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      Anthony Joshua reveals plans to retire in five years’ time and admits ‘I’m coming towards end’ ahead of Tyson Fury fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT champ Anthony Joshua has made the shock announcement he will retire within five years.
      The WBA, WBO and IBF title holder heads into arguably the most significant year of his illustrious career.

      Anthony Joshua will consider retirement within the next five yearsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Joshua, 31, is braced for a double-header of fights with British rival Tyson Fury to determine who will be crowned undisputed king.
      And while his sole focus is adding the Gypsy King’s WBC belt to his collection, AJ can’t help but look towards the future.
      He told Sky Sports: “This isn’t the start of my career. I’m coming towards the end of my career.
      “I’m not someone who lives in the moment and thinks that everything is just like for now.

      “I’m always planning ahead so I’m coming towards the end of my career.
      “Five years left and that’s basically an Olympic cycle. I’ve got an Olympic cycle and a little bit more left, so when you see the next Olympics happen is when I’ll be coming to the end of my career and the next generation will be coming through.”
      AJ was a late bloomer in boxing having taken up the sport aged 18 in North London.
      His breakthrough moment arrived in 2011 when he took silver at the World Championships and qualified for the London Olympics the following year.

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      The Brit heavyweight turned professional in 2013Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      AJ is braced for a double-header of fights with Tyson FuryCredit: PA
      Joshua would take home the gold medal and hasn’t looked back since – winning 24 of his 25 bouts since turning professional in 2013.
      His fierce rival Fury, 32, turned professional five years before Joshua and has 31 fights to his name – winning 30 and drawing against Deontay Wilder.
      And Joshua believes Fury should also start considering retirement in the near future.
      He added: “Fury has been professional much longer than me. He should be looking to retire soon.

      “If he wants to cement his legacy, I’m here and ready. I’ve built myself into this position.”
      Fury has indicated in the past he plans to go on for some time, using former champ Wladimir Klitschko as a bench mark.
      Fury said: “Klitschko did it until he was 40.
      “A lot of the great champions are continuing, and continuing. I ain’t boxing for money, I ain’t boxing for fame, I ain’t boxing for a belt. I’m boxing because it keeps me mentally happy and I like to do it.
      “Nothing to prove to anybody. Not one thing to prove at all, but I box now, because I love boxing and I’ve been doing it all my life. Why walk away when I’m still only young?”
      Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn revealed last month that the AJ and Fury are close to agreeing a match-up in May or June with talks ‘progressing really well’.
      Though he believes that the eagerly-awaited contest is likely to take place outside of the UK due to the latest coronavirus lockdown.

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      Anthony Joshua in phenomenal shape as he prepares for Tyson Fury and vows ‘modern day fighters can compete in any era’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has vowed he would have been able to succeed in any era as he showed off his ripped physique on social media.
      The 31-year-old is looking in great shape as he prepares to face heavyweight rival Tyson Fury later this year for all the belts.

      Both men agreed to a two-fight deal last summer with a 50-50 split for the first bout and a 60-40 split going to the winner for the rematch.
      Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn revealed last month that the two are close to agreeing a match-up in May or June with talks ‘progressing really well’.
      Though he believes that the eagerly-awaited contest is likely to take place outside of the UK due to the latest coronavirus lockdown.
      With the fight edging closer to be finalised, Joshua has given fans a look at how he’s shaping up, while also taking a mini-swipe at boxers from previous generations.

      Posting two snaps of his ripped body, he tweeted: “A great modern day fighter will be able to compete in any era.”
      Joshua has been subject to criticism from former world champions in the past, with Lennox Lewis one of those to take fire at him.
      And the 1988 Olympic gold medallist even backed the Gypst King to beat AJ as he stated the unbeaten WBC champ is ‘more dangerous’.
      Boxing legend Mike Tyson – who recently snubbed Joshua from his favourite fighters list – stated in the past how Joshua, Fury or Deontay Wilder wouldn’t have beaten him.

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      Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury agreed to a two-fight deal last yearCredit: Refer to Caption

      When asked if he’d beat AJ or Fury, Tyson replied: “Yes. Listen, if you’re asking me if I was 20 years old, then yes, there’s no doubt.”
      And Evander Holyfield claimed last year that only Fury would have been able to hold his own during his era.
      Fans were split over Joshua’s comment online, as one said: “You’d certainly compete, but you would lose to Ali, Holmes, Frazier, Foreman, Tyson, Lewis, Holyfield, Bowe….”
      Another said: “You have to prove yourself as a great modern day fighter first.”
      A third backed AJ, as they commented: “This era is the AJ era, you’d be a champion in any era, Fury be found out soon enough.”
      Meanwhile another added: “Legend in the making.”

