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      Anthony Joshua can only beat Tyson Fury by KO, claims Carl Froch as he breaks down mouthwatering world title fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA can only beat Tyson Fury by KO, according to former super-middleweight world champ Carl Froch.
      The two heavyweight champions are said to have ‘verbally agreed’ an undisputed title clash next year.

      Carl Froch thinks Anthony Joshua has to look for a KO win against Tyson FuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Joshua has ‘verbally agreed’ to fight Fury next yearCredit: PA:Press Association

      Fury is already the bookies’ favourite for victory following his stunning dismantling of previously undefeated American Deontay Wilder.
      But Froch, who retired in 2014 after back-to-back KO’s of big Brit rival George Groves, isn’t ruling out a stunning stappage win for Joshua.
      Speaking to Sky Sports the 43-year-old said: “I think the only way that Anthony Joshua can win this fight is by stoppage.
      “He can’t outbox Fury, who is too good at range. He throws punches from all angles and he’s so awkward.

      “But Joshua is an Olympic gold medallist with strong fundamentals and he’s got combination punches with real aggression.
      “If he produces the same finishing instinct that he’s shown in past fights, then he can beat Fury.
      “AJ can get him out of there, I think he can, because you saw bursts of his aggression in the Kubrat Pulev fight.
      “If AJ maintains that, there’s a chance he could stop him, but the problem is, if he doesn’t stop Fury then he’s going to lose on points.”

      Tyson Fury has been calling out Anthony Joshua for an undisputed clash for a whileCredit: PA:Press Association

      Last time out Joshua put on a scintilating performance to KO Pulev in the ninth round.
      And former cruiserweight world champ Johnny Nelson thinks AJ can do the same to Fury when they fight and win ‘by late stoppage’.
      But former European champ Matthew Macklin thinks Fury will win on points.
      Macklin is predicting Fury to ‘look to outbox AJ’ and his ‘better angles’ and ‘excellent movement’ will see him triumph and become the true heavyweight king.

      Former cruiserweight world champ is predicting a Joshua KO winCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed he is in negotiations with Fury’s side, repped by the legendary Bob Arum.
      And the Matchroom boss confirmed paperwork is being exchanged with a two-fight deal believed to be in the works, which could total £500million.
      He told SirusXM: “We’re close. Backwards and forwards with contracts at the moment.
      “Things have been progressing really well over the last week.
      “I really believe you will see that fight May/June, everyone’s working well in the right direction.”
      WBA, IBF and WBO unified champion AJ revealed he is ready to share the profits with his great rival equally and reassured fans the pair will finally share the ring.
      Click here to read what other boxing legends are predicting for the Battle of Britain.

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      Logan Paul is bigger threat to Floyd Mayweather than UFC star Conor McGregor, insists ex-boxing champion Victor Ortiz

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      LOGAN PAUL is a bigger threat to Floyd Mayweather than Conor McGregor was, insists ex-boxing champion Victor Ortiz.
      Money, who retired with a perfect 50-0 record after stopping Notorious in the tenth three years ago, is coming out of retirement in February to fight in what he hopes will be the richest fight of all time.

      Logan Paul (left) will cause trouble to Floyd Mayweather, says Victor Ortiz (centre)Credit: Instagram / @itsvortiz

      He says the YouTuber will cause Money more problems than Notorious did in 2017Credit: Getty

      Mayweather retired as the undisputed box office king, selling 29million PPVs during his iconic 50-0 career.
      His 2015 win over Manny Pacquiao smashed the record with 4.6m sold, with his fight against UFC star McGregor two years later coming in at 4.4m.
      Paul, 25, only made his professional debut with a defeat to fellow social media star KSI in November 2019.
      But that has not stopped his training pal and former boxing star Ortiz from bigging up his chances against arguably the best to ever step foot into the ring.

      And he has no doubts that Paul will cause more problems for Mayweather, 43, than McGregor did.
      Ortiz told MMA Fighting: “Conor couldn’t do nothing.
      “I don’t mean to speak bad. Conor’s a heck of a UFC fighter in the octagon, but he has no business in a ring, as opposed to someone like Logan – Logan learned in a ring. So his stuff is all standup.
      “Everything about Logan is boxing, angles, moving, so it’s two different worlds.

