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      Usyk takes break from ‘long and hard’ training camp by JUGGLING and admits he’s loving life ahead of Joshua fight

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      OLEKSANDR USYK looked relaxed as he juggled on his break from preparing to fight Anthony Joshua.The Ukrainian is eagerly anticipating the heavyweight bout and described his training camp as a “lovely” experience.
      Oleksandr Usyk took time out from his training regime to juggle
      The boxer is fearless and is eagerly anticipating his fight with Anthony Joshua
      And Usyk revealed he is not swayed by talk of Joshua’s height and reach advantage, with the 34-year-old set to take part in just his second heavyweight clash.
      He was victorious in his first, defeating Britain’s Derek Chisora last year.
      Usyk is aware AJ will pose a different challenge but he is excited by the opportunity to fight the world champion.
      He said: “It was a very long and hard camp but it was most lovely for me.
      “They are completely different fighters, you cannot compare them.
      “Can he do something different instead of boxing with me? He can do whatever he wants, I will do whatever I want to do.

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      “Everyone talks about who is bigger or smaller but none of that bothers me.
      “Everything in my life is good, I am happy and boxing is my way of life so Saturday it will all come together.
      “I am happy that I am fighting Anthony on Saturday.”

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      Usyk has the chance to add the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles to his collection, having already possessed five titles at cruiserweight level.
      But Joshua is well aware of the threat he poses and has adapted his training camp to suit.
      The Brit, 31, is arguably in the best shape of his life and revealed he has sparred with one hand behind his back in order to improve his mentality when put into vulnerable positions.
      Joshua looks trim for his fight with Usyk
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      Anthony Joshua ready for all out war against Oleksandr Usyk after signing new career deal with Eddie Hearn

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA shows he is in shape for Oleksandr Usyk after announcing a deal for life with Eddie Hearn.Saturday’s WBA, IBF and WBO defence against Usyk was scheduled to be the last in AJ’s current contract with Hearn but the 31-year-old superstar has penned a final “career long” deal with the Matchroom stable.
      Anthony Joshua is ready for war with Oleksandr Usyk this weekendCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The world champion saluted Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport after signing a deal for lifeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      AJ worked out at The O2 Arena on Tuesday ahead of this weekend’s boutCredit: Getty
      AJ stepped into the ring at Tuesday’s public work-out at O2’s Indigo where Usyk entertained the crowd with a masterclass of juggling.
      The Brit says he respects Usyk but warned the Ukrainian the fight at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium is all-out war.
      Joshua said: “I feel strong and good. I’m mentally and physically conditioned so I should be able to handle the pressure.
      “I feel like I have nothing if I don’t win this. It would not be the end of the road but I see getting a win here just the beginning.
      “There is no strategy apart from winning. I will hurt someone or beat them until I get the win.
      “Boxing needs this fight and the big fights, we have been Saudi and America but when I turned pro I wanted to get British boxing respected.
      “Unless you were in America you were not respected but we have credibility now on these shores.

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      “We respected each other after the fight. I have met him before, in Saudi, with all due respect we are ambassadors for the sport but this is fighting, a warrior sport.
      “When I watch the Durans and Haglers, we are going to war, a great fighter has a certain instinct, this is war.”
      Unified heavyweight world champ Joshua turned professional with Hearn back in 2013 and stated he was delighted to remain in partnership as he plots his path towards the last remaining WBC crown – held by Tyson Fury.
      Oleksandr Usyk put on a juggling displayCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

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      Joshua said: “We’ve built some great foundations over the years and I appreciate Matchroom – the company, the team, the family business.
      “What Matchroom Sport have done is created an environment for boxing fans. The shows that we have managed to put on have been phenomenal. When I walk out to fight, I look around and I’m like ‘mate, this is unbelievable’.
      “From where we began, to the middle of the journey, the foundations we have created are phenomenal and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
      “I have heard that my signature was hot property. A handshake is good enough for me, but the signature solidifies it and I’m happy where my signature is.”
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      Neville gifts Tyson Fury bizarre painting of ‘King’ Eric Cantona featuring Man Utd legends including Fergie and Becks

