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      Deontay Wilder ‘looks exactly same’ in training videos as before Tyson Fury loss and is ‘mentally defeated’ says Hearn

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      DEONTAY WILDER ‘looks exactly the same’ in training videos as he did before his defeat to Tyson Fury, according to Eddie Hearn.And the Matchroom chief reckons the American is already ‘mentally defeated’ ahead of the trilogy fight.
      Deontay Wilder is training hard to win back his world title against Tyson FuryCredit: Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions
      Eddie Hearn is not impressed by what he sees from the videos in the campCredit: Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions
      The Bronze Bomber, 35, is making his preparations to take on the Gypsy King on July 24.
      But Hearn – whose own plans for Anthony Joshua to take on Fury were scuppered by the rematch – fears the worst for Wilder.
      He told the DAZN Boxing Show: “A guy doesn’t just grow ability overnight, that’s the difference. [He looks] exactly the same.
      “You’ve seen clips on Instagram of him hitting pads with Malik Scott.
      “The movement? Exactly the same. The footwork? Exactly the same. You’re not gonna teach him new tricks.
      “Yes, he will always be dangerous, he will always have the ability to take any heavyweight out with one punch.
      “Therefore you cannot rule him out in this fight and I’m not saying he doesn’t have a chance. He’s exactly the same fighter.
      “He’s also, mentally, completely and utterly defeated.
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      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fightCredit: SUNSPORT

      “You only have to look at the, almost like the psychoanalysis of what’s unfolded in the last three or four months. His comments and everything.
      “He’s not just gonna learn things with Malik Scott to beat Tyson Fury.”
      Wilder – who lost his unbeaten record and WBC heavyweight belt with his 2020 defeat – has been putting in the hard yards in the gym over recent months.
      He took to Instagram this week to show off his blood-spattered boots after 16 rounds of sparring.
      Various other clips from inside the training camp have been put out on social media – including a 310lbs bench press and looking shredded during some skipping.
      The Bronze Bomber is confident he can deliver the goods next time aroundCredit: Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions
      The American is ‘mentally, completely and utterly defeated’ according to HearnCredit: Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions
      But there were fears on Thursday evening the mega-fight could be postponed following a Covid-19 outbreak in Fury’s team.
      It is unclear how many people have tested positive but there is a chance the dust-up will be pushed back until September.
      A Top Rank statement read: “We continue to monitor the health status of Tyson and his team and the status of the event has not changed to date.”
      Former WBC king Wilder is still training as if the fight is set to go ahead, saying: “I don’t care what the media’s reporting… If this is supposed to be a distraction, we’re not distracted at all.”
      Wilder lost his first pro fight when Fury stunned him last February and with it went his WBC heavyweight world titleCredit: PA
      Hearn’s man Anthony Joshua was denied a Battle of Britain with Fury this summerCredit: Reuters
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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder ‘facing postponement over coronavirus outbreak in Gypsy King’s camp’

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      TYSON FURY’s trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder is in danger of being POSTPONED following an outbreak of Covid-19 in his training camp.The WBC king is set to defend his title against The Bronze Bomber a fortnight on Sunday in Las Vegas.
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are set to renew their rivalry in Las Vegas later this monthCredit: Alamy
      But an outbreak of Covid-19 in Fury’s camp has threatened to delay the fightCredit: Instagram / @ahmedelbali
      But a string of positive tests for Team Fury members have threatened to delay the pair’s Sin City showdown.
      The third instalment of Wilder vs Fury could end up being delayed until September.
      It’s currently unknown how many Team Fury members have tested positive for Covid.
      The outbreak, however, is serious enough to force the potential postponement of the Vegas dust-up.
      A decision on the rescheduling of the fight has yet to be made.
      But if the outbreak is a serious one, the delaying of the contest is an inevitability.
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      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of their trilogy fight
      A Top Rank statement read: “We continue to monitor the health status of Tyson and his team and the status of the event has not changed to date.”
      Former WBC king Wilder is still training as if the fight is set to go ahead, saying: “I don’t care what the media’s reporting… If this is supposed to be a distraction, we’re not distracted at all.”
      Fury, 32, has been training for his third showdown with Wilder in America under the watchful eye of coach Sugarhill Steward.
      The Gypsy King linked up with Steward ahead of his rematch with Olympian last February, which he won via seventh-round KO.
      Fan favourite Fury is brimming with confidence ahead of his third encounter with the American, who he plans to bulldoze in double-quick time.
      During last month’s pre-fight press conference, he said: “I gave my game plan away the first time because he wasn’t good enough to do anything about it.
      “And I’ll do the same thing this time because he’s not good enough to do anything about it.
      “Deontay Wilder is a one-trick pony. He’s got one-punch power, we all know that – great.

