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      Oleksandr Usyk demands more money to fight Anthony Joshua as he posts taunting Instagram message to Eddie Hearn

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has told Eddie Hearn he wants more money to fight Anthony Joshua.AJ is being lined up to fight the Ukrainian in August if Tyson Fury cannot agree a step aside deal with Deontay Wilder.
      Oleksandr Usyk has demanded more money to face Anthony JoshuaCredit: Instagram @alex.krassyuk
      The Ukrainian sent the message to AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn via InstagramCredit: Instagram @alex.krassyuk
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      Joshua and Fury were all-but ready to put every heavyweight belt on the line on August 14 in Saudi Arabia.
      But that was until the news broke that a US judge ruled in favour of Wilder in arbitration, meaning Fury must now either pay the American to step aside or give him a third fight in their series.
      Matchroom promoter Hearn, a driving force in securing a deal for the all-British unification, hopes the historic clash can still be saved.
      But he admitted it is out of his hands and is lining up a back-up option in Usyk, 34, who is Joshua’s WBO mandatory challenger.
      However, Usyk sent Hearn a message earlier today regarding the potential bout – and he appears to want big bucks to face the Englishman.
      On a video clip posted to his Instagram, he said: “Hi Eddie, I want money. More money.”
      Talks are believed to already be underway for AJ to face Usyk on either August 21 or 28 should Fury choose to fight Wilder.
      Hearn has given Fury’s side until the end of the week to make a decision on their next fight before progressing talks with Usyk.
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      How the two stars stack upCredit: The Sun

      He said on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel: “I have been focusing on Plan A. The only fight we had our mind on was Tyson Fury.
      “We hope that that fight can still take place on August 14.
      “The game changed last night where we have to have a plan B in place, and probably a plan C as well.
      “We have a couple of different options; of course, the one that springs to mind immediately is the WBO mandatory of Oleksandr Usyk.
      Usyk could be in line to face Anthony Joshua in AugustCredit: PA
      “They have been quite patient and I think really, we are in a situation where if Team Fury don’t get themselves together, get their act together, by the end of this week, we will have no option but to look for an alternative fight.”
      Fury, 32, dethroned Wilder, 35, of the WBC belt in February 2020 but their contract included an immediate rematch.
      That never came to fruition amid the coronavirus pandemic and the Gypsy King’s team argued the stipulation expired in October.
      As a result, they entered talks with Joshua, 31, all while Wilder took his case to civil court.And after months the decision went his way, meaning Fury is faced with either fighting him or negotiating a step aside deal.

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      Pregnant Paris Fury jets to Miami to be with husband Tyson… days after he was spotted chatting to bikini-clad fans

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      PREGNANT Paris Fury jetted to Miami last night to be with husband Tyson – days after he was spotted chatting to bikini-clad fans.Paris, 31, made the 4,000-mile journey after the WBC heavyweight champion happily let female fans slather him all over with suntan oil as they got hands-on last week.
      Pregnant Paris Fury flies to Miami to be with husband Tyson… days after he was spotted chatting to bikini-clad fans
      Tyson had suntan oil slathered all over him by one womanCredit: Mega
      In The Sun’s exclusive photos Tyson, 32, smiled and chatted to female fans and he later admitted he was in his wife’s “bad books” – after she ditched her wedding ring in photos on Instagram.
      Taking to Instagram earlier this morning the boxer shared a photo with Paris after she touched down in the US, and said: “wow look what i bumped in to in miami the hottest blond about, @parisfury1 my queen 👸 has arrived….. usa 🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸”
      One fan joked beneath his post: “When ya on a night out with the lads and ya bird turns up😂”
      Another eagle-eyed follower said: “She’s even showing her ring 💍 😂”
      And one more remarked: “Even the gypsy king can end up in the doghouse 😂😂”
      Paris is believed to be around six months pregnant after her husband announced they were expecting their sixth baby on boxing correspondent Gareth A Davies’ YouTube series in February.
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      Paris covered her wedding ring with a tree emoji in a cryptic postCredit: Instagram / Paris Fury
      Tyson said he was in ‘bad books’ with his wife ParisCredit: Instagram/gypsyking101
      And she covered her wedding ring finger with a tree emoji in a new Instagram snap on Saturday.
      Tyson reacted to the telling photo and said he was heartbroken.
      “Looks like the GK is in Mrs Paris Fury’s bad books!” he shared on Instagram.
      “Wedding ring off.”

