      He said: “This fight right here, you better be preparing.

      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      “You better train your butt off as if your life depends on it, because your life depends on it. Don’t go up missing.”
      Fury issued a short but sweet response, which fans loved.
      The Brit responded: “I’m going to smash your f***ing face in, you p****, how’s that for a message?”
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      Deontay Wilder helped by George Foreman after Tyson Fury loss who ‘knew how he felt after Ali’ humbling

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      DEONTAY WILDER found a shoulder to cry on in George Foreman after his defeat at the hands of Tyson Fury.The Bronze Bomber, 35, was comprehensively beaten in his rematch with the British star after their first fight was controversially deemed a draw.
      Fury battered Wilder in their rematch with a third fight set for October 9
      Muhammad Ali regained the world heavyweight crown by knocking out champion George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle in 1974Credit: AP:Associated Press
      And Foreman was a shoulder to cry on for Wilder, with the 72-year-old boxing legend able to relate thanks to his shock defeat against Muhammad Ali in 1974 classic “The Rumble in the Jungle”.
      The American Hall of Famer was 40-0 when he headed to Zaire for the eagerly-anticipated fight, but was humbled by Ali in one of the sport’s most-famous encounters.
      In 2019, Foreman told SunSport he still has “nightmares” about the defeat which left him utterly “devastated”.
      Wilder had a similar record too, sitting at 42-0-1 – with his only blemish the draw with Fury, 32, in December 2018.
      “ONLY I UNDERSTAND”
      During a grilling from TMZ, Foreman revealed: “I had a nice conversation with Wilder, nice conversation with him.
      “We talked because I was in a position where I lost unexpectedly with the title in Africa.
      “Only I know what he’s going through.
      “He’s gonna have to live with [the Fury loss] but I can show him how to live with that and come back better. We talked a lot on those lines.”
      Wilder quickly activated his rematch clause to ensure he would have another crack at Fury – with many pundits believing it to be a mistake.
      Despite the criticism, Foreman is adamant Wilder can not only beat Fury in the third and final fight of their trilogy, but do it easily.

      The boxing legend-turned-grill-flogger added: [He can] Not only beat him, [he] can do it easily.
      “Give him another chance. He’ll show you.”
      Mike Tyson also lent his advice to Wilder too, urging him to rediscover his “zest and confidence”.
      The pair will fight again in their trilogy bout on October 9.
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      Frank Bruno reveals he was sectioned under Mental Health Act during coronavirus lockdown

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      FRANK Bruno today reveals he was sectioned under the Mental Health Act during lockdown and admits: “I hit rock bottom.”The ex-world heavyweight boxing champ, 60 next month, was taken to hospital by police and kept there for six weeks after family and friends grew fearful for his safety.
      Ex-world boxing champ Frank Bruno today reveals he was sectioned under the Mental Health Act during lockdown
      The heavyweight athlete, 60, admits ‘I hit rock bottom’ as he was taken to hospital ‘for my own safety and for the safety of others’, pictured is his heroic ’96 Tyson fightCredit: Getty
      Mental health campaigner Frank, who has bipolar disorder, said the loss of friends to Covid combined with lockdown led to him suffering another breakdown.
      And, shockingly, we can reveal a mental health worker who looked after Frank after his release is being investigated for allegedly calling the star by mobile while on a night out with pals in a pub.
      Among the incidents which prompted friends to act and get him sectioned were:

      EXCESSIVE fitness training daily at home in an attempt to keep his demons at bay;
      TRYING to arrange a boxing comeback, and;
      CONCERN that he wanted to pay £60,000 for a car worth less than £20,000.

      Londoner Frank, famed for his two brave battles with fearsome US rival “Iron” Mike Tyson in 1989 and 1996, said: “It has been the hardest and most terrifying time of my life. I hit rock bottom and ­suffered a breakdown.

