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      Tyson Fury’s cousin Hughie puts on dominant display in win over Christian Thun making it three from three since comeback

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      HUGHIE FURY put in a brilliant performance in a dominant victory over Christian Thun in Sheffield.Tyson Fury’s cousin made it three wins from three since making his boxing comeback earlier in April after two-and-a-half years out.Hughie Fury deserved the victoryCredit: AlamyFury, 30, got off to a great start as he hammered his German opponent with several body shots.Then right on the bell, he cornered Thun and landed a powerful right hook.It was much of the same in round two as Fury continued to be the aggressor – but the man nicknamed “Hurricane” stood strong and began to land his combinations.The third round saw Hughie land two good uppercuts and a strong right hand as Thun continued to absorb the punches well.READ MORE IN BOXINGFury then took control and began to turn it on in the fourth as the constant body shorts seemed to finally take their toll as the 6ft 8in giant winced.In the fifth of the eight round bout, Thun fought back but drew a response from the Brit with more strong body shots.A big one-two from him pushed Thun onto the ropes in the sixth round, only for him to survive another onslaught.Fury then smelt blood and tried to go for the knockout in the seventh – but despite his knees buckling, Thun continued to survive.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe went for the knockout at the end but had to settle for a win via a decision. Fury won 78-76 – yet the score did not reflect his true dominance.Tyson Fury showers Oleksandr Usyk with praise after Daniel Dubois KOs Anthony JoshuaHow rich are the Furys? Tyson and Paris Fury have an estimated combined net worth over £70 million. The bulk of this comes from Tyson’s heavyweight boxing paydays, most recently earning £80 million from his clash with Oleksandr Usyk. Experts believe he has a whopping £300 million sitting in the bank, which is also thanks to the Fury family’s Netflix show and five book deals. But mum-of-seven Paris proved she can take on the world after stepping down from Tyson’s company in August 2022 to focus on her own projects. In just one year of flying solo, she raked in £180,000 from book and PR deals, and social media ads.The couple live with their seven children in a £1.7 million mansion in Morecambe, Lancashire. More

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      Hughie Fury vs Christian Thun LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as Fury scores very impressive points win in Sheffield