      After first seeing our pictures, Tyson took to Instagram to criticise the story and insist: “I took a thousand pics yesterday at Fountain Blue but they only show the girls, haha.”
      He also said his relationship with wife Paris was a solid as ever and posted a picture of him posing happily with his family.
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      Pregnant Paris is around six months pregnantCredit: Instagram/Paris Fury
      The proud mother is currently expecting baby number sixCredit: Refer to Caption
      Tyson and brother Tommy are continuing their training after flying to Texas to watch pal Billy Joe Saunders fight Canelo Alvarez earlier this week.
      It comes ahead of the blockbuster heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Fury, which will take place in Saudi Arabia on August 7 or 14, promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed.
      The British superstars will clash for all four heavyweight belts in the Middle East in a fight the world has been craving.
      He also stated that both men were happy to trust the Saudis because they already “delivered on every one of their promises” for Joshua’s fight against Andy Ruiz in 2019.
      Fury is due to fight Anthony Joshua later this yearCredit: Rex
      No official announcement has yet been made but Hearn revealed last week that the deal was done.
      He said: “That fight [Joshua vs Fury] is done and you’ll get an announcement very soon.”
      The August clash will be the first in a two-fight deal, with the second bout expected to take place at the end of 2021.

      Tyson Fury laps up the female attention as his brother Tommy looks on during break from training in Miami
      It has also been reported that the fight could generate as much as £500million, with Joshua and Fury agreeing a 50/50 split.
      However, the fight has been hit with a curve ball after a judge ruled Fury must fight Deontay Wilder before September 15.
      It might be possible Wilder can be paid to step aside.
      Fury is unbeaten in 31 professional fights, with his only blemish coming in a controversial draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018, a clash many felt he won.
      Meanwhile, Joshua has a record of 24-1, with his only defeat coming in shock fashion at the hands of Ruiz in 2019. More

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      Floyd Mayweather to put ALL belts on line to take on Conor McGregor in blockbuster rematch with UFC star

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set to put all his belts on the line in Conor McGregor’s weight class for their highly anticipated rematch, according to a close source.The 50-0 undefeated champ, 44, and Irish MMA star McGregor were in talks for a sensational billion dollar rematch, as revealed by The Sun earlier this year.
      Mayweather is willing to put all his belts on the line for a second fight with McGregor, according to source close to the AmericanCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mayweather is currently in training for his exhibition fight with YouTuber Logan Paul
      However, the fight was temporarily scuppered after Notorious, 32, was beaten by American Dustin Poirier in a shock KO defeat in January.
      McGregor, who was defeated by Money in 2017, has said he is ready for the rematch and even revealed how he would train for the fight, in an impromptu Twitter Q&A on Sunday.
      However, Mayweather is said to be growing impatient with McGregor and wants a deal to be hashed out soon.
      A source in the Mayweather camp told The Sun: “Floyd is getting mad now, he wants the fight to go ahead next year.
      “He’s been telling everyone in his camp he’s going to beat the hell out of him and saying he’s got a dead record.
      “Floyd is even willing to put all his belts in McGregor’s weight class on the line because he’s so sure he can beat him again easily.
      “Right now Floyd is super-focused on his boxing…
      “He even asked his girlfriend to move out temporarily so he could train without distraction.”
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      🥊 MAYWEATHER VS LOGAN PAUL: Where will the fight take place, what TV channel and live stream will it be on?
      Mayweather kicked his stripper girlfriend out of his mansion to focus on the Paul fightCredit: Instagram