      ‘Face up to the fact my illness had returned’
      “For my own safety and for the safety of others, I was sectioned and taken back into hospital. I had to face up to the fact my illness had returned after years of keeping a lid on it. I had to fight for my sanity and there were times I feared I wouldn’t get through it.
      “Being locked up against your will is the worst thing you can ever imagine. It’s ten times scarier than boxing. Being in a hospital for weeks during the pandemic only made it all the more terrifying. But, thankfully, not least due to the support and love of family and friends, I was able to pull myself away from the cliff-edge. I’m still standing.”
      Frank’s nightmare began when lockdown was first introduced. He explained: “All the routine and structure in my world ­vanished. Work started to be ­cancelled.
      “Gyms closed. And the health spa near my house, which is like a second home, shut too. I quickly felt like a bit of a prisoner in my own home and my illness started to take hold again.
      “Then, when I started to lose friends to Covid, it was like a ­perfect storm was crashing around above my head.”
      A series of incidents left his friends, family and managers concerned about Frank’s safety. These included excessive training in the gym in his shed and weight loss — and, worryingly, trying to arrange boxing bouts.
      Being locked up against your will is the worst thing you can ever imagine. It’s ten times scarier than boxing.Frank Bruno
      The star retired in 1996 after being told he could lose the sight in one eye after his second defeat to Tyson. But he contacted promoter Frank Warren’s office. He also called his agent and asked for £60,000 to be transferred from his account to buy a car which was worth £20,000, sparking fears of an attempted rip-off.
      Frank was eventually taken by police minibus, with two cops sat either side of him, to Luton and Central Bedfordshire Hospital mental health unit on June 28 last year. He had six weeks of intensive treatment and has since had care from community nurses.
      Frank is also on medication to try to control his illness. The ex-ring favourite, who recently had a reunion with “Iron” Mike for a documentary and also posed with current Brit world heavyweight title holder Tyson Fury, said he is now close to being back to his best.
      And he is to reveal all about his battle — and how he won it — in a new book called Frank Bruno: 60 Years A Fighter, out next month. But Frank has also told how he was recently shocked by a phone call from a care team member.
      He said: “I got a call late one night from a number I didn’t ­recognise. When I answered it, I could hear singing and laughing in the background. It quickly became clear that one of the staff in charge of my aftercare was on his mobile down the pub and passing me round his mates.”
      Last night a spokesman for Frank said the incident was subject to an NHS investigation. The health trust that employs the worker refused to comment.
      YOU’RE NOT ALONEEVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide.
      It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
      It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
      And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
      Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
      That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
      The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
      Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
      If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:

      ‘Learning how to live with it better’
      Frank, who struggled after quitting boxing, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1998 and was sectioned for the first time in 2003.
      The dad of four, divorced from wife Laura in 2001, spoke out about his battle as he fears tens of thousands are suffering in silence with mental health problems brought on by the disruption of pandemic.
      His charity The Frank Bruno Foundation is holding a fund-raising ball in November in a bid to help others.
      Frank said: “I want to say it’s OK to admit you need some help. Right now, I’m doing well, but I know I can never get ahead of myself or take things for granted. My illness will be with me for life and the challenge is learning how to live with it better.”

      Frank, who suffers from bipolar disorder, opens up about his battle in his new book
      His charity The Frank Bruno Foundation is holding a fund-raising ball in November in a bid to help others, here with Mike Tyson
      Frank, here with Tyson Fury, says ‘I want to say it’s OK to admit you need some help’Credit: Twitter / @Tyson_FuryShining a light on a big crisisLiam Barnes

      FRANK Bruno deserves huge praise for opening up about the impact Covid-19 has had on his mental health.
      Over the past 18 months, The Laura Hyde Foundation has supported thousands who have suffered devastating relapses in pre-existing conditions due to the pandemic.
      Lockdown led to a sudden loss of a normal routine, structure and connections to a support network.
      Add in the closure of mental health services and leisure and wellbeing facilities — a vital lifeline for many — and you have a perfect storm.But by speaking out, Frank has now ensured a spotlight is shining brightly on an issue The Laura Hyde Foundation has been campaigning on.
      Covid-19 has created a major crisis in mental health which the Government must urgently address.

