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      Eddie Hearn reveals three fights Dillian Whyte would love after Alexander Povetkin bout is delayed again

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      DILLIAN WHYTE is on the lookout for another opponent while he waits for his rematch with Alexander Povetkin.
      Eddie Hearn revealed the Body Snatcher wants to face Deontay Wilder, Andy Ruiz Jr or Luis Ortiz in the meantime.

      Eddie Hearn has urged Dillian Whyte to wait for the Alexander Povetkin rematchCredit: © Alan Walter

      Whyte has been desperate to rematch Povetkin since he lost his WBC interim title to the Russian in August.
      The first scheduled date for the rematch in November was scrapped when Povetkin tested positive for Covid-19.
      It was rearranged for January – but the fight has been delayed as Povetkin has been hospitalised for a second time with coronavirus.
      Whyte is now on the lookout for a new opponent – and the Brixton bruiser has three big names in mind as he looks to bounce back from defeat.

      Hearn revealed Derek Chisora is also an option – but he is believed to be eyeing a 2021 showdown with fellow Brit Joe Joyce.
      Speaking to Sky Sports News, Hearn said: “We will be reaching out to other players in the heavyweight division to see if they fancy it.
      “I’d love to make Ruiz Jr vs Whyte, Wilder vs Whyte, Ortiz vs Whyte.
      “Chisora is always ready. He another name to throw in the mix, potentially, for Whyte if the Povetkin fight is delayed.

      Alexander Povetkin twice rose from the canvas to beat Dillian Whyte in AugustCredit: PA:Press Association

      Deontay Wilder has not fought since his defeat to Tyson Fury Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      “He is always in excellent fights, always entertaining, he is on a good form.
      “But I really feel that Dillian needs to wipe that [defeat] off his record against Povetkin.”
      Speaking about the Povetkin rematch, Hearn added: “That fight was planned for January 30 and previously November 21.
      “Povetkin does need more time recovering from Covid but not too long. We expect him to have a four-week delay.
      “When I conveyed that news to Whyte it didn’t go down very well!
      “His first question was, ‘Who else can we fight?’
      “‘Can we fight Luiz Ortiz, Deontay Wilder, Andy Ruiz Jr?’
      “The answer is, ‘Yes, any of those would be fantastic’.
      “But he does want, more than anything, to avenge the defeat that he suffered at the hands of Povetkin.
      “That is on his mind. So I said to him, ‘I think you should wait [to fight Povetkin].”

      Andy Ruiz Jr lost to heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in the rematch Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Luis Ortiz, 41, boasts a record of 32-2-0 including 27 knockoutsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Derek Chisora is another possible opponent for Dillian Whyte to fight next Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Dereck Chisora wide-eyed with shock watching Alexander Povetkin’s brutal knock out of former opponent Dillian Whyte with fellow heavyweight David Haye More

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      Gennady Golovkin vs Kamil Szeremeta: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for huge boxing clash

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      GENNADY GOLOVKIN makes his return to the ring this week against title contender Kamil Szeremeta.
      ‘GGG’ hasn’t been in the ring since a split decision win over Sergiy Derevyanchenko, which occurred in October 2019 in New York.

      Golovkin beat Derevyanchenko in New York last yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Golovkin will be defending his IBF world middleweight title, with Polish fighter Szeremeta the mandatory challenger for the sanctioning body.
      What time is Golovkin vs Szeremeta?
      Gennady Golovkin’s record 21st defence of his world middleweight title takes place on Friday, December 18.
      In the UK, you can expect the fight to start at around 4am, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
      Coverage of the event, which includes the undercard, should get underway from midnight on Friday evening.
      The clash will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Florida.
      What channel is Golovkin vs Szeremeta and can it be live streamed?
      Golovkin vs Szeremeta will be shown on DAZN UK, the broadcaster’s inaugural boxing event on these shores.
      DAZN is a streaming service which has been used in multiple territories across the globe thus far, with its main focus being boxing in the U.S.
      But they’ve now expanded to over 200 countries, including the UK, where the price has been set at just £1.99 a month to begin with.
      You can download the DAZN app onto your Smart TV, mobile device or tablet.
      To subscribe to DAZN UK, you can click HERE.