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      Watch Mike Tyson fight Game of Thrones star The Mountain in epic new trailer for movie ‘Desert Strike’

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      MIKE TYSON takes on Game of Thrones star The Mountain in their new movie ‘Desert Strike’.
      A trailer for the action film, due to be released in the US this year, reveals Tyson as an ex-military man, protecting a group of Egyptian refugees in wartorn cities.

      Mike Tyson in his new film ‘Desert Strike’Credit: YouTube/ONE Media

      Game of Thrones star The Mountain takes on Mike Tyson Credit: YouTube/ONE Media

      The film is due to be released in the US this yearCredit: YouTube/ONE Media

      But he will rival actor Hafthor Bjornsson – who is part of a group of evil mercenaries.
      The movie was directed by Egyptian filmmaker Raouf Abd El Aziz.
      It was initially released in Egypt in the summer of 2019 but is yet to go out to American audiences.
      Tyson, 54, has starred in several films but only in smaller or cameo roles.

      He most famously played himself in the cult comedy classic The Hangover, punching Zach Galifianakis’ character.
      Bjornsson, 32, similarly has enjoyed smaller roles on the big screen despite his breakout performance in Game of Thrones.
      The 6ft 9in powerhouse is equally as famous for his career as a strongman, representing Iceland across the world.
      He has rivalled England’s Eddie Hall and last year broke the Brit’s deadlift world record.

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      Actor Hafthor Bjornsson is part of a group of evil mercenariesCredit: YouTube/ONE Media

      Mike Tyson plays as an ex-military man, protecting a group of Egyptian refugeesCredit: YouTube/ONE Media

      Afterwards, Thor called out Hall to a boxing match with the pair now set to fight in Las Vegas this year.
      At the time of filming Desert Strike – also known as Hamlet Pharaoh – Bjornsson had not embarked on his crossover to boxing.
      But he may want to call on the help of iconic puncher Iron Mike, as he closes in on what is billed ‘the heaviest boxing match in history’.
      Tyson himself made a remarkable return to the ring in November, drawing with Roy Jones Jr, 51, after eight exhibition rounds and plans to fight again this year.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo praises Andy Ruiz Jr as CR7 says ‘body doesn’t matter’ after Mexican stunned Anthony Joshua

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has jumped to the defence of pudgy heavyweight boxer Andy Ruiz Jr as he claimed ‘the body doesn’t matter’.
      The Juventus star is still shredded at the age of 35 thanks to his gruelling training regime and fancy diet plan.

      Andy Ruiz Jr defied the odds to produce one of the biggest upsets in boxing historyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But the Portuguese ace has insisted that the body of an athlete does not matter – and that preparation is the key to success.
      Ronaldo made the claim while speaking to two-time middleweight champ Gennady Golovkin for DAZN documentary ‘Parallel Worlds’.
      He said: “The fight, Ruiz against Joshua – Joshua is top, but the other one is good.
      “I talked with my friends and they said, ‘Ah, his body.’

      “I said, ‘Listen, the body doesn’t matter. It’s preparation’.”
      Mexican star Ruiz Jr backed up Ronaldo’s claim as he dethroned AJ in the summer of 2019 in New York.
      The 25/1 underdog beat the British star in seven rounds to claim the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles.
      Ruiz Jr vowed to lose some of his flab in time for the rematch with the 6ft 6in former Olympic champion.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo has hot and cold baths to stimulate muscle regeneration,Credit: instagram

      Cristiano Ronaldo was a skinny teenager before he completely transformed his bodyCredit: Instagram

      He vowed to cut out ‘three-patty hamburger with bacon and cheese’ and Snickers bars from his diet.
      The 31-year-old planned to gorge on mushroom omelettes and chicken salads in a bid to lose some weight.
      But he weighed in 15lbs heavier for the match as he tipped the scales at 20 stone.
      He lost the second bout – and blamed his defeat on ‘three months of partying’.
      Ruiz Jr – who has a record of 33-2 – has now dropped 20lbs as he plots his return to the ring.
      Ronaldo also revealed what was said when he bumped into Joshua in Dubai.
      He said: “We had the opportunity to speak last year in Dubai, I was with Joshua and we had conversation.
      “33 years old is that age where you start to feel down.

