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      Watch as Amir Khan shows off his lightning-fast hand speed on the pads after calling out Oscar De La Hoya, 47, for fight

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      AMIR KHAN showed off his lightning-fast hand speed on the pads after calling out Oscar De La Hoya.
      De La Hoya announced plans to come out of retirement aged 47 and was later challenged by Khan, who the American once promoted.

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      Amir Khan showed off his fast hands on the pads after calling out Oscar De La Hoya

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      De La Hoya announced plans to come out of retirement aged 47

      And it appears the British former world champion is already preparing for the possibility, having uploaded training footage.
      Khan fires off quick combinations and a shows little footwork in his Bolton gym.
      The 33-year-old has not fought since beating former super-featherweight champion Billy Dib in Saudi Arabia one year ago.
      He has since been linked with facing Manny Pacquiao, 41, and old rival Kell Brook, 34.

      But the call out of De La Hoya came from left field, after the retired American confirmed he would fight again.
      The Golden Boy Promotions chief last fought in 2008 in a dominating loss to Pacquiao.
      But the six-weight champion is adamant he is still as skilled as ever and will return to training “in the next few weeks”.

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      The Golden Boy told ESPN: “It’s a real fight. I miss being in the ring, I love boxing. Boxing is what gave me everything I have today, and I just miss it.

      “Look, it’s been a long time, yes. But actually my jab feels faster than ever. 
      “I have to make sure that my conditioning is perfect, my health is good. And that’s going to take place in the next few weeks. So we’ll see.” More

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      Whyte threatens to CHIN Anthony Joshua if rival approaches ring at Fight Camp and blasts ‘he talks s***, it’s not WWE’

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      DILLIAN WHYTE has warned Anthony Joshua he will chin him if he approaches his ring on Saturday.
      The Brixton Body Snatcher is headlining his own Sky Sports pay-per-view but old rival AJ has been signed up to commentate on the Alexander Povetkin battle.

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      Anthony Joshua famously approached the ring after Dillian Whyte beat Dereck Chisora in 2018Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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      Whyte does not want a repeat episode in Saturday’s behind closed doors boutCredit: Reuters
      The London pair go way back to an amateur 2009 battle Whyte won above a pub but Joshua got his revenge in a 2015 pro scorcher.
      The pair’s relationship seemed to have healed last year when Whyte boxed on the undercard of Joshua’s rematch win over Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia.
      But the animosity has heated up again and Whyte, 32, has ordered AJ to stay in his commentary box in Eddie Hearn’s Essex garden.
      The WBC’s interim champ said: “I am glad he is here working for Sky, it is about time he put something in my pocket.

      “He always talks s***, he has done it for years. One minute he is a good boy, then he is a bad boy and then he is good again. He talks s*** the whole time.

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      Whyte doesn’t want to see the heavyweight champ after this contestCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

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      MAGIC MIKE
      Mike Tyson reveals brutal five-punch combo ahead of Roy Jones Jr bout

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      LUKE HERE
      Whyte claims Tyson Fury’s real name is LUKE.. and he changed it to sound ‘harder’

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      IRON WILL
      Tyson shows off lean figure as 54-year-old sheds pounds despite Jones fight fears

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      shot at history
      Mike Tyson fights Deontay Wilder in simulation of boxing’s biggest punchers

      “I was cool with the cat after he got beat by the little fat guy but then he just started talking s*** about me, he was saying he might come to my fight and get in the ring but he thinks this is WWE wrestling.
      “If he steps to me I am not having it. If he steps to me I am not going to let him push me, if he is in my personal space I will start swinging.”
      Whyte goes face-to-face with Povetkin on Saturday with Joshua still waiting on a date for his clash with Kubrat Pulev.

      Bulgarian bruiser Pulev recently branded AJ “arrogant” for letting his attention drift towards a mega clash with Tyson Fury.