      Money officially retired from professional boxing in 2017 after beating McGregor in ten rounds.
      He did come back a year later to face featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in a brutal, one-round exhibition beating.
      For now, Mayweather is currently gearing up to fight YouTuber Logan Paul in an exhibition match on June 6.
      Money looks in incredible shape after sharing pictures of his latest training session – just days after kicking Brit stripper Anna Monroe out of his £8million mansion.
      The Sun reached out to a rep for Mayweather for comment. 
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      Jake Paul insists Kamaru Usman fight WILL happen but rules out bout with UFC legend Khabib as he ‘loves him and Russia’

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      JAKE PAUL insists a boxing match with UFC welterweight king Kamaru Usman WILL come to fruition.The YouTuber began trading verbal jabs with Africa’s first UFC champion last month.
      Jake Paul insists he will fight UFC welterweight champion Kamaru UsmanCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
      But the YouTuber has no intention of ever fighting Khabib NurmagomedovCredit: Getty
      Usman, 33, was quick to pour cold water on a clash with the younger Paul brother but sent a chilling warning his way after he tweeted a picture of his daughter.
      But The Problem Child is confident he’ll share the ring with The Nigerian Nightmare.
      During an Instagram Q&A, Paul was asked: “Do you wanna fight Usman?”
      And the 25-year-old replied: “Yes it will happen.”
      Paul may be eager to fight Usman, but that eagerness doesn’t stretch to former lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov.
      When asked if he’s interested in facing The Eagle, he replied: “No, I love Russia and Khabib.”
      Paul’s comments on a potential fight with Usman come just days after he claimed talks over the bout are already under way.
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      How Jake Paul stacks up against Kamaru Usman
      He told Chael Sonnen: “There’s conversations happening.
      “I believe Kamaru’s manager is already in talks with Dana [White], and I think that’s all I can say.
      “One hundred per cent, I’m down for all the smoke. I want all the smoke. Daniel Cormier, another example.”
      UFC supremo White, however, has no intention of ever doing business with Paul.
      During an interview with ESPN, the veteran promoter said: “First of all, I would never do business with those guys, just no.
      “No, this is not what we do. I’m not gonna f*****g loan them a guy for f*****g what? There’s no way.
      “You got plenty of fg goofballs out there that you can muster up to get in there and play these games that these guys are playing. Yeah, I’m not your guy.”
      Dana White has no intention of ever doing business with Jake PaulCredit: Getty

      He added: “Listen, you cannot deny the fact that this kid has inserted himself into the conversation with real guys.
      “‘This guy has got three fights, and I gotta tell you that I don’t know if I truly believe the Ben Askren thing. I have a hard time wrapping by brain around that.
      “Let’s see how long it takes before this kid’s 15 minutes are up, but they are being smart.
      “They are keeping him away from anybody that could actually really do damage.
      “I don’t know. The Ben Askren thing still blows my mind.”
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      Tyson Fury slams Deontay Wilder and mockingly lists 26 ‘excuses’ Bronze Bomber made after loss including ‘voodoo magic’

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      TYSON FURY has launched yet another scathing attack on Deontay Wilder, mocking the excuses the American came out with after their rematch last year.A trilogy fight between the pair is on the brink of coming to fruition after a judge ruled Fury must face the former WBC king before September 15.
      Tyson Fury mocked Deontay Wilder’s excuses for his first defeat on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@GYPSYKING
      The ruling has seemingly scuppered a blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight between The Gypsy King and Anthony Joshua.
      Fury, 32, has been left furious by the judge’s ruling – so much so he’s taken aim at Wilder on social media.
      And in his latest dig at the Olympian, a fired-up Fury listed all the excuses The Bronze Bomber made after losing their second fight.
      An excerpt of the post read: “No excuses… but: Costume was too heavy. Fury’s gloves were loaded.
      “I had weak legs. My water was spiked. Fury’s gloves had no padding. Had bicep surgery.
      “I was a zombie. Disloyal trainer. Complications in camp.”
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      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of their imminent trilogy fight
      The post also included a number of conspiracy theories peddled by Wilder, including the 35-year-old’s claim that Fury had ‘egg weights’ in his gloves.
      Fury’s post came after he branded Wilder a ‘reptile’ and a ‘joke’ for demanded a whopping £14million to forgo his trilogy fight.
      Team Fury are currently making plans for a third fight with Wilder, despite a unification bout with Joshua still not being officially dead in the water.
      Promoter Bob Arum has already reserved the 65,000 capacity Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for July 24.
      The 89-year-old said: “We’re not paying Wilder to step aside.
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      Tyson Fury’s undisputed title fight with Anthony Joshua is on the brink of collapseCredit: PA
      “It’s better to get rid of him and go about our business. We can make the Fury-Joshua fight for November or December.”
      Joshua’s camp have turned their attention towards a clash with former undisputed champ Oleksandr Usyk but are still holding out hope for a unification fight.
      Matchroom boxing chief Eddie Hearn said: “I have been focusing on Plan A. The only fight we had our mind on was Tyson Fury.
      “We hope that that fight can still take place on August 14th. The game changed last night where we have to have a plan B in place, and probably a plan C as well.
      “We have a couple of different options; of course, the one that springs to mind immediately is the WBO mandatory of Oleksandr Usyk.
      Tyson Fury is set to renew his rivalry with Deontay Wilder later this yearCredit: PA

