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      Floyd Mayweather Jr shows off the inside of his luxury private jet and wears stunning jewellery ahead of ring return

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      BOXING LEGEND Floyd Mayweather gave fans an insight into his life as he shared a snap of himself aboard his luxury private jet.
      The American is preparing for his comeback in an exhibition fight against Youtuber Logan Paul in February.

      Mayweather boarded his private jet dressed in all white

      The American has previously used ‘Air Mayweather’ to travel back and forth from JapanCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweather

      Mayweather, 43, previously shared images aboard ‘Air Mayweather’ back in April, when he took on a friend in a game of high-stakes poker.
      This time he appeared to be solo, as he posed in an all-white outfit, cap and a gorgeous array of jewellery.
      Mayweather retired from professional boxing back in 2017, after defeating MMA star Conor McGregor to make it 50 wins out of 50 for his illustrious professional career.
      He did make a brief return a year later, however, when he defeated kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in Saitama, Japan.

      But it was confirmed last month the legend is heading back to the ring for the mismatch against Paul.
      And Mayweather’s personal security guard Greg La Rosa has stoked fans’ excitement with his comments on his boss’ latest Instagram post.

      Mayweather was last in exhibition action back in December 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      He wrote: “WHOS READY FOR 51-0? đŸ”„”
      And he then added: “The Winning never stops.

      “Wait till you see next fight
.!! #51-0. Haters drop your salt🧂in the comments below I love watching y’all cry 😂.”

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      Dillian Whyte claims he ‘bashed’ Tyson Fury in sparring and ‘dropped him multiple times’ as he demands WBC title shot

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      DILLIAN WHYTE claimed he ‘bashed’ Tyson Fury around in sparring and ‘dropped him on multiple occasions’.
      The Brixton ace became the No1 contender for the green and gold version of the heavyweight strap when he beat Robert Helenius on October 28 2017.

      Dillian Whyte wants to get his heavy hands on the WBC title after “bashing” Tyson Fury in sparring

      But Deontay Wilder was allowed to make a string of underwhelming performances before Fury brilliantly dethroned him in February.
      Current WBC king Fury and Whyte even agreed on a clash in May 2019 for the WBC diamond belt but the Gypsy King reneged on that deal and went on to have tune-ups before walloping Wilder.
      Whyte suffered a huge blow when he was KOed by Alexander Povetkin in August, and their rematch last month was postponed due to the Russian testing positive for coronavirus with a new date still to be agreed.
      However, before that loss, Whyte told The Boxing Show on Sky Sports News Fury needs to face him, saying: “He just needs to stop talking rubbish and let’s have a go. It will be a major fight. Let’s have it out.

      “He’s the one that come out and said he beat me up in the gym and stuff like that. I can tell you now, that didn’t happen. I don’t like telling sparring stories, but people in the game know. They know about me.
      “Well, me and Tyson Fury sparred and I bashed him about and dropped him on multiple occasions. Simple as that.
      “If I was such an easy fight, why is he not in any rush to fight me? He said before beating Wilder, ‘When I beat Wilder, I’m going to give Dillian Whyte his title shot.’ He just talks rubbish.
      “This is war, let’s go.”

      The Body Snatcher added: “It makes me angry and it frustrates me because Tyson Fury refused to fight me in a mandated fight for the WBC diamond belt.
      “And they took my mandatory position away and gave it to Tyson Fury after he fought Otto Wallin who was ranked around 1,000,000 in the world.
      “It’s a joke, how can he fight Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin and then be the WBC mandatory contender after I have been beating top-ten guys back-to-back?
      “The fans and the boxing world need to put pressure on the WBC and Tyson Fury to fight me next, it’s a joke.
      “I have been risking the No1 position since 2017, I have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds in sanctioning fees and won every WBC belt I have been eligible for and beaten two former world champions. It’s my turn.”
      Whyte has also called Fury out on social media by demanding: “Lets fight. I’m ready.”
      Whyte was on an 11-fight win streak since his thrilling 2015 loss to Anthony Joshua and he claimed the scalps of ex-champs Joseph Parker and Lucas Browne on his record.
      But the WBC suspended his mandatory position between July and December last year while he was fighting to clear his name from a doping allegation.
      The Mexico-based body reinstated Whyte in December and vowed to get him a shot by February 2021.