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      HUGHIE FURY put on an excellent display to beat Christian Thun on points and continue his comeback. Fury, 30, has now marked his boxing revival with three successive wins as he steps up his return to the sport.Hughie, Tyson Fury’s cousin, took on Thun on the undercard of Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson-Bent in Sheffield.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below… Thompson steals the show13-0-0 (nine by knockout).A demolition job from Thompson and what a way to end a great night of boxing.A brilliant array of shots – the Sheffield-born star looked the real deal.Copy linkCopiedThompson WINSIt was only a matter of time – the referee has seen enough and it is a dominant and deserved victory.Thompson keeps his title and he celebrates with Kell Brook.Copy linkCopiedThompson vs Wilson-Bent Round 3 – Thompson is smelling blood here and fancies a knockout.Wilson-Bent looks a tad shocked and his legs are turning to jelly.And that is incredible by Shakiel as he drops him once again with a right hook on the turn.Somehow RWB is continuing and lands a body shot – only for another counter punch to knock him off balance.That’s a third followed up by another fourth knockdown straight after.Copy linkCopiedThompson vs Wilson-Bent Round 2 – Nice start by Wilson-Bent but Thompson fights back.Several good punches by the champ and this counter style is intelligent he is using is working brilliantly so far.And wow a stunning combination in the last ten seconds sees RWB hit the deck.It was a great combination and it’s a short left hand that knocks him over.Copy linkCopiedThompson vs Wilson-Bent Round 1 – The main event is underway for the IBF European middleweight title.An electric start and Thompson attacks first with a strong body shot.He later lands a huge right and left hand, Dr Steel seems to be finding gaps already as he bloodies the nose of his opponent.Copy linkCopiedRing walksA serious look on River Wilson-Bent’s face as he walks to the ring.He is followed by Shakiel Thompson as heads into the ring with a strut of confidence. Copy linkCopied’Best version of me’Walsh is absolutely delighted and says he is ready for another fight already.He directs a message to Turki Alalshikh and says he will take on any lightweight available in Saudi Arabia.Walsh says “put the cash out” and he is there before joking he wants the Riyadh Season to head to his hometown of Norfolk.Copy linkCopiedWalsh vs MouldRound 2 – Another barrage of shots and it’s all over!Big right hand first put Mould down and Walsh followed it up with a similar knockdown. A barrage of shots to a wounded Mould then finished him off and it’s a one and done here in the opening round. Copy linkCopiedWalsh vs Mould Round 1 – Walsh leaps in with a jab and left hook with Mould looking to get his jab off. Nice right hand from Walsh leaves Mould momentarily off balance. Huge right hand and Mould is down! He gets to his feet but he looks shaken and he’s down again! Copy linkCopiedUp next Tasty lightweight clash up next between Ryan Walsh and Reece Mould. Mould is coming off defeat to Gary Cully last November while Walsh is looking for one last run. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunFury a winner on the cards but only by two rounds. Maybe tighter on the cards than what we saw in the ring but a good, tough fight for Fury there. He’ll be looking for bigger names now. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 8 – Right hand to the body and left hook to the head lands for Fury, not stopping here in the eighth and final round. Thun is on the ropes with Fury firing shot but he does well to avoid anything too damaging. The two big men swing it out to the end and it’s been a good showing for Fury, who has bossed his way through the eight rounds. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 7 – Big right hand stuns Thun on the ropes. Thun backs up to the ropes and Fury lets go of some body shots, he’s been relentless all night. Big one-two bounces of Thun and his knees dip. He could be in trouble here. Couple more big rights land for Fury down the stretch.Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 6 – Big straight right hand stabs Thun’s stomach. Big one-two from Fury pushes Thun into the ropes and the German is forced to withstand another onslaught. Fury ends the round with some good work on the ropes. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 5 – Thun leads with a flurry but it draws a response from Fury who comes back with a barrage of body shots. Thun keeps coming but it’s being controlled by Fury, who is landing some telling right hands. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 4 – Big right hand from Fury breaks Thun’s guard but the German takes it well. Big body shots from Fury goes in and Thun appears to wince a little. The British heavyweight is breaking Thun down bit by bit. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 3 – Nice combination on the inside from Thun but Fury roars forward. Some big uppercuts come in from Fury but Thun fires back with another barrage of shots. Hug right hand over the top for Fury but Thun takes it well. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 2 – Fury active with his right hands, driving Thun to the ropes. Lovely left hook to the body goes in for Fury and he let’s his hands go on the ropes. Solid start. Thun does answer back with some combinations and Fury responds with two hooks to the body. Copy linkCopiedFury vs Thun Round 1 – Fury opens the round hammering Thun’s body. Fury drives Thun back to the corner and both trade big shots on the inside. Again Fury sinks in some good hooks to the body with Thun instead looking for combinations. Copy linkCopiedHughie’s back Up next is the return of Tyson Fury’s cousin Hughie, against Christian Thun. Fury has won twice this year already having been sidelined due to personal reasons since 2021. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherAll three judges score unanimously in favour of Gallagher, who retains her Commonwealth title. Well deserved with the knockdown and cleaner right hands. Not the kind of fight we’d want to see again but both gave it their all – styles just didn’t gel on this occasion. Copy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherFight goes the distance and the 10th and final round was much the same. Great effort from both but the fight just didn’t catch fire with the styles clashing too much. With the knockdown and more eye-catching right hands, Gallagher should take the decision victory. Copy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherHeading into the last round and it’s Gallagher’s fight to lose now. Despite the heated build-up the fight has failed to deliver with far too much holding and grabbing. Let’s see what the final round brings. Copy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherBig right hook from Willetts forced Gallagher to hold on. Good back and forth to close out the round and this is the action we hoped to get throughout. Gallagher in control and Willetts may need a knockdown or two – even a knockout – to turn this around. Copy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherGallagher starts pumping out a low lead jab in the seventh round. Willetts tries a one-two but it falls just short of the target. Willetts using her jab better this round. Better work on the inside from the two as well. Copy linkCopied More

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      I’m nicknamed ‘farm boy’ for very specific reason… but now I’m set to make my professional boxing debut

