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      Dillian Whyte brands David Haye ‘biggest bully in boxing’ and accuses former world champ of dodging him during career

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      DILLIAN WHYTE has slammed former heavyweight world champ David Haye as the ‘biggest bully in boxing’.
      The Brixton banger is fuming after Haye slammed him for ‘targetting the weak guy’.

      Dillian Whyte has called David Haye ‘the biggest bully in boxing’Credit: Mark Robinson Ltd

      David Haye claims Whyte only wanted to fight him when his career was coming to an endCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

      That comment relates to Haye claiming Whyte chased a fight with him after his second devastating loss to Tony Bellew.
      That stoppage defeat proved the end of the line for Haye who quit boxing just weeks after.
      Haye says that Whyte calling him out when he was ‘busted up and concussed said a lot about Dillian’.
      But Whyte, who recently saw his rematch against Alexander Povetkin postponed after the Russian was hospitalised with coronavirus, says he wanted a showdown with Haye as soon as he returned to the sport in 2016.

      Speaking to Sky Sports Whyte said: “I’ve always tried to fight David Haye, because he was the top guy at the time and obviously when you’re coming up as a young fighter, you aspire to fight the guys at the top.
      “I wanted to fight him to see how good I was and see how well I fare against him. I’ve always believed I could have beaten him.
      “If you go back and look at my Twitter feed, I’ve been calling David Haye out for a long time. Long before he fought Bellew.
      “He must have seen something that he thought he couldn’t beat, or maybe he knew that I’m tough and I’m strong and I’m physical, and I was hungry.

      “When you believe you can beat someone, you know deep down you can beat someone, it makes you dangerous and you approach the fight with a different mindset and mentality, and he knows it.
      “Listen, David Haye is the biggest bully in the whole of boxing.”
      Whyte was critical of Haye and his fighter Derek Chisora over their defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Chisora battled bravely but ended up on the wrong side of a unanimous points decision.
      Whyte claimed that Chisora, who he has beaten twice, ‘let himself down’ and says that Haye should have been in his corner instead of ‘just having mates’ there.
      Chisora has since called for the pair to thrash out a trilogy fight following Whyte versus Povetkin II moved to January.

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      Tyson Fury slams Deontay Wilder for bad sportsmanship after KO loss but lauds Anthony Joshua after Andy Ruiz Jr defeat

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      TYSON FURY slammed Deontay Wilder’s sportsmanship after his KO loss but praised British rival Anthony Joshua’s response to losing to Andy Ruiz Jr.
      Fury battered Wilder in the pair’s rematch in February to claim the WBC belt after a dramatic draw in their initial 2018 bout when the Gypsy King climbed off the canvas in the 12th round.

      Tyson Fury battered Deontay Wilder in their February 2020 rematchCredit: Reuters

      Anthony Joshua suffered his first professional loss to Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

      After months of silence the dethroned Bronze Bomber has hit out at the result making extraordinary claims that Fury cheated by using a weight in his glove in the Las Vegas contest.
      Wilder also said he believed his water was spiked before the fight as he had ‘no control’ over his body.
      But Fury let rip at the American’s excuses and lamented his bad sportsmanship in an interview with boxing journalist Gareth A. Davies.
      He said: “I think he’s lost his marbles.

      “First of all it was the suit, then it was the bicep injury, then his trainer was on our team, then the referee was against him, then I had weights in my gloves and now someone’s spiked his water.
      “It is defamation of character isn’t it, mature.

      Would I be the same? No. I’d say, ‘Right I lost to a better man, fair play.’ But they are not like me are they.”
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      “I’m quite concerned for his mental wellbeing to be fair, rather than his boxing career – that’s gone.
      “Some people can’t take loss. Imagine being undefeated for 12 years as a professional and make ten defences.

      “And you were told you could beat this guy – he’s come back after three years out of the ring and ballooning up in weight, given you a boxing lesson and then absolutely annihilated you in the rematch.
      “Would I be the same? No. I’d say, ‘Right I lost to a better man, fair play.’ But they are not like me are they.
      “AJ got beat by Ruiz and he didn’t make a million excuses he just said, ‘Fantastic, well done’. So I suppose it’s different sportsmen for different places.”