      “They have been quite patient and I think really, we are in a situation where if Team Fury don’t get themselves together, get their act together, by the end of this week, we will have no option but to look for an alternative fight.
      “AJ wants to fight this summer, Oleksandr Usyk is the mandatory, we have two or three other options as well. In an ideal world, if the right deal could be done, to maintain those belts and to keep the Fury fight alive for December, but for the undisputed as well.
      “I had a very good conversation this morning with Alex Krassyuk, he is a partner of ours and we have worked very well with Oleksandr Usyk and I was just very honest.
      “I said to him, ‘Team Fury are trying to solve the issue, if they don’t, there’s a very good chance we could be fighting you.’
      “So if we are all sensible, let’s move forward, let’s try and look at the options to get that locked in. Again, we are in a situation where we just don’t know how likely it is to get a full venue for August in the UK.
      “That was one of the reasons it was ruled out for the Fury fight, we couldn’t get the confirmation from Wembley and other venues that we would be allowed full capacity.”
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      Billionaire Mayweather drives modest £22,000 truck every day because boxing legend wants to be ‘low key’

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER drives a modest £22,000 pickup truck every day because he wants to remain “low key”.The boxing king showed off his Dodge Ram 1500 Classic on a tour of his incredible £19million Beverly Hills mansion.
      Mayweather says this truck, which starts at £22,000, is the favourite motor he owns in his £20m collectionCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      Money has an amazing underground garage at his LA mansion but his favourite car is not seen among the Bugattis and Rolls-Royces
      Mayweather took fans around his two swimming pools, monster walk-in wardrobe and luxury kitchen before walking out the front of his LA home.
      And it was there that he documented his love of the basic truck for the 25,000 watching on Instagram live.
      Mayweather, 44, said last year: “My truck I drive every day. I stay low key.
      “I’ve showed you some of the toys but the crazy thing about it all is, let me show you all the car I drive every day.
      “I showed you guys a bunch of toys. See that right there? You can’t beat that.”
      Mayweather has been part of sport’s exclusive billionaire club, alongside Michael Jordan, Cristiano Ronaldo and Tiger Woods.
      But the All-American Dodge truck starts at just £22,000.
      The Ram 1500 Classic lacks the glitz and glamour of Mayweather’s other cars
      Considering he boasts a car collection worth around £20m, it’s likely that ‘Money’ may have added a couple of extras to make his truck nicer.
      The Dodge motor normally boasts 401hp, has a 5.7l Hemi V8 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
      Some models feature an 8.4inch touchscreen with navigation built in, a nine-speaker sound system and 20-inch chrome clad aluminium wheels.
      But Mayweather clearly liked the simplicity of his version.
      He insisted it was his favourite vehicle before going onto show fans his enormous underground garage which featured a host of supercars.