      I don’t care if Fury and Wilder are tired into another fight contractually, Wilder is injured so they should mandate Fury to fight me, like they did before.
      Dillian Whyte

      But Fury and Joshua have agreed a two-fight deal and look set to clash in 2021 after AJ’s stunning victory over Kubrat Pulev.
      The Ukad case following the win over Oscar Rivas was a tortuous time for Whyte and he ballooned up to a career high of 19st 5lbs by the time he faced Mariusz Wach in Saudi Arabia in December.
      The dark period took its toll on Whyte but he kept his agony private and has urged mental health campaigner Fury to do the same in future.
      He said: “I have a lot of respect for what Tyson has done but he talks a lot of rubbish.
      “He likes to put all his personal stuff out in the public domain, I am not that person.

      “I don’t like to look for sympathy and cry about this and that or talk about being depressed.
      “I have had mental health problems but you deal with it, you might seek some help, but you deal with it.
      “I don’t go around crying about things, we are fighters, we deal with them every day. He needs to stop talking rubbish and let us just have a go, have it out.”

      Tyson Fury snatched the WBC crown from Deontay Wilder in brilliant fashionCredit: Reuters

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      Keith Thurman promises he has ‘a lot more to do’ in his career as he plots path back to welterweight redemption in 2021

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      KEITH THURMAN has promised he still has ‘a lot more to do’ in his career as plots a path back to welterweight redemption in 2021.
      The former unified champion has been plagued with injury of late and has not been seen since losing to Manny Pacquiao in July 2019.

      Keith Thurman has promised he still has ‘a lot more to do’ in his careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But after a successful operation on his left hand, and 18 months of food for thought, Thurman is hungry to remind fans the best is yet to come.
      He told SunSport: “People who know Keith Thurman know I’m one of the most exciting welterweights in the division – I don’t think anything has changed that.
      “I do believe my best performances are to come, I’ve had good performances in the past but the best performance of my career hasn’t happened yet.
      “That’s what I’m trying to manifest, greatness within myself, no matter who they put in the ring.

      “One Time has a lot more to do.”  
      When Thurman beat Danny Garcia in 2017 to become WBC and WBA champion, he laid his claim as the best welterweight in the world.
      But due to a hand and elbow injury he was forced to relinquish the WBC title and did not fight for another two years.
      After returning with a win against Josesito Lopez, it set Thurman up with a shot at greatness as he was scheduled to face Pacquiao six month later.

      Thurman previously held the WBC and WBA titles Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Filipino icon PacMan went on to roll back the clock as he took the American’s WBA belt and unbeaten record after 12 thrilling rounds.
      Thurman, 32, is now desperate for a shot at revenge against Pacquiao, 41, and another chance to enhance his reputation by taking on the best in the business.
      He said: “Losing to a Hall of Famer, a legend, Manny Pacquiao, it is what it is. It was a great fight and the fans loved it.
      “I lost a title but I gained respect with how I fought that night. They loved the action and that’s what Keith Thurman does.
      “I’m like a little kid on Maddin. I want a rematch right now, thats the fighter in me. That’s what I’m about, big fights, the best fighting the best.
      “He took something that belonged to me, he took the WBA title. My pride is all on that fight, I love that fight, I want that fight.”

      Manny Pacquiao beat Thurman in 2019 Credit: USA TODAY Sports

      Thurman lost his WBA belt and unbeaten record against Pacquiao Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Thurman has also set his sights on current champions Errol Spence Jr, 30, and Terence Crawford, 33, in a bid to reclaim his throne.
      He correctly predicted Spence would retain his titles when he fought Garcia, 32, earlier this month.
      But hard-hitting Thurman was left unimpressed by Crawford’s fourth round knockout against Britain’s Kell Brook in November.
      He said: “I didn’t watch the fight, but I saw the highlights with Crawford and Kell Brook.
      “I didn’t really see any highlights, I saw a stoppage.
      “I bring action, you’re not going to knock me into the ropes and get me to turn my head and call it quits.
      “There’s no quit in Keith Thurman.”

