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      Fury’s dad John, 57, wants to KO Mike Tyson and claims he’s in better shape than icon despite ‘looking fat as a pig’

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      JOHN FURY has revealed he wants to KO Mike Tyson – even claiming he’s in better shape than the ripped boxing legend.Iron Mike, 55, was subject to much speculation before his fight against Roy Jones Jr.
      John Fury reckons he’d KO Mike Tyson thanks to his healthier lifestyle
      Tyson Fury’s dad John is confident he could beat Mike TysonCredit: Sportsfile – Getty
      Mike Tyson got himself into great shape ahead of his fight with Roy Jones Jr
      One fight he was linked with was against Tyson Fury’s dad – with John even calling out the American and saying he was ‘willing to DIE’ to beat him.
      And Fury Snr revealed last June that while he may have looked ‘as fat as a pig’, he would win because he’s ‘lived cleaner’.
      Tyson weighed in at a lean, mean 17st after a stunning body transformation as he prepared to step back into the ring.
      Shannon Briggs and reigning WBA champion Tyson Fury himself were also linked with a Tyson scrap.
      But he’s no match for 18st 7lbs John Fury – who named his world heavyweight champion son after Iron Mike – according to the man himself.
      John said: “Listen, I’d like to have a go. You know, at the end of the day, I named my son after him, it would be a good thing.

      “But I know one thing, he’ll be in no better shape than me.
      “I tell you what it is, I’ve got the edge in shape because I’ve lived better, I’ve lived cleaner.
      “Tyson, yeah, he was a great, great champion, probably one of the best there’s ever been.
      “If anyone is going to come close to beating Tyson [Fury] in this era, that’s him.
      “Mike Tyson has got a better chance than Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua at 53 years old.”
      John Fury continued by saying he was eager to get into the ring with Tyson – and warned the former champ not to be fooled by his figure.
      He continued: “But listen I’d like to have a go, because I’m big and strong and game and that’s all you need to be.
      “He’s past his best. And me? The edge I’ve got is I’ve lived right.
      “I don’t drink, don’t smoke, I don’t do things I shouldn’t do and I train every day.
      “Listen, we’re not body beautifuls. I look as fat as a pig but I can run ten miles – no problem, today.
      “And I’m training all the time, and I’m fit and strong and game. And I’ve got a good heart.
      “So if he knocks me out he knocks me out, but I’ll try and knock him out, let’s put it that way.
      “I’ll give my all. I’ll do the very best I can. I won’t be afraid to get in the ring, I won’t be beat before I’ve started. I’m going to give it my best shot.”
      John went on to say that, with some coaching from son Tyson and his team, he’d happily step into the ring against TWO Iron Mikes.
      Fury Snr, now 57, continued: “I’m 18st 7lbs, I’m 55-years-old but I’m in great shape.
      “Don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t take nothing I shouldn’t do and I eat very, very well.
      I’d get in with TWO Mike Tysons!John Fury
      “Plus I’ve got him [Tyson Fury] to train me. I’ve got the best son in the world…
      “And if I start sparring with him, and big Shane and my Hughie and Tommy, I’ve got a good chance of beating anybody with that kind of backing.
      “With that kind of team, I’d get in with two Mike Tysons!”
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      Tyson Fury ‘MANIPULATED’ scales at weigh-in for Wilder fight claim expert onlookers and actually LIGHTER than last time

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      TYSON FURY has been accused of ‘manipulating’ the scales during his weigh-in with Deontay Wilder to hide his true weight.The Gypsy King took to the scales with his American rival late last night ahead of their Las Vegas trilogy fight on Sunday morning.
      Tyson Fury weighed in at 277lbs for his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder – but was carrying extra weight
      The Brit weighed in three stone heavier than Wilder, who tipped the scales at 238lbs
      But David Haye and Steve Bunce believe The Gypsy King hid his true weightCredit: BT SPORT
      Fury, who didn’t shed any of his clobber, tipped the scales at 277lbs, while Wilder weighed a career-heavy 238lbs.
      But former heavyweight champ David Haye reckons his fellow Brit kept his gear on to keep his real weight a secret.
      During BT Sport’s live coverage of the weigh-ins, the Hayemaker said: “You can’t take anything from Tyson Fury’s weigh-in there.
      “He had his trainers, hat, his trackies, he could’ve had money in his pocket.
      “His wallet, phone, you don’t know. what he’s got in his pocket.”
      He added: “It’s manipulation. He said he wanted to come in at 300lbs, that’s what he said. He’s turned up and he’s heavy.”

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      Boxing pundit Steve Bunce agreed with Haye, and pointed out that if correct, Fury and Wilder are closer in weight than in any of their three fights.
      He said: “I’m not buying Tyson Fury’s weight.
      “He had his trainers on. [And] as David said, a really expensive-looking hat.
      “He had on his full kit, he obviously had his phone or something in his pocket.
      “It says 19st 11lbs, but I think he was probably closer to about 19st 3/4 or 5lbs.
      “That means he’s had a bit of a meal this afternoon or this morning.
      “Because he looked good. He looked good.”
      You can’t take anything from Tyson Fury’s weigh-in there.David Haye
      Big Daddy Bunce added: “According to those weights, this is the least amount of weight advantage that Tyson Fury has had now in the three fights.
      “The first fight, he was 44lbs heavier, the second fight he was 42lbs heavier and I calculate he’s 39lbs heavier this time.
      “But, he’s not. If you take 9lbs of that away, that means they’re down to within two stone of each other.”
      Fury is brimming with confidence having stopped Wilder in seven rounds last time out and is eyeing an even better performance in their second Sin City showdown.
      He said: “This means totally obliteration of a dosser, total annihilation.
      “Two hundred and seventy-seven pounds, I’m going to put him the royal infirmary after this.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      “There’s a man here going to annihilate you.
      “This ends with him severely hurt on the floor and smashed to bits.
      “His little pretty wife down there won’t recognise him.”

