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      Fury vs Wilder 3 build-up LIVE: Latest news and updates as Gypsy King & Bronze Bomber arrive in Las Vegas for Trilogy

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      FIGHT week is finally here as Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder get ready to clash in a colossal Las Vegas trilogy fight. Fury knocked Wilder out in seven rounds last year to claim the WBC heavyweight title but the Bronze Bomber is hellbent on revenge.
      Both fighters are set to appear at their Vegas grand arrivals and Thursday’s press conference before weighing in on Friday ahead of fight night.
      Follow ALL of the latest news and updates below…
      PUNCH DRUNK
      Tyson Fury has put together quite a line-up of drinking buddies for a pub sesh.
      Fury said he would love to have a pint with Jesus Christ, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and Manchester United legend Eric Cantona.
      The Gypsy King said during an interview with Gareth A Davies: “That’s who I’d want as you know he’s my all-time favourite player. I would love to have a beer with Eric
      “Can you imagine what it would be like to have a beer with my saviour?”
      “I’d like to have a beer with Elvis Presley, that would be a good one.
      “And I’d love to have a beer with Tom Jones. Me, Tom and Elvis in a room having a few beers”
      WILD WARNING
      Deontay Wilder has issued Tyson Fury with a harrowing warning ahead of Saturday’s clash.
      Wilder and Fury have already faced twice with their first fight ending in a controversial draw and Fury winning the second one.
      Their first encounter saw The Bronze Bomber coming just inches away from victory when he knocked the British superstar down only for The Gypsy King to get back up to his feet.
      But the American boxer said: “This time you won’t get up”

      THROWBACK
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder shared the ring for the first time in 2018.
      The match ended in a dramatic and controversial draw as many still believe Fury deserved the win.
      The Gypsy King looked beaten at some point but immediately sat up to continue a fight in which he showed tremendous courage, while showboating on the side.
      The British superstar got his revenge in 2020 when he defeated Wilder
      The tongue out, the feints, the taunting. @Tyson_Fury at his outrageous best in December 2018 🤣The Gypsy King has to be the only man in the world willing to showboat against Deontay Wilder 😳#FuryWilder3 | October 9 | BT Sport Box Office pic.twitter.com/uQvNCgCeIS— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) October 3, 2021

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      GOOD MORNING!
      Happy Fury vs Wilder 3 fight week, everyone!
      The long-awaited trilogy fight between two of heavyweight boxing’s stars is FINALLY here.
      The pair have shared 19 rounds of action in the ring together across two fights, we’ve seen four knockdowns, bloodied noses and ears, controversy, drama and all the antics you could imagine.
      And it all boils down to this weekend’s Vegas settler.
      Both fighters have arrived in the desert for their history-defining fight, with grand arrivals to take place on Tuesday.
      There are sure to be words thrown from Fury’s side, but the last time these two met face-to-face, Wilder failed to muster a single mutterance.
      The first fight ended in a barn-storming draw, while Fury decimated Wilder in their rematch last year.
      Many believe Saturday’s fight will go the same way, but with Wilder’s power, there’s always a chance the American can pull something special out.
      So just wait for it to all unfold, SunSport have got you stocked with build-up and live fight night coverage all week.
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      Tiny magician Dynamo ‘warned by security at Anthony Joshua’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk for standing on chair’

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      DIMINUTIVE Dynamo was given short shrift by security during Anthony Joshua’s recent bout with Oleksandr Usyk.And the magician may well have wanted to make himself disappear when given a stern telling off.
      Dynamo was in attendance as AJ took on Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua was out-pointed by Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Dynamo, real name Steven Frayne, was in attendance as AJ lost his heavyweight belts to Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      But while the majority of the 65,000 fans in attendance had a great time, Dynamo inadvertently got himself into some bother ringside.
      The 5ft 5in entertainer stood on an empty chair as he tried to find a pal of his at the event.
      And according to the Mail, a strict security guard rushed over to tell him to get down.
      They elaborate that Dynamo tried to explain his situation.
      But the guard was having none of it.