      Thurman wants to make his return in April Credit: Ryan Hafey

      The American has not fought since losing to Pacquiao Credit: Ryan Hafey
      The former champion is hopeful he can return to the ring in April next year before setting up a mega-fight in the summer.
      And after all the injury setbacks and career delay, Thurman is tired of waiting and will do anything to get back on track.
      So much so, he would even feature on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s next fight, following the heavyweight legend’s comeback against Roy Jones Jr.
      He said: “There’s tons of fights in the welterweight division, I’m just open to just get back moving.
      “I’ve waited long enough, now, whatever comes my way, I’m ready. I’m tired of these lay off, tired of being stagnant, we’re going to keep moving.
      “If I have to fight on Tyson’s charity event to get three fights a year, I’ll do it.
      “I’m just ready to do whatever it means to keep moving and accelerate my career as it’s not over.”

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      Anthony Joshua vs Pulev LIVE REACTION: AJ wins after BRUTAL KO, Fury fight wanted next – latest updates

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is a step closer to a mouthwatering heavyweight unification showdown with Tyson Fury after dispatching Kubrat Pulev in brutal fashion.
      Live results: Anthony Joshua BEATS Kubrat Pulev (9th round KO)
      Lawrence Okolie BEATS Nikodem Jezewski (2nd round TKO)
      Hughie Fury BEATS Mariusz Wach (points 100-90)
      Martin Bakole BEATS Sergey Kuzmin (points 96-94)
      Kieron Conway BEATS Macaulay McGowan (points 100-89)
      Florian Marku DRAWS Jamie Stewart (points 76-76)
      Qais Ashfaq BEATS Ashley Lane (4th round stoppage)
      Follow ALL the reaction from the big fight with our live blog below…

      WILD CARD 
      Anthony Joshua will fight Oleksandr Usyk if Tyson Fury has to fight Deontay Wilder first.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports: “[Bob Arum] tells us Fury is contractually free to take any fight he wants.
      “I do believe Wilder is appealing in US courts, but we don’t expect that to be a problem.
      “If Fury can’t fight Joshua, AJ will fight Usyk.”

      BATTLE OF BRITAIN 
      Anthony Joshua  is set to fight Tyson Fury in May 2021 following positive talks between promoters Eddie Hearn and Bob Arum.
      Hearn told Sky Sports: “I had a good chat with [Bob Arum] him last night. It’s positive.
      “I think we’re all in the same position. We want to move forward with the fight, quickly as well, which is good news for fans.
      “Just trying to solve any remaining issues of the fight, of which there aren’t many, to be honest with you, and try and move forward collectively to let the governing bodies know that we plan to stage this fight probably in May, and we would like this to be for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.
      “A few small issues to iron out, but I think we can start look at drawing up contracts and try to get this moving.
      “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?”

      ICYMI – WILD AT HEART
      Eddie Hearn has admitted that Deontay Wilder could still stand in the way of a unification bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
      He said: “The only hitch I can think of is Wilder. If the court orders the Fury rematch, and it doesn’t sound as though they will, then it is out of our hands.
      “That is the only way it falls through is if something stops their side, that isn’t me saying they don’t want it, they do, but if the court orders it then we will have to fight Usyk.”

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      ICYMI – FURY-OUS
      Tyson Fury took his battle to be removed from Sports Personality of the Year contention to the next level yesterday, as he revealed that he had gotten his legal representatives involved.
      He told Good Morning Britain: “I’ve asked nicely to be taken off the list and they’ve decided they weren’t going to take me off the list.
      “So I’ve had my lawyer send them a letter demanding that I be taken off the list so let’s hope they listen and get me off that list.”

      MORE HEARN
      “A few small issues to iron out, but I think we can start look at drawing up contracts and try to get this moving.
      “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?”

      BATTLE OF BRITAIN
      Anthony Joshua is set to fight Tyson Fury in May 2021 following positive talks between promoters Eddie Hearn and Bob Arum.
      AJ defended his WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO titles with a ninth-round KO against Kubrat Pulev to set up an undisputed bout vs WBC champ Fury.
      Joshua’s promoter Hearn is now attempting to finalise a two-fight deal with the Gypsy King’s US rep Arum – with the rematch to take place in late 2021.
      He told Sky Sports: “I had a good chat with [Bob Arum] him last night. It’s positive.
      “I think we’re all in the same position. We want to move forward with the fight, quickly as well, which is good news for fans.
      “Just trying to solve any remaining issues of the fight, of which there aren’t many, to be honest with you, and try and move forward collectively to let the governing bodies know that we plan to stage this fight probably in May, and we would like this to be for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.”

