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      Anthony Joshua is ‘underestimating me’ by focusing on Tyson Fury showdown, claims Kubrat Pulev

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      KUBRAT PULEV loves the fact people are talking about Anthony Joshua’s 2021 showdown with Tyson Fury — and not their clash on Saturday.
      AJ is putting his WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight titles on the line against wily underdog Pulev at Wembley Arena.

      Kubrat Pulev boasts an impressive record of 28-1Credit: /Mark Robinson2/

      And if the Watford star wins, Eddie Hearn has confirmed Fury is welcome to climb into the ring for a face-off.
      Joshua, 31, faced an identical situation in June 2019 when all the chat before his voluntary defence against unknown Andy Ruiz Jr was about a potential undisputed decider with Deontay Wilder.
      Warhorse Pulev, 39, watched how that unfolded — with the Brit suffering a shock loss in Madison Square Garden — and is loving all the pre-fight hype being about AJ and Fury trading leather next year.
      The Bulgarian said: “I like that people are talking more about Joshua versus Fury than Joshua versus Pulev. It is not insulting to me, I like it.

      “Everybody might think professional heavyweight boxers are dumb but we are smart — and a smart person would not be insulted by this. I am glad.
      “I am happy because while he is thinking about something and somebody else, he is underestimating me and the current situation.
      “This cannot insult me, my ego is not like that, it’s a good situation for me.”
      Hearn revealed in June that AJ and Fury had agreed a 50-50 split for their first fight in early 2021 and a 60-40 cut for the winner in the rematch.

      Anthony Joshua has not fought since his rematch win over Andy Ruiz JrCredit: ©Mark Robinson/Matchroom

      And AJ’s promoter hopes WBC king Fury — who has been offered VIP seats and also a commentary role for Saturday’s clash — will make an appearance to stoke up even more attention in the all-English match-up.
      Hearn revealed: “I messaged him yesterday saying, ‘You’re more than welcome’. And I know our broadcaster partners Sky and DAZN were talking to him about working on the night.
      “We know what the deal is. If I was Fury, I would want to watch AJ up close. That’s why AJ came to Oleksandr Usyk against Derek Chisora last month, to support Chisora but also to watch Usyk up close.
      “I’d like to be in a position on Saturday to say, ‘We’ve got a deal, we have an agreement, these are the dates we are working on. Now let’s go and find a venue’.”
      One thing Hearn had not considered, though, was Fury using his prime position to trash talk Joshua without 90,000 fans to drown him out.
      When asked if Fury could be a needless distraction at the 1,000-ticket event, the Matchroom boss said: “That is something you have to be careful of.
      “I had to check with AJ, because I didn’t want him to come and AJ to ask, ‘What is he doing here?’.
      “For me it would be a distraction — you see this guy who you want to fight next and he’s shouting at you.

      “He might be shouting, ‘You big dosser’, he probably would. I haven’t thought about that!”
      But Hearn has already done the sums on how much the biggest fight in British boxing history could make.
      With the first Joshua-Fury scrap headed to the Middle East, there will be a UK-friendly start time of around 9pm and record-breaking pay-per-view buys.
      A target of 2.2million sales would bank over £65m, with a site fee from front runners Saudi Arabia, Qatar or Abu Dhabi, plus sponsorship deals set to make it a £200m fight.

      But Jenga-nut Pulev plans on demolishing AJ’s bid to become the undisputed king.
      He added: “I win Jenga all the time. This is my second passion after boxing.
      “Joshua is a very good fighter that I respect — but I will show I am the better boxer.”

      Tyson Fury is the WBC heavyweight champion of the worldCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      When is Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev weigh-in, and how can I watch it?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA returns to the ring this weekend to face Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev.
      Joshua, 31, was originally set to fight Pulev, 39 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in June but the bout was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. And before the contest the fighters will weigh in…

      Anthony Joshua is preparing for Kubrat PulevCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      When is the weigh in?
      The weigh in takes place on Friday, December 11, the day before the fight.
      It is set to get underway from 1pm GMT.
      Sky Sports Boxing Youtube page will be streaming the action while it will also be shown on Sky Sports News.
      When is Joshua vs Pulev?
      Joshua vs Pulev is on Saturday, December 12.
      Wembley Arena, with 1,000 socially-distanced fans in attendance, plays host.
      The ring walks for the big fight are expected around 10.30pm GMT, though this depends on the length of the undercard bouts.
      How do the fighters compare?

