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      Tyson Fury risks missing out on Anthony Joshua fight if he snubs WBC title scrap with Dillian Whyte, says Eddie Hearn

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will not fight Tyson Fury if he ignores WBC mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte, warns Eddie Hearn.
      Whyte is currently in line to take on Fury but could surrender his chance to Alexander Povetkin if he loses the ‘Diamond’ belt in the final fight camp next Saturday.

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      Tyson Fury needs to fight the WBC mandatory challengerCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Dillian Whyte is the current WBC mandatory challengerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Fury, 32, first needs to fulfil contractual obligations to scrap Deontay Wilder for a third time.
      And the WBC confirmed the winner must face the mandatory or face giving up the belt – further delaying an undisputed scrap with AJ.
      Hearn has further put the pressure on the Gypsy King to win both fights claiming Joshua only wants to box the fighter who holds the WBC belt.
      Speaking to iFL TV, he said: “It’s [WBC Diamond] is on the line for the first time. It’s still for the interim world heavyweight title, but also the Diamond belt.

      “It’s the most important heavyweight fight this year by a mile.
      “Alexander Povetkin can bowl in and become WBC mandatory just by winning this fight. Dillian Whyte has waited 1000 days.
      “The winner of Fury against Wilder has to fight Dillian Whyte or Povetkin or vacate the belt.
      “If they [Fury and Wilder] fight in December, we’ve always known that February is unlikely.

      “We want to do that because I want to do the undisputed.
      “By the way, if Tyson Fury doesn’t want to fight Dillian Whyte, I’ve already talked to AJ.
      “AJ wants the WBC world title. He wants to be the WBC world champion. So whoever has the WBC world title, they’ll be fighting AJ.
      “So if Fury wants to vacate and Dillian Whyte fights #1 or #2 for the title, he can fight AJ for the undisputed.”
      Whyte has been the WBC’s No1 ranked challenger since 2017, but only last year earned his spot as mandatory after beating Oscar Rivas. 

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      However, his status was revoked after an ‘adverse finding’ was found in his pre-fight drug test, and the WBC instead handed Fury a shot at Wilder’s belt.
      Whyte was eventually cleared of any doping violations by United Kingdom Anti-Doping, but could only watch as the Gypsy King won the belt.
      He had been promised a shot at the title by February next year, but Fury’s promoter Bob Arum revealed the Wilder trilogy could carry over to that date.

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      Promoter Eddie Hearn has fired a warning shot to Tyson FuryCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Carl Frampton vs Darren Traynor: UK start time, TV channel, live stream FREE and full undercard for TONIGHT’S fight

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      CARL FRAMPTON is back in the ring tonight.
      The Northern Irishman,33, was set to challenge Jamel Herring for the WBO super-featherweight title on June 13 but the fight has been postponed until November due to the global pandemic.

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      Carl Frampton returns to action this weekendCredit: Mikey Williams/ Top Rank
      As a tune-up, he takes on 16-3 Scot Darren Traynor, also 33, who has stepped in as a late replacement for original opponent Vahram Vardanyan who had to pull out because of visa issues.
      When is Frampton vs Traynor?
      Carl Frampton vs Darren Traynor takes place on Saturday, August 15 – TONIGHT.
      BT Sport’s studio in Stratford, East London, plays host.
      The fight is set for 10 rounds at lightweight.
      What time is Frampton vs Traynor?
      Frampton vs Traynor is set to get underway at around 10.30pm BST.
      It is the co-main event of the card which also features fellow Belfast boxer Michael Conlan vs former world title challenger Sofiane Takoucht.
      What live stream and TV channel is Frampton vs Traynor on?
      Frampton vs Traynor is on BT Sport 2 AND BT Sport 1
      BT Sport 2’s coverage begins at 8pm.
      While BT Sport 1’s coverage begins at 10.30pm in time for the main event.
      Can I watch Frampton vs Traynor for FREE?
      EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150. You can then cancel at any time.

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      Frampton: “We had it sorted for June 13 but obviously with everything going on globally, it couldn’t happen.
      “Hopefully it can happen and that’s not me taking my eye off the ball.
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      Eddie Hearn rips into Povetkin for his ‘rascal clobber’ as team arrives in UK for Whyte fight wearing hilarious outfits

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      EDDIE HEARN couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at Alexander Povetkin after the Russian and his team touched down in the UK wearing hilarious matching outfits.
      The heavyweight is to fight Dillian Whyte for the WBC Diamond belt next Saturday.