      Cristiano Ronaldo loves to show off his six pack and bulging bicepsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The Juventus superstar is showing no signs of slowing down at the age of 35Credit: Instagram

      “I don’t wanna be in the sport, in football, where people say, ‘Cristiano was an unbelievable player and now he’s slow.’
      “I don’t want that.
      “You can take care a lot of your body, the body’s not a problem I don’t think.
      “It’s here [points to his head], your motivation, experience. I think this is the most tough.”
      Unlike Andy Ruiz Jr, fitness fanatic Ronaldo has stayed in shape throughout his entire career.
      Even after he tested positive for coronavirus, the former Manchester United star made sure to show off his muscles as he isolated.
      Ronaldo follows a Pilates-based routine that focuses on resistance work to strengthen his core and he regularly hits the gym.

      Andy Ruiz Jr beat Anthony Joshua to claim the heavyweight titlesCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Gervonta Davis accepts Ryan Garcia fight in now-deleted tweet as boxer vows to KO Floyd Mayweather protege in two rounds

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      GERVONTA DAVIS accepted Ryan Garcia’s callout and told his rival ‘shut up and get ready!’
      Garcia went after Floyd Mayweather’s protege after he knocked out Brit Luke Campbell with a devastating body shot.

      Ryan Garcia promised to KO rival Gervonta Davis in two rounds Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Gervonta Davis accepted Ryan Garcia’s callout Credit: Getty – Contributor

      He promised to win by KO in only two rounds and insisted Davis’ reputation is on the line.
      Garcia told TMZ Sports: “I’m on one mission. I’m on a mission to knock out Gervonta Davis in two rounds.
      “This man will go down, two rounds – that’s a promise.
      “If you do not take this next fight from me, you will not be remembered.

      “Your legacy will forever be tainted if you do not accept this fight.”
      Davis, 26, responded to Garcia, 22, online and appeared to confirm the fight is a done deal.
      In a now deleted-tweet, he wrote: “Lol, when I ever been a bitch?!
      “You know who you talked to 10 mins before ya ring walk..the fight already been made..now..shut up and get ready!”

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      Davis has campaigned mostly at super-featherweight in his career, winning the title three times.
      But he did step up to lightweight in December 2019, beating Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA’s secondary ‘Regular’ belt.
      Davis and Garcia have long rivalled each other, and even agreed to settle their feud in sparring.
      But the gym session never materialised and tempers have since boiled, with the two regularly trading words online.
      The fight will need both their promoters to come together and rivalling networks to partner up.
      Davis fights on Showtime under Mayweather Promotions while Garica is Oscar De La Hoya’s new star for Golden Boy, who feature on DAZN.
      Mayweather has a storied past with De La Hoya, having beaten him in 2007 selling 2.4milllion pay-per-views, a record at the time.
      They have worked together since, but it did not stop De La Hoya from recently calling out his fellow legend for a rematch.

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      Hollywood star Michael Jai White agrees to fight Mike Tyson for FREE and insists showdown ‘can happen next week’

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      HOLLYWOOD star Michael Jai White portrayed Mike Tyson in the 1995 HBO movie about the boxer… and now he wants to fight him.
      The 53-year-old actor – who took up the starring role for the biopic ‘Tyson’ – has even suggested he would beat the Baddest Man on the Planet.

      Michael Jai White (middle) is confident he would beat Mike Tyson in a boxing matchCredit: Alamy

      Known for his role as Gambol in The Dark Knight, Al Simmons in Spawn and Jax Briggs in Mortal Kombat: Legacy, the American has stated he is up for a new challenge.
      White boasts an impressive background in martial arts having first started Jujutsu at the age of seven, but he has revealed he is keen to try his hand inside the boxing ring.
      Speaking to VladTV, White was asked whether he would be willing to compete against Tyson, to which he said: “Of course.
      “To box Mike Tyson, I would love that. Are you kidding me? Why would I not do something like that.”

      When asked about what the outcome of the bout would be, he added: “Of course, I think I would win.
      “If [Tyson] he whooped my a**, I would [just] laugh at the whole scenario.”
      White then insisted he would be willing to pit his wits against the former world heavyweight champion for free.
      He also claimed that the exhibition contest could happen as early as next week.