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      Dynamo will have been left even more gutted, when AJ was out-pointed by smaller man Usyk.
      The Brit faded as the 12-round bout neared its conclusion, with the scorecards reading 115-113, 116-112, 117-112 in favour of the former cruiserweight king.
      Usyk’s win has left Joshua’s hopes of a bumper unification bout with Tyson Fury in tatters – but the 31-year-old will get the opportunity to rematch the Ukrainian next year.
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      Inside Tyson Fury’s Las Vegas afterparty following Wilder win with ‘hottest waitresses in world’ and his £106k bar tab

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      TYSON FURY reportedly celebrated with the ‘hottest waitresses in the world’ at a Las Vegas nightclub after dethroning Deontay Wilder last year.Just hours after ripping the WBC heavyweight belt from the Bronze Bomber after his seventh round TKO, the Gypsy King headed to the iconic Hakkasan nightclub back in February 2020.
      Tyson Fury revelled at the Hakkasan nightclub after beating Deontay WilderCredit: Instagram
      Fury was in jolly spirits after becoming the new WBC heavyweight world championCredit: Splash News
      The Gyspy King is claimed to have had 30 bottles of champagne sent to his tableCredit: Instagram
      Fury, 33, is no stranger to celebrating in fashion after he attended a boozy pool party in Sin City following his KO triumph over Tom Schwarz in 2019.
      And DJ Mark Eteson has lifted the lid on what happened when the British star arrived to the venue following his Wilder victory – with a pyro dragon prepared for his arrival.
      The DJ – who is followed by almost 50,000 people on Instagram – even claimed that 30 bottles of champagne were sent to Fury’s table.
      He told the Daily Star: “The cocktail waitresses, who are the hottest in the world, come out with light sticks, a dragon and bottles of champagne when he arrives.
      “Anything you can imagine – it probably happened!
      “If you’re a big spender, or you’re someone like Tyson Fury, there usually will be someone who is spending $150,000 (£106,000) that night on their table.

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      “With that amount of cash being spent on one night, on champagne, or the drinks they bought at the table, they really can pretty much do anything. They will bring out any presentation to make it a big deal.
      “They come out with some fireworks and stuff, but it does look pretty crazy when they bring out a dragon and thirty bottles of champagne – and it’s done by a girl dressed as Jasmine from Aladdin on a magic carpet, and I’m like ‘what the f*** is going on here?'”
      Before adding: “He is quite a personable person, he’s the Gypsy King, he’s for the people. Everyone loves him anyway because of how blunt, honest, straight-up and truthful he is.”
      And you can expect more wild partying from Fury if he comes out on top against Wilder this Saturday when they meet for a third time.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight

      Legendary DJ Steve Aoki performed at Hakkasan much to the delight of those at the venueCredit: The Mega Agency
      Reality TV star Mark Wright was one of those people at the club after Fury beat the Bronze BromberCredit: Instagram

      Singer Liam Payne was another celebrity that was at the Hakkasan waiting for Fury’s arrivalCredit: Instagram
      A sign with the words ‘The King Has Returned’ was plastered up for FuryCredit: Instagram
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      Tyson Fury names Eric Cantona as the one Man Utd legend he’d like to meet for drink and plans 365-pub challenge for 2021

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      TYSON FURY admitted he would love to pop to the pub for a pint with Manchester United legend Eric Cantona. The heavyweight champion, who plans to drink 365 beers in 2022, would also like to have a drink with Jesus Christ, Elvis Presley and Tom Jones.
      Tyson Fury will not drink a drop of alcohol during 2021Credit: Twitter
      Eric Cantona scored 82 goals for Manchester United in 182 appearancesCredit: Getty
      During an interview with Gareth A Davies, Fury was asked which stars from past or present he would like to get to know over a pint.
      Davies immediately guessed that the Gypsy King, who defends his WBC title against Deontay Wilder on Saturday, would pick Cantona as he is a huge fan of Manchester United.
      Fury, 33, responded: “That’s who I’d want as you know he’s my all-time favourite player. I would love to have a beer with Eric.”
      The unbeaten heavyweight has been spotted in the crowd at United’s Theatre of Dreams on a number of occasions.
      When asked if he likes to attend United’s home games, Fury said: “Yeah, I did before Covid changed the world.”
      As well as Cantona, Fury added a few other big names to his star-studded guest list.