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      Povetkin (second from left) and his team arrive in the UK

      Upon his arrival, a picture was shared of Povetkin and his team all wearing tartan tracksuits.
      The outfits were topped off with flat caps.
      Whyte’s promoter Hearn labelled the look “rascal clobber”.
      Sharing the picture on Twitter, he said: “Rascal clobber but bang up for a tear up – Team Povetkin touch down in London ahead of next Saturdays huge fight.”

      Fans also found the look hilarious, with one saying: “Diabolical that. Not seen a team outfit as bad as that since the Liverpool cream suits.”
      Another said: “They look menacing yet ridiculous at the same time. An impressive achievement.”
      One more added: “That’s the most ridiculous looking bunch of human beings I’ve ever seen, but I wouldn’t tell them that.”
      DIAMOND GEEZERS
      Whyte and Povetkin face off at the Matchroom Fight Camp set up in the grounds of Matchroom’s Brentwood HQ.

      It was revealed earlier this week that the prestigious WBC Diamond belt would be on the line.
      Speaking to Sky Sports, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said: “I’m very excited about it
      “I believe that this fight has all the merits for the WBC to award the prestigious ‘Diamond’ belt.

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      “Both are sensational fighters. Povetkin and Whyte are former ‘Silver’ champions of the WBC.
      “They have been training in extreme circumstances and they are very professional.
      “The WBC is delighted to be part of the fight as the WBC ‘interim’ championship and also to award the ‘Diamond’ belt, which is a special trophy to recognise this great bout.” More

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      Tyson Fury’s dad John, 56, in top shape after being inspired to keep fit following death of two of his brothers

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      TYSON FURY’S dad John has dedicated his latest Instagram post to two of his brothers who passed away.
      The 56-year-old uploaded a video showing off his punching power, claiming he has been inspired to stay fit after the death of two of his siblings.

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      John Fury has shown off his punching power in a video he shared on social media
      Fury’s brother Hughie died on October 11, 2014, from a blood clot after failing to take anti blood clotting medication.
      And he also paid tribute to another brother that has died in a video he shared on social media.
      In the clip, John can be seen smashing a punchbag, while his world heavyweight champion son Tyson can be heard roaring him on.
      Captioning the video, John – who took a year off his actual age – said: “Working hard at 55 years old, iv (sic) lost to (sic) brothers both younger than my age now.

      “So I will keep up the fitness and stay active, stay positive and stay blessed.”
      Fans were quick to comment on his post, as one said: “Inspiration to soooooo many.”
      Another messaged: “Amen. May the good lord bless you with health & happiness.”

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      John Fury already boasts over 79,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101

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      A third added: “When Big John talks people listen. Keep up with your wise words John.”

      Fury only set up an Instagram earlier this week, and he already boasts over 79,000 followers.
      His first post delighted his fans after Tyson filmed his dad after he drank a ‘pint of vodka’.

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      ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson wanted to fight Michael Jordan at a dinner party, says boxing star’s former manager

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      MIKE TYSON once threatened to beat up Michael Jordan over their romantic history with the same woman, the boxer’s former manager has claimed.
      The former Baddest Man on the Planet, 54, who will make his comeback against Roy Jones Jr on September 12.

      Mike Tyson (right) was arguably at his peak when sidling up to Michael Jordan (left)
      But ahead of his comeback, Rory Holloway has revealed what happened when Tyson when he attended a birthday dinner for Chicago Bears star Richard Dent in 1988.
      Plenty of famous faces were at the December bash, including Jordan, boxing promoter Don King and Bears coach Mike Ditka.
      Tyson was in his pomp with an undefeated record and unified title to his name –  it was a point in his life when he was also known for decadent and lavish partying.
      But it was Jordan’s history with Robin Givens, Tyson’s ex-wife who the NBA legend had previously dated, that brought about the tension.

      Holloway wrote in his book chronicling the boxer’s career, via BoxingScene: “Mike Tyson’s sitting there with his drink of choice, a Long Island Tea, and when he drinks his real feelings come out.
      “I’m telling the server to water his drinks down because I see where this is going.

      Jordan, it’s obvious he just wants to get up and run. He wants no part of this.”

      “Mike stares across the table at Michael Jordan. He says, ‘Hey man, you think I’m stupid? I know you f***** with my b****.’
      “Jordan looks like he just seen a ghost. ‘I know you messed with her,’ Mike says. ‘You can tell me.’

      “Jordan, it’s obvious he just wants to get up and run. He wants no part of this. Mike turns to Ditka. ‘Man, you think somebody scared of you, all that racist s*** you been talking?’
      “He says to Dent, ‘Y’all scared of this damn white man, Richard? He ain’t nobody. You gonna let him talk that way?’