      What live stream and TV channel is it on?

      Joshua vs Pulev will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office.
      The event will cost £24.95 to purchase.

      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is seeking a replacement for Lawrence Okolie after Krzysztof Glowacki tested positive for coronavirus.
      The pair were set to fight for the vacant WBO world cruiserweight title, though Hearn says Okolie will still be on the card against a late replacement.

      Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev (WBA, IBF, WBO heavyweight title)
      Lawrence Okolie vs TBA (cruiserweight)
      Hughie Fury vs Mariusz Wach (heavyweight)
      Martin Bakole vs Sergey Kuzmin (heavyweight)
      Florian Marku vs Alex Fearon (weltwerweight)
      Souleymane Cissokho vs Kieron Conway (light-middleweight)
      Qais Ashfaq vs Ashley Lane (super-bantamweight)
      What have they said?
      Joshua: “December 12 is the [fight] date and once again the heavyweight belts go up in the air.
      “It is my sole focus to make sure that come December 13 they are in their rightful place in the UK.”
      Pulev: “There is no way back, no postponement, no rescheduling! Let the better one win!” More

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      Paige Spiranac slams Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul fight and reveals she HATES YouTube star because of his fan base

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      GOLF beauty Paige Spiranac has slammed the Floyd Mayweather versus Logan Paul fight as a ‘money grab’.
      And Spiranac has revealed she ‘hates’ Paul ever since she received ‘death threats’ from his fans.

      Paige Spiranac has revealed she ‘hates’ Logan Paul

      Logan Paul got his wish after calling out the great MayweatherCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Mayweather is returning to the boxing ring to fight YouTuber Paul on February 20 in an exhibition.
      It followed Paul calling out the 50-0 undefeated Mayweather to a scrap.
      But Spiranac isn’t such a fan of the two superstars getting it on.
      Speaking on her Apple Podcast, the stunning 27-year-old from Colorado said: “It’s a money grab, there is going to be so much money thrown for that fight.

      “It’s insane that people actually want to see this happening.
      “It’s insane to see someone with a YouTube following or social following can make this happen.
      “It just shows how powerful that young demographic that everyone is reaching out to get now and the fact that people are talking about this is mind blowing to me.”
      Spiranac went on to allege that she was sent ‘death threats’ by Paul’s fans after she gave a talk on anti-bullying in 2018.

      It came in the weeks after Paul was forced to apologise after filming himself laughing with friends about the body they filmed hanging from a tree in Japan.

      Floyd Mayweather will return to boxing to fight a YouTuberCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Spiranac used to be a professional golfer and is a huge social media star herself

      Spiranac can’t understand the Mayweather versus Paul fight happening

      Spiranac explained: “I did an anti-bullying talk at a school and it was right after Logan Paul filmed a guy committing suicide in this forest.
      “It was a huge controversy and I was asked what I thought about it.
      “I said ‘If you have a large following of a younger viewing audience you have to be careful with the content that you put out there’.
      “And I think he should have been punished more by YouTube or his sponsors or there needed to be some form of consequence bigger than what he got.
      “And I ended up receiving DEATH THREATS by all of these kids in that high school, that they were defending Logan Paul and so ever since then I have hated him.
      “Because if that’s the fan base he has, where you criticise him you literally going to have people attack you, not just silly stupid schoolboy bullying but horrible, horrible things, I just don’t think they are really good people.”
      In his second apology, a video titled “So sorry”, Paul said: “I’ve made a severe and continuous lapse in my judgement and I don’t expect to be forgiven. I’m simply here to apologise.
      “I’ve made a huge mistake. I don’t expect to be forgiven… I’m ashamed of myself. I am disappointed.”