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      GARY NEVILLE has gifted Tyson Fury a bizarre painting featuring Manchester United legends Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Alex Ferguson. Former United defender Neville conducted an interview with the WBC heavyweight champion on a Morecambe beach for an episode on The Overlap. 
      The weirdest present yet? 😅@GNev2’s present for @Tyson_Fury was interesting to say the least 🤣Click below to watch the full 40 minute interview on The Overlap now 📽️🍿— Sky Bet (@SkyBet) September 21, 2021

      Gary Neville handed Tyson Fury this bizarre painting of Man Utd legends
      And at the end of each interview on the series, the Sky Sports pundit hands out a special gift to his guests. 
      But Fury, 31, received the most eye-opening present yet after Neville gave him his rare painting of Cantona and Co.
      The painting – of which only 130 were made – shows the Frenchman draped in a red robe holding an English flag with other United stars in the background. 
      Boss Fergie is dressed in a monk-like orange tunic while Becks poses alongside Gary’s brother Phil in a knights uniform. 
      And the painting even includes Neville himself who is looking up at Catona from below. 
      Neville, 46, said: “Your favourite player at United I believe was Eric Cantona and you can put this up in your house or gym. 

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      “Eric had it down sort of when he was the King of Old Trafford. There are only 130 made and this is the one I got. I am going to give it to you.” 
      Fury – who fights American Deontay Wilder for a third time on October 9 – jokes: “Thank you! 
      “You’re all like warriors having a fight somewhere.” 
      Neville responds: “No. It is me! I am like a peasant looking up at him, He is almost like the king.” 

      The 6ft9 champ told Neville during the interview last week that his bout with Anthony Joshua flopped because he faced a £58 million lawsuitfrom Deontay Wilder over a rematch. 
      And as a result, Joshua, 31, will now face a challenging mandatory title defence against Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      The Overlap is a new YouTube channel from Gary Neville in partnership with Sky Bet.
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      Oscar De La Hoya, 48, reveals ‘five days of hell’ after coronavirus scare but offers Floyd Mayweather $100m for rematch

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      OSCAR DE LA HOYA says he is ready to fight Floyd Mayweather again after ‘five days of hell’ battling Covid.The boxing legend was left in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus earlier this month.
      Oscar De La Hoya said having Covid was like ‘five days of hell’Credit: AP
      The 48-year-old was left in hospital after testing positive for the virusCredit: Twitter
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      His bout against former UFC star Vitor Belfort on September 11 was also scrapped – with Evander Holyfield stepping in and getting knocked out at short notice.
      But the Golden Boy, 48, insists he’s fighting fit again and wants to face an old rival in Mayweather.
      The pair fought 14 years ago in one of the biggest boxing clashes of all time, which Mayweather won on split decision.
      When asked about his Covid battle, De La Hoya told TMZ it was: “Five days of hell.”
      He added: “You know who I’m calling out for my next fight – Floyd Mayweather.
      “I will offer Floyd Mayweather $100million – let’s do it”.
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      Golden Boy De La Hoya was also asked how his bout with Belfort would’ve gone and responded: “I would’ve knocked him out in 30 seconds.”
      The 48-year-old American was released from hospital on September 8 and had instant eyes on a comeback.
      In a video on social media, he said: “Hey guys, I’m out of the hospital. I was in there three days, Covid hit me really hard.
      “I was in the best shape of my life and I really can’t wait to get back in the ring.
      “Thank you very much for all your well wishes and all your support, I appreciate it.”
      De La Hoya has not battled between the ropes since he was stopped by Manny Pacquiao in December 2008.
      Mayweather, meanwhile, hung up his gloves after fighting Conor McGregor in 2017.
      But the pound-for-pound great has fought in exhibitions since – most recently against Logan Paul in June.
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      Upcoming boxing fights 2021: Fixture schedule – Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk THIS WEEK, Fury vs Wilder 3 DATE

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      BOXING is set for a brilliant few months of ring action with some of the biggest names in the sport in action – including Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua lacing up their gloves.And this week it’s the turn of AJ, who takes on former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in a huge world title fight.
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      Check out SunSport’s extensive boxing schedule for 2021 below…
      Full boxing schedule 2021
       📺 Sky Sports Box Office (UK) – DAZN (US) 📺
      🗓 September 25, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk (12 rounds, – heavyweight, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Lawrence Okolie vs Milan Prasovic (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBO title)
      Callum Smith vs Lenin Castillo (10 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Campbell Hatton vs Izan Dura (6 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Florian Marku vs Maxim Prodan (10 rounds – welterweight)