      FOR support call the Samaritans free any time, from any phone, on 116 123. Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.

      Liam is chairman of The Laura Hyde Foundation, one of the country’s leading mental health charities.

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      Mike Tyson offers to fight Logan and Jake Paul and reckons YouTubers could be tempted by huge $100m offer

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      BOXING legend Mike Tyson admits he’d happily take a fight with one of the Paul brothers.Social media stars Jake and Logan, 24 and 26 respectively, have taken the boxing world by storm over the last 18 months.
      Jake and Logan Paul have taken the boxing world by storm in the last two yearsCredit: INSTAGRAM
      And boxing legend Mike Tyson admits he’d fight either Paul brotherCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Logan Paul recently shared the ring with boxing legend Floyd MayweatherCredit: GETTY
      Jake recently shared the ring with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, while older brother Logan boxed Floyd Mayweather in June.
      The YouTubers have divided opinion in the boxing world, but Tyson admits he’d jump at the opportunity to face either man.
      When asked if he’d fight one of the Pauls, the 55-year-old said on his podcast: “Yeah, hell yeah.”
      Guest Freddie Gibbs poured cold water on Tyson potentially facing either Paul brother, insisting they wouldn’t share the ring with him.
      A defiant Tyson replied: “They would. That would be a lot of money.”
      Tyson reckons Logan would be willing to step in the ring with him if $100million (£74m) were on the table.

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      The former undisputed heavyweight champion said: “He might.
      “100million bucks, they’ll do anything. They don’t care about getting beat up for $100million.”
      Logan hasn’t fought since his clash with Mayweather but plans to set foot inside the ring again.
      He said: “Come on, baby, baby. Come on. Yeah, of course, I have to. This is the coolest thing on the planet.
      “You think about the Roman Colosseum, when you watch the gladiators fight to the death.
      “Look around. My brother filled this arena up in Cleveland, Ohio, his home city. It’s the coolest thing anyone could ever ask for.
      “I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Fighters, bro, modern-day gladiators. There is no more dangerous athlete.
      “When the fighter walks in the room, everyone feels it. He’s got a presence. And it’s cool, I love it.
      “I love the sport, I love entertaining. And honestly, I’m f***ing good, bro.”
      Mike Tyson returned to the ring last year for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr
      Tyson returned to the ring last November for an exhibition match with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.
      And The Baddest Man of the Planet is targeting a rematch with Lennox Lewis after his old foe Evander Holyfield fell at the hands of Vitor Belfort last month.
      Tyson told ES News: “Evander f****d up the money. We gotta do it with Lennox [Lewis] now.”

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      Tyson Fury ready to KO Cristiano Ronaldo as Man Utd’s No1 attraction as boxing heavyweight champ eyes Old Trafford bout

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      TYSON FURY wants to defend his world heavyweight title at Old Trafford… and KO Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester’s No 1 attraction.And the Gypsy King has told the Red Devils’ footballing superstar: “This town ain’t big enough for the both of us!”
      Manchester United fan Tyson Fury says he would love to box at their Old Trafford home
      Ronaldo has been the big attraction at Old Trafford this season since his summer return
      WBC champ and Red Devils fan Fury faces Deontay Wilder in their Las Vegas trilogy fight next Saturday.
      But the Manchester-born fighter wants to feature in a world title bout at United’s 76,000-seater stadium for the first time since the famous Chris Eubank-Nigel Benn draw in front of 42,000 there 28 years ago.
      Speaking from his Las Vegas fight camp, Fury, 33, told Sunsport: “I have two fights left out here but I’d love to bring a world title fight back to Manchester.
      “It has always been a dream of mine to fight at Old Trafford.
      “The last fight there was Eubank versus Benn in 1993 and that was massive.
      “I’m really happy Ronaldo’s back at Old Trafford – but this town ain’t big enough for the both of us!