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      Mike Tyson reveals brutal five-punch combo capped off with a monster left hook ahead of Roy Jones Jr bout

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      MIKE Tyson showed off a terrifying five-punch combo that ended with a monster left hook in his latest training session on Tuesday.
      Iron Mike, 54, exploded on his trainer with a fierce combination of left and right jabs followed by a duck and slide – then stunned his man with two more jabs and a devastating left hook.
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      Tyson has been in the gym since March working with MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro for his bout with Roy Jones Jr on November 28Credit: https://www.instagram.com/miketyson/

      How Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr match up
      The video, published by TMZ , shows Tyson preparing for his eight-round exhibition showdown with Roy Jones Jr, which has been pushed back to November 28.
      Tyson and Jones will headline a stacked card that also features Nate Robinson vs Jake Paul and Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan.
      The youngest heavyweight champ of all time has been documenting his progress on his Instagram page, uploading videos and photos of himself in intense training for the fight.
      He has been in the gym since March working alongside MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro.

      But the California State Athletic Commission has cautioned fans not to expect the bout to be a real boxing fight.
      Commission executive director Andy Foster has told the pair to “spar hard” but to refrain from hurting each other, as the veterans have a combined age of 105.
      Jones, 51, told Yahoo Sports: “It’s a sparring session, but you have to remember, I’m the small guy here.
      “Andy Foster can’t control Mike once Mike gets in the ring. I’ve got to defend myself like I’m in a real fight.

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      Roy Jones Jr has agreed to take on Mike Tyson in an eight-round bout on November 28Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Tyson has documented his progress on his Instagram page

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      Roy Jones Jr has a professional record of 66 wins and nine losses, 47 wins by way of knockoutCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      Tyson has a professional record of 50 wins and six losses, with 44 wins coming by knockout

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      “If Mike goes out there and decides to start hammering, what am I supposed to do, look at Andy? Hell no! I’ve got to defend myself and get back in it.”
      Tyson also admitted that he will be hunting for a knockout: “If the opportunity comes, I’m always looking for it.
      “This is search and destroy and I’m looking forward to recapturing my glory.”

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      Mike Tyson shows off lean body transformation as 54-year-old sheds pounds despite fears Roy Jones Jr fight may be OFF

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      MIKE TYSON has shown off the latest results from his astonishing body transformation, looking ultra-lean despite reports his fight with Roy Jones Jr could be OF.
      The boxing legend, 54, appears to be in the shape of his life as he prepares to take on fellow his veteran in November.

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      Mike Tyson looked leaner than ever in his latest post on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @miketyson

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      Mike Tyson has been grinding in the gym, shedding the pounds while packing on muscle ahead of his fight with Roy Jones Jr
      Tyson posted a series of pictures on his Instagram looking chiselled and focused.
      He captioned the post of himself wearing a “Tyson” T-shirt: “Iron will.”
      The American legend has been working hard in the gym for months now after first teasing his comeback in May.
      Tyson retired in 2005 and claimed to have not trained since his last loss, against Kevin McBride 15 years ago.

      And he now looks a completely different man from the one seen in 2018, after shedding the pounds and packing on the muscle after taking his return to the ring seriously.
      However, Tyson’s grind in the gym could all be in vain with his Jones suggesting he could pull out of the fight.
      The pair agreed to an eight-round exhibition bout to be held on September 12.
      But social media app Triller, who have the pay-per-view rights for the spectacle, announced it would be postponed by over two months – with a new date set on November 28.

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      Mike Tyson appears to be in the shape of his life, now aged 54Credit: Instagram / @miketyson

      He told the Daily Mail: “We’re trying to figure something out, my lawyers is talking with their lawyers, trying to figure out ways to make it a better situation so that I can compensated for it, that is more beneficial for me to do.
      “If they don’t make it make sense, [the fight] would be off.
      “Why would I change the date and mess up the rest of my year when I agreed to September 12.”
      The fight was due to go behind closed doors, with an unnamed but recognised sanctioning body overseeing the bout.