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      BOXING star Edward Hardy balances haymakers and hay bales.The 22-year-old competes in his first professional bout against Engel Gomez tonight in Sheffield.Edward Hardy launches his pro career in Sheffield tonightCredit: BBCThe boxer works as a farmer when he is not in the ringCredit: BBCThe two-time amateur national champion reckons his work on the farm makes him a better boxerCredit: BBCHe has been nicknamed ‘The Farm Boy’Credit: BBCHardy trains at Sheffield’s Steel City GymCredit: BBCYorkshire-born Hardy has risen through the amateur ranks and is a two-time national champion.And the secret to the fighter’s success is his work on the family farm.The super bantamweight is a fourth generation farmer and has been nicknamed “The Farm Boy” – even having the slogan written on his shorts.His barn doubles up as a gym and a place to keep all his machinery, with Hardy confident that he punches above his weight due to his efforts on the land.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told the BBC: “It keeps me fit when I am going round the yard. “I’m working, I’m busy and active so it gives me that physical strength over an opponent who is just training.”But despite launching his pro career, Hardy has no plans to ditch his double life, saying: “I want to be a professional boxer and work my way up to the top, winning many titles.”But I also want to keep farming as well because I enjoy it, it is my passion and I have been brought up with it. Hopefully I can keep it working side-by-side.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHis father James got him into boxing at the age of eight and he calls Ricky Hatton his biggest inspiration.Hardy gets a few hours off his shift every day to head to Sheffield’s Steel City Gym or to use the makeshift one on the farm.Inside Tyson Fury’s Morecambe mansionHe revealed: “We have got a pull-up bar in one of the sheds, a rope dangling from one of the ceilings and a few old tyres to do my strength and conditioning – they weigh a bit.”I’ll be doing a job, pull off for a few sets of pull-ups, then carry on.”Hardy has turned pro after missing out on a place at the Paris Olympics with Team GB.’Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator’ – What Dubois and Joshua said after brutal fightDANIEL DUBOIS annihilated Anthony Joshua’s dream of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion, writes Wally Downes Jr.Joshua was floored FOUR times as Dubois landed an astonishing fifth-round knockout in front of a record 96,000 Wembley crowd and millions of TV viewers to retain his IBF belt.AJ, 34, never recovered after being downed in the first round of last night’s Battle of Britain showdown as a huge Dubois right-hand haymaker caught him flush on the chin.Here’s what they said after the fight:DANIEL DUBOIS“Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator, a warrior to the bitter end. This is the biggest win of my career. I couldn’t let this opportunity go and now I want to go to the top level of this game.“I’ve been on a roller-coaster ride and this is my time. I’m not gonna stop until I reach my full potential.”ANTHONY JOSHUA“As p***ed off as I am, it is what it is.“I had a sharp, fast opponent and there were a lot of mistakes from me. Credit to my opponent and his team.“We rolled the dice and came up short. You know I’m p***ed but I’m going to keep cool and give respect to my opponent.”FRANK WARREN (DUBOIS’ PROMOTER)“It was a phenomenal fight, like  Hagler v Hearns.“A brilliant fight and everybody has seen a champion’s performance tonight.“Daniel has shown his courage, his skills.“AJ caught him with a shot towards the end and I was worried, but what a fabulous, fantastic fight.”EDDIE HEARN (AJ’S PROMOTER)“AJ shipped a huge right hand  in the first round and  was fighting on heart.“He hurt Daniel at the end of the fourth and then again in the fifth, but got greedy and walked on to a right hand and that’s all she wrote.“I’m sure Anthony will exercise the rematch clause.” More

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      Chris Eubank’s son Joseph found not guilty of dragging girl, 16, along beach and raping her

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      CHRIS Eubank’s son has been found not guilty of dragging a teen girl across a beach and raping her.Joseph Eubank, 27, was accused of attacking the 16-year-old near Brighton Pier on July 16, 2022.Joseph Eubank has been cleared of raping a teen girlCredit: Dan Jessup / Eddie MitchellHe then allegedly messaged her, saying: “Hey pup, are you ready for round two?”Eubank was today found not guilty to two counts of rape following a trial.Lewes Crown Court was told the girl had been out celebrating a birthday with friends before they became separated.She said she was “very drunk”, had lost her phone and was desperately trying to find it to call her friends.Eubank then approached the teen girl, who was stood near the seafront, because he found her attractive.He allegedly dragged her down across the pebbled beach under the pretence of “going to look at the moon”.She claimed in her evidence that he became “aggressive” and forced himself on her near the water,The distraught girl said she managed to call a friend and was found “hysterical, confused and very upset” a short time later.Most read in BoxingEubank admitted he engaged in sexual activity with the alleged victim but said it was “all very fluent and very consensual”.He also claimed the teen looked “completely sober” as they chatted near the beach.Following his acquittal, Judge Christine Laing KC told Eubank: “You need to reflect on what you did that night.”It was not decent behaviour in any way shape or form.”Joseph Eubank is the youngest son of Chris Eubank Sr, who held the WBO middleweight and super-middleweight titles between 1990 and 1995.His brother Chris Jr is also a professional boxer and has fought the likes of Billy Joe Saunders and George Groves.Eubank had claimed the sex was consensualCredit: Dan Jessup / Eddie MitchellEubank, left, with his boxer dad and brother Chris Jr More

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      Watch Tommy Fury ‘break every part of his leg’ after being kicked ELEVEN times by UFC legend Tom Aspinall