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      “If I lived in Manchester it would be a problem. But I’m an hour up the motorway in Morecambe so he’s got plenty of distance.”
      Fury adores his secluded £500,000 Morecambe home.
      And he insists wife Paris has not been affected by the country’s fuel shortage.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      He laughed: “We don’t get petrol queues in Morecambe, we barely get any traffic at all!
      “We don’t get anything in Morecambe apart from a lot of wind and rain.
      “But the one good thing about Morecambe is we haven’t got a big population.”

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      David Avanesyan vs Liam Taylor LIVE RESULTS: Sky Sports boxing LATEST after Chris Eubank Jr fight OFF – updates

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      DAVID AVANESYAN vs Liam Taylor headlines tonight’s big Sky Sports Boxing show after Chris Eubank Jr’s fight was called off.Eubank Jr’s opponent Antoli Muratov – who was a late replacement this week – failed a medical today and the bout is off.
      This means the EBU welterweight title fight between Avanesyan and Taylor now headlines a stacked card at the Wembley Arena which also features Brit cruiserweight sensation Richard Riakporhe.

      Start time: Undercard UNDERWAY
      TV/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event/ Arena/ Showcase

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      Follow ALL of the latest updates below…
      DAVID AVANESYAN vs LIAM TAYLOR 
      David Avanesyan retains his European welterweight title and improves his record to 28–3–1.
      He is now on the cusp of world level and will be pushing for a title eliminator in the near future.
      A clash with Conor Benn is also mouthwatering and maybe one that will be left to brew.
      Credit: PA
      DAVID AVANESYAN vs LIAM TAYLOR 
      There are some boos around the crowd but Taylor is being medically checked now.
      He did take some clean shots on the ropes, and had he been in the centre of the ring, he could have been on the floor.
      Avanesyan was just starting to get into a rhythm and in honesty, it was a case of sooner rather than later.
      DAVID AVANESYAN vs LIAM TAYLOR – ROUND 2
      Electric start to the round as both men come out swinging, Avanesyan landing a big left hook flush.
      Avanesyan is finding success out of the southpaw stance, digging in straight lefts and hooks over the top.
      Big left hooks staggers Taylor, another shot comes in over the top and the referee stops the bout! Avanesyan is the winner by stoppage.

      DAVID AVANESYAN vs LIAM TAYLOR – ROUND 1
      Taylor comes out fast letting his hands go as Avanesyan walks forward with his hands up.
      Avanesyan walks Taylor to the ropes and lets his hands go but nothing telling gets in, but the pressure is already being put on.
      Taylor doing a good job in returning fire but he’s on the back foot early and is DROPPED by a right hand! Big end to the round by Avanesyan.

      DAVID AVANESYAN vs LIAM TAYLOR
      Both men in the ring and being introduced by the MC.
      Expect fireworks from defending European champion Avanesyan, who beat Josh Kelly in six rounds.
      But Taylor has a lot of travelling fans in here tonight rooting for the upset.
      UP NEXT
      The main-event between David Avanesyan and Liam Taylor.
      Avanesyan will defend his European welterweight title, fresh off a win against Josh Kelly.
      This fight was elevated to headline act when Chris Eubank Jr’s fight was cancelled after his opponent was not cleared medically.
      Credit: Lawrence Lustig

      EBONIE JONES vs VAIDA MASIOKAITE
      The ref scores the bout 59-55 in favour of Ebonie Jones, who wins her professionl debut with ease.
      She never stopped coming forward and landed some nice shots over the top.
      Jones also had a big following here tonight, which will be an important part of her career going forward.
      Credit: PA