       📺 Sky Sports (UK) 📺
      🗓 October 2, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Chris Eubank Jr vs Sven Elbir (10 rounds – middleweight)
      David Avanesyan vs Liam Taylor – 12 rounds – welterweight)
      Richard Riakpohre vs Krzysztof Twardowski (12 rounds – cruiserweight)

      📺 Fite TV PPV (UK) – Triller Fight Club PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 October 4, 🇺🇸 New York, U.S.

      Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos Jr (12 rounds – lightweight, IBF/WBO/WBA titles)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 October 9, 🇬🇧 Liverpool, England

      Liam Smith vs Anthony Fowler (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Ted Cheeseman vs Troy Williamson (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Kieron Conway vs James Metcalf (10 rounds super-welterweight)
      Shannon Courtenay vs Jamie Mitchell (10 rounds – bantamweight, WBA title)
      Luke Willis vs Rylan Charlton (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Solomon Dacres vs Kamil Sokolowski (6 rounds – heavyweight)
      Peter McGrail vs TBA (4 rounds – bantamweight)

       📺 BT Sport (UK) 📺
      🗓 October 9, 🇬🇧 Birmingham, England

      Brad Foster vs Jason Cunningham (12 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Callum Johnson vs TBA (10 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Ekow Essuman vs Danny Ball (12 rounds – welterweight)

      📺 ESPN/Fox PPV (US) 📺
      🗓October 9, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBC, The Ring titles)
      Efe Ajagba vs Frank Sanchez (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Robert Helenius vs Adam Kownacki (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Jared Anderson vs Vladimir Treshkin (8 rounds – heavyweight)

       📺 Sky Sports (UK) 📺
      🗓October 16, 🇬🇧 Newcastle, England

      Savannah Marshall vs Lolita Muzeya (12 rounds middleweight, WBO title)
      Hughie Fury vs Christian Hammer (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 Date: TBC, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Stephen Fulton Jr. vs Brandon Figueroa (12 rounds – super-bantamweight, WBO, WBA, WBC titles)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓October 23, 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Jamel Herring vs Shakur Stevenson (12 – super-featherweight, WBO title)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓October 30, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Dillian Whyte vs Otto Wallin (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Chantelle Cameron vs Mary McGree (10 rounds – super-lightweight, WBC title)

      📺 Fox PPV (US) 📺
      🗓November 6 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant (12 rounds -super middleweight, WBC/WBO/WBA/IBF titles)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓November 20 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter (12 rounds – welterweight, WBO title)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 December 18 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Glasgow, Scotland

      Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (12 rounds – super-lightweight, IBF/WBC/WBO/WBA titles)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 December 18 🇬🇧 Manchester, England

      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker (12 rounds – heavyweight)

      Results
      🗓 September 11, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Vitor Belfort def. Evander Holyfield KO1 (exhibition – 8 rounds)
      Anderson Silva def. Tito Ortiz KO1 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      David Haye def. Joe Fournier UD8 (8 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 September 4, 🇬🇧 Leeds, England

      Mauricio Lara DREW/w Josh Warrington RD2 – CUT (12 rounds – featherweight)
      Katie Taylor def. Jennifer Han UD10 (10 rounds – women’s lightweight, WBC/WBO/IBF/WBA title)
      Conor Benn def. Adrian Granados UD10 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Maxi Hughes def. Jovanni Straffon UD12 (12 rounds – lightweight)
      Ebanie Bridges def. Mailys Gangloff UD8 (8 rounds – super-bantamweight)

      🗓 August 29, 🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio

      Jake Paul def. Tyron Woodley SD8 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Daniel Dubois def. Cusumano TKO1 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Tommy Fury def. Anthony Taylor UD4 (4 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Amanda Serrano def. Yamileth Mercado UD10 (10 rounds – featherweight, WBC, WBO titles)
      Charles Conwell def. Mark DeLuca TKO3 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Montana Love def. Ivan Baranchyk TKO8 (10 rounds – junior welterweight)