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      Anthony Joshua vs Pulev betting tips: Back AJ stoppage at a massive 4/1 with fight to go late – fight prediction

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is back and ready to take on Bulgarian slugger Kubrat Pulev at Wembley Arena this weekend.
      The heavyweight champion of the world is back fighting on British shores for the first time since September 2018, when he saw off Alexander Povetkin.

      Joshua regained his heavyweight belts with a UD victory over Andy Ruiz Jr last DecemberCredit: PA

      WILLIAM HILL GET ANTHONY JOSHUA TO WIN AT 4/1* (Mobile only)
      And now AJ is digging in to defend the belts he won back against Andy Ruiz Jr in December last year.
      When Joshua tops the bill it’s always an event – and after the news that 1,000 fans will be allowed in to watch, we thought we’d betting rustle up some betting tips for you boxing-starved punters.
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      Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev betting tips
      If any of AJ’s last few bouts are to go by, there’s going to millions staked before the fighters finally do battle in the capital.
      The big question is – which Joshua do we see on December 12?
      On the one hand, it could be the chiselled, heavy-punching Goliath that crushed all before him until Ruiz Jr rocked up and spoilt the party.
      Or will Joshua turn up as the leaner, faster, more technically proficient specimen who won his belts back on that baking hot night in Riyadh?

      Going by recent snaps, it looks like he’s been hitting the dumbbells hard and bulking up close to his previous size.
      Either way, the bookies have him as overwhelming favourite to defend his WBO, WBA (Super), IBO and IBF titles.

      Joshua and Pulev go toe-to-toe on December 12 in LondonCredit: AFP – Getty
      If you’re sticking a tenner on AJ to win, enjoy your £1 profit should he do the business. He’s that short with most bookies.
      In this situation you’ve got to get creative – and the good news is, there’s a whole heap of value to find on this fight.
      We’ll get this out the way first; Pulev is a handy fighter, game as they come and tough as nails.
      His only defeat has been against Wladimir Klischko and that was six years ago – but we’re not going to be putting our hard-earned on him winning this match-up against the Brit champ.
      Pulev might be game, he might have a good chin – but we don’t see the 39-year-old veteran as dangerous enough to sink the Watford man.
      What we do think, is this WON’T be a fight that will be over in the first three rounds.

      Everyone loves a fast knockout, the thrill and adrenaline of the surprise sucker-punch.
      But for AJ – nearly 12 months out of the ring remember – this is a comeback fight in which to shake off the rust and ease his way back ahead of a monster 2021.
      As a result, we’re backing Joshua to take this one deep against a competitor who has gone the distance in five of his last seven bouts.
      We all remember AJ steaming into the fast hands of Ruiz Jr in their first showdown, tasting the canvas four times as he was dismantled by the portly Mexican.
      The humiliation of that night was a huge learning curve for Joshua and we’re excited to see how he approaches this one after his more restrained, mature performance in the rematch.

      Ruiz Jr stunned Joshua at Madison Square Garden – but AJ come back strongerCredit: Reuters
      Sixteen of Joshua’s 21 wins have come within the first six rounds, but we are instead backing the Brit to get the job done in the 7-9th once he’s shaken off the cobwebs.
      Since 2016, ALL of the champions six fights have gone seven rounds or more, with the likes of Carlos Takam (10th), Joseph Parker (distance) and Alexander Povetkin (7th) taking things long.
      In fact the last time AJ powered a fighter out before the third round bell was Eric Molina four long years ago.
      William Hill are offering new customers a massive 4/1 on the Brit star doing the business and winning by either KO, TKO or DQ.
      And if you fancy a go at when the fight ends, pick the later rounds when AJ can unleash that awesome power against the tiring Bulgarian.
      Our tip is for him to do the business in rounds 9-12, again at a hefty 4/1 – and have a quid on a round 11 victory at a whopping 20/1.