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      “It was a circus, for real, that night. Don King trying to change the subject. Me and John trying to hold Mike down.
      “Mike telling everyone he’s going to bust Jordan’s ass. Jordan’s dressed sharp as always and he can’t get out of there fast enough.”
      Differing reports of the night have been bandied around over the years and Jordan, currently subject to the hit ESPN series focusing on his departure from Chicago, is said to have declined to ever comment on his run-in with the boxing champ.

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      Highest earning boxing fights ever from Mayweather with £678m for Pacquiao fight to Mike Tyson’s £146m

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has well and true lived up to his ‘Money’ nickname by dominating the list of richest boxing fights of all time.
      The pay-per-view king divided opinions throughout his 50-0 career but delivered results in the ring – both with his performances and pay cheques.

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      Floyd Mayweather dominates the list of richest boxing fights of all time
      Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson was also well compensated through his up and down campaign – earning roughly £400m in total.
      Here SunSport lists the highest grossing fights of all time.
      1. Mayweather vs Pacquiao, May 2015
      Dubbed ‘Fight of The Century’, fans’ five-year wait for the two pound for pound kings to meet finally ended in 2015.
      Unfortunately, despite the longwinded build-up the bout did not deliver in terms of excitement – but did so in revenue.

      Mayweather’s tactical masterclass as he outpointed Pacquiao sold a record 4.6m PPVs and recorded the highest gate in history.
      Their purses were also unprecedented, as the fight became the richest of all time.

      Mayweather vs Pacquiao breakdown

      PPV – £333million
      Gate – £58.7m –
      Mayweather’s purse: £223.5m
      Pacquiao’s purse: £122m
      Total: £678m

      2. Mayweather vs McGregor, August 2017 
      After it was announced UFC star McGregor would cross over to face Mayweather, it was instantly called ‘The Money Fight’.
      And it lived up to its name as the figures show.

      But it did not manage to surpass the PPV and gate record previously set two years before by Mayweather and Pacquiao.
      Mayweather, who won in ten rounds, matched the purse he made against PacMan, while McGregor’s net worth skyrocketed after  his commendable boxing debut.

      Mayweather vs McGregor breakdown

      PPV – £325m
      Gate –  £44m
      Mayweather’s purse: £223.5m
      McGregor’s purse: £70m
      Total: £662.5m

      3. Mayweather vs Canelo, September 2013 
      When Canelo challenged the pound-for-pound No1, boxing fans tuned it to see if the puzzle to beating Mayweather could finally be solved.
      But yet again Money’came out on top with a points decision and laughed all the way to the bank as the fight broke a then PPV record with 2.2m sales and £120m in revenue.
      Despite over 16,000 packing into MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the gate for the headliner only brought in £20m.
      Still it ranks as the third richest fight in boxing history, with Canelo going on to become a star of his own since the humbling defeat.

      Mayweather vs Canelo breakdown

      PPV – £120m
      Gate – £20m
      Mayweather’s purse:  £65m
      Canelo’s purse:  £9.7m
      Total: £214.7m

      4. Mayweather vs De La Hoya, May 2007
      When Mayweather stepped up to light-middleweight to beat De La Hoya – it was the last time he would do so as the B-side fighter.
      The win cemented the brash American – then known as ‘Pretty Boy Floyd’ – as the sport’s No1.
      It initially broke box office records and Mayweather adopted the Money nickname afterwards.
      Although a lucrative rematch failed to materialise, it was one of many mega-money paydays for Mayweather.

      De La Hoya vs Mayweather breakdown

      PPV – £110m
      Gate – £15m
      De la Hoya’s purse: £42mMayweather’s purse: £20m
      Total: £187m

      5. Evander Holyfield vs Mike Tyson II, 1997
      After Holyfield outboxed and stopped Tyson for the heavyweight title in 1996, it set up a lucrative rematch the following year.
      But it would be remembered for all the wrong reasons, as Tyson twice bit Holyfield before being disqualified in round three.
      Later known as the ‘Bite Fight’ it raked in 1,990,000 PPV buys – still the highest number bought for a heavyweight fight.
      Their purses made up the highest combined figure for any fight until it was broken ten years later.

      Holyfield vs Tyson 2 breakdown

      PPV – £81.4m
      Gate – £11.6m
      Holyfield purse: £28.4m
      Tyson purse: £24.3m
      Total: £145.7m

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      6. Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson, 2002
      Lewis and Tyson finally settled the score in 2002 – but it came too late.
      Tyson was a fading heavyweight while Lewis reigned as the undisputed champion, going on to win in round eight.
      Highly priced tickets finally managed to sell with 15,000 attending the fight and breaking box office records.
      Despite selling less than Tyson’s rematch against Holyfield, it still raked in £90m in PPV sales.