      The most amazing part of Mayweather’s home is his garage with millions of pounds worth of supercarsCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      All of the cars are black but ‘Money’ said they needed a clean because they were dustyCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      Mayweather gets between his two fleets of cars on his private jetCredit: Refer to Caption

      Mayweather walked past the parked Rolls-Royces and Bugattis – all black – while admitting they had got dusty and needed a clean.
      All of the 50-0 champ’s cars in LA are black and all his motors at his other mansion in Las Vegas are white.
      Mayweather, who is said to be worth around £400m now, gets between the two properties on his private jet. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder tale of the tape: How rivals compare with Brit to fight American before Anthony Joshua

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      WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is on the brink of a third fight with Deontay Wilder.Fury was on course to have a summer showdown with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fightCredit: SUNSPORT
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are set to renew their rivalryCredit: Getty
      But an American judge has seemingly scuppered the bout by ruling The Gypsy King is still contractually obliged to give Wilder a trilogy fight.
      Fury’s third meeting with Wilder must take place before September 15, a ruling that has all but laid waste to an August clash with Joshua.
      And promoter Bob Arum has provisionally reserved the 65,000 capacity Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for July 24.
      But how do Fury and Wilder compare ahead of their third meeting?
      SunSport is on hand with everything you need to know ahead of the pair’s third clash.
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      Age
      Brit Fury – the former unified heavyweight champion of the world – has time on his side at the age of 32.
      He will, however, celebrate his 33rd birthday on August 12.
      Olympic bronze medallist Wilder has three years on Fury, although he will celebrate his 36th birthday on October 22.
      Deontay Wilder is nearly three years old than Tyson FuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Physical
      Fan favourite Fury boasts significant height and reach advantages over his American foe.
      The Wythenshawe warrior stands at 6’9 and boasts and an 85-inch reach, which he used to great effect in his rematch with the Olympian.
      Wilder, meanwhile, stands at 6’7 and possesses an 83-inch reach.
      The Alabama annihilator weighed a whopping three stone less than Fury for their second meeting – tipping the scale at 231lbs.
      Tyson Fury weighed in nearly three stone more than Deontay Wilder for their rematchCredit: AP
      Records
      Fury boats a record 30-0-1, with 21 of his victories coming inside the distance.
      Wilder, on the other hand, had his 0 taken by Fury in their Sin City showdown.
      The vicious knockout artist has won 42 of his 44 professional fights – in which he’s racked up a whopping 41 stoppages.
      WBC heavyweight king Tyson Fury has yet to taste defeat in his professional careerCredit: Getty

      Fury and Wilder’s respective records were perfect before their first clash in December 2018, which ended in a controversial draw.
      Form
      Fury’s demolishing of Wilder has put him on a one-fight win streak, with the latter being in the losing column for the first time in his career.
      Prior to their first meeting, Fury had won 27 fights in a row – stopping 19 of his opponents.
      Wilder, meanwhile, had previously been on a 40-fight win streak before crossing paths with Fury.
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      Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua LIVE updates: Gypsy King set for Wilder TRILOGY while AJ could face Usyk – latest

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury are in training for their HUGE heavyweight world title fight THIS summer.But there has been fresh dispute over the confirmation of the fight with Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 ordered by a US judge.
      Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn and Fury himself have said the bout will be taking place on Saturday, August 14 in Saudi Arabia and Fury’s promoter Bob Arum has said the fight will take place at 9pm for British fans to watch.
      We’ll be bringing you ALL of the latest developments on the bout plus all of the news from the world of boxing right here…
      PACKING ON THE PDA
      Tyson Fury cosied up to pregnant wife Paris on Instagram yesterday proving they’ve never been stronger as they reunited in Miami.
      The boxer, 32, was seen kissing his other half as they dined out after spending the day sunbathing alongside his brother Tommy, 21.

      WILD CLAIMS
      Tyson Fury has thrown shade at Deontay Wilder by listing his varied excuses for why he lost to the Gypsy King last year.

      WHIP ROUND
      A boxing fan desperate to see Tyson Fury fight Anthony Joshua has set up a GoFundMe page for Deontay Wilder.
      The biggest fight in the history of British boxing is on the brink of collapse after a judge ruled Fury owes Wilder a trilogy fight.
      Former WBC king Wilder is willing to step aside – but only if he’s paid a whopping £14m ($20m).
      And boxing fan Greg Double has started a whip-round in order to help Team Fury pay off The Bronze Bomber.