      Golovkin will be making the 21st defence of his middleweight world titleCredit: AFP
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      What has been said?
      “It was a long pause. There was enough time to miss boxing and forget certain things,” Golovkin has said about his time away from the ring.
      “The training was good. I went through my standard training and it went well and I’m ready.”
      “I don’t think about this because I’m tired of thinking about it,” he replied after he was asked about a trilogy with Canelo Alvarez.

      “It’s been over two years that we’ve been throwing this around. It’s not my fault that this fight has not taken place.

      Golovkin drew with and lost to Alvarez over their two fightsCredit: AFP or licensors
      “Currently, it’s too early to say, but there is a possibility this fight might never happen.”
      Szeremeta: “I want this title for Poland and my family. GGG is a great champion, one of the best in history, but it is time for replacement.
      “Thank you for the great chance, I must take my opportunity to be the first world middleweight champion from Poland.” More

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      Logan Paul admits Floyd Mayweather fight makes ‘no f****** sense’ and says he thought he’d signed a ‘fantasy contract’

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      YOUTUBER Logan Paul has admitted his fight with Floyd Mayweather makes ‘no f****** sense’ and that he didn’t think the contract was real.
      Paul, 25, will take on Mayweather, 43, in a special exhibition bout in February.

      Logan Paul has only had one professional fight and lostCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Floyd Mayweather is set to cash in by fighting the social media sensationCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

      The social media sensation made his professional boxing debut against British internet celebrity KSI in 2019 and lost out in a split-decision after six rounds.
      Mayweather retired from boxing in 2017 after KOing MMA star Conor McGregor in a crossover bout before returning to beat Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in one round on New Year’s Eve in 2018.
      Paul reflected on how crazy it is that the fight – he is six inches taller and likely to be FOUR STONE heavier – got made with unbeaten legend Mayweather.
      Paul told Food Truck Diaries: “None of this is comprehensible. This makes no f****** sense.

      “My manager, [this] is months ago, comes up to me, he says ‘Logan would you fight Floyd Mayweather?’

      I’ll sign your fantasy contract. Like f*** you, why would this ever happen?”
      Logan Paul

      “I go, ‘I mean yes I would, but why are you asking me that question? Like go do something else, this makes no sense, how is that going to be a thing ever?’
      “I think a month later, he approached me with a contract. He said ‘If you sign here, you’re going to be fighting Floyd Mayweather.’
      “I said ‘Sure Jeff, I’ll sign your fantasy contract. Like f*** you, why would this ever happen?’

      “I signed it, and then after just months and months of going back and forth and figuring out dates, we had three different dates, and how to announce it, and just like the strategy behind it.
      “It finally came to fruition, and this event that supersedes everything I’ve ever done in my life, is finally solidified.”

      How Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul compare ahead of their fight

      Money Mayweather confirmed he will return to Tokyo in 2021 after first fighting Paul in the shock pay-per-view extravaganza.
      Mayweather jetted into the UK to watch Anthony Joshua batter Kubrat Pulev on Saturday and even rubbed shoulders with West Ham’s Declan Rice.
      The veteran American is reportedly set to earn TWENTY FIVE times more than Paul for their bout in the New Year.
      But he hit back at sceptics labelling the money-spinner a farce.
      Mayweather said: “This is going to be a great night for the fans worldwide as we are bringing something special to them through sports and entertainment.
      “I have never shied away from doing things differently throughout my career and fighting Logan Paul in this special exhibition is just another opportunity for me to do it again.”

      Eddie Hearn responds to Floyd Mayweather’s upcoming fight against Logan Paul More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury talks off to flying start, confirms Eddie Hearn as rivals eye showdown

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury’s super-fight negotiations have got off to a flying start.
      As soon as the WBA, IBF and WBO champ battered brave Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night, he stated again that Fury’s WBC crown was his only focus.