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      TOMMY FURY joked he “broke every part of his leg” after being kicked 11 times by UFC champion Tom Aspinall.The Love Island star and boxer appeared in the mixed martial artist’s latest YouTube video.Tommy Fury joked he ‘broke every part of his leg’ after being kicked by Tom AspinallCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialThe UFC champion unleashed 11 leg kicks on Fury in a dead leg challengeCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialFury took on Aspinall’s dead leg challenge by taking a series of leg kicks at increasing levels of power and strength.Starting without padding or shin guards for protection, Fury took Aspinall’s leg kick at 10 per cent power.Aspinall is the current UFC interim heavyweight champion after successfully defending his belt at UFC 304 in July.The English fighter secured a 60-second knockout victory over Curtis Blaydes to avenge his only loss in the promotion.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe suffered a knee injury just 15 seconds into their previous meeting two years prior which left him unable to continue.That injury is now well behind Aspinall, though, as he showed with his leg kicks on Fury.After his fourth effort at 40 per cent strength, Fury was left wincing as he limped away holding his thigh, quipping: “He’s broke every inch of my leg.”He was able to psych himself up for the next stage before joking: “Who the hell wakes up on a Monday morning and thinks ‘do you know what I’m going to go and do this.’”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury continued to 60 per cent, when he admitted: “Oh he’s broke my leg. Oh it’s broke,” after another crushing blow.Aspinall added that the unbeaten cruiserweight had set a new personal best in the challenge before topping the leaderboard by taking a kick at 65 per cent power.Tommy Fury ‘BOOED by whole of Wembley’ after split from Molly-Mae at AJ fightFury began taking kicks at 10 per cent strength before Aspinall increased the powerCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialBy 50 per cent power Fury was forced to psych himself up to continueCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialThe pair continued with a few more kicks with Fury holding a pad over his legs and Aspinall wearing a shin guard.However, he removed it for the final kick at 90 per cent power, prompting Fury to say: “That’s enough, no more,” before falling to the floor in agony.Fury’s appearance in the video comes after he was spotted at last weekend’s fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.The 25-year-old was booed by the crowd as he appeared on the big screen at Wembley Stadium.It comes after his split from Molly-Mae Hague after five years together.The couple confirmed they had ended their relationship last month, having first met on Love Island in 2019.Fury is currently unbeaten as a professional at 10-0 but has not fought since beating KSI in October 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, Aspinall’s MMA record stands at 15-3 following his win over Blaydes earlier this year.His next appearance in the octagon has yet to be confirmed, though, as he awaits the outcome of November’s title bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.Aspinall added a pad and shin guard to show off his 90 per cent strength leg kickCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialFury was left rolling around in pain by the end of the challengeCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall Official More

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      Fans fear for boxing legend who’s set to make return to the ring aged 53 and say ‘this is sad’

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      FANS have expressed their fear for boxing legend Shane Mosley ahead of his return to the ring aged 53.American icon Mosley competed between 1993 to 2016 and is now training YouTuber Jake Paul.Shane Mosley is returning to the ring, leaving fans worriedHe’s taking on Bob Kofroth in the ‘Celebrity Boxing’ eventMosley was a world champion in three weight classes during his primeCredit: AP:Associated PressHis pro boxing record ended with a score of 61-49-10.And Mosley became a multiple world champion in THREE classes — lightweight, welterweight and light-middleweight.Mosley’s stock was so high that he won several ‘Fighter of the Year’ awards, while also being crowned the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer three times.Mosley’s career saw him beat the likes of Ricardo Mayorga and Oscar De La Hoya.READ MORE ON BOXINGBut a number of defeats late on in his career, including against Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez, saw him walk away from boxing eight years ago.However, Mosley is stepping back in the ring tomorrow night as part of the “Celebrity Boxing” circuit.He is fighting a coach called Bob Kofroth, with Mosley telling fans: “Make sure you watch my fight on September 28.”However, fans were left concerned by Mosley’s message, with one even claiming the American was “slurring” his words.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe fan said: “Wow, Shane Mosley is really slurring his words. There’s no need to be taking punches again at 53.”Another declared: “He needs to knock it off. The last time he fought he was a hollow shell.”Jake Paul to wear ‘the most expensive fight shorts ever’ with ring attire for Mike Tyson bout to cost $1MILLIONMosley fought and beat icons including Oscar De La HoyaCredit: AP:Associated PressHe couldn’t get the better of stars including Floyd Mayweather Jr during his later daysCredit: GettyOne noted: “Please don’t fight, Shane. You’ve got nothing left to prove.”Another added: “This isn’t boxing, this is sad.”Speaking about his fight with Mosley, opponent Kofroth said: “I feel like my situation is almost like a Rocky story.“I came from nothing. A lot of people don’t know anything about me, I got a huge opportunity.“I grew up watching him and I know a little about him. I’ll keep everything else to myself.“I love boxing, I feel like a true boxer and fighter, and I want to go toe-to-toe with someone who’s done it with the best.” More