      “But what I’m going to do to Deontay Wilder this time is I’m going to run him over as if I’m an 18-wheeler and he’s a human being.
      “I guarantee he does not go past where he did before [the seventh round].
      “Because before, I only had five or six weeks practicing what I’m going to do to him. This time, I’ve had 18 months of practicing what I’m going to do to him.
      “So I anticipate it’s going to be like an 18-wheeler running over somebody, and that’s what you’re gonna see.
      “I’m building my weight up, trying to get up to 300lbs for this fight.

      “Because I’m looking for a big knockout straight away.”
      Wilder made one solitary statement during the presser, a silence that has Fury concerned for his opponent’s mental well-being.
      He said: “I don’t believe he’s mentally, physically or emotionally involved in this fight, and I think he’s doing it for the wrong reasons.
      “And when people do things for the wrong reasons, they always wind up getting hurt.
      “We’ll see on fight night if I’m a man of my word and if I can run him over quicker than round seven. And I think I do.”
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      Nate Diaz to launch MMA and boxing promotion when his UFC contract expires after next fight, reveals training partner

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      NATE DIAZ is set to launch his own MMA and boxing promotion when his UFC contract expires after his next fight. The American, a favourite among fans, has one fight left on his UFC contract having most recently lost to British welterweight Leon Edwards.
      Nate Diaz is set to launch his own MMA and boxing promotion when his UFC contract expiresCredit: Reuters
      His training partner Chris Avila revealed afterwards, Diaz will look to promote his own shows, across MMA and boxing, headlining himself.
      Avila, 28, told SunSport: “He has one more fight I’m sure lined up on his contract and then he’s going to be doing a lot of his own stuff after.
      “I know he’s got a lot of new plans. He’s going to be doing his own fight show, he might even headline his own fight.
      “It might be boxing, MMA, but it will be a big fight. He’s only hoping to fight the biggest guys, whoever is there to fight, it’s going to be someone big.
      “He’s going to get the whole Nick Diaz Academy on his own fight show, we need to show everybody that we’re the s***.
      “We’ve got the best fighters out here in Stockton, most people know it but we’ve got guys primed and ready to go.
      “We’ve got real fighters putting in real work and it’s time for us to get exposure.”
      Jorge Masvidal, who beat Diaz in 2019, recently set up his own bare-knuckle boxing promotion called Gamebred Fighting Championship.
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      It paid homage to his backyard brawling roots, where he fought alongside the iconic Kimbo Slice, who tragically died in 2016 aged 47.
      But Masvidal, 36, did not fight on his own show, as his UFC contract permits it.
      Only Conor McGregor, 32, was given permission to step outside the octagon for his lucrative boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather, 44, in 2017.
      But if Diaz decides not to renew his deal with the UFC, he would be free to fight on his own card or in a boxing match.
      Avila is targeting an undercard spot after he makes his MMA return at the end of July in Iowa, following his recent win in April.
      Nate Diaz was beaten by British welterweight Leon EdwardsCredit: Getty
      Nate Diaz pictured with training partner Chris Avila
      He said: “A lot of people are tuning into boxing again it seems like, I know Nate, it’s something he’s probably gunning for as soon as he can.
      “He might have one more fight and then he’s planning on doing a boxing fight against someone that everybody knows.
      “I don’t know who yet, I’m also going to do some boxing fights coming up as I’m a free agent and hoping to fight.
      “I got a fight coming up and then I’m trying to line myself up with something good, something big after I win this fight.
      “I should be on deck for something good, a UFC comeback, or a good boxing fight, I could go on the undercard of Nate’s promotion.
      “He’s either going to do boxing or MMA, or both. That’s what’s happening next, that’s coming soon.”
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      Anthony Joshua revels in England’s historic Euro 2020 win over Denmark with tweets about ‘cans’ and ‘Sweet Caroline’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA reveled in England’s historic progression into the final of the Euros as he tweeted about ‘cans’ and ‘Sweet Caroline’. Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions put England through to their first final since winning the World Cup in 1966.
      Anthony Joshua reveled in England’s historic progression into the final of the Euros
      England celebrate the winning goalCredit: Getty
      They did so by beating Denmark 2-1 after extra-time at Wembley, the scene where they play Italy on Sunday.
      Heavyweight champion Joshua was feeling patriotic as he tweeted: “COMMMEEE ONNN ENGLAND!”
      He followed it up with: “CUTTLA CANS??… WHY NOT! CYAM ON ENGURLAND.”
      After England wrapped up the victory with Harry Kane’s winner, AJ posted: “swwweeettttt caroline! ….”
      COMMMEEE ONNN ENGLAND!— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) July 7, 2021