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      He named Jesus Christ, then added: “Can you imagine what it would be like to have a beer with my saviour?”
      Fury continued: “I’d like to have a beer with Elvis Presley, that would be a good one.
      “And I’d love to have a beer with Tom Jones. Me, Tom and Elvis in a room having a few beers.”
      He also admitted he would ‘love’ to have a beer with Donald Trump – but he did not make Fury’s final cut.
      But any drinking sessions have been put on hold as Fury insists this year he is going without alcohol.
      He said: “I’m having a dry 2021, like last year I had three or four days where I had a few drinks in the year.
      “This year I’m having none, I’m having a dry 2021. Not that I need to, I just want to do it as a challenge. I like challenges.”
      Then in 2022, my goal is to have one pint of beer per day for 365 days of the year.
      “But here’s the twist, it’s got to be in a different pub, bar or hotel everday.
      “I’m going to take a picture with the pub and the pint, so the logo is in the background.
      “At the end of the year, with 365 of them I’m going to put them onto a collage and put it up in my room.”
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      Boxing superstar Tyson Fury is a huge fan of Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
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      Tyson Fury WILL fight in UK after Deontay Wilder trilogy bout with Anthony Joshua in promoter Frank Warren’s sights

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      TYSON FURY will have a ‘homecoming’ fight after his trilogy scrap against Deontay Wilder, says promoter Frank Warren.The Gypsy King is the big favourite to make a successful defence of his WBC heavyweight title against the American this weekend in Las Vegas.
      Tyson Fury believes he will wipe the floor with Deontay Wilder again this weekendCredit: Reuters
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren wants his man to fight in the UK after dealing with WilderCredit: Getty
      And should he justify odds as short as 2/7, Warren is ready to bring the undefeated Morecambe man back for a big UK battle.
      Speaking to BBC, the Hall of Fame promoter said: I think he’ll be back here which will be a great homecoming.
      “If Tyson wins the fight we’ll sit down. There’s a few options there. Usyk would be a massive fight here. The Joshua fight is still a massive fight.
      “Dillian Whyte is a big fight, providing he beats Otto Wallin which isn’t a forgone conclusion. There’s some big fights for him.”
      Fury says he was left ‘absolutely wounded’ after watching Joshua lose all his heavyweight titles to Usyk on September 25.
      Many believe it has put paid to any hopes of seeing the two Brits facing each other – which could have raked in around £500million.
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      But Warren doesn’t think that upset is the final nail in the coffin of the all-Brit battle.
      He added: I do believe the public buys into that fight even if AJ isn’t champion. AJ’s said a lot of things since the fight [and] a lot of nonsense from ‘doctor’ [Eddie] Hearn about his eye.
      “You got beat by the better man on the night and Joshua said that, to his credit.
      “Joshua is a big fight. They keep talking about him still learning. He’s 32 years old. He’s an Olympic champion and world champion.
      “Of course you can still learn every day, but at that level, at 32 years of age, with the experience you’ve got and the amount of professional fights you’ve got, if you’re not absolutely world class at that level then you’re never going to be.
      “But having said that, if he did fight Tyson he would have a lot to prove and I do think the public would buy into it.”
      First Fury must get past Wilder this weekend, with the Bronze Bomber adamant he will become a two-weight heavyweight world champ.
      But after Fury battered him all over the ring in February 2020, most people think it will follow that same line with the Brit holding on to his WBC strap.
      Wilder has been stepping things up in training with new coach Malik ScottCredit: Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions
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      Tyson Fury slams Anthony Joshua’s ‘bulls***’ sports science approach to boxing as it’s all about who has ‘biggest balls’

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      TYSON FURY has slammed Anthony Joshua’s ‘bulls***“ sports science approach to fighting and insists it just comes down to who has the ‘biggest balls’.The Gypsy King was left ‘wounded’ nine days ago after AJ was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk, sending an historic, all-British undisputed title decider up in smoke.
      Anthony Joshua’s sport science approach to boxing has been slatedCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Tyson Fury claims that it is ‘bull****’Credit: Reuters
      Joshua, who has already confirmed plans to exercise his right to an immediate rematch with Usyk, has been offered support by his long-time rival since his defeat.
      However, Fury has now slammed his foe’s approach to fighting ahead of his own title defence against Deontay Wilder on Saturday.
      The WBC champ told The Times: “As many numbers you want to think about in your brain, as many PBs and personal records you want to set, it won’t help you in a fight.
      “I am just old school. I eat plenty of food, drink plenty of water, get to bed, get up early. Train hard. That’s all I can do.
      “You train hard and then you fight. It’s pretty simple work really.
      “I know this is sounding strange to you because you’ve got the best heavyweight in the world who just doesn’t do all that numbers stuff.”