      🗓 August 21, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Yordenis Ugas def. Manny Pacquiao Jr (12 rounds – welterweight, WBA title)
      Robert Guerrero def. Victor Ortiz UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Mark Magsayo def. Julio Ceja KO10 (10 rounds – featherweight)

      🗓 August 14, 🇺🇸 Frisco, Texas

      Vergil Ortiz Jr. def. Egidijus Kavaliauskas TKO8 (12 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 August 14, 🇺🇸 Carson, California

      John Riel Casimero def. Guillermo Rigondeaux SD12 (12 rounds – bantamweight, WBO title)

      🗓 August 14, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Joshua Buatsi def. Richard Bolotniks TKO11 (12 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Joe Cordina def. Joshuah Hernandex KO1 (10 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Kash Farooq def. Luis Gerardo Castillo UD10 (10 rounds – bantamweight)
      Hopey Price def. Claudio Grande UD6 (8 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Raymond Ford def. Reece Bellotti TKO3 (8 rounds – featherweight)
      Michael McKinson def. Przemyslaw Runowski UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)

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      🗓 August 7, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Kid Galahad def. Jazza Dickens TKO11 (12 rounds – featherweight, IBF title)
      Fabio Wardley def. Nick Webb TKO1 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Alen Babic def. Mark Bennett RTD5 (8 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 July 31, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Leigh Wood def. Xu Can TKO12 (12 rounds – featherweight)
      Chris Billam-Smith def. Tommy McCarthy SD12 (12 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Jack Cullen def. Avni Yildrim UD10 (10 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Anthony Fowler def. Rico Mueller TKO8 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)

      🗓 July 24, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Joe Joyce def. Carlos Takam TKO6 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Hamzah Sheeraz def. Ezequiel Gurria TKO5 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)

      🗓 July 17, 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, New York

      Jermell Charlo DREW w/ Brian Castano SDD12 (12 rounds, super-welterweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, Ring Magazine titles)

      🗓 July 9, 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California

      Gilberto Ramirez def. Sullivan Barrera TKO4 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Joseph Diaz Jr. def. Javier Fortuna UD12 (12 rounds – lightweight)

      🗓 June 26, 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Gervonta Davis def. Mario Barrios TKO10 (12 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Erickson Lubin def. Jeison Rosario TKO6 (12 rounds – super-welterweight) More

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      Anthony Joshua signs CAREER-long promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has signed a ‘career long’ deal with Eddie Hearn to continue working with Matchroom Boxing.Joshua, 31, has been with Hearn and Matchroom since turning pro in 2013.
      Anthony Joshua has signed a ‘career long’ promotional deal with Eddie HearnCredit: PA:Press Association
      AJ tweeted this photo on Tuesday and said ‘it’s a legacy’Credit: Matchroom
      AJ’s bout with Oleksandr Usyk at Spurs’ stadium this Saturday is the last in his current deal.
      But both sides have agreed to extend their long-term partnership for the rest of Joshua’s boxing career.
      AJ said: “We’ve built some great foundations over the years and I appreciate Matchroom – the company, the team, the family business.
      “That’s kind of what drew me towards you guys as well, the integrity that the Hearns have when it comes to boxing and business.
      “I’ve felt comfortable during my years as a boxer and I always felt that the business outside of sport is harder than the actual fighting due to the history and some of the problems that some fighters have had.
      “So, to be with Matchroom Sport has been a blessing for myself, my family and my team.
      “Outside of that, what Matchroom Sport have done is created an environment for boxing fans.
      “The shows that we have managed to put on have been phenomenal. When I walk out to fight, I look around and I’m like, ‘mate, this is unbelievable’.
      “From where we began, to the middle of the journey, the foundations we have created are phenomenal and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
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      Joshua continued: “In my humble opinion, what better place to be than Matchroom Boxing?
      “I have heard that my signature was hot property. I’m happy where I am. A handshake is good enough for me, but the signature solidifies it and I’m happy where my signature is.
      “Thank you to Eddie Hearn, Barry Hearn and the family, Frank Smith and all of the Matchroom staff, as well as Freddie Cunningham and the team at 258MGT.”
      Hearn tweeted: “Today is a special day for Matchroom and me personally as we announce a career long exclusive promotional deal with Anthony Joshua.
      “Here is to an amazing night this Saturday and many more for us all to savour!”
      AJ has been with Eddie Hearn since turning pro in 2013Credit: Getty