      CUTTLA CANS??… WHY NOT! CYAM ON ENGURLAND— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) July 7, 2021

      swwweeettttt caroline! ….— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) July 7, 2021

      He paid homage to the 1969 Neil Diamond classic which has become synonymous with big boxing matches in Britain.
      Joshua, who fights Oleksandr Usyk in September, has been enjoying a sunny getaway before his return to the ring.
      But he has been tuning into England’s game with the locals, and was full of praise for Jack Grealish, who came on as a substitute against Denmark.
      Joshua, 31, told Grealish, 25, on Instagram: “Well played lad.”
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      Playmaker Grealish replaced Bukayo Saka with 20 minutes of normal time to play, but the Aston Villa captain was hauled off after just 35 minutes.
      He was taken off for defender Kieran Tripper when England were defending their lead with 15 minutes remaining.
      And manager Southgate revealed fan favourite was understanding of the decision.
      He said: “He’s fine – he understood, he was terrific when he came on he gave us momentum.
      “But we know when they’ve gone behind in games they’ve thrown four men up front so we needed to get an extra defender on just to make sure we were more solid and I wanted to keep Raheem’s speed on so it meant taking one of the two boys off who had just come on.”
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      Conor McGregor’s ex-opponent says ‘only fight’ for UFC star is Nate Diaz or Jake Paul if he loses Dustin Poirier trilogy

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      CONOR McGREGOR has been warned another defeat to Dustin Poirier leaves his options limited to fighting only Nate Diaz or Jake Paul next. McGregor was knocked out for the first time in the UFC by Poirier last January, with the American avenging his 2014 loss.
      Conor McGregor in his classic 2016 win over Nate DiazCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul has continued to call out Conor McGregorCredit: AFP
      It sets up the 32-year-old pair with a blockbuster trilogy decider on Saturday when they headline UFC 264 in Las Vegas.
      Dana White revealed a win for McGregor propels him back into lightweight title contention as No1 contender for the belt.
      But consecutive disastrous defeats could make the prizefighting superstar question his next move.
      In the eyes of Joe Duffy – who beat McGregor in 2010 – a trilogy bout with Diaz or lucrative boxing match with YouTuber Paul springs to mind.
      Duffy, 33, told SunSport: “I think the avenue for Conor if he loses is the Nate fight or a big boxing fight, the Jake Pauls, stuff along those lines rather than a run back at the title.
      “Obviously, with Conor it’s not just the fight itself it’s the whole build up which makes it exciting.
      “The likes of Anderson Silva, and some of the other guys, even when they started losing they still had that aura and the fans tuned in to watch them.
      “Obviously, he could go in and blast Dustin out and prove us all wrong, it wouldn’t be the first time.”
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      McGregor suffered his first setback in the UFC to Diaz, who in 2016 scored a memorable upset after coming in as a late replacement.
      The Irishman did level the scoring five months later in a five-round thriller which fans still celebrate as a classic.
      But the trilogy has evaded fans ever since, meaning the demand will still be there even if McGregor is beaten twice on the spin.