      Fury confirmed the Wilder trilogy fight was OFF last month after organisers failed to deliver a date for a 2020 showdown.
      The Gypsy King said his rematch clause had expired and he instead was lining up an all-British colossal heavyweight unification bout against Anthony Joshua in 2021.
      The pair have verbally agreed a bumper two-fight deal for next year, leaving boxing fans chomping at the bit.
      But both will first be in action before the end of the year, with AJ due to defend his belts against Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev at the 02 on December 12.
      Fury has revealed he will fight in London on December 5 with an opponent yet to be officially confirmed, although European champ Agit Kabayel is widely touted to be the man.

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      Deontay Wilder’s ex-trainer Mark Breland hits back at dethroned champ’s accusations over Tyson Fury loss

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      DEONTAY WILDER’S ex-trainer Mark Breland has fired back at the former champion’s accusations that he was pulled out too early in his defeat to Tyson Fury.
      The Bronze Bomber, 35, has caused a stir in the heavyweight world after accusing Fury of cheating by using a weight in his glove for the Las Vegas battle in February.

      Mark Breland has broken his silence on Deontay Wilder’s recent claimsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Wilder also claims his water was spiked before the bout, saying he had ‘no control’ over his body.
      And the American added that Breland pulled him out too early from the clash, leading to the cornerman’s exit from Wilder’s team.
      But Breland has taken to social media to have his say on the situation.
      He wrote: “Anyone who really knows me, knows I wouldn’t go back and forth with anybody UNLESS it’s in the ring!

      “I’ve been boxing since I was eight years old. So I didn’t give a big portion of my life to this sport, I DEDICATED MY ENTIRE LIFE TO THIS SPORT!
      “But I have never seen the things I’m seeing know in ALL of those years!
      “I’m only on social media because of my girl. We went somewhere and there was a picture of me and she said, ‘this is one of the reasons you need social media in this day and time’.
      “She said there are people who have deep admiration for you and social media is a way to give them some access to you.

      Wilder claims Breland pulled him out too early against Tyson Fury, leading to his exitCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      “She asks me all the time am I tired of it? Do I want to go back to life without it?
      “I always say no because the amount of support, love and gratitude I get lets me know all the hard work I put into my career was worth it!
      “I looked at and ready thousands of videos, texts and comments and I would put up a thousand of them if I could because so many of them was 100 but I can’t.
      “But I d have a file for ALL of them that moved me. I THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR WORDS!
      “Let me add this last. The Twitter  pix that’s out there is not from me.
      “I speak and there’s nothing funny about this show that’s going on! Stay well and I’m still standing!”

      Wilder has accused Fury of using a weight in his gloveCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Anthony Joshua shares training photo with heavyweight champ looking in incredible shape for Kubrat Pulev showdown

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA could surely not be standing firmer in his bid for three momentous world title wins.
      The Brit posted an incredible Instagram training shot, looking unmoveable with rippling thigh muscles and bristling biceps.

      Anthony Joshua will take on Kubrat Pulev at the O2 on December 12Credit: AFP – Getty

      AJ defends his WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight crowns against Kubrat Pulev at London’s O2 on December 12 before two planned fights with WBC title-holder Tyson Fury next year.
      Alongside the snap of his faultless physique, Joshua posted: “Move with a positive team & doors will open.”
      And the entrance to the hall of all-time greats in boxing’s top division will certainly be thrown wide open too if he lands a triple victory.

      The clamour to confirm his double clash with Fury will gather momentum if they both complete expected triumphs next month.

      The unbeaten Gypsy King is due for a homecoming fight at London’s Royal Albert Hall on December 5 against an as-yet-unknown opponent.
      And a week later AJ takes on Bulgarian Pulev, 39, whose sole previous shot at a world crown came six years ago.

      Pulev has been accused of racism and was suspended last year after kissing a reporter when she asked him a question.
      But controversy aside, his response to being asked about Joshua was: “His strengths? I’d say he has a very powerful punch undeniably.”

      He might even double down on that opinion if he catches sight of Joshua’s current condition…

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      Kell Brook shrugs off bitter rival Amir Khan’s good luck message as he focuses on Terence Crawford

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      KELL BROOK has dismissed bitter nemesis Amir Khan’s good luck message for his Saturday night world title crack.
      The Sheffield ace goes up against pound-for-pound star and WBO welterweight king Terence Crawford in Las Vegas, with his old rival’s shock endorsement ringing in his ears.