      EBONIE JONES vs VAIDA MASIOKAITE – ROUND 6
      Jones lands a short left hook on the inside as the boxers come together.
      She lands again with a couple of right hands but nothing to seriously trouble Masiokatie
      Final bell sounds and Jones should be a comfortable winner on the referee’s sole card.
      Credit: Lawrence Lustig
      EBONIE JONES vs VAIDA MASIOKAITE – ROUND 5
      Masiokatie lands a nice little combination, a rarity in the bout so far.
      Jones is still coming forward, she hasn’t stopped the whole fight looking for shots over the top.
      She’s comfortably in the lead heading into the sixth and final round.
      EBONIE JONES vs VAIDA MASIOKAITE – ROUND 4
      Jones is displaying how to fight a taller opponent really well, fast feet and fast hands.
      She lands a right hand over the top to back Masiokatie up again.
      All one way traffic so far.

      EBONIE JONES vs VAIDA MASIOKAITE – ROUND 3
      Another left hook lands for Jones, who is having success at close quarters.
      Left hook to the body and then head lands for Jones, as she charges in and closes down the distance.
      Masiokatielands the occasional straight shot from range but not enough to keep Jones off.

      EBONIE JONES vs VAIDA MASIOKAITE – ROUND 2
      Big left hook lands for Jones and has Masiokatie shaken slightly.
      Good second round for Jones, who was lively on her feet and winging it shots over the top.
      Fast pace to keep up though, as we head into round three of a six rounder.
      EBONIE JONES vs VAIDA MASIOKAITE – ROUND 1
      Electric start for Jones, who is trying to get on the inside of her taller opponent.
      Jones lands a big right hand over the top to close out the round.
      She didn’t have it all her own way, but certainly gave the crowd a lot to shout about.
      EBONIE JONES vs VAIDA MASIOKAITE
      Portsmouth’s talented Ebonie Jones will make her debut.
      And she has received a massive reception from the crowd here.
      No pressure!
      BOXXER BACK IN LONDON
      Sky Sports’ new promotional partners Boxxer have announced they will be back in London at Wembley Arena on November 20.
      Richard Riakporhe will face Olanrewaju Durodola in a ‘WBC Silver Cruiserweight Eliminator’.
      Caroline Dubois, fresh off the Olympics, will also make her professional debut and fan-favourite Florian Marku.
      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 10
      Germaine Brown is awarded the verdict 99-92 by the official. He will now go on to challenge for the English super-middleweight title.
      Brown was the busier of the pair and landed some eye-catching counters and combinations.
      Le Doux was the aggressor, but simply did not let his hands go enough.
      NINTCHDBPICT000684088631Credit: Lawrence Lustig

      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 10
      Final round here and both men get straight to work.
      Brown is on the back foot with Le Doux coming forward, landing a short uppercut on the inside.
      Big push down the stretch from both men, Brown backs up Le Doux on the ropes but finds his shots blocked.
      Final bell sounds to close out a good fight which will now go to the scorecards, and decide the next English super-middleweight title challenger.
      Credit: PA

      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 9
      Le Doux leads with a right but Brown counters smartly with a left hook.
      Brown lands a big right and left hook with Le Doux backed up, he’s having a strong round here.
      Le Doux is again backed up to the ropes and Brown scores with an uppercut and right hand over the top.
      Credit: Lawrence Lustig

      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 8
      Le Doux falls in and Brown lands one over the top, then lets his hands go with a scoring combination.
      Both men fighting on the inside now, Le Doux is leading of but it’s Brown who is having the last say in the exchanges.
      Good action that round, mostly fought at mid-range or on the inside.

      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 7
      Brown comes out quick and lets his hands go, landing with a right hand over the top.
      Both men land with good left hooks and the bout is starting to hot up again.
      Le Doux lands a sneaky uppercut and walks forward, Brown tries to counter but hasn’t got the room to do so.