      Hearn recently ended Matchroom Boxing’s long relationship with Sky Sports and took his stable to DAZN.
      But the London 2012 gold medallist’s bout this weekend is still on Sky Box Office.
      And it’s unclear at this stage what the new deal between AJ and Matchroom means in terms of TV rights.
      AJ is targeting bouts with Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in a bid to unify the heavyweight division.
      Asked about retirement, Joshua said: “You’ve got 36 to 40. How many years do you go beyond that?
      “Do you do the full lot to 40? That’s where Floyd Mayweather went, Alexander Povetkin, Klitschko, guys in my generation. Manny Pacquiao went a bit further.
      “Forty seems like the age where they’re like, ‘OK, you’ve done a long time.’ So 36 to 40 is when I start making decisions.
      “I’m 32 in October so I’ve still got some good years ahead.”

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      When is Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury happening, where will fight take place, how much money will they earn for clash?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA vs Tyson Fury is the fight EVERY boxing fan wants to see.With both fighters gearing up for autumn matches, there appears to be little to stop them FINALLY facing one another in the coming months.

      Joshua vs Fury – when will it happen?
      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is set to take place over two fights, with the pair verbally agreeing a deal earlier this year.
      The first fight was supposed to happen in August before Deontay Wilder’s team won a legal battle against Fury, securing the Bronze Bomber’s right to a contracted trilogy rematch.
      Both Joshua and Fury have since hinted they’re prepared to re-enter negotiations for a fight in 2022, but they must first get past their next opponents.
      Fury beat Wilder in Feb 2020 to win the WBC world heavyweight titleCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Joshua vs Fury – where will it take place?
      As stated by Hearn, the first fight is likely to take place in Saudi Arabia, with a second eyed to take place in the UK.
      Anthony Joshua successfully regained his titles against Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi while Tyson Fury wowed the crowd by making a WWE appearance in the Gulf State.
      There, he was victorious over Braun Strowman.

      Joshua vs Fury – how much will they earn?
      A lot. That’s the simple answer. Both Joshua and Fury have already made upwards of £40million each for their respective fights with Ruiz Jr and Wilder.
      So when they fight each other, expect the figures to be at last double that.
      Hearn also spoke earlier this year about how he expects the pair to make ‘Mayweather money’, referencing the grand purses Floyd used to pull in for his fights.