      Kell Brook claims Amir Khan keeps changing his mind so he does not know how to take his Brit rival’s words of encouragement for his Saturday showdown

      Amir Khan had to pull out of his fight with Terence Crawford in April 2019 in the sixth round due to an alleged blow to the groin Credit: AP:Associated Press

      Despite Brook and Khan spending over a decade swapping nasty insults – but never punches – Khan has backed his compatriot to stun the world.
      The Bolton banger said: “I wish Kell all the very best, go out there and put a stop to his reign. And he can do that. Kell’s a good fighter and I’ve always respected him.”
      But 34-year-old Brook reckons Khan is just trying to butter him up in the hope of landing a massive all-UK show, if he upsets Crawford.

      The Sheffield ace said: “I don’t know what to say, he changes his mind from one minute to the next.

      “It’s a positive message at least, so I am not going to say anything negative back.
      “But I am not really worried about what people are saying
      “I just worry about what my team and my people are saying about how we end up victorious on Saturday night.
      “He always has something up his sleeve but I am not focused on Amir Khan. I am focused on Terence Crawford.”

      Brook suffered shattered cheekbones after his painful losses to Gennady Golovkin and Errol Spence Jr, in 2016 and 2017 respectfully.
      The former IBF champ admits he considered retiring but expert surgery and steel plates left him roaring: ‘I’ll be back!’
      He revealed. “We did have those conversations.
      “But this is the game I love – and hate – it is how I clear my mind and feel at peace.

      “This is my living and I love competing against the best in the world.
      “Once those injuries healed I felt strong and I don’t think about the breaks anymore now.
      “It’s out of my head now, my surgeon looked after me and they call me The Terminator now so I can walk through walls, as well as Terence Crawford.”

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      Terence Crawford could RETIRE Kell Brook but Brit is tougher fight than ‘soft’ Amir Khan, claims US star’s manager

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      TERENCE CRAWFORD could RETIRE Kell Brook when the pair clash this weekend, warns the US star’s manager.
      The comment comes after Crawford’s win against another Brit in Amir Khan, who tough-talking manager Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre called ‘soft’.

      Kell Brook is the underdog coming into the Las Vegas fight Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Crawford boasts a record of 36-0 heading into this fight Credit: Reuters

      Crawford’s tough talking manager Brian McIntyre dismissed Amir Khan as ‘soft’Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Khan had to pull out the fight in the sixth round after an alleged blow to the groin in April 2019.
      McIntyre expects Brook to be far more difficult opposition for his fighter Crawford, nicknamed ‘Bud’, with the highly-rated 33-year-old defending his welterweight title.
      In a blog for MyBettingSites.co.uk, McIntyre said: “Brook should be a tougher test than Khan.
      “We saw what Khan did in his career, how he has been knocked out multiple times and then you look at Kell Brook and he hasn’t been knocked out like Khan has, he hasn’t been taken away on a stretcher. Brook has been able to walk out of the ring.

      “He’s a bit more rugged on the edges. Khan can be considered kind of soft, but Brook is rough. He likes to get into rough fights and likes to fight his way to the end. With Khan, Khan tries to find a way out. Brook will try to fight all the way to the end until he can’t fight no-more.
      “This is a type of competition Bud is looking for, he needs someone to push him, to make him better, the better the fighter the better the Terence.”

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      Despite praise for Brook – who has now won three fights on the trot to help rebuild his reputation – McIntyre does not fancy his chances.
      He said: “Bud probably could [retire him]. Bud ruins guys careers. Not many fighters come back after Bud. Not many fighters come back after Bud.

      “I wouldn’t be surprised if Brook retired. If he can make it out unscathed he’ll probably come back, but if he gets in there and gets banged up pretty bad it might be the end for him.
      “We believe Terence will dominate this kid.
      “Bud is the ultimate adjuster and whatever Kell brings to the table, I know Bud will adjust to it. Bud’s coaches have been watching Kell Brook day and night and they have prepared him for anything that Kell brings to the table.”
      Crawford is widely-regarded as one of the best fighters around and can boast a 36-0 record.
      It would be a big upset if the Sheffield boxer can pull off a victory in Las Vegas, but he has insisted people are wrong to write him off.
      Brook has the unlikely backing of his old adversary Khan to do what he could not do and beat Crawford.
      The Bolton boxer said he was ‘rooting’ for Brook despite their bitter rivalry over the years.

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      While they have never met in the ring, they pair have frequently been at each other’s throats.
      But during an interview with Seconds Out, Khan said: “I know he’s got his hands full against Terence Crawford.

      “I wish Kell nothing but the best, I wish him the very best, to go out there and put a stop to his reign.
      “And he can do that, Kell’s a good fighter and I’ve always respected him.
      “Look, as a Brit, we have to support each other.”