      FAST AND FURY=OUS
      Tyson Fury has seemingly accepted he may not fight Anthony Joshua this summer – but he’s warned his fellow Brit he’ll ‘smash him to bits.’
      this is how i’m feeling right now, i’m on the inside fighting smashing stuff up, & my next opponent is getting smashed to bits! pic.twitter.com/lf0MDEEnPB— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) May 18, 2021

      MORNING BOXING FANS
      So, we are now around 36 hours on from Deontay Wilder winning his arbitration case against Tyson Fury to enact a trilogy fight between the pair.
      The decision has severely threatened Fury’s plans to take on Anthony Joshua in an undisputed bout in Saudi Arabia on August 14.
      It leaves Fury with the decision to either try and reach a financial agreement with Wilder to step aside or fight him for a third time.
      And the talk on Tuesday from Fury’s promoter Bob Arum and Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn will not fill fans with confidence when it comes to the undisputed clash going ahead.
      Arum told ESPN: “We’re not paying Wilder to step aside. It’s better to get rid of him.
      “We can make Fury vs AJ for November or December.”
      Meanwhile, Hearn stipulated a deadline for Fury’s side and appears to now be turning his attention towards WBO mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk.
      He told the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel: “I have been focusing on Plan A. The only fight we had our mind on was Tyson Fury.
      “We hope that that fight can still take place on August 14. The game changed last night where we have to have a plan B in place, and probably a plan C as well.
      “We have a couple of different options; of course, the one that springs to mind immediately is the WBO mandatory of Oleksandr Usyk.
      “They have been quite patient and I think really, we are in a situation where if Team Fury don’t get themselves together, get their act together, by the end of this week, we will have no option but to look for an alternative fight.
      “AJ wants to fight this summer, Oleksandr Usyk is the mandatory, we have two or three other options as well. In an ideal world, if the right deal could be done, to maintain those belts and to keep the Fury fight alive for December, but for the undisputed as well.
      “I had a very good conversation this morning with Alex Krassyuk, he is a partner of ours and we have worked very well with Oleksandr Usyk and I was just very honest.
      “I said to him, ‘Team Fury are trying to solve the issue, if they don’t, there’s a very good chance we could be fighting you.’”
      Stay tuned because it could be another eventful day in the boxing world.
      WILD PAYMENT
      Deontay Wilder could be handed over £14MILLION by Tyson Fury’s team in order for his bout with Anthony Joshua to go ahead.
      The Gypsy King’s undisputed dust-up to face his British rival in August is in serious jeopardy after he was ordered to fight the Bronze Bomber for a third time.
      After being dethroned by the unbeaten Mancunian in February, the former WBC heavyweight champion was eligible to invoke a third meeting against Fury.
      But injuries and the coronavirus pandemic delayed the fight, with Team Fury claiming in October that the contract for a trilogy had expired.
      However, a US judge has now decided, following an arbitration, that Wilder is legally due a third fight that must happen by September 15.
      According to the Daily Mail, the American knockout specialist could be handed a step-aside fee of more than £14m, with Fury’s team confident an agreement can be reached.

      FURY/JOSHUA/WILDER
      This video feels a long, long time ago, doesn’t it?
      On Sunday, Tyson Fury announced the fight between himself and Anthony Joshua.

      Just 24 hours later, Deontay Wilder has now been granted a third fight with Fury after a ruling from an arbitrator. Boxing.
      WILD SCENES
      Deontay Wilder has ‘NO INTEREST’ in taking step aside money in what would be a huge blow to Tyson Fury’s super-fight with Anthony Joshua.
      Wilder’s new trainer Malik Scott shared the news on Instagram, as he all-but confirmed the heavyweight is prioritising revenge over a payday.
      Scott, 40, posted: “Wilder declined and had no interest in step-aside money. Y’all dealing with a whole different type motherf***a over here.
      “He want the blood, not that step-aside money. ‘Retribution is upon us’.”