      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 6
      Pace has slowed slightly in the sixth.
      Le Doux lands a check hook and is the busier with his jab in a round where not too much has happened.
      Not too much to split them at the moment.
      Credit: Lawrence Lustig
      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 5
      Le Doux is landing the jab but Brown has connected with a couple of counters, left hook and right hand to name a few.
      Big right hand counter from Brown draws a big roar from the crowd, he tries it a second time but just misses.
      Good action after five here, as we head into the second half.
      Credit: PA
      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 4
      Some good exchanges on the inside, Brown looking to let his hands go with hooks and uppercuts, landing with success.
      Both scoring with short shots in the inside and settling into a nice pace.
      Brown just looks in the ascendency but there’s not much to split them after four.
      Credit: Lawrence Lustig
      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 3
      Brown lets his hands go right at the start of the round but Le Doux senses the urgency and covers up.
      Le Doux pushes Brown back and lands a short right hand. Good start to the second here.
      Brown lands with a check left hook towards the end of the round but similarly Le Doux found home with a right. Good round that.
      Credit: PA

      GERMAINE BROWN vs JAMAL LE DOUX – ROUND 2
      Brown sneaks in a counter uppercut but Le Doux takes it and comes forward.
      Couple times Brown looked to land the right but just couldn’t quite hit the target.
      Fight hasn’t yet come to life but the tempo is being raised slowly.
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      Tyson Fury ready to KO Cristiano Ronaldo as Man Utd’s No1 attraction as heavyweight champ eyes Old Trafford bout

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      TYSON FURY wants to defend his world heavyweight title at Old Trafford… and KO Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester’s No 1 attraction.And the Gypsy King has told the Red Devils’ footballing superstar: “This town ain’t big enough for the both of us!”
      Manchester United fan Tyson Fury says he would love to box at their Old Trafford home
      Ronaldo has been the big attraction at Old Trafford this season since his summer return
      WBC champ and Red Devils fan Fury faces Deontay Wilder in their Las Vegas trilogy fight next Saturday.
      But the Manchester-born fighter wants to feature in a world title bout at United’s 76,000-seater stadium for the first time since the famous Chris Eubank-Nigel Benn draw in front of 42,000 there 28 years ago.
      Speaking from his Las Vegas fight camp, Fury, 33, told Sunsport: “I have two fights left out here but I’d love to bring a world title fight back to Manchester.
      “It has always been a dream of mine to fight at Old Trafford.
      “The last fight there was Eubank versus Benn in 1993 and that was massive.
      “I’m really happy Ronaldo’s back at Old Trafford – but this town ain’t big enough for the both of us!

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      “If I lived in Manchester it would be a problem. But I’m an hour up the motorway in Morecambe so he’s got plenty of distance.”
      Fury adores his secluded £500,000 Morecambe home.
      And he insists wife Paris has not been affected by the country’s fuel shortage.

      He laughed: “We don’t get petrol queues in Morecambe, we barely get any traffic at all!
      “We don’t get anything in Morecambe apart from a lot of wind and rain.
      “But the one good thing about Morecambe is we haven’t got a big population.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel & undercard for heavyweight trilogy fight

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      TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder are ready to go to war for a THIRD time with their long-awaited trilogy fight nearly here.The Gypsy King’s showdown with the Bronze Bomber, which was supposed to take place on July 24, was postponed because Fury, as well as other camp members, tested positive for Covid-19.
      Tyson Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in brutal fashion back in early 2020Credit: Getty
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      Fury demolished Wilder inside seven rounds to inflict the first defeat of the American’s career back in February 2020 and win the WBC heavyweight title.
      Neither man has fought since then, and both have been busy in longer training camps.
      The winner is likely to fight Oleksandr Usyk, who beat Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision in their heavyweight clash to secure the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.
      Any match-up between Joshua and Fury now seems remote after AJ’s defeat, but Eddie Hearn promises the pair will go for a rematch.
      When is Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3?

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 was originally slated to take place on July 24, but will now take place on Saturday, October 9.
      Expect the main event of Fury vs Wilder 3 at around 4am BST.
      The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas plays host and Nevada is eight hours behind the UK, so the fight will begin about 8pm local time.

      What TV channel and live stream is Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 on?