      “I couldn’t tell you what someone like Logan or myself could do in an octagon, but stick to what you know. And Logan, he knows boxing right now.”
      Ortiz continued: “McGregor’s a hell of a boxer. I’m a huge fan of McGregor. I’ve always pulled for Conor, except for when he fought Floyd.
      “Floyd shut it down when Floyd was done playing. He said, ‘OK, I just gave the world a show. I’m going to put you night night.’
      “Did he catch him a couple of times? Absolutely. It’s a fight, for god’s sake. But Floyd was going to shut it down when Floyd wanted to.”
      And after watching McGregor, who returns to the Octagon against Dustin Poirier next month, struggle against Mayweather, Ortiz backed Paul to put up a better show.
      He added: “What I’ve been watching and seeing is a YouTuber gone professional boxer who puts in hours and hours of work studying films.
      “He’s very disciplined, and he’s working his butt off, and he listens.
      “He has a heck of a coach [in Milton Lacroix] who’s very knowledgeable and very experienced. I believe it’s a dangerous combo.
      “I’m telling you, it’s going to be an interesting fight. I’ve talked to him about Floyd a few times. … I give him the simple things: ‘Floyd is Floyd, but you’re unstoppable. You’re on another level.’
      “I strongly believe Floyd will have trouble. Logan can box, and he has power, reach speed, and he can move now.”

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      Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, how to watch fight on DAZN, full undercard

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      BOXING kicks off 2021 with a bang as Ryan Garcia readies himself for a fight with Luke Campbell.
      Garcia, who’s relatively untested as a fighter in the lightweight division, will take on two-time world title challenger and Olympic gold-medallist Campbell in a WBC lightweight title eliminator.

      Ryan Garcia will fight Luke Campbell on December 2 Credit: Instagram
      (Ad) Watch the fight HERE exclusively live on DAZN for just £1.99.
      Fans of the sport are in eagerly anticipating the match-up, which puts the winner right into a world title picture next year.
      Garcia and Campbell signed the deal to fight earlier this year, with Golden Boy Promotions to promote the event in the U.S.
      When is Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell?
      Garcia’s huge clash with Campbell was supposed to take place on December 5 in California.
      However, Campbell tested positive for coronavirus, putting the fight back until Saturday, January 2, 2021.
      What channel is Garcia vs Campbell and can it be live streamed?
      Garcia vs Campbell will be shown live on DAZN UK, which launched on December 18 with Gennady Golovkin vs Kamil Szeremeta.
      Garcia’s promoters Golden Boy, and Campbell’s Matchroom, are both tied into deals with DAZN in the U.S. and will likely now see shows from across the pond broadcast on the streaming platform in the UK.
      The fight will take place in the Texas at the American Airlines Center.
      Garcia vs Campbell will be available for streaming on the DAZN app, which you can subscribe to for just £1.99 per month, by clicking HERE.
      The DAZN app can be downloaded onto a mobile, tablet device or onto a smart TV.
      What time does Garcia vs Campbell start?
      We can expect an earlier start time for fans hoping to watch in the UK.
      Garcia’s huge clash with Campbell will likely get underway from 11pm GMT time on January 2, which is 5pm local time.
      The card is timed to accommodate both US and global viewers to DAZN.

      Luke Campbell lost his last fight with Vasyl Lomachenko in LondonCredit: Reuters

      Ryan Garcia is one of the highest-rated prospects in boxingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Garcia vs Campbell undercard
      Rene Alvarado defends his title against Roger Gutierrez as chief support on the bill.

      Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell (interim WBA world light title)
      Rene Alvarado vs Roger Gutierrez (WBA world super-featherweight title)
      Felix Alvarado vs DeeJay Krie (IBF world light-flyweight title)
      Franchon Crews Dezurn vs Ashleigh Curry (super-middleweight)
      Sean Garcia vs Rene Marquez (lightweight)
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      Luke Campbell warned not to underestimate ‘skinny’ Ryan Garcia’s power by ring legend Bernard Hopkins

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      LUKE CAMPBELL has been warned he is in for a rude awakening if he underestimates pretty-boy Ryan Garcia.
      Hull’s 33-year-old Olympic 2012 gold medallist faces the Mexican-American KO sensation in a bout in Dallas that will propel the winner into a 2021 WBC lightweight world-title bid.