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      Paris Fury in Las Vegas for Tyson fight but reveals pain of being a ‘boxing wife’ and how she will be ‘totally sick’

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      TYSON FURY’S wife Paris has opened up about the “nerve-wracking” moments leading to her husband’s fight with Deontay Wilder.Tyson and Wilder complete their trilogy tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with the Bronze Bomber seeking revenge for his loss to the British superstar last year.
      Paris Fury will be at ringside when her husband Tyson faces Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury completes his trilogy with Deontay Wilder in Las VegasCredit: The Mega Agency
      Their first fight in 2018 ended in a controversial draw as many argued the Gyspsy King deserved the win before getting his hand raised two years later.
      Paris attended her husband’s most recent fight with the American bruiser and shared a photo of her embracing him after the final bell on Instagram.
      She opened up about the challenges of being a “boxing wife” as she claims the day of the fight is always so stressful that she feels “totally sick”.
      Paris posted: “We’re here in Las Vegas and we’re starting to get ready for Tyson’s big fight with Deontay Wilder on Saturday.
      “The lead up to a big fight is always a pretty nerve-wracking time but it’s a big moment and I’d always rather be sitting ringside and watching with the family rather than watching at home on TV.
      “This photo is from Tyson’s previous fight with Deontay.
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      “I know coming out to Vegas sounds incredibly glamorous but being a ‘boxing wife’ on match day is a weird mix of being surrounded by a huge buzz and feeling totally sick – it’s so hard to watch your husband go through it – but I know being in the ring is what Tyson loves.
      “Choosing an outfit for ringside and getting ready is always a big part of it for me, usually mix of high street and something a bit special is my usual look – I’ve brought quite a few options over with me so I can decide on the day.
      “The main thing is I’m there to support Tyson and one of the things I do is eat the same breakfast as him on the morning of the fight so he doesn’t have to see me eating a bacon sandwich while he has his porridge!
      “There’s loads more on what it’s like leading up to a huge fight like this in Love and Fury, my book coming 28th October.”
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      Lawrence Okolie reveals Tyson Fury told him ‘you’re destined to be world champ’ after sparring for Deontay Wilder fight

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      TYSON FURY knew Lawrence Okolie would go on to become world champion after they shared rounds of sparring together. So much so that Fury, who hired the cruiserweight to prepare for Deontay Wilder before their original 2018 fight, reassured him of it.
      Tyson Fury after sparring Lawrence Okolie in 2018
      Lawrence Okolie won the WBO cruiserweight titleCredit: ©Eddie Keogh Matchroom Boxing
      That is despite Okolie being mentored and managed by the Gypsy King’s long-time rival Anthony Joshua.
      The now-WBO champion was invited into Fury’s Los Angeles training camp to mimic 6ft 7in Wilder, and left being hailed as one to watch out for.
      Okolie, 28, told SunSport: “That trip there, it really boosted my confidence and belief even further. 
      “I was in there with someone I knew was a legitimate heavyweight championship-level fighter. 
      “I’ve been in there with AJ, but we’re friends, so being in there with someone who is not my friend, but is respected as a boxer and getting off good work, I left there with confidence. 
      “They were even telling me in the camp back then, ‘Oh mate, you’re destined to be a world champion’. 
      “And I’m just happy I proved them and everyone else right.” 

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      Fury, 33, who first drew to Wilder, 35, but won their 2020 rematch, saw his prediction reign true in March.
      Okolie knocked out Polish southpaw Krzysztof Glowacki, 35, in round six of his crowning night.
      The Londoner, who was inspired to box watching AJ in the 2012 Olympics while working at McDonald’s, now has his eye on unifications.
      And Latvia’s IBF champion Mairis Briedis, 36, who pushed Oleksandr Usyk, 34, all the way in 2018, is top of his list.
      He said: “It’s mainly whoever I can get, you can’t focus on one person because they can lose a fight, or someone else could come up. 
      “But he would be my No1 choice, purely because he’s ranked No1 and I don’t like being around someone that’s ranked above me. 
      “It’s like no, I won a world title not to mess around, I won a world title to fight anybody, so why not go to the No1? 
      “I believe I’m the No1, and there’s not a cruiserweight that could beat me, but I have to go out there and show it for real.” 
      They were even telling me in the camp back then, ‘Oh mate, you’re destined to be a world champion’. Lawrence Okolie on sparring Tyson Fury
      Before returning to the ring, Okolie has teamed up with his former employers McDonald’s launch a new Plan for Change. campaign.
      It will see youth workers and services connected to every restaurant in every community by 2024, 3,000 apprenticeship roles being offered by 2025 plus helping one million people gain new skills and open doors to jobs by 2030.
      Okolie said: “Working at McDonald’s gave me not just stability and direction but opportunities and training too.
      “I would honestly say it was one of the best times of my life, working with my brother, making friends I am still close with and learning things like punctuality, confidence and respect.
      “It was there I watched Anthony Joshua win at the 2012 Olympics whilst on a break in the crew room, which inspired me to start training and dream big.
      “Anything is possible if you work hard enough and I encourage all young people to believe in themselves.”

      World Champion Boxer Lawrence Okolie has teamed up with McDonald’s to launch a new campaign designed to improve the life chances of thousands of young people. To find out more, visit mcdonalds.co.uk/planforchange

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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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