      Promoter Eddie Hearn rates Anthony Joshua taking on Tyson Fury as the ‘biggest fight in boxing’ and the ‘best’ one for both British heavyweightsCredit: Mark Robinson Ltd

      Tyson Fury taunted his rival camp of fighter Anthony Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn as talks over the super-fight get off to a promising startCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101

      The Gypsy King, 32, who  yesterday posed in a shirt mocking ‘Dossers’ Joshua and Eddie Hearn, told his rival to “grow a pair and sign the contract”.
      Deontay Wilder’s case for a third Fury clash is a hitch but Oleksandr Usyk’s genuine claim for an overdue WBO mandatory shot at AJ is a bigger problem.
      But Hearn has spoken to Fury’s US promoter, Bob Arum, and got the ball rolling on what could potentially be a £500million two-fight rivalry for the ages.

      After a Monday night chat with the former lawyer, Hearn said: “Here, on both sides, every member of each team wants to do this fight.

      “We all acknowledge this is the biggest fight in boxing, this is the best fight for both guys.
      “This is for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.“Why are you in the sport, if you don’t want this fight?
      “Just trying to solve any remaining issues of the fight, of which there aren’t many, to be honest with you.
      “We’re trying to move forward collectively to let the governing bodies know we plan to stage this fight probably in May and would like this to be for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.

      “There’s a few small issues to iron out but I think we can start looking at drawing up contracts and try to get this moving.”
      Usyk’s case for a crack at Joshua’s three belts is watertight, so it will take a handsome step-aside fee or a future-fight promise to keep the undisputed cruiserweight king at bay.
      Luckily, Hearn and his Matchroom team also help make the Ukrainian’s mega-money bouts, so all parties should get paid and be kept happy in house.

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      Usyk and the WBO allowed AJ, 31, his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr 12 months ago and the Pulev clash to go ahead without any complaints.
      But now the 33-year-old southpaw has had two wins at his new weight, he is not feeling so generous with his time or money.
      Hearn added: “Ultimately, the big issue for Anthony Joshua is he has a WBO mandatory now.
      “We will be writing to the WBO to say ‘You have an opportunity to be part of the biggest fight in boxing. One of the biggest fights in boxing history’.

      “Oleksandr Usyk is the WBO mandatory, we have to respect that and the rules.
      “We’ll be speaking to him to make sure he’s happy with a potential resolution.
      “But, if for any reason Tyson Fury can’t contractually fight Anthony Joshua next, AJ will fight Oleksandr Usyk next.”

      Anthony Joshua lashes out at Tyson Fury after his rival’s comments after Pulev fight More

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      Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno meet to film Sky special 31 years after brutal heavyweight showdown

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      MIKE TYSON met with Frank Bruno as the legendary boxers filmed a feature-length documentary looking back at their brutal heavyweight showdown 31 years on.
      The two giants of the boxing world collided in Las Vegas in February 1989 for the WBA, WBC, IBF and lineal heavyweight championships

      Frank Bruno met Mike Tyson in the US to film a documentary for Sky

      Tyson and Bruno rekindled their friendship 31 years after their first, pulsating fight

      Tyson beat Bruno in a breathless fight in 1989 via fifth-round TKOCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The American, then just 22, eventually beat the British hero, 27 at the time of the fight, via fifth round TKO.
      And now they have come face-to-face once more to film a feature-length documentary looking back at their fight more than three decades later.
      Bruno, 59, shared the incredible pictures of the pair reunited on Facebook, as they shook hands and posed for photos ahead of the release of Tyson Bruno on Sky.
      The Brit captioned the post: “I am delighted to say after almost 9 months waiting we have filmed the Sky film special of Mike Tyson & myself.

      “I went to the USA last week. It will be on Sky in Jan 2021.
      “Yes we were all tested a number of times!”
      Plans for the documentary were revealed in the summer to give fans a sporting fix in the peak of the lockdown.
      But the making of the film itself was delayed – and with it, the release.