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      Mike Tyson returned to the ring in November where he drew against Roy Jones JrCredit: USA TODAY Sports

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      He remarked: “Of course, I’ll do it for free. That’s my point man. It’s not about somebody else’s entertainment.
      “That’s why I don’t post this stuff [sparring sessions] with Jon Jones or me and a lot of fighters. I don’t post that stuff. This is something that can happen next week.”
      Tyson – who drew in his comeback fight against Jones in November – confirmed earlier this month that he will box again this year.
      And he has also teased a potential switch into MMA after footage emerged of him sparring inside the octagon.
      The 54-year-old has previously described UFC as ‘sexy’, but insisted the money in boxing is better.

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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will NOT happen in UK if fight agreed after coronavirus lockdown, confirms Eddie Hearn

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      EDDIE HEARN all-but confirmed Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will NOT take place in the UK.
      Joshua’s Matchroom promoter blamed the latest coronavirus lockdown for the mega-clash being held abroad.

      Eddie Hearn has dashed hopes of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua being held in the UKCredit: Mark Robinson Ltd

      The Matchroom promoter blamed the latest lockdownCredit: Richard Pelham

      The eagerly-anticipated heavyweight title unification fight is currently in the works, and both parties are confident a deal will soon be finalised.
      British fight fans are desperate for the clash to be held in the UK – with Wembley Stadium the preferred destination.
      But Hearn has poured cold water on that idea.
      He told the Mail: “Even before this current situation there was no guarantee we would do the first fight in the UK because it was almost impossible we would get clearance to have, say, 90,000 at Wembley in late May.

      “Now it is far, far more likely that it will be abroad.
      “There have been a lot of conversations between both sides in the past couple of weeks and we’re optimistic that we can tie up stuff in the next fortnight.”
      Earlier today, Hearn revealed the blockbuster showdown could be held in a ‘wacky’ location overseas.
      He told iFL TV: “There have been meetings taking place on where this fight is going to be held.

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      “There’s various countries. I’ve visited a few of them in the last few weeks and days and I think we’re in a good position. There’s some wacky stuff.
      “There’s some stuff you’d expect and again, I know everyone wants it in the UK but at the moment they aren’t even allowing boxing so we’ve got a long way to go.”
      Although an agreement has yet to be finalised, Hearn believes the biggest fight in the history of British boxing is almost a done deal.
      He added: “We’ve been drafting contracts, it’s not signed but the deal has been agreed for a long time, we’ve confirmed that in writing.
      “I feel like the fight is virtually there, to be honest with you. We’re in the final stages of everything that’s got to be worked out.”
      WBC king Fury continued his mind games with AJ this week by vowing to stop him inside two rounds.
      Hearn is loving the pre-fight build-up, saying: “I think it’s hotting up nicely. The mind games are starting.”

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      Forgotten heavyweight champ Charr to defend belt Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury don’t have for first time in four years

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      FORGOTTEN heavyweight world champion Mahmoud Charr has been told he will be stripped of his WBA belt should he fail to fight this month.
      The 36-year-old – who is the only strap holder besides Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in the heavyweight division – hasn’t fought since November 2017.

      Mahmoud Charr won the WBA ‘regular’ belt after beating Alexander UstinovCredit: Alamy Live News

      Anthony Joshua is the recognised WBA champion as he holds the ‘super’ strapCredit: ©Mark Robinson

      His last fight saw him pick up the WBA ‘regular’ belt after he outpointed Alexander Ustinov in his native Germany.
      Brit star Joshua holds the ‘super’ version of the WBA belt, which he originally won after he stopped Wladimir Klitschko seven months prior to Charr’s victory.
      Charr’s lengthy absence from the ring is due to promotional wrangles, while he was also suspended for an adverse VADA drug test.
      Though his suspension from the squared circle was later lifted by the WBA.

      But the WBA have grown impatient by his inactivity, and have ordered him to face mandatory challenger Trevor Bryan before January 29.
      A statement read: “The heavyweight title fight between champion Mahmoud Charr and the mandatory challenger Trevor Bryan will have to be held by January 29, 2021, according to a statement issued by the World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee, and signed by Carlos Chavez.”
      With time running out to make the fight, there has been no mention on when it could take place or where the two would compete.
      Bryan – who is the interim WBA champ – hasn’t fought since he knocked out BJ Flores in August 2018.

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      Only Tyson Fury, Joshua and Charr hold world titles in the heavyweight divisionCredit: AFP or licensors

      But the unbeaten 31-year-old has stated it won’t be long until he ends his hiatus away from the ring.
      In a recent Instagram post showing off his belt, he said: “Don’t Quit.
      “Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a CHAMPION – Muhammad Ali.
      “It won’t be long now people it won’t be long now.”

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