      Joshua scored an epic 11th round stoppage against Klitschko in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      That was the round when Joshua eventually wore down Klitschko in their epic encounter way infront of 90,000 at Wembley.
      For all of you looking for a boxing bet NAP to top up your weekend accas, get the 2/7 on the fight not going the distance.
      Joshua possesses the punching strength to put Pulev out, but expect a combination between the new and old AJ to appear as the champ prepares for a career-defining 2021.
      SunSport’s best bets
      Anthony Joshua to win by KO, TKO or DQ: 4/1 with William Hill
      Joshua to win in rounds 9-12: 4/1
      AJ to finish things in round 11: 20/1
      Fight NOT to go the distance: 2/7
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      Pulev was banned from boxing for kissing reporter, dated pop star and sparked fury with Anthony Joshua ‘tan’ comment

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      KUBRAT PULEV is just days away from his chance of springing a huge boxing shock.
      The 39-year-old will fight Anthony Joshua on December 12 in London, and the Bulgarian has already made the news for actions out of the ring.

      Pulev, with ex-girlfriend Andrea, was accused of racismCredit: Supplied

      Kubrat Pulev will be Anthony Joshua’s next opponent on December 12Credit: Getty – Contributor

      The 39-year-old will be battling the British champ for his WBA, IBF and WBO titles – in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
      But when he was asked for his thoughts on Joshua, 31, in a press conference, Pulev was accused of racism after referencing the colour of his opponent’s skin.
      “His strengths? I’d say he has a very powerful punch undeniably,” said Pulev.
      “What are his other strengths? His tan is better than mine.”

      It’s not the first time Pulev has over-stepped the mark
      In 2019, he had his boxing licence suspended when he forcibly kissed a female reporter on the lips during an interview, and that’s not all…
      ROUND 2
      Almost three years ago, Pulev and Joshua were supposed to fight each other at Cardiff’s Principality.
      However, 11 days before the scheduled bout Pulev injured his shoulder in training and had to pull out.

      Carlos Takam stepped in at short notice, and Joshua finished the tough Frenchman in ten rounds.
      Later Pulev said he could’ve made it to the ring for the £4m payday, but knew he wouldn’t have been able to give the best account of himself.
      “It wasn’t easy for me to make that decision,” Pulev said.

      Joshua and Pulev were supposed to fight each other in 2017Credit: AFP or licensors

      A shoulder injury sustained in training meant Pulev had to pull out 11 days before the Anthony Joshua fightCredit: Getty – Contributor
      ”I know, in my place, almost everyone would choose to get into the ring in Cardiff, despite everything, and collect a few million.
      “Anyone else, but not me. I can beat Joshua … but I can’t beat him if I’m injured.”
      The two were also originally meant to lock horns back in June at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but the fight was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
      KISSGATE
      Last year, after defeating Bogdan Dinu in Costa Mesa, California, Pulev forcibly kissed female journalist Jennifer Ravalo, as well as reportedly “groped her buttocks”.
      She asked: “If Tyson Fury gets through Tom Schwarz, do you think you should have a shot?”
      He immediately replied “yes” before he put his hand on her chin and kissed her on the lips.
      The California State Athletic Commission immediately suspended Pulev, however his brother responded by sharing a video of Ravalo dancing with a member of Pulev’s entourage on that same night.
      Pulev denied any wrongdoing.
      He told BILD: “Everyone knows me as a friendly and polite person.
      “The woman came to me [at the weigh-in] and said, ‘After the fight, we party.'”

      Kissgate threatened to end Pulev’s careerCredit: Refer to Caption

      Pulev had his boxing licence suspended after a sexual harassment claimCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Pulev was supported by his pop star ex-missus AndreaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/andreabulgaria/

      Pulev soon had his boxing license reinstatedCredit: Instagram @andreabulgaria
      The heavyweight contender was slapped with a £2,000 fine, as well as the six month suspension from boxing and could only regain a license if he completed a sexual harassment awareness course.
      Four months later, Pulev had his boxing licence reinstated by the CSAC after he completed the class.
      He was warned if he pulled the same stunt again, he’d have his licence revoked again.
      POWER COUPLE
      Pulev’s long-term girlfriend was a blonde bombshell with a big voice, until they split last year.
      The fighter began dating pop star Andrea, 33, since 2006, but they broke off their romance after she accused him of cheating on her on social media.
      Andrea, real name Teodora Rumenova Andreeva, won numerous beauty pageants including Miss Sofia and Miss Tourism Bulgaria.