      Tyson has been busy since the summer after he announced he was making a comeback to the ring.
      Following months of tough training, Iron Mike returned to boxing at the age of 54 when he fought fellow veteran Roy Jones Jr to a draw in November.
      A host of former heavyweights, including Evander Holyfield, have since been linked with a comeback of their own.
      But for now, the boxing showcase we’re all dying to see won’t be a fight. At least, not a new one.
      Instead, fans will be treated to a recap of Tyson’s enthralling 1989 fight with Bruno, including the build-up to the clash with both fighters’ career on the upward trajectory.
      Tyson knocked Bruno to the floor in the first round of the fight with a vicious right hook, with the Brit bouncing back on the count of four.

      Tyson forced the ref to call off the fight after pummelling Bruno into the ropesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Tyson and Bruno were two of the biggest names in heavyweight boxing in the 1980s and 1990sCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Tyson and Bruno fought for a second time in 1996, with the American also winning that clash via TKOCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Bruno himself inflicted some real damage as both boxers exchanged hefty blows.
      The British star sent Tyson staggering back late in the first round for the first time in the American’s career.
      But once Tyson got on top of Bruno, he refused to relent and would go on to dominate, with his opponent merely surviving each round.
      Eventually, the referee stepped in late on in round five with Tyson pinning Bruno up against the ropes.
      The pair would fight again seven years later, with Tyson winning that 1996 fight with incredible skill and determination.
      In the end, The Baddest Man on the Planet unleashed a 13-PUNCH combination to force the referee to award him the fight via TKO, with Bruno on the ropes.

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      Derek Chisora eyeing big Joe Joyce fight in 2021 as manager David Haye says ‘they’ll be salivating at that opportunity’

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      DEREK CHISORA is eyeing a 2021 bout with fellow Brit Joe Joyce.
      That’s according to his manager David Haye, who reckons Joyce will be “salivating at the opportunity” to face Chisora in a heavyweight epic next year.

      Derek Chisora is eyeing a fight with Joe Joyce, says his manager David HayeCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

      Joyce is one of the heavyweight division’s brightest stars after beating Daniel DuboisCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun

      Joyce, 35, has become the division’s latest star after his impressive stoppage of highly-rated youngster Daniel Dubois.
      The former Olympian cleverly outboxed his less experienced foe, who is now out for five months with a cracked eye socket and a bleed on his retina.
      Joyce is now looking for his next fight and has made no secret of his desire to take on Oleksandr Usyk.
      However, the Ukrainian is in line to face Anthony Joshua should Tyson Fury be forced into a trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.

      But Chisora, 36, whose last fight was a brave defeat to Usyk, is now ready to take on Joyce as he aims for another crack at the top.
      Chisora’s manager Haye told Sky Sports: “Possibly Joyce. He looked great the other night against Dubois.
      “I’m sure Joyce’s team would be salivating at that opportunity. That’s a great fight out there.
      “Chisora wants to fight four times in 2021. He wants to get going as quickly as possible and he doesn’t care who he fights.

      “As long as they are big fights, meaningful fights, he’s good to go.
      “That’s music to my ears. It makes it very easy for me as a manager to navigate his trajectory to a heavyweight title. That’s always the plan.
      “The heavyweight division is looking really bright at the moment, it’s looking really healthy and Derek Chisora is a part of it, so it’s very important who the next couple of fights are.”
      Promoter Eddie Hearn added: “Chisora loves challenging himself, he loves being part of these big nights and he’s always in great fights.
      “The search goes on for the new opponent and I think you will see him in March or April time.”

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      Dillian Whyte’s hopes of Alexander Povetkin rematch in January in tatters after KO king is hospitalised again

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      DILLIAN WHYTE’s hopes of rematching Alexander Povetkin in January have gone up in smoke after the Russian was hospitalised for a second time with Covid-19.
      Brixton bruiser Whyte was set to renew his rivalry with the 41-year-old in November but saw his shot at redemption delayed until January 30.

      Dillian Whyte’s rematch with Alexander Povetkin has been delayed againCredit: PA

      But according to the Russian’s promoter Andrey Ryabinsky, a return to the hospital for the veteran has seen those plans go up in smoke.
      Ryabinsky said: “There will be no fight with Whyte in January.
      “We underestimated the consequences of the virus, everything did not go as smoothly as we thought.
      “We will discuss and appoint the date of the fight when we understand at what pace we can move with preparation.”