      The former two-weight champion will be hoping a win over Poirier again will kickstart another title run, having not held gold since 2016.
      But Duffy, who retired in 2020, fears a loss will leave McGregor unmotivated to climb the ranks again, and instead look in Diaz’s direction.
      He explained: “I think the fight for him if he loses is Nate.
      “I think that’s the only fight for him unless he wants to work his way back up, but I don’t know if he’d be interested in that.
      “Honestly, I think that would be the best thing as he can get active again, that would be the way to go to re-spark him.
      Conor McGregor after his defeat to Dustin PoirierCredit: Getty
      Joe Duffy beat Conor McGregor in 2010
      “But being honest, Nate is the only fight for him.”
      Before losing to Poirier at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi, McGregor was all-but confirmed to face boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, 42, afterwards.
      But following the stoppage, the mega-money return to the ring was shelved.
      At the same time, social media star Paul, who is 3-0 as a boxer, claimed he had $50million waiting for McGregor.
      Duffy thinks the pay-per-view numbers could make the unthinkable fight a no-brainer, and potentially the only option in the boxing ring.
      He said: “With the likes of someone like Conor and Jake Paul or his brother Logan, they have so many guys following them.
      “So many people would tune in. The numbers would be crazy pay-per-view-wise, they can’t really lose in a sense
      “I think if he loses to Dustin, big boxing match-ups also go out the window.”
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      Tyson Fury could fight Dillian Whyte BEFORE Anthony Joshua showdown, insists Eddie Hearn

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      EDDIE HEARN insists Tyson Fury could fight Dillian Whyte BEFORE his showdown against Anthony Joshua.Fury and AJ’s all-British heavyweight unifier was scrapped this summer after months of negotiations.
      Eddie Hearn believes Dillian Whyte should be next in line to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
      Fury could face mandatory WBC challenger Whyte before his showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Alamy
      Deontay Wilder won the right to fight Fury for a third time.
      And Joshua is now taking on Oleksandr Usyk instead.
      Should Fury and AJ both win their next bouts, it’s expected they’d finally clash at the end of the year.
      However, promoter Hearn claims Fury could end up fighting Whyte before getting near AJ.
      British ace Whyte is the interim WBC champion and therefore mandatory challenger.
      Hearn told DAZN Boxing: “If Tyson Fury wants another another fight in between, let’s do the right thing and give it to the mandatory challenger, Dillian Whyte.”
      Hearn’s comments come after WBC president Mauricio Suliaman said that Whyte is NOT the WBC mandatory challenger.
      And the issue will only be addressed once Fury completes his third scrap against Wilder.

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      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fightCredit: SUNSPORT