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      Charlie Edwards vs Thomas Essomba: UK start time, live stream FREE, TV channel and undercard for European title fight

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      CHARLIE EDWARDS is looking to win European gold this Friday night as he takes on Thomas Essomba for the EBU belt. Edwards is a former flyweight world champion but in recent years has found himself in various domestic clashes. Charlie Edwards is a former flyweight world championCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdBut now he faces a step up once again as he takes on Cameroonian Essomba, who, incidentally, is managed by Edwards’ brother Sunny. The brothers will be on different sides for the first time in their careers, but it won’t stop either man from trying to come away with a big victory on fight night. Doors open at 5.30pm and features a stacked undercard with Germaine Brown, Jesse Brandon and Joel Bartell also in action.When is Edwards vs Essomba?Edwards’ clash against Essomba takes place on Friday, September 27. The fight will be held at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. The main event will get going from around 10pm BST, with the main card to start at 6pm. What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Edwards vs Essomba will be shown live on Channel 5 in the UK. You can live stream all of the action from the My5 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. Edwards vs Essomba undercardThomas Essomba vs. Charlie EdwardsGermaine Brown vs. Grant DennisJesse Brandon vs. Miguel Angel NunezJoel Bartell vs. Nikolas DzurnakBrandan Olbrechts vs. Brayan MairenaHannah Robinson vs. Laura ReoyoTom Welland vs. Darwing MartinezDanny Boardman vs. Yin CaicedoHasnan Ali vs. TBS More

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      Anthony Joshua has ‘gone backwards’ and ‘hasn’t got right team around him’ says Brit boxing legend who wants BIG changes

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA needs a “big shakeup” because he’s gone “backwards” with the wrong team around him, claims Carl Froch.Joshua, 34, suffered a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in five rounds in front of a British-record 98,000 fans last week at Wembley.Anthony Joshua needs to change his team after ‘very strange’ advice from trainer Ben DavidsonCredit: GettyFroch claims Joshua has gone ‘backwards’ since leaving former trainer Rob McCrackenJoshua suffered a devastating knockout defeat against Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyAnd boxing legend Froch insists big changes are in order if AJ wants a rematch with Dubois as he hasn’t evolved since leaving former trainer Rob McCracken.The Brit star, though, is not ruling out a major comeback and a third world heavyweight championship for Joshua.Froch said on his YouTube channel Froch on Fighting: “My point is, he’s gone backwards since leaving Rob McCracken.”And if he’s gonna move forward and come back and have a rematch with Daniel Dubois then I don’t think he’s got the right team around him.Read More on Boxing”He needs a big shakeup in the team, he needs to make changes and – before that – get his head right and then go for it because he’s in the twilight of his career now”I’m not saying he can’t come back and he can’t go on to become a three-time world champion but it’s gonna be a tough mountain to climb.”Froch also criticised Joshua’s trainer Ben Davidson’s “very strange” advice after the fourth round.Davidson told Joshua: “He’s rush stepping in with the jab almost every time unless you’re galloping around.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Slip or bring it up. In behind that double jab, bring it up, roll the dice. Roll the dice!”Froch is adamant that was the wrong advice as it put Joshua in a very dangerous position.Anthony Joshua warned not to repeat tactic that ‘didn’t do s*** for him’ as he’s told to rematch Dubois straight awayThe former world champion added: “At the end of round four, he sat down in his corner and the advice from Ben Davidson was very strange.”Ben Davidson told him to roll the dice, told him to go for it, he wanted AJ to look for the uppercut on his front foot, which is a dangerous punch.”Because when you throw the uppercut at range you leave your chin exposed.”Froch doubled down on his criticism of Davidson insisting his idea to “roll the dice” was “stupid”.The Nottingham bruiser is adamant you can’t follow that tactic against a “big puncher” like Dubois.Froch added: “That’s why the ‘roll the dice’ in round five was a stupid idea, because you’re not going to roll the dice against someone who is a big puncher. READ MORE SUN STORIES”All the heavyweights bang, but Daniel Dubois is known for being an absolute tank with that right hand, if he hits them you see the effect. Anthony Joshua looked like he had been tasered.”Joshua is heading for a rematch with Dubois, who also appears keen, and the fight could take place in Saudi Arabia. More