      PLAYING THE GAME
      Anthony Joshua has rubbed his win over Kubrat Pulev in on social media.
      The Brit wrote: “Came game. Just gamer.”

      TAILORED SUIT
      Tyson Fury has reiterated his belief that Anthony Joshua is ‘tailor-made’ for him as an opponent.
      He told Good Morning Britain: “I’m not just saying it because he’s going to be a rival of mine, he’s going to be one of my opponents.
      “I’ve always said for a long time that I do believe that Anthony Joshua is tailor-made for someone like my style.
      “I think it’s going to be one of the most explosive, quickest fights you are going to see. I’m aiming to take him out inside four rounds.”

      ‘WHAT WE WANT’
      Anthony Joshua has lashed out at Tyson Fury after his rival’s comments on Saturday night, saying: “It’s good I can get him in the ring.”
      AJ, 31, put in an impressive display to KO Kubrat Pulev in the ninth round of their Wembley Arena showdown at the weekend.
      But despite AJ’s impressive showing on Saturday, Fury suggested he ‘s*** himself’.
      Joshua told BBC 5 Live Sport: “That’s good to hear.
      “At least I can get him in the ring
 that’s all we want, right?
      “So, he’s on the right track.”

      MANNY KEEN
      Manny Pacquiao has declared his intention to fight TWICE next year at the age of 42.
      The WBA welterweight champion celebrates the milestone birthday on Thursday.
      Pacquiao is yet to fight since beating Keith Thurman in Las Vegas 18 months ago.
      The coronavirus pandemic has seen him focus his intentions solely as a Senator in his homeland of the Philippines.
      But Pacquiao, who boasts a 62-7 record, is planning to have two fights next year as he eyes a return to training after upcoming political sessions in March.
      He told the Daily Tribute: “We still have sessions in March so there’s no way I am going to fight during that time. I think I can do two fights next year.”

      Credit: AP:Associated Press

      ANT NOBODY BETTER
      Anthony Joshua’s trainer Rob McCracken believes that his fighter is ‘still developing’.
      He said: “I would think they would definitely fight and probably fight at least twice next year, that’s what everybody wants to happen.
      “Big Josh has had 10 or 11 world title fights and is still developing and winning. He’s getting better all the time.”

      HEARN-EST ASSESSMENT
      Eddie Hearn has admitted the importance of getting Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua on while the pair are in their primes.
      He said: “It is an undisputed fight, it should be the toughest fight out there, but I’ve always fancied him to beat Tyson Fury, always.
      “But Fury is definitely at the peak of his powers and so is AJ which actually is why it is so great if we get it made because you saw with Floyd [Mayweather] and [Manny] Pacquiao, it was rubbish.”

      Credit: AFP or licensors

      WILD AT HEART
      Eddie Hearn has admitted that Deontay Wilder could still stand in the way of a unification bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
      He said: “The only hitch I can think of is Wilder. If the court orders the Fury rematch, and it doesn’t sound as though they will, then it is out of our hands.
      “That is the only way it falls through is if something stops their side, that isn’t me saying they don’t want it, they do, but if the court orders it then we will have to fight Usyk.”

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      NICE LITTLE HEARNER
      Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn, 41, has claimed that talks over Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s 2021 unification bout could take just ‘a couple of days’.
      Asked about the length of negotiations, he said: “A couple of days.
      “We need to write to the governing bodies and say yes we have a deal and we will now talk to the various sites and confirm the dates shortly for what I suppose will be the end of May.”

      Hearn is confident over negotiationsCredit: PA:Press Association

      FOR PETE’S SAKE
      Anthony Joshua could knock out Tyson Fury, according to the Gypsy King’s uncle and former trainer Peter.
      Peter Fury was in attendance on Saturday night as his son Hughie beat Mariusz Wach on the AJ vs Kubrat Pulev undercard.
      Asked for his thoughts on the unification bout between Joshua and his nephew, Peter said: “Be a great fight.
      “Both up for it, aren’t they. So it’ll be a great fight if it happens. Both have different styles though, Tyson is a totally different style to Pulev.
      “It would be a great fight. Those shots [AJ landed tonight] wouldn’t be landing on Tyson so clean. He’s an exceptional talent but if AJ can land, anyone is going down.
      “But the same for Tyson – he’s a puncher as well. So it works both ways. It’s a pick’em fight to be honest.”