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      Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will NOT fight for WBC Front Line Battle Belt when stars come out of retirement on Nov 28

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr will NOT fight for the WBC Front Line Battle Belt during their comeback clash on November 28.
      The two American legends have dusted off their gloves for an exhibition fight this month aged 54 and 51 respectively.

      Tyson and Jones will both earn themselves a commemorative strap – but won’t fight for a special WBC belt

      Mike Tyson will take on Roy Jones Jr on November 28 at the age of 54

      Last month it was rumoured the WBC would crown a new champion with the Front Line Battle Belt.
      Jones said the incentive gave him even more motivation to shock Tyson – who still boasts ferocious hand speed and power – in their eagerly-anticipated fight.
      But the WBC have confirmed the pair won’t fight for an official belt – but WILL both walk away with a commemorative strap for their efforts.
      Win or lose, Tyson AND Jones will go home with a strap reading ‘Front Line Battle – Black Lives Matter’.

      The WBC revealed: “The WBC is honoured to support their exhibition match scheduled for November 28.
      “[Tyson and Jones] will go into the ring with the admirable purpose of raising funds for charitable campaigns in the ‘Front Line Battle’.
      “This exhibition match is sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission involving thorough medical examinations.
      “With VADA performing the Clean Boxing Program out of competition anti-doping testing to both.

      Jones had previously said fighting for a belt would give him more motivationCredit: Getty – Contributor

      “The WBC has prepared a unique belt to commemorate this occasion.
      “Each fighter will receive a belt in recognition of their innovative efforts to bring entertainment to the world.
      “It’s a great cause during these challenging and harsh times for humanity.”
      Giving even more detail about the fight, the WBC revealed they would introduce ‘a fun innovation’ including three ‘legendary champions’ scoring the fight.
      The WBC continued: “A fun innovation is also being organised for November 28.
      “The WBC Remote Scoring System will be used.
      “We also have three legendary champions score the exhibition.
      “They will judge via specific criteria, to provide additional entertainment to the fans from around the world.”

      The WBC regularly design new belts for blockbuster bouts.
      They notably created the ‘Adolfo Lopez Mateos’ strap for the rematch between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez.
      Meanwhile, Tyson Fury got his hands on the WBC ‘Mayan’ belt when he outpointed Otto Wallin in September 2019.
      And who could forget the WBC ‘Money’ belt designed for the extravaganza between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor which cost £310,000 to create.

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      Tyson Fury warns Usyk will be ‘like a lamb to slaughter’ against likes of him or Anthony Joshua after Chisora fight

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      TYSON FURY has cast doubt on Oleksandr Usyk’s future as a heavyweight, claiming it will be ‘like a lamb to slaughter’ when he comes up against one of the division’s titans.
      Former cruiserweight king Usyk made the step up in weight to defeat Dereck Chisora in a nervy points win.

      Tyson Fury doesn’t think Oleksandr Usyk can cut it as a heavyweightCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Fury claims Usyk doesn’t stand a chance against the top fighters in the division like him and Anthony JoshuaCredit: Rex Features

      And he now has his sights set on British ace Anthony Joshua.
      AJ himself is being lined up to fight fellow heavyweight champion Fury.
      But the Gypsy King, who first looks set to take on Agit Kabayel in December, believes Usyk has not shown enough to be considered a threat in the top division.
      Fury himself is 6ft 9in tall and weights 19st 7lbs, while Joshua is 6ft 6in and 16st 13lbs.

      In comparison, Usyk stands at 6ft 3in and weighs 15st 4lbs.
      And Fury believes he does not have the size to go up against either himself or Joshua.
      Fury told TalkSport Fight Night: “Did we see the best Uysk at heavyweight? I’m not sure.
      “But on that performance I can say none of the top 15 heavyweights out there are swearing about Usyk at the moment.

      “None of us are quaking. Is that it? Everyone’s like, ‘Is that what all the hype was about?’
      “This is the heavyweight game and heavyweights aren’t like they were years ago, and Chisora’s probably the smallest out there.
      “Being brutally honest, I think when he fights a big heavyweight who can punch a bit it’ll be like a lamb to slaughter.
      “My opinion of it is – it’s the heavyweight division and not the cruiserweight division for a reason.

      “I understand, all cruiserweights that do well want to step up to heavyweight to get that big money.
      “They all want a piece of the pie, but there’s divisions for a reason.
      “After his last performance, I honestly thought he was better than he was because I highly rated Usyk as a master technician as a cruiserweight.
      “But at heavyweight there was nothing that impressed me to be fair.”

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