      FURY VS JOSHUA
      Right, so we may or may not be getting Fury-Joshua next. Either way, how do they stack up against one another?
      Here’s all you need to know.

      TYSON BROTHER TOMMY’S RETURN
      Tommy Fury will make his return on June 5 in front of 1,000 fans, with Daniel Dubois headlining the event.
      Fury, brother to WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, last boxed in February with an emphatic knockout over journeyman Scott Williams.
      And his sixth professional bout has been pencilled in for next month against an unnamed opponent.
      His promoter confirmed 1,000 fans will be in attendance, but a venue is also yet to be announced.

      WE’LL HAVE TO SEE
      Here was Hearn’s immediate reaction to the arbitrator’s decision to order a third fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.

      FURY VS JOSHUA
      As this continues to unfold, it looks even more likely that we are going to get these two fights next:

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III (WBC heavyweight title)
      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk (IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles)

      Credit: AFP
      DEADLINE DAY
      Eddie Hearn has warned Tyson Fury must resolve his trilogy issue with Deontay Wilder this week – or else they turn to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Hearn said on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel: “I have been focusing on Plan A. The only fight we had our mind on was Tyson Fury.
      “We hope that that fight can still take place on August 14th.
      “The game changed last night where we have to have a plan B in place, and probably a plan C as well.
      “We have a couple of different options; of course, the one that springs to mind immediately is the WBO mandatory of Oleksandr Usyk.
      “They have been quite patient and I think really, we are in a situation where if Team Fury don’t get themselves together, get their act together, by the end of this week, we will have no option but to look for an alternative fight.”

      NO CASH OUT
      Tyson Fury’s undisputed clash against Anthony Joshua looks to be in severe doubt for August with a third fight against Deontay Wilder reportedly being planned for July.
      The Gypsy King’s US promoter Bob Arum is now planning for Wilder first, to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on July 24.
      He told ESPN: “We’re not paying Wilder to step aside. It’s better to get rid of him. We can make Fury vs AJ for November or December.”
      ED IN THE CLOUDS
      Eddie Hearn has reacted to the news that Tyson Fury has been ordered to fight Deontay Wilder next.

      FACE THE USYK
      Anthony Joshua’s and Oleksandr Usyk’s promoters are set to hold talks on Tuesday over a potential fight with Deontay Wilder contracted to face Tyson Fury.
      Speaking to the Express, Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk has stated he will sit down with Eddie Hearn to discuss a potential fight.
      He said: “The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes this morning was several texts on my phone from different people around the world stating the same fact: Fury versus AJ is off. It is off.
      “Regarding Usyk, it depends. I will speak to Eddie in one hour, we have already exchanged texts this morning.
      “It looks like we have a fight to make. We have agreed to speak in one hour when things will become clearer.
      “Usyk is mandatory for WBO and the only obstacle that made them sanction the interim was the huge unification between Fury and Joshua.
      “And if the fight is off then there is no other obstacles and Joshua has to deal with his mandatory.”

      EDS GONE
      Eddie Hearn gave a fiery response to the Fury-Joshua fight being announced.
      Via Dazn, he said: “I told everybody this fight would be done.
      “No-one believed me, ‘Oh, it won’t happen, it’s a bad time, they won’t come up with the money.’
      “I’m not looking for props, but give me some f***ing props!”
      QUAD GOALS
      Anthony Joshua has given fans a rare glimpse into his family life after sharing two sweet snaps of his son quad biking.
      The British boxing star, 31, is gearing up for his heavyweight unification showdown with Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia this August.
      But for now, AJ is keen to enjoy some family time as he shared two snaps of himself and his son JJ, 5, enjoying some quality time together.
      Taking to Instagram, Joshua captioned the two snaps: “My General.”

      WELCOME TO MIAMI
      Pregnant Paris Fury jetted to Miami last night to be with husband Tyson – days after he was spotted chatting to bikini-clad fans.
      Paris, 31, made the 4,000-mile journey after the WBC heavyweight champion happily let female fans slather him all over with suntan oil as they got hands-on last week.
      Taking to Instagram earlier this morning the boxer shared a photo together, he said: “wow look what i bumped in to in miami the hottest blond about, @parisfury1 my queen has arrived…..”