      BRITISH BEEF
      The heavyweight division finally looks set to be unified after Anthony Joshua beat Kubrat Pulev to line up a Battle of Britain clash with Tyson Fury.
      The all-British showdown is one fans have longed to see for years.
      With both men boasting power and sharp jabs, SunSport takes a look at how they compare.

      LIGHTS OUT
      Take another look at how Anthony Joshua dispatched Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night.

      FUR SURE
      Daniel Dubois tipped Tyson Fury to beat Anthony Joshua – having sparred both the heavyweight champions.
      Fury, 32, and Joshua, 31, have verbally agreed a two-fight deal for 2021, as they eye an undisputed title decider.
      He told SPORTbible: “Fury at the moment. His skill and his know-how, coupled with his confidence should beat Joshua.
      “But it will be a really good fight. I wouldn’t be surprised if it went the other way and Joshua won.”

      ANT THE MAN
      Tyson Fury’s former trainer Ben Davison was full of praise for Anthony Joshua after his win over Kubrat Pulev.
      He told iFL TV: “I’ve always ranked Joshua that little bit lower than the rest of the competitors because he was a little bit one-dimensional.
      “Now he’s starting to show versatility. That’s fantastic, and it’s great that he’s working on that. But Tyson’s extremely versatile and comfortable being versatile.
      “He’s comfortably pressing the action and keeping it long. He’s comfortable pressing the action and making it short. He’s comfortable orthodox and southpaw.
      “That’s a really hard thing to overcome because if something’s working for Joshua then Tyson can take that away.
      “There will be moments in the fight where adjustments have to be made, and that’s why it’s become more of an intriguing fight now.
      “There are layers to Anthony Joshua now that there weren’t before. I just think Tyson is more versatile and his non-punching activity rate is through the roof.”

      MAKING OF A CHAMPION
      Anthony Joshua shared a series of incredible throwback pictures documenting his life from a troubled kid in Watford to heavyweight champion of the world.
      The British star – who knocked out Kubrat Pulev on Saturday to line up a Battle of Britain clash with Tyson Fury – uploaded the images to his Instagram story.
      The amazing snaps show Joshua, 31, in the gym as a youngster, working his way up the boxing ranks in small-hall amateur fights.
      The pictures all shared a similar theme, showing Joshua working hard, “hustling”, working out “25/8” rather than “24/7” in his bid to become champion.
      Elsewhere, Joshua can be seen sitting in a new car, purchased well before he was 2012 Olympic champion, proudly showing off his wheels in 2007.

      FURY ROAD
      Eddie Hearn has hit back at Tyson Fury after the Gypsy King said Anthony Joshua had “s*** himself” on live TV after his fight against Kubrat Pulev.
      Hearn jumped to the defence of his client, insisting AJ is not the sort of personality to scream and shout, as well as revealing his desire is to ensure the feuding pair meet in the ring.
      Hearn retorted in an interview with iFLTV: “We’ll see who is s* themselves.
      “Ultimately, AJ is not the kind of guy that’s going to scream and shout on TV and call people ‘Dossers’, that’s not his style.
      “So we’ll let Tyson do that, we’ll sign the fight and get it done.”

      DILL ME IN
      Dillian Whyte has once again stated he is ready to take on anyone in the heavyweight division.

      FAST AND FURYOUS
      Tyson Fury is taking legal action to get himself removed from BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year shortlist.
      He said:“I’ve asked nicely to be taken off the list and they’ve decided they weren’t going to take me off the list.
      “So I’ve had my lawyer send them a letter demanding that I be taken off the list so let’s hope they listen and get me off that list.”
      Before adding: “I don’t need any awards from any TV stations or organisations for me to know who I am.
      “I know who I am, know what I’ve done, and I don’t need a big pat on the back and don’t need a glass trophy.
      “No disrespect to anyone who wants it, but I see everyone clamouring to get on that list and I’m clamouring to get off it. I don’t need gratification from anybody.”