      Andrea is a huge pop star in BulgariaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/andreabulgaria/

      When Andrea was a teenager she won Miss Sofia and Miss Tourism Bulgaria beauty pageantsCredit: Instagram @andreabulgaria

      Andrea was one half of Bulgaria’s most famous celebrity couplesCredit: Instagram @andreabulgaria

      Bulgarian beauty Andrea has also amassed over 320,000 followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/andreabulgaria/

      Andrea’s real name is Teodora Rumenova Andreeva

      Andrea reportedly began dating Pulev in 2006

      Andrea stuck by her man when he was accused of sexual harassment

      Like many boxing Wags, Andrea enjoyed jumping into the ring when her partner’s fights endedCredit: Instagram @andreabulgaria
      She has won over 30 awards like “Balkan Star” on “Beogradski Pobednik” in Belgrade, “European Performer of the Year on “Kralevski Festival” in Kraljevo Serbia, “Balkan Star” on “Montefolk Awards” in Montenegro.
      And Andrea is hugely popular on social media, amassing over 350,000 followers on Instagram.
      She recently posted a series of photos of them together on social media, sparking rumours that there has been a reconciliation.
      But neither of them have officially revealed they are back together.

      ONE BLIP ON HIS RECORD
      Pulev boasts a professional fighting record of 28-1, with the only man to defeat him being someone Joshua has beat in the past.
      In 2014, Pulev fought Wladimir Klitschko at the O2 World Arena in Hamburg and met his match.
      In a one-sided duel he was knocked down three times before Klitschko put him out of his misery and knocked him down one final time with a devastating left-hook in the fifth.
      “Wladimir is a really good opponent, but he was lucky. I want a rematch,” Pulev said after the fight.
      He never got one.

      Pulev boasts a 28-1 record and hails from BulgariaCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Like Anthony Joshua Pulev has gone toe-to-toe with Wladimir Klitschko in the ringCredit: AFP – Getty

      Pulev was floored by Klitschko three times before being knocked outCredit: Getty – Contributor

      A left hook finished Pulev off in the fifth roundCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SNUBBED GERMANY
      He’s not called ‘The Pride of Bulgaria’ for nothing.
      Named after a Bulgarian medieval ruler, and born in Sofia, Pulev could never align himself with another nation.

      But over the years, he has declined several lucrative financial offers to fight for Germany.
      However, Pulev views it as a matter of principle and has said he would never change his national allegiance.
      Germany’s loss is Bulgaria’s gain, and he will be wearing their flag when he steps into the ring with Joshua next.

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      Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev predictions from boxing world as Whyte backs AJ but Tyson Fury sits on fence

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA faces possibly one more hurdle before finally securing a fight with Tyson Fury.
      Joshua faces Kubrat Pulev in a mandatory title defence this Saturday, returning to the ring after a year out.

      Anthony Joshua defends his heavyweight crown against Kubrat Pulev Credit: PA:Press Association

      Many feel it is just another obstacle on AJ’s way to what would be an undisputed title decider against Fury.
      But Pulev has travelled over from Bulgaria with intentions of scuppering the Battle of Britain and handing Joshua another crushing defeat.
      Here those closest to the pair predict how the fight will play out.
      Dillian Whyte
      Whyte – who lost to AJ in 2015 – sees this as nothing but a warm up fight for his rival.

      He told SkyBet: “You know what? It is a run-out for Joshua He’s just had two hard fights back to back, emotionally more than physically.
      “So smart business, the Pulev fight. Pulev is old now and he was never really great in his heyday.
      “He [Joshua] is happy to take care of his mandatory duties. So it’s a keep-busy fight.”
      Prediction… Joshua

      Dillian Whyte has no doubts Joshua will beat Pulev Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Tyson Fury
      The Gypsy King had little to say on the outcome – but noted if Ruiz could knockout Joshua – which he did in June 2019 – so can Pulev.
      Fury said to iFL TV: “It’s heavyweight boxing, especially someone as big as they are, either could win.
      “If Andy Ruiz can knock Joshua out, then Pulev definitely can.
      “Pulev’s a lot bigger guy and punches probably harder than Ruiz does.”
      Prediction… sitting on the fence