      Luke Campbell has been warned he is in for a rude awakening if he underestimates Ryan GarciaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      American Garcia, 22 is the sport’s newest golden boyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Garcia, 22, is the sport’s newest golden boy, promoted by former six-weight world champ Oscar De La Hoya, training alongside pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez and followed by 7.7million fans on Instagram.
      Campbell has watched hours of Garcia on video.
      But if the brave Brit reckons it is all style over substance, then Golden Boy promoter and ring legend Bernard Hopkins reckons his baby-face could get battered.
      Hopkins, 55, told SunSport: “Anyone who knows the boxing business knows speed is power.

      “You don’t really see power but you can hear it and definitely feel it, you know it will knock someone down or out.
      “When people look at Ryan they see a skinny, nice-looking guy and they think ‘he cannot punch hard’.
      “But what defines a puncher? Ryan’s timing and speed makes him a puncher because he hits opponents with shots they cannot see.
      “The punches you do not see are the ones that knock you out.”

      Boxing legend and Golden Boy Promotions promoter Bernard Hopkins Credit: PA:Press Association

      Campbell lost his two previous world title challenges on points, against future hall-of-fame fighters Jorge Linares and Vasiliy Lomachenko.
      Garcia has reached 20-0 with 17 knockouts without breaking sweat.
      And Hopkins, the two-weight legend who retired just 28 days short of his 52nd birthday, knows the Englishman could yet take the young buck to school.
      He said: “Campbell’s experience and willingness to take this fight marks him out as a real champion.
      “I am excited by Campbell’s confidence, he is not coming here like somebody has done him a favour.
      “He is serious. Ryan is going to have his hands full and he is going to have to figure it out in the heat of battle.
      “Ryan knows how serious this fight is and this is not Campbell’s first rodeo, so he is going in there with experience and a lot of confidence.”

      Father-of-three Campbell flew out to Texas just days before Christmas and could have filled the ten-hour flight watching clips of his rival looking a million dollars on the training pads or posing.
      But the no-nonsense Yorkshireman told the California kid it is all punches, not posts.
      Campbell said: “He’s got a huge profile on social media.
      “When you have that amount of followers, you have to keep them interested with stuff, videos. For me, I prefer to just live my life.
      “It all looks good on video but there are plenty of kids out there who can hit the pads quickly but not look good in the ring.
      “You can throw 1,000 uppercuts in five seconds on the pads but it’s not real. There’s no one in front of you trying to take your head off.”
      Watch Campbell v Garcia on Saturday night on DAZN from 8pm. More

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      Logan Paul left ex-Floyd Mayweather opponent Victor Ortiz in ‘shock and awe’ after YouTuber ‘KO’d a sparring partner’

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      LOGAN PAUL left ex-Floyd Mayweather opponent Victor Ortiz in ‘shock and awe’ after the YouTuber knocked out a sparing partner.
      Paul is preparing for mission impossible as he brings Mayweather out of retirement in February.

      Logan Paul pictured with his trainer and Victor Ortiz Credit: Instagram / @itsvortiz

      And he will do so with inside knowledge on the American legend, as he has Ortiz in his corner.
      The former welterweight champion has helped Paul in his training camp and oversaw a recent sparring session.
      And in an interview with MMAFighting, Ortiz claimed the YouTuber KO’d the last of three sparring partners in the final round of their session.
      It comes as a stark reminder of what Paul is capable of in the boxing ring, despite his lack of experience.

      Ortiz said: “Mind you, these are full-on professional boxers. “I sat back in shock and awe.
      “He was so composed and relaxed. He used his reach perfect – took a little step, hook down the middle, sleep. Night-night.
      “My only complaint there is that he didn’t read him a bedtime story.
      “I know what I know, and I know what I see. What I’m saying, in a sense, is that he will give Floyd trouble.”