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      Roy Jones Jr has threatened to pull the plug on his fight with Mike TysonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      But the delay brought up suggestions organisers are hoping fans will be allowed back into venues to bring in ticket sales.
      Jones added: “They said they wanted to get a crowd, if you want to get a crowd, that’s a different type of money.
      “If you want a big event, that’s a different type of money.”

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      Tyson Fury warns Wilder ‘the clock is ticking’ and ‘I’m not gonna wait forever’ as talks over trilogy fight go quiet

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      TYSON FURY has fired a warning shot to heavyweight rival Deontay Wilder urging him to arrange their trilogy scrap.
      The Gypsy King snatched the WBC belt from the Bronze Bomber in February after their controversial draw in December.

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      Tyson Fury wants to land his third bout with Deontay WilderCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      As part of contractual obligations, the pair are braced to have one final showdown with Anthony Joshua waiting in the wings.
      The initial scrap was scheduled for July 25 before being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
      There was talk it could be rescheduled for December but talk has since gone quiet from the American’s camp.
      And now the Fury has attempted to reignite the feud by aiming a jab at him on Twitter.

      He wrote: “Where you at mush? The clock is ticking!!
      “I’m not gonna wait forever!!! There are other bums in the division that I want to eat for breakfast.”
      Fury is referring to WBC mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte who takes on hard-hitting Russian Alexander Povetkin on Saturday in Eddie Hearn’s backyard.
      The Gypsy King has been ordered by the WBC to fight the winner in before March ahead of his double-header with Joshua.

      Wilder did come out of the woodwork earlier this month when he took a swipe at his rival.
      He said: “I don’t see Fury as a champion. He ain’t the champion yet, we still got one more fight left.

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      “And I’m looking forward to giving the world the best of Deontay Wilder.”
      Not willing to let his opponent have the final word, Fury hit back: “Keep letting yourself down @bronzebomber it’s sad.
      “It was you I smashed that’s the truth. Just admit it and move on, it’s just a fight you win some you lose some that’s boxing pal.”

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      Dillian Whyte’s amazing body transformation having spent lockdown training to shift career-heavy 19st 5lbs weight

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      DILLIAN WHYTE looks in serious shape to ensure he remains WBC mandatory challenger after a stunning body transformation.
      The Body Snatcher has been shedding the pounds in Portugal ahead of his all-important bout with Alexander Povetkin on Saturday night.

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      Whyte came in it at his career heaviest for his last bout – a whopping 19st 5lbsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The heavyweight has been working out in Portugal over lockdown

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      Dillian Whyte is ready to rumble against the Russian on Saturday
      Whyte, 32, has spent his lockdown being put through his paces in the gruelling heat to ensure he works himself back into terrific shape.
      And he looks a far cry from his last scrap when he tipped the scales at a career-heavy 19st 5lbs.
      Whyte took the fight against Mariusz Wach on just three weeks notice and looked sluggish inside the ring despite scraping a unanimous point win.
      After months of hard work, Whyte has lost the extra fat and showed off his ripped figure with a picture on Instagram.

      He will need to be at his fearsome best to beat the former WBA champion at the weekend to land his long-awaited title shot with either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder.
      Whyte is not short of confidence and insisted his game plan will be to knock Povetkin out.
      He told Sky Sports: “I respect the guy, but it’s on.
      “All the smiles and all the other stuff, I know what he’s coming to try and do to me, so I don’t want to be sat there next to him, acting all cool and pally pally. No.

      “I want to try and knock him out and I’m sure he’s going to try and knock me out because that’s what he does.”
      GOING FOR THE WINN
      Whyte’s surroundings have been less glamourous following his return to the UK and is holed up in a Winnebago in Brentwood to prepare for his fight in Eddie Hearn’s backyard.
      He exclusively told SunSport: “I drove 40-hours with my three dogs out to my training base in Portugal for a 22-week camp away from home for this fight.
      “Now I am living in a caravan for a week before fighting a dangerous Russian, in an Essex field, on the side of the motorway.