      Sulaiman told Boxing Social: “At this moment there is no mandatory contender in the division.
      “We have this fight that is happening on July 24 and afterwards we will be addressing this matter.
      “We have just seen in the news that Whyte will be fighting in August.
      “We have not received a sanction request, that’s what we saw in the news.
      “This is always an ever ongoing situation. There’s not much I can say right now.
      “We’re in a process that we have to deal with and as soon as we have news about this matter, we will be letting you know.”
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      Anthony Joshua looks fighting fit in pads session as champ prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA already looks to be in fighting shape ahead of his long-awaited clash with Oleksandr Usyk.AJ will defend his unified heavyweight titles against the former undisputed cruiserweight king at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 25.
      Anthony Joshua unleashes a hellacious uppercutCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUA
      AJ is currently enjoying a light warm-weather training camp in SpainCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUA
      The Olympic gold medallist is currently enjoying a light warm-weather training camp in sunny Spain before getting down to the nitty-gritty next month.
      And in a video shared on his official Instagram page, he looked more than ready to go 12 rounds.
      On Wednesday evening, Joshua, 31, posted a clip of himself hammering a round punch bag with hellacious uppercuts.
      His bulging muscles were on display as he torqued his chiselled physique to tag the bag with sickening shots.
      His accompanying caption read: “Having fun before it gets serious.”
      Joshua’s legion of followers were quick to comment on the clip, with one saying: “Right uppercut is sending anyone straight in the air.”
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      Another said: “Let’s go champ.”
      And another said: “The punch that will KO Usyk & Fury.”
      One remarked: “Can’t wait to see that on Fury’s jaw.”
      Joshua’s showdown with Uysk is on the verge of being officially announced, although ‘three small issues’ need to be resolved before the pair can throw down.
      Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassuyk told The Daily Mail: “According to my experience in boxing, the fight is done when both fighters enter the ring and the bell sounds.
      “We just have three small issues to co-ordinate, which we’re going to do tonight.
      Anthony Joshua has had his eye on Oleksandr Usyk for close to three yearsCredit: Snapchat – Anthony Joshua

      “We have a conference call to fix everything and to proceed with signing [contracts].
      “[It’s] some small risky things, which are not likely to happen. But we are professionals and we need to secure even the lowest possibility issues.
      “That’s why we keep saying, ‘The principal things have been coordinated a long time ago.’
      “But all those small issues are in progress. Nothing major.
      “We keep saying we’re going to make it within a couple of days. But the issue is our lawyers are in the United States, we’re in Ukraine, [AJ’s] guys are in the UK.
      “We don’t need to talk much, we just need to agree on small issues and to proceed further.”
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      Eddie Hall’s strongman fight against Hafthor Bjornsson to take place at UFC pandemic venue in Florida

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      EDDIE HALL and Hafthor Bjornsson’s highly-anticipated boxing fight has been moved from Las Vegas to Florida.Official advisors MTK Global have confirmed the strongman rivals will battle it out at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on September 18.
      Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson’s boxing fight has been moved from Las Vegas to FloridaCredit: YouTube / Eddie ‘The Beast’ Hall
      The pair will battle it out at Jacksonville’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on September 18Credit: Zuffa LLC
      And MMA fans will be familiar with the 15,000-seat stadium as it was used as the UFC’s coronavirus pandemic venue last year.
      Hall vs Thor will be broadcast live from Florida around on the globe via CoreSports.World, having originally been billed to take place in Sin City.
      Fighting on the undercard are Crossfit superstars Josh Bridges and Jacob Heppner.
      There will also be a clash between legendary powerlifter Stefi Cohen and undefeated pro boxer Avril Mathie.
      And UK fans can purchase their virtual ticket for £12.99.
      Hall and Bjornsson have both been putting in the hard work ahead of ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match in History’.
      British behemoth and 2017 World’s Strongest Man Hall has already shed six stone.
      He showed off some blistering jab work in a sparring session against pro boxer Lawrence Okolie last month.

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      The stadium was used by the UFC during the coronavirus pandemic last yearCredit: Getty
      Bjornsson and Hall have shed plenty of pounds in order to get in fighting conditionCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson

      And Hall even tried breaking UFC icon Francis Ngannou’s world record for punching power, only falling short by a small amount.
      Meanwhile, Game of Thrones star Bjornsson has also leaned out thanks to a gruelling training regime.
      The World’s Strongest Man in 2018 showed off his dramatic body transformation earlier this year.
      And Thor has already warmed up for Hall with TWO fights, drawing against Steven Ward and Simon Vallily.
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