      Tyson Fury has sat on the fence when predicting Joshua vs Pulev Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      David Haye
      The Hayemaker is in no doubt Joshua gets the job done and insisted he would have learned from his rivalry with Ruiz.
      Talking to Sky Sports, Haye said: “I think he wipes the floor with Pulev. I think he’s significantly better.
      “In his last fight against Andy Ruiz Jr, he’s looked as good as he’s ever looked for me.
      “He stuck to a game plan, he shed a lot of the unnecessary bulk and he was just lean and mean and fast and that’s the new AJ that I think has the best shot against anyone.”
      Prediction… Joshua

      David Haye reckons AJ ‘wipes the floor with Pulev’ Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Joseph Parker
      New Zealand’s Parker lost his WBO belt to Joshua in 2018 and he has backed the Brit star to keep hold of it against Pulev.
      He told SecondsOut: “I know Pulev will come game, that’s a fight he’s wanted for a while.
      “But Joshua, we’ve seen him come back from losing to Andy Ruiz and putting on a good display of boxing.
      “I think he’ll just be too quick and too experienced.”
      Prediction… Joshua

      Joshua’s former opponent Joseph Parker thinks Pulev will lose Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Bob Arum
      Pulev’s promoter has taken confidence from Ruiz’s upset over AJ last year and predicted Joshua will again end up KO’d.
      Arum told Betway Insider Blog : “Pulev has the ability to corner Joshua and to take him out, so I believe not only is Pulev going to win the fight but he’s going to win it by knockout.
      “We promoted Ruiz 30 times and most of the time he had trouble impacting opponents with his power.
      “So, the fact he devastated Joshua so badly indicates to me Joshua has a big weakness and that is his inability to take a punch.”
      Prediction… Pulev

      Promoter Bob Arum backs Pulev to upset Joshua Credit: Reuters
      Eddie Hearn
      Joshua’s promoter, like Arum, is confident in his man and believes the job could be done inside the distance.
      Hearn said: “I think it’s going to be back and forward for the first five or six rounds, and then I think AJ is going to mark him up and bash him up.
      “I think he’s going to knock him out. It’s going to be a great performance from AJ.
      “This is one of the most important fights I’ve been involved with because we know what’s coming at the end of it. We just got to win on Saturday.”
      Prediction… Joshua

      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn backed AJ to beat Pulev Credit: Reuters
      Chris Eubank Sr
      The former maverick world champion has no affiliation to either side, but backed the underdog to emerge victorious and cap off an unprecedented year.
      Eubank said to the Express: “All things being normal, AJ has the better boxing IQ as proven in his contest against Andy Ruiz Jr, in a rematch I couldn’t see him winning because I thought he would try to use his power.
      “Instead, he used his boxing IQ and took the championship titles back in impressive boxing form. If all is normal then AJ is no doubt the favourite.
      “But because nothing is normal in these peculiar times, I suspect Pulev might win this fight and if I were a betting man, which I’m not, that’s where my money would be.”
      Prediction… Pulev

      Chris Eubank Sr believes Pulev could stun Joshua Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Peter Kadiru
      Joshua’s sparring partner, German Kadiru, has no doubts the champ will be too much for the ageing challenger.
      Kadiru told SunSport: “I’m absolute sure that AJ will knock Pulev out.
      “AJ is in his prime, totally fit and has improved constantly. Pulev on the other hand is already 39 years old.
      “In the heavyweight division anything is possible but AJ is a huge favourite.”
      Prediction… Joshua

      Joshua pictured with his sparring partner Peter Kadiru

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      John Fury vs Mike Tyson tale of the tape: How pair compare as world champ’s dad, 56, speaks on fight versus Iron Mike

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      JOHN FURY revealed he would ‘like to have a go’ at fighting heavyweight legend Mike Tyson.
      Tyson returned to the ring for the first time since 2005 at the end of November as he boxed to a draw against Roy Jones Jr.