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      Whyte looks in top shape ahead of Saturday’s clash with PovetkinCredit: Dillian Whyte

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      Whyte looked sluggish in the ring during his previous boutCredit: PA:Press Association

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      “I will fight anyone, anywhere and that is why I am the real Gypsy King and I have even got my flat cap to prove it.”
      The WBC have already insisted that the winner must fight the WBC title belt holder currently held by Fury.
      The original Gypsy King needs to fulfil his contractual obligations to scrap Wilder for a third time with the ultimate crown jewel to take on Anthony Joshua to decide who will be named the undisputed champ.

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      Whyte vs Povetkin: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard and ring walks for huge heavyweight bout

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      HEAVYWEIGHT stars Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin are due to go head-to-head as elite boxing makes a comeback.
      This clash will be the most high profile clash since lockdown began, with the heavyweight pair due to duke it out in the Matchroom Mansion.

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      All eyes will be on the ring come Saturday nightCredit: PA
      The clash was originally scheduled for May 2 but was rescheduled twice due to the pandemic.
      The fight is for the WBC interim heavyweight title and sets up the winner for another major fight going forward.

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      Dillian Whyte recently revealed his anger at Eddie Hearn and the WBC after he was overlooked for a title shot againCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      When is Whyte vs Povetkin?
      The fight is due to take place at the Matchroom Boxing HQ in Essex on Saturday, August 22
      The two fighters are expected to do their ring walks at 10pm BST
      However, the ring walks time will be dependent on the undercard results
      What TV channel is Whyte vs Povetkin on?
      Sky Sports Box Office will be broadcasting the match from 7pm BST.
      The full event is priced at £19.95
      Where can I watch the livestream?
      You can live stream the match for the same price on your computer or tablet device
      Spky Sports Box Office is also now available on BT TV via channel 496.

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      Dillian Whyte claims Tyson Fury’s real name is LUKE… and he changed to sound ‘harder’ like Iron Mike

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      DILLIAN WHYTE claims Tyson Fury’s real name is Luke and he changed it to sound “harder”.
      The Gypsy King, 31, lists his full name as Tyson Luke Fury.

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      Dillian Whyte claimed Tyson Fury’s real name is Luke and he changed it

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      The Gypsy King lists his full name as Tyson Luke Fury
      That has boosted his brand and helped secure meetings with legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson.
      But 32-year-old Whyte insists his team have evidence that he has switched his Christian names around to sound like the Baddest Man on the Planet.
      He told SunSport: “My real name is Dillian. I know his real name is Luke.
      “He changed it to Tyson to make himself sound harder. People can have a little look around on the internet and see for themselves.

      “In boxing, the name Tyson is a lot more sellable than Luke.
      “A lot of what Tyson does and says is a game, you can never take anything he says seriously or at face value.
      “He might say he wants to fight me sometimes but how can you trust a man who doesn’t even use his own name?”

      He changed it to Tyson to make himself sound harder… in boxing, the name Tyson is a lot more sellable than Luke.
      Whyte on Fury’s name

      Whyte is holed up in a Winnebago in Brentwood to prepare for his fight with Russian dangerman Alexander Povetkin on Saturday.

      A 12th consecutive win will earn him the WBC’s diamond belt and secure the shot at the main belt Fury currently holds.
      Fury has flipped between promising Whyte his hard-earned shot and vowing to ditch the title if the sanctioning body forces him to face the Body Snatcher.
      So Whyte went on record to tell SunSport he is the hardest travelling, biggest banging, real road warrior around.
      He said: “I drove 40-hours with my three dogs out to my training base in Portugal for a 22-week camp away from home for this fight.
      “Now I am living in a caravan for a week before fighting a dangerous Russian, in an Essex field, on the side of the motorway.

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      “I will fight anyone, anywhere and that is why I am the real Gypsy King and I have even got my flat cap to prove it.
      “Tyson Fury likes to tell people that he is but let’s see.
      “Fury had a privileged upbringing, went to a posh school in an expensive area and lives in a lovely house. What kind of gypsy is he?”

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