      “It’s certainly I think, you know, the biggest fight, the most lucrative fight, in boxing right now – unquestionably,” Hearn said.
      “That’s Mayweather money. You know? And we haven’t seen Mayweather money since Mayweather.
      “I think it’s impossible to give a number. There’s no set purses for this fight because, obviously, it’s a revenue share. But it’s certainly gonna break records everywhere.”
      It’s been speculated, however, that the pair could earn £80m each.
      Joshua vs Fury – what hurdles are left to clear?
      Unfortunately for fight fans, a few.
      First, Joshua has to beat Oleksandr Usyk in a huge fight this weekend at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Fury has a third fight planned with Wilder, with those two preparing to clash in a Las Vegas event on October 9.
      Should Joshua and Fury come out of their bouts victorious, talks will likely resume between the pair for a fight to take place in early 2022.
      Oleksandr Usyk will challenge for the WBO, WBA and IBF world titles this SaturdayCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Deontay Wilder will fight Tyson Fury in a third clash on October 9Credit: PA
      Joshua vs Fury – what channel will it be on in the UK?
      This could be a tricky one.
      Joshua has an exclusive deal with Sky Sports in the UK, one which expires after this fight with Usyk, and while Fury’s deal with BT Sport isn’t exclusive, he’s closely aligned with them.
      Fury, however, has fought on Sky Sports Box Office before, most notably for his world heavyweight title win over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
      Eddie Hearn says the fight will be signed in the next four weeksCredit: PA:Press Association
      Don’t be surprised if the two sides come to an agreement where both Sky and BT decide to work together on a dual-broadcast.
      Streaming DAZN, however, have also entered the UK market, and they’re likely to want a slice of the pie, too.
      One thing holding any potential bids from DAZN, however, is that they don’t offer fights on pay-per-view, like Sky and BT do.
      In the U.S., the situation is also tricky.
      Fury has an exclusive deal with ESPN, while Joshua’s last four fights have been shown on streaming service DAZN in the U.S.
      ESPN offer a pay-per-view service for their big fight nights while DAZN work on a subscription-based model, making a deal for the fight to be shown on both channels difficult.
      Arum recently said: “It will be a normal pay-per-view here (in the United States). ESPN will be the distributor.”
      “Obviously, the big market is the UK, where everyone is talking it will do three million homes. Sky and BT both will have it on pay-per-view.”
      DAZN will likely stream the fight for rest of the world territories.
      Joshua vs Fury – what have they all said?
      Joshua: “We were meant to have fought by now and here we are talking about it,” Joshua said.
      “But it will happen. I know what people are saying about boxing politics, but I’ll promise before the end of my career I will have done everything in my power to fight Tyson Fury.”
      Fury: “Anthony Joshua’s fought not one heavyweight in his prime,” he said.
      “They’re all former good men, back in the early 2000s, late 2000s, but not in 2020-odd. They were good men 10 years ago.”
      Frank Warren is confident the fight will take place in May or JuneCredit: PA:Press Association
      Hearn: “I think AJ, in his head, probably thinks the fight will never happen. I would like to be more hopeful and I think it will happen.
      “If AJ knocks out Usyk and Fury knocks out Wilder then in four months we are talking about an even bigger fight. One could lose or look bad but I do get the feeling if they both win then the fight is huge. I am hoping it works out for the best.” More

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      UFC legend Khabib wants to see Oleksandr Usyk face Tyson Fury as Ukrainian gears up for Anthony Joshua showdown

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      EX-UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov admits he’d love to see Oleksandr Usyk take on Tyson Fury.The former undisputed cruiserweight king will bid to scupper the biggest fight in the history of British boxing this weekend when he locks horns with Anthony Joshua.
      Oleksandr Usyk will challenge Anthony Joshua for the unified heavyweight titles
      Uysk has the chance to further delay the eagerly-anticipated Joshua vs Fury boutCredit: PA
      And UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov would like to see Usyk go at it with the Gypsy KingCredit: Getty
      The entire boxing world is eager for both Joshua and Fury to get through their next bouts and go at it next year.
      But Nurmagomedov would prefer to see slick southpaw Usyk take on The Gypsy King.
      The Eagle said: “I really want to see Usyk vs Fury.
      “It’s gonna be a very good fight. He [Usyk] has very good skill and technique, Tyson Fury, too.
      “He is not like other heavyweights, more technique, his footwork is very good, his conditioning is very good.
      “I really wanna watch Usyk against Fury.”

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      Nurmagomedov was ringside for Usyk’s unanimous decision victory over his countryman Murat Gassiev in July 2018, which saw the Ukrainian become the undisputed ruler of the cruiserweight division.
      And the former MMA star believes The Cat is among the top-four boxers on the planet.
      He said: “Right now, I think Oleksandr Usyk, Vasyl Lomachenko and Canelo Alvarez.
      “Oh sorry, Tyson Fury, too. Four guys. It’s very hard [to decide] who is the best.”
      Before Usyk can think about facing Fury, he must first get through unified heavyweight champ Joshua.
      I really wanna watch Usyk against Fury.Khabib Nurmagomedov
      But the 34-year-old is more concerned about his six-year-old son, Mykhailo, starting school than besting AJ.
      He told SunSport: “At the moment I don’t think about Anthony Joshua.
      “I don’t think about what he will do, what he will use or how he will box.
      “I have a little bit of timing to finish my training camp now, I might think about it then.
      “Right now I think more about how my son feels at school because he has just started first grade and he really did not want to go and do it.

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      “He was saying: ‘I don’t want to go to school, dad. I am bored at school and you’re not there.’
      “But everything is fine now, he seems to have calmed down.
      “So I probably think more about that than what Anthony Joshua will do in the ring.”

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