      KING’S ORDER
      Tyson Fury has told Anthony Joshua to ‘grow a pair and sign the contract’ for their heavyweight unification bout.
      Appearing on Good Morning Britain, he said: “I watched the fight and was very impressed with what he did and then it came to the end of the fight and they did the interview, the public wanted to hear that he would fight me and he avoided the question.
      “It was a bit disappointing to be honest because it’s been such a long time building up over the years and he avoided the question like he didn’t want the fight so I had to get straight on social media and make everyone know I’m willing and ready to take the fight.
      “Grow a pair and sign the contract big boy.”
      Speculation has mounted that the duo had verbally agreed a two-fight deal worth around half a billion quid to get it on in 2021.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he prefers watching UFC and boxing rather than football as Juventus star trains with Golovkin

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has revealed his preference for watching combat sports over football.
      While playing his beloved game is his ‘passion’, the Juventus star prefers to tune into boxing or UFC when sat in his living room.

      Gennady Golovkin and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a training session together for a new documentaryCredit: YouTube

      Ronaldo spoke of his preference for watching boxing or MMA over footballCredit: EPA

      After a training session with Gennady Golovkin, Ronaldo spoke of his love for combat sports.
      He is quoted by Marca as saying: “Playing football is my passion, but I prefer watching other sports on TV.
      “Between watching a football match or a boxing or UFC fight, I choose boxing or UFC.”
      The 35-year-old was speaking to middleweight champion Golovkin in a new DAZN documentary, Parallel Worlds.

      In the trailer, the Kazakhstani asked Ronaldo if he could be a boxer.
      The Portuguese superstar chuckled and replied: “‘I don’t think so.”

      He later told GGG: “When you shoot the ball it’s like when you make a punch; the technique, the power.”
      Golovkin, 38, took Ronaldo through a number of drills and shared a conversation on the mental aspects behind their sports.

      And the winger described the ‘maturity’ required by veteran stars across multiple sports to stay at the top of their game.
      Ronaldo stated: “When I was at Manchester United, a coach boxed with me.
      “I think practicing boxing is useful for football because it sharpens your senses and you learn to move.”
      He added: “Last summer, I had a chat with Anthony Joshua.

      People will look at me and say, ‘Cristiano was an incredible player but now he’s slow’. I don’t want that.
      Cristiano Ronaldo

      “At 33 you start to think your legs are going. I want to stay in sport, in football.
      “People will look at me and say, ‘Cristiano was an incredible player but now he’s slow’. I don’t want that.
      “You can change a lot about your body, but the problem isn’t that. It’s depends on your mindset, your motivation and your experience, which I think is the most complex thing.
      “In sport, you can gain maturity. Look at [Roger] Federer in tennis. He’s 37 or 38 years old and he’s still at his peak, and there are some in boxing too.”

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      Anthony Joshua will fight Oleksandr Usyk next if Tyson Fury is forced into Deontay Wilder trilogy amid legal action

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will fight Oleksandr Usyk if Tyson Fury has to fight Deontay Wilder first.
      AJ’s win over Kubrat Pulev has fuelled speculation that he could finally fight the Gypsy King next.

      Anthony Joshua stopped Kubrat Pulev in style at the Wembley ArenaCredit: Reuters

      But Wilder, 35, has insisted he should be next in line to fight Fury, 32, for the third and final time.
      Should Fury have to fight the Bronze Bomber next, AJ will take on Ukrainian ace Usyk.
      Usyk, 33, boasts a perfect record of 18-0 including 13 knockouts following his win over Dereck Chisora.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports: “[Bob Arum] tells us Fury is contractually free to take any fight he wants.

      “I do believe Wilder is appealing in US courts, but we don’t expect that to be a problem.
      “If Fury can’t fight Joshua, AJ will fight Usyk.”
      Fury beat Wilder at the second time of asking in February to become the WBC champion.

      Oleksandr Usyk could be next in line to take a shot at Anthony JoshuaCredit: Mark Robinson

      The Gypsy King, with a record of 30-0-1, has vowed to knockout AJ in three rounds when they meet.

      Joshua lashed out at Fury’s comments as he said: “It’s good I can get him in the ring.”
      The British rivals are reportedly set to lock horns for the first time in May 2021.
      They are on course to agree TWO mega fights worth ÂŁ500MILLION, with the rematch scheduled for late 2021.

      Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder to claim the WBC heavyweight belt Credit: Reuters

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      Jake Paul offers Conor McGregor $50m contract for boxing fight and claims UFC legend and Dana White are ‘f***ing scared’

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      JAKE PAUL claims have to offered Conor McGregor $50 million to fight him in a boxing match.
      The YouTube star has released a video calling out the Irish star and UFC chief Dana White.

      Jake Paul even had the same sunglasses on that Conor McGregor wears

      Paul, 23, claimed the former featherweight and lightweight UFC champion is ‘scared’ to fight him.
      He recorded the video while sat in his Lamborghini with an Ireland flag draped over his shoulders.
      Alongside him was a huge cheque that appeared to show his $50m [ÂŁ37.5m] offer for McGregor.
      Paul said: “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.
      “You’re 0-1 as a boxer, I’m 2-0 as a boxer. I just came off the eighth biggest pay-per-view event in history.

      Jake Paul claimed Conor McGregor is ‘scared’ to fight him Credit: Getty – Contributor

      The YouTube star posed alongside the huge cheque

      “But you want to fight Dustin Poirier, who has less followers on Instagram than my f***ing dog, that’s a fact.
      “And Dana White, you’re a f***ing pussy, you ugly f***ing bald bitch.
      “You said there’s zero per cent chance of this fight happening but there’s zero percent of you getting some p****.
      “Conor, you’re scared, Dana, you’re scared. Sign the f***ing contract you idiots. Irish b****, f*** these guys.”
      Paul, brother of Logan, sparked out fellow YouTuber Ali Eson Gibb in January on his boxing debut.

      Dana White has confirmed that Conor McGregor will NOT face Jake Paul Credit: The Mega Agency
      He then called out McGregor after he knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson in November.
      But White has confirmed there is ‘zero chance’ of the UFC star fighting Paul anytime soon.
      McGregor is in training ahead of his comeback fight against Poirier in January at UFC 257.

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      Mike Tyson gave Tim Witherspoon and his daughter £2,000 from bag of money & financially ‘looked after ex-pros’

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      MIKE TYSON gave Tim Witherspoon and his daughter ÂŁ2,000 from a bag of cash in a secret act of generosity.
      The two heavyweight legends were in Liverpool doing a tour in 2010, speaking at dinner events.

      Tim Witherspoon revealed Mike Tyson gave him and his daughter ÂŁ2,000 from a bag full of cashCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Tyson pictured after his boxing comebackCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Witherspoon, who has a British daughter named Shanayiah with an English woman, met Tyson in his hotel room.
      And when a bundle of cash was laid out on the bed, he was preparing to make an exit – before Iron Mike stopped him in his tracks.
      In an exclusive interview with SunSport, Witherspoon, 62, revealed: “My daughter from Tottenham and I were in our hotel room.
      “And Mike’s room wasn’t ready yet, so he came to our room.

      “Mike and several people came in and opened up a bag on our bed full of money and threw the money on the bed.
      “And I said to my daughter, ‘Come on, Shanayiah, let’s get out of here because they’re counting the money’.
      “There was a lot of money. Mike said, ‘Sit down! Where are you going?’ I said, ‘Well, we
’ He said, ‘No. Sit down, man’. 

      “He counted all the money and he gave me two grand. He was talking to me and my daughter.

      “I thought that was really good of him.”
      Witherspoon retired in 2003 as a two-time heavyweight champion.
      But afterwards, the American, who beat Brit hero Frank Bruno in 1986, struggled to find work.
      That was until Tyson, now 54, demanded Witherspoon be a special guest speaker alongside him.

      Former two-time champion Witherspoon pictured in 2014 Credit: Getty – Contributor

      Tyson demanded Witherspoon join him as a special guest speaker Credit: USA TODAY Sports
      Witherspoon said: “Even before in the old days, Mike was real generous.
      “The promoter wouldn’t put me on the dinner show and Mike told him to put me on.
      “Tyson got him to put me on the show.
      “I’m a former heavyweight champion of the world I knocked out Frank Bruno, but they didn’t want me to be on the shows.
      “Mike got me on and I also got paid. I think that was a good thing to do.
      “Mike knows we as boxers have to stick together. He enforced it and made them put me on their shows.
      “Because he thought it was wrong of them to turn their back on me.”

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