      Three-time world title challenger Povetkin is training again but Ryabinsky insists he’s in no shape to be fighting in the near future.
      He added: “‘Sasha’ had to go to hospital again for examinations. The other day he was discharged and is now starting training.
      “We’ll increase the workload in stages, under the supervision of doctors. Boxing is a serious load on the body, I won’t allow Sasha’s health to be risked.”

      Dillian Whyte suffered a brutal KO loss to Alexander Povetkin in AugustCredit: MATCHROOM
      Povetkin’s latest hospitalisation will be a hammer blow to Whyte, who suffered a devastating fifth-round KO loss in their first encounter in August.

      Whyte was furious with the first postponement of their rematch and publicly doubted Povetkin’s Covid diagnosis.
      He told Sky Sports: “I personally don’t think he’s got Covid.
      “I think he just needed more time to get ready, because he took a lot of damage in the first fight.

      “After the first fight, he took a lot of time off. Even though I got stopped, I went straight back to training and I got straight back on it.”
      Whyte’s comments enraged Ryabinsky, who said: “This can happen to any athlete.
      “Sasha was in the hospital, we have all the documents at hand. If Eddie Hearn has any question of this kind, I am ready to submit all these documents.”

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      Cheeky Jake Paul starts mind games with Conor McGregor as he follows just one person on Instagram… his wife Dee Devlin

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      BOXING YouTuber Jake Paul has gone to ingenious lengths to taunt Conor McGregor and prove he can be the $50million Best Man.
      Logan Paul’s younger brother is following just one person on Instagram… McGregor’s fiance Dee Devlin.

      Conor McGregor says fiance Dee Devlin, who has been targeted by Jake Paul, is the reason he is where he is nowCredit: Instagram

      Only taking shots at her so he’ll fight. Basically signing a death wish
      — Kyle (Dany Heatley super fan and Hornets supporter (@kylehunter1311) December 15, 2020

      YouTuber Jake Paul has divided social media by insulting Conor McGregor’s long-term partner Dee Devlin

      Paul junior reckons he can knock seven wedding bells out of UFC superstar McGregor.
      But the American split social media when he insulted Dee as he called out her long-term partner.
      And his Instagram antics left one fight fan claiming: “Only taking shots at her so he’ll fight. Basically signing a death wish.”
      Puffing on a cigar, Paul had earlier lit up a row by ranting: “What the f*** is up you Irish c***? Good morning Conor McGregor.

      “I know you’re probably beating up old dudes in a bar right now or maybe you’re j***ing off as you’re sick of f***ing your wife.
      “I mean, she’s a four [out of ten]. Conor you could do a lot better, but happy Monday!
      “My team sent you a $50 million offer this morning, $50 million cash, proof of funds, the biggest fight offer you’ve ever been offered.
      “But you’re scared to fight me Conor. You duck me as you’re scared to fight a YouTuber.”

      That was too much for many on social media, who reckon Paul, who has won both his professional boxing fights, should stub out such abuse.
      A few armchair critics backed Paul’s hype as “legitimately funny” and “kind of a funny troll movie” but were met with fierce counter-attacks.
      One fan jabbed: “It won’t be funny when he gets a dolly thrown at him. Connor is a maniac who can actually fight. ”
      Another suggested: “Stop feeding into this clown. He doesn’t care about the fight. He just wants publicity and he keeps getting it.”

      In any case, UFC supremo Dana White claims there is “zero chance” of McGregor boxing Paul anytime soon as his focus must be on his January comeback fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257.
      McGregor, meanwhile, claims Dee and their two children, Conor Jr and daughter Croia, have kept him on track, helping him overcome controversy in and out of the octogon.
      And in September he even sparked speculation the pair had already married by calling her “wifey” in an Instagram snap.

      Conor McGregor has no chance of fighting Jake Paul or any other boxer for the foreseeable future, according to UFC chief Dana WhiteCredit: Twitter More