      BOTH BARRELS OF HAYE
      David Haye reckons Anthony Joshua will KNOCK OUT Tyson Fury in their eagerly-anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight.
      The pair are finally set to share the ring in Saudi Arabia on August 14, although an official announcement has yet to be made.
      He told PA: “What Fury did against Deontay Wilder in his last fight sounded like suicide on paper, but it was genius.
      “Tactically I believed he had got it totally wrong, but it was proven right.
      But if you look at some of his prior fights, I wouldn’t say his tactics were that good.
      “Joshua got his tactics terribly wrong in his first fight against Andy Ruiz, trying to mix it against a guy with short arms whose only chance was to get inside.
      “But his tactics are improving and I very much liked what he did against Kubrat Pulev in his last fight.”
      NAUGHTY STEP
      Deontay Wilder could be in for a £5.65million cut of Anthony Joshua’s huge fight with Tyson Fury after a US court ruled in his favour.
      A trilogy fight clause in the American’s contract with the Gypsy King must be honoured by September 15, it has been decided.
      However many within the boxing world reckon a payout will suffice to keep the Bronze Bomber at bay.
      According to ring journalist Gareth A Davies, a deal including £5.65m and an agreement to fight at a later date may have to be thrashed out.
      He told his Instagram: “It is a civil case so I think they can still sign the fight between Fury and Joshua.
      “Wilder may get potentially $5m to $8m (£3.5m to £5.65m) and perhaps even an agreement to fight going forward.”

      FRANK’S THRILLED
      Frank Bruno is looking forward to August 14, if the Fury v Joshua fight goes ahead that is.
      “I’m glad we are slowly coming out of lockdown can’t wait to get “out there” for my appearances & meet people.
      “Glad at last 14 August 4 the Tyson Fury & Anthony Joshua has finally been rubber-stamped. Have a good evening.”
      Evening so did U have lots of hugs today? I’m glad we R slowly coming out of lockdown cant wait 2 get “out there” 4 my appearances & meet people. Glad at last 14 August 4 the Tyson Fury & Anthony Joshua has finally been rubber stamped. Have a good evening pic.twitter.com/DYteKr6VeP— Frank Bruno MBE 🇬🇧 (@frankbrunoboxer) May 17, 2021

      WILDER WARNING
      Here the message Deontay Wilder sent to Tyson Fury in November 2020.
      Hey @Tyson_Fury ,Don’t worry about me I am Fine, Blessed.The only thing I want from you is for you to honor your agreement and fight me. I gave you 2 shots when I didn’t have to and it changed your life. Now it is time for you to be a man and give me my shot as you agreed to.— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) November 12, 2020

      FIGHT IN DOUBT
      The arbitration court has ruled that Tyson Fury has to fight Deontay Wilder in a third fight this summer, so the bout against Anthony Joshua could be off.
      The WBC heavyweight champion has been in arbitration with the American for months over a contracted third fight between the pair.
      Fury, 32, beat Wilder back in February 2020 to take the WBC title after their first meeting ended in a controversial draw.
      But in the contract there was due to be a third clash between the pair.
      That was pencilled in for July 2020 but it was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
      It was pushed back until December 2020 but both sides could not agree on a date.
      Wilder’s team wanted to push it back further into early 2021 but Fury did not want to wait any longer.

      NOT SO FURIOUS
      TYSON Fury’s wife Paris has been pictured wearing her wedding ring again just days after removing it following images of the boxer soaking up female attention in America.
      The champ admitted he was in his wife’s bad books as she remained at home pregnant and looking after four of their children – but it seems she’s had a change of heart.
      The 31-year-old was seen wearing the huge sparkler as she ran errands yesterday at the couple’s home in Morecambe.
      She later revealed she was spending the night in a hotel, as she shared a picture of herself getting room service.
      Tyson meanwhile addressed the situation on Instagram yesterday as he continues to train across the pond ahead of his big fight with Anthony Joshua.
      He wrote: “Looks like the GK is in Mrs Paris Fury’s bad books! Wedding ring off.”
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