      How Mike Tyson and John Fury match up

      It caught the eye of Tyson Fury’s dad John – who called to face Iron Mike.
      He said earlier in the year: “Listen, I’d like to have a go. You know, at the end of the day, I named my son after him, it would be a good thing.
      “But I know one thing, he’ll be in no better shape than me.
      “I tell you what it is, I’ve got the edge in shape because I’ve lived better, I’ve lived cleaner.”

      Here SunSport takes a look at how the pair match up despite the call out being nothing more than a fantasy fight.
      Mike Tyson
      Tyson’s career as a prizefighter looked over when he retired after two dismal defeats.
      But this year he made the stunning announcement that he wanted to make a comeback to raise money in exhibition bouts.
      He started off by going eight rounds with Jones – 17 years after they first held talks to fight – in what proved a box office hit, with over 1million pay-per-view buys.

      Despite the action providing more clinching than punching, the reduced two-minute rounds suited Tyson.
      He kept a good pace and landed some nice body shots, but either refrained or failed to land any of his signature finishing hooks and uppercuts.
      Afterwards, Tyson revealed he wanted to make fighting for fun a regular thing.

      Tyson returned for the first time in 15 years with a draw against Roy Jones Credit: USA TODAY Sports

      John Fury
      Fury comes from a long lineage of bare-knuckle fighters, owing to his Irish traveller roots. 
      But his pro career spanned over eight years, beginning in April 1987 and ending in June 1995.
      In total, Fury had 13 bouts, retiring with a record of 8-4-1.
      But even during his time in the pro ranks, he still fought bare-knuckle and claims to have won £100,000 after one of his wins.
      After his fighting career ended, he focussed on becoming a trainer and has cornered both Tyson and his other son Tommy.
      John regularly trains with them both and keeps up the pace on long jogs.

      Fight breakdown
      With limited footage on Fury’s career as a fighter it is hard to make any judgement on his skill.
      He claims to be in better shape than Iron Mike, but again the evidence is lacking, despite a few clips son Tyson uploaded which revealed John can pack a punch on the heavy bag.
      For 54-year-old Tyson, his effort against Jones went some way to prove that he still has plenty of fight left in him.
      His trademark head movement and quick footwork was on display, albeit it not so ferociously.
      Tyson looked to be making his greatest mark fighting on the inside, instead of throwing hayemakers at range.
      Anyone, including Fury, lined up to face the veteran puncher can expect the action to be fought on the inside.
      And his right hand – formerly his greatest threat – appeared not so dangerous 15 years on.
      But the exhibition rules Tyson signed up for prohibited KOs – meaning he could be one overcooked punch away from closing out the show.

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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr earned staggering £60m for Triller with more than 1.6million PPV buys for huge comeback fight

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      TRILLER raked in a whopping £60million for showing Mike Tyson’s comeback fight.
      The owner of the platform has revealed that the event received over 1.6m pay-per-view buys.

      Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr went head-to-head in an exhibition boutCredit: Getty – Pool

      Tyson, 54, came out of retirement to take on Roy Jones Jr, 51, in an exhibition bout last month.
      The highly-anticipated bout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles ended as a draw.
      BT Sport Box Office showed the fight in the UK for a price of £19.95.
      Social media site Triller aired the pay-per-view fight for a cost of $50 (£37) in the US.

      According to RT, Triller stand to make £60m as over 1.6m fans tuned in to watch it.
      Owner Ryan Kavanaugh hit out at the critics that had slated his site – which has over 100 million monthly users – before the fight.
      He told BoxingScene: “Despite everyone wanting for it not to work, we upset them by changing things up and making it work and dominated the conversation.”
      Tyson is reportedly set to pocket a huge £7.5m from his comeback fight.

      The 54-year-old is estimated to have accrued over $300m (£224m) throughout his boxing career, but ended up losing it all.
      Forbes claim his total career earnings could even have been as high as $685m (£513m).
      It has been revealed that in the US alone Tyson’s fight against Jones Jr sold more than 1.2m pay-per-views.

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