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 is being broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      The fight will cost £24.95 on BT.
      In the US the event is expected to be live on ESPN+ and Fox PPV.

      How the fighters compare

      Who is on the undercard?
      The event, cross-promoted by Top Rank and Premier Boxing Champions, will see a host of heavy-hitters featuring on the undercard.
      That includes the battle of unbeaten heavyweights in Cuba’s Frank Sanchez meeting Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba.
      Sanchez, a training partner of Canelo Alvarez who is promoted by Top Rank, will put his 18-0 record against PBC’s Ajagba, who stands 15-0.
      Robert Helenius will also rematch Adam Kownacki on the bill.
      Polish prospect Kownacki, 32, was defeated for the first time and stunned by veteran Helenius, 37, in March 2020.
      American star Jared Anderson will return, with an opponent yet to be confirmed.
      Anderson, 21, is 9-0 and was credited as a huge part in Fury’s win against Wilder last year.
      He provided the Gypsy King with expert sparring Stateside, winning the praise of the WBC champion.
      What have they said?
      Fury has recently been talking about how referee Kenny Bayless saved Deontay Wilder’s life in their second clash, despite the Bronze Bomber’s claims the fight was stopped prematurely.
      Fury said: “The final stoppage one was where I was catching him clean, I believe the referee actually saved his life that night and saved his career.
      “It was just like ‘I told you so’, and I am back where I belong and that’s it. There was no big miracle shock, it was like I was back where I was supposed to be at the top of the game, rated number one and back beating guys I wasn’t supposed to be beating.
      “Physically and emotionally I have managed to push myself and come back from places I didn’t know if I could, but it was a tough ride and I have enjoyed every minute of it.”
      Wilder, on the other hand, is more confident than ever he will have his hand raised in their massive trilogy.
      “I just want to beat his ass. It’s as simple as that. I just want to beat his ass,” he said.
      “I want it back in blood. That’s up to me. Come October 9, I will get my revenge. An eye for an eye, that’s what I’m looking forward to.”
      Where is Fury vs Wilder 3 taking place?
      Fury vs Wilder 3 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, making it the third different venue in pair’s three fights.
      Fury vs Wilder 1 took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles back in December 2018.
      The T-Mobile Arena will play host to Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III
      And while their second happened in Las Vegas, the MGM Grand Garden Arena was the venue.
      But now the T-Mobile Arena, which has hosted huge fights such as Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor, Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin and numerous big UFC events, will play host for their third clash.
      Who is training Tyson Fury?
      Tyson Fury will be trained, once again, by SugarHill Steward, who took his corner for the second Wilder fight.
      Fury used to be trained by Ben Davison, who was in charge for the very first Wilder bout, but was replaced by Steward a year later.
      Steward instantly implemented his ‘Kronk style’ of training, one in which where boxers who fight out of the Kronk Gym in Detroit, Michigan, seek to put pressure on their opponents to force a knockout.
      The style of fighting was first introduced by legendary trainer Emanuel Steward, SugarHill’s late uncle.
      Fury predicted that with SugarHill in his corner, he would bring the fight to Wilder and take him out during their second fight, a prediction not many believed in.
      But the Gypsy King did just that, stopping Wilder in seven rounds. And now, with 18 months more Kronk training under his belt, Fury will be looking for the same result on October 9.
      Who is training Deontay Wilder?
      Wilder has brought in a new head trainer in Malik Scott, who the Bronze Bomber fought and knocked out back in 2014.
      Scott and Wilder have worked all summer in attempt to sharpen the latter’s boxing skills, quickening both his feet and hands in preparation for Fury.
      Wilder will still have ex-head trainer Jay Deas in his corner, but Scott will take charge on fight night.

      The Alabama native used to have former world champion Mark Breland in his corner, but he was sacked after Wilder accused him of spiking his water before the second Fury fight.
      It was also Breland who threw the towel in, forcing the referee to stop the fight midway through the seventh round. More