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      Fury added: “I would probably say that AJ is a sports science guy. But if you look at our records, I am still undefeated after 13 years and he’s got a double loss on his record. It suggests to me that’s a load of bull****.
      “I don’t think all those numbers on a screen can help you in a fight — because if all that sports science really worked, with Joshua being built like an Adonis, he wouldn’t have got knocked out by a fat fella in Andy Ruiz who had two weeks’ notice before the fight.”
      Fury, 33, initially held talks to face Joshua, 31, in the summer but was instead made to go ahead with a contracted trilogy bout with Wilder, 35.
      It meant AJ was then forced into a mandatory defence against Usyk, 34, and now has to fight for his career once more.
      If Fury beats Wilder again on October 9, it sets him up perfectly to finally unify the division.
      But he warned neither Joshua or Usyk will be on his mind, believing he has the most dangerous opponent out of the lot in front of him.
      Fury explained: “Usyk did his job and good luck to him. I watched it, was I absolutely wounded he won? Yes.
      “I wanted Joshua to win but he couldn’t do it and that’s not any of my business. I keep my nose out of everyone else’s business.
      “Wilder is the most dangerous fighter out there and beats Joshua, Usyk and everyone else out there.”
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      Deontay Wilder returns to same ring outfit designers for Tyson Fury trilogy fight, after claims costume was too heavy

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      DEONTAY Wilder’s ring outfit designers are BACK for the Tyson Fury trilogy fight, and promise a new costume won’t stop the Bronze Bomber from winning this time round.LA stylists Cosmo Lombino, 57, and Donato Crowley, 53, have contributed towards Wilder’s fierce walk entrances with elaborate designs, including leather bejeweled masks, crystallised crowns and feathered cloaks since 2018.
      LA designers Donato Crowley, left, and Cosmo Lombino, right, are working with Deontay Wilder again ahead of the Fury trilogy fightCredit: Instagram
      Wilder’s previous ring outfit he wore against Fury was a nod to Black History MonthCredit: Rex
      However, after Wilder, 35, was battered by Fury in 2020, one of the excuses that came out of the Alabama native’s camp was the ring outfit was too heavy and caused fatigue that aided a loss.
      Just days after Wilder’s defeat, Cosmo and Donato told SunSport they spoke with the heavyweight brawler to clear the air in an emotional phone call.
      Donato said: “We had an extensive honest conversation that put confusion and rumours to rest.
      “Reiterating that he considers us ‘family’, Deontay was very clear that he looks forward to future collaborations.
      “The subject of the call then turned to ‘Wilder vs Fury III’.”
      Cosmo added: “All of us consider it a privilege to contribute to the cultural professional legacy of the iconic Deontay Wilder.
      “As a fashion organisation, I see no greater honour or responsibility that our team could be entrusted with.”
      Revisiting that moment, the pair told SunSport exclusively their bewilderment at the criticism of their ring outfit, while revealing their excitement to be working with Deontay once again.
      “We were definitely surprised by Deontay’s coach blaming the costume weight for him losing the fight,” the pair told SunSport exclusively.
      “We went to great detail testing it to make sure that nothing would distract or get in the way of Deontay’s mental focus and ring walk.
      “The only additional weight in this costume would have been the lasers and battery packs.”
      Last year, Wilder’s outfit was a nod to Black History Month and cult 60s horror movie Devil Rides Out.
      This time round, Cosmo and Donato have teased a couture piece that’s an ode to Africa.