      Mayweather retired as a pro in 2017 after he stopped UFC star Conor McGregor in ten rounds.
      But, like he did in 2018 against featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, the 43-year-old returns for an exhibition bout
      And he faces internet sensation Paul, 25, who lost his pro debut in 2019 against internet foe KSI, 27, by split-decision.
      Despite his farcical experience and skill advantage, Mayweather is outweighed by FOUR STONE and gives away six inches in height.
      And Ortiz has warned his former rival to expect a lot more than a boxing beginner with millions of followers.

      Victor Ortiz was knocked out by Floyd Mayweather in 2011Credit: AFP

      Logan Paul, with Victor Ortiz to his left, pictured with his training team
      He has watched Paul hone his skills under experienced trainer Milton Lacroix with duo forming a ‘dangerous combo’.
      Ortiz said: “[Mayweather] found a YouTuber – that sounds easy enough for a 20-time world champion. Alright, let’s beat him up.
      “But what I’ve been watching and seeing is a YouTuber gone professional boxer who puts in hours and hours of work studying films.
      “He’s very disciplined, and he’s working his butt off, and he listens. He has a heck of a coach who’s very knowledgeable and very experienced.
      “I believe it’s a dangerous combo.”

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      Tyson Fury and wife Paris wear £1,000 matching Versace outfits for date night following family Christmas

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      TYSON FURY and wife Paris showed off his and hers £1,000 Versace outfits on a Christmas ‘date night’.
      The boxing champion shared a photo on Instagram of the pair looking dapper in their expensive clobber.

      Tyson Fury and wife Paris wore £1,000 Versace outfits on ‘date night’Credit: Instagram @gypsyking101

      The heavyweight boxing champion has always had Paris by his side through the highs, and the lowsCredit: Instagram

      Tyson is well-known for his love of a dazzling suit and of course those pink trousers.
      And it seems his fashion sense is running off on his better half.
      Fury has been keeping up his training over the festive season as he hopes to close in on an undisputed clash against Anthony Joshua.
      Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn has said that fight has been ‘verbally agreed’ but there is just the small matter of sorting out the millions of pounds to be involved.

      The blockbuster bout is likely to take place between next May or June after a breakthrough in negotiations.
      And of course with the UK still in the grip of coronavirus, it means that super-fight could happen abroad.
      The US, Saudia Arabia and even China have been touted as possible locations.
      AJ overcame his first obstacle by breezing past Kubrat Pulev last weekend while Fury remains in a legal battle with Deontay Wilder over their failed trilogy of fights.

      Another obstacle preventing the deal is the fact Oleksandr Usyk is currently the mandatory challenger for AJ’s WBO belt.
      Hearn has previously admitted that both fighters could ditch their belts, from the four major sanctioning bodies, if they try to block the undisputed decider.
      Two days before Christmas the Gypsy King took inspiration from Dark Knight Rises villain Bane as he trained in the dark alone.
      Tom Hardy’s 2012 Batman character famously told the DC hero that he was ‘born’ in the dark.
      And the Gypsy King appeared to be motivated by Bane as he uploaded a video on Twitter working out in pitch black.
      Fury, 32, said: “Training in the dark alone, because I was born in the dark.
      “I train alone, because no one’s going to help me when I’m in there fighting for my life.”

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      Logan Paul has more chance of beating Floyd Mayweather than UFC star Conor McGregor did, ex-opponent Victor Ortiz says

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER’S former opponent Victor Ortiz believes Logan Paul has more chance of beating the legend than Conor McGregor did. 
      Mayweather retired as a pro in 2017, after stopping ex-UFC champion McGregor in ten rounds.

      Floyd Mayweather retired after beating Conor McGregorCredit: AFP or licensors

      Logan Paul, 25, faces Floyd Mayweather, 43, in February Credit: Instagram @loganpaul

      But he will come out of retirement in February aged 43, facing YouTuber Paul in an exhibition bout.
      Despite Paul having fought only once as a pro, losing to internet rival KSI in 2019, Ortiz reckons the boxing beginner is better equipped to upset Mayweather than McGregor was.
      He told MMAFighting: “Conor couldn’t do nothing.
      “I don’t mean to speak bad. Conor’s a heck of a UFC fighter in the octagon, but he has no business in a ring, as opposed to someone like Logan – Logan learned in a ring.