      Cosmo and Donato’s last creation was deemed too heavy and a reason for Wilder’s loss to FuryCredit: Reuters
      Clear the air talks allowed the parties to work together again, which Cosmo and Donato are very proud of
      It leans on Wilder’s roots going back to the Edo people found in Southern Nigeria.
      “This costume is very special to Deontay,” they told us.
      “He asked us to use red and black colours, which represent Wilder’s African roots.
      “The red represents war, while the black represents a funeral.
      “This time around, we created a couture surprise element that is sure to make heads turn and honour Deontay’s African Edo tribe.
      Cosmo and Donato understand the importance the ring walk has in providing the entertainment factor, as well as an important message.
      There’s also the fear factor it could bring, not that they feel Wilder needs that.
      “The ring walk is a powerful moment for the boxer to display to the world their chosen message in that moment,” they said.
      Cosmo and Donato began working with Wilder in 2018
      One of their creations was this elaborate crown and mask for Wilder’s fight with Luiz Ortiz back in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Wilder also wore this mask and crown when he fought Dominic Breazeale in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      “For Cosmo and Donato our mission was to bring the embodiment of the Bronze Bomber to life in couture warrior form.
      “We’ve been privileged to be in the room with Deontay the day before a fight and were both astounded at the mental change that takes place when the Bronze Bomber enters Deontay’s psyche and remains until the fight is over.
      “We really don’t think Deontay needs an outfit to appear more intimidating, but we’ve had an absolutely amazing time designing these iconic looks.”
      Wilder’s ring outfits have been said to be worth up to £60,000.
      However, Cosmo and Donato are remaining tight-lipped on the cost of their recent designs.
      They revealed: “Well, the last costume was historic and priceless as far as we’re concerned.
      “We put our hearts, souls, blood, sweat and tears into that iconic and epic ring walk couture moment.
      “For his fifth one, well we’ll leave the price of that to Deontay to reveal.”
      On October 9, Wilder will be looking to avenge Fury’s knockout victory by defeating his old foe.
      Cosmo and Donato have revealed they’re backing their boy, who has never appeared more determined to succeed.
      Cosmo and Donato are tipping Wilder to defeat Fury in their trilogy fight
      Deontay Wilder, pictured with his training camp, has never looked more focused before a big fight, according to Cosmo and DonatoCredit: Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions
      “It’s Deontay all the way for us,” they said.
      “We’ve never seen him more focused than he is now. There is definitely a determination and fiery redemption energy, along with a sense of calmness of spirit in him at the moment.
      “We believe he’s reconnected to his roots, a tribe of true warriors.
      “He looks better than he’s ever looked and happier than we’ve ever seen him.”
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      Dillian Whyte shows off hulking body ahead of Otto Wallin fight and fans are stunned by incredible shape

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      DILLIAN WHYTE looks to be in tremendous shape ahead of his return to the ring later this month.The Brixton Body Snatcher will be back in action at the O2 Arena on October 30, locking horns with heavyweight prospect Otto Wallin.
      Dillian Whyte looks to be in tremendous shape for his return to the ringCredit: INSTAGRAM@DILLIANWHYTE
      The Brixton Body Snatcher has trimmed down since his rematch with Alexander PovetkinCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      Dillian Whyte will lock horns with Swede Otto Wallin on October 30Credit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      Whyte, 33, has been putting plenty of work in since his demolition of Alexander Povetkin in March.
      And the mandatory WBC heavyweight title challenger looks to be in the best shape of his career for the bout.
      Whyte posted a picture of himself at a running track with his arms outstretched to Instagram on Sunday night.
      And the snap showed the Jamaican-born Brit has shed a considerable amount of body fat for his clash with the Swede.
      His accompanying caption read: “October 30th. #maximumviolence get your tickets now.”
      Boxing fans were quick to comment on Whyte’s trimmer frame, with one saying: “Looking in good shape.

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      Another said: “By far the best shape you been in.
      And another said: “Looking sharp
      One remarked: “Absolute unit.”
      Fan favourite Whyte is champing at the bit to go to war again.
      In an Instagram story update, he wrote: “It’s almost time for war again.
      I’m not coming to f**k about.”Dillian Whyte
      “The calm before the I let the f*****g wolf out. I’m not coming to f**k about.”
      Whyte avenged his 2020 defeat to the recently-retired Povetkin in his last outing, blowing away the Russian in four rounds.
      But Team Wallin are confident of handing the heavy hitter his second loss in three outings.
      Promoter Dmitriy Salita told Boxing Scene: “I think that Whyte is a real champion, a tough fighter and wants to challenge himself.
      “As he has shown throughout his career, he’s willing to fight the best and take on tough challenges.
      Team Wallin are confident of upsetting Whyte on enemy territoryCredit: AP
      “I think Dillian Whyte is a real fighter – he’s gonna come to fight.
      “I think he’s very strong, has lots of skills, but I do think that Otto is the better boxer, is more skilled, has a better ring IQ.
      “I do think it’s gonna be a competitive fight, but I do see Otto either winning a decision or stopping him late.”

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