      “So his stuff is all standup. Everything about Logan is boxing, angles, moving, so it’s two different worlds.
      “I couldn’t tell you what someone like Logan or myself could do in an octagon, but stick to what you know.
      “And Logan, he knows boxing right now.”
      Ortiz has a special insight of Mayweather, having fought but lost to the American great in 2011.

      And the former welterweight champion is a good friend of Paul’s having filmed a skit with the social media phenomenon before.
      Ortiz has helped the 25-year-old prepare for mission impossible – becoming the first man to defeat Mayweather.
      But despite Paul’s farcical skill and experience disparity, he does have a FOUR STONE and six inch advantage.
      And even though the odds stacked against him like never before, he has the full backing of Ortiz.
      He said: “He’s a dear friend, and I believe in him. I’m telling you, it’s going to be an interesting fight.
      “I’ve talked to him about Floyd a few times. I give him the simple things: ‘Floyd is Floyd, but you’re unstoppable. You’re on another level.’

      Floyd Mayweather knocked out Victor Ortiz in 2011Credit: Las Vegas Review Journal

      Logan Paul pictured with his trainer and Victor Ortiz
      “I strongly believe Floyd will have trouble. Logan can box, and he has power, reach speed, and he can move now.”
      “I can absolutely see 110 per cent why they would be upset. I can agree to a certain extent. But honestly, realistically, today’s society is about numbers.
      “You can be one heck of a boxer, but if you’re not putting butts in seats, you ain’t getting paid.”
      With Ortiz having witnessed Paul and Mayweather up close, the 33-year-old backs his man as the harder-hitter.
      He revealed: “From what I see at the gym, I can honestly say Logan can probably hit harder.
      “Now, who’s more accurate? We’ll see February 20.”

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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury deal ‘close’, Eddie Hearn reveals with talks progressing well for May or June mega-fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is moving closer to agreeing a deal to fight Tyson Fury in May or June, with talks ‘progressing really well’.
      The pair of heavyweight champions verbally agreed a double header in principle earlier in the year.

      Eddie Hearn pictured with Anthony Joshua Credit: Mark Robinson Ltd

      Legendary promoter Bob Arum with Tyson Fury Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      But after AJ dealt with his mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev in style, knocking the Bulgarian out in December, the path appeared clearer.
      Now his promoter Eddie Hearn is in negotiations with Fury’s side, repped by the legendary Bob Arum.
      And Hearn revealed paperwork is being exchanged with a two-fight deal believed to be in the works, which could total £500million.
      He told SirusXM: “We’re close. Backwards and forwards with contracts at the moment.

      “Things have been progressing really well over the last week.
      “I really believe you will see that fight May/June, everyone’s working well in the right direction.”
      WBA, IBF and WBO unified champion AJ revealed he is ready to share the profits with his great rival equally and reassured fans the pair will finally share the ring.
      But he and Fury are sweating on whether, for the first time in history, all four of the heavyweight belts will be on the line.

      The Gypsy King has not fought since he brutally dethroned Deontay Wilder, 35, of the WBC crown in February.
      And to force through a fight with AJ, Fury attempted to walk away from his contracted trilogy with Wilder, believing the stipulation expired in October.
      The Bronze Bomber hit back by launching a legal case, which is yet to be resolved.
      And AJ faces his own headache with the WBO mandating him to fight No1 ranked contender Oleksandr Usyk next.
      Joshua has already confirmed he is willing to vacate the belt in order to fight Fury.
      But Ukrainian Usyk hinted he would step aside to allow AJ and Fury to contest for all of the heavyweight marbles.
      Usyk told SunSport: “All four belts might end up in the same hands of one person.
      “It might be a once in a lifetime opportunity. We should all talk and communicate for that to happen because it is a really big event.”

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