      Lewis vs Tyson breakdown

      PPV – £90m
      Gate – £14.2m
      Lewis: £14.2m
      Tyson: £14.2m
      Total: £132.6m

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      Dillian Whyte rates the top five heavyweights in world and says he’s THIRD behind Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

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      DILLIAN WHYTE believes Britain boasts the top three heavyweights in the world as he put himself third in his top five list.
      The Body Snatcher – who has been waiting for a shot at the WBC title since 2017 – has just one blemish on his record out of his 29 fights.

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      British boxer Dillian Whyte has won 28 out of his 29 professional fightsCredit: PA:Press Association
      The 32-year-old suffered a defeat at the hands of rival Anthony Joshua in 2015, but since then has racked up 11 consecutive wins.
      And the Jamaican-born fighter has established himself as one of the most feared men in the division thanks to epic victories against the likes of Derek Chisora, Joseph Parker and Lucas Browne.
      Alexander Povetkin is the next man tasked with the challenge of stopping Whyte in his tracks with the duo locking horns on August 22 in the finale of ‘Fight Camp’.
      Uploading a clip on his Instagram story, Whyte was asked by a fan who he believes are the best active heavyweights.

      And he stated that he believes he is a better fighter than former world champions Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr.
      He said: “Top five heavyweights would have to be Tyson Fury, Joshua, me, Deontay Wilder probably and Ruiz.
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      “Or one of those guys I guess.”
      One of those boxers could be unbeaten Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk who has moved up from cruiserweight having become the undisputed champion.

      Another potential fighter to challenge Ruiz Jr for fifth place could be Kubrat Pulev – who is set to challenge AJ for the IBF, WBA and WBO belts later this year.
      Whyte recently signalled his intentions to swap boxing for UFC, with MMA monster Francis Ngannou a potential opponent.
      Commenting on Whyte switching sports, former UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping backed Whyte to take on Ngannou.

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      Whyte believes WBC champion Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight in the worldCredit: Reuters

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      Whyte’s rival Anthony Joshua currently holds the WBA, WBO and IBF beltsCredit: PA:Press Association
      He said: “I trained with Dillian back in the day, I know him a little bit because he came up to help a training camp with Rampage Jackson many years ago.
      “Personally I like to see the best boxers fight the best boxers and the best martial artists to fight the best martial artists. Too often it is a set-up for someone to lose.
      “But Ngannou would be a good opponent, he cannot wrestle to save his life but if he connects in those 4oz gloves, it’s goodnight. The gloves are only really there to protect your hands.”

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      Rachel Ball beats red-hot favourite Shannon Courtenay as social worker breaks lockdown blues

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      RACHEL BALL produced the first feel-good story of boxing’s lockdown breakdown with a shock upset win for the social worker underdog.
      Adam Booth-managed Shannon Courtenay was the red hot favourite when the super-bantamweight fight was announced but Ball was slowly backed once fans read up on her pedigree.

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      Rachel Ball produced the first feel-good story of boxing’s lockdown breakdown with a shock upset win over Shannon Courtenay
      The three-time kickboxing world champion started sensationally with a first round knockdown but Courtenay showed true grit and seemed to roar back into the lead.
      But referee Howard Foster shocked the few staff inside Eddie Hearn’s back garden when he picked the away fighter 77-75.
      The flame-haired marathon runner and down-to-earth girl could not beat back tears as she said: “Most of my fellow social workers, who I work with, only found out I box this afternoon so thanks to them for all their late support.
      “I hardly ever cry but I am so happy, it means everything for me.

      “It was a closer fight than I wanted but I got the win and I want to move on to big things now, I dream of a world title.”

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      Adam Booth-managed Shannon Courtenay was the red-hot favourite

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      Ball started sensationally with a first round knockdown
      Courtenay started the opener well, jabbing to the body because towering Ball’s head was seven inches above hers.
      The Watford woman backed Ball up toward the end of the first and landed a right hand from a crouched position.
      But Ball connected with a peach of a left hook that dropped the 27-year-old who was struggling in the first fair fight of her career.

      Courtenay, 27, to her total credit battled her way back into the contest in the second, stalking and tagging Ball around the ring.
      Ball’s rangey one-twos scored again a few times at the start of the third but Courtenay remained relentless and marched her down, bobbing away from the jab and rising with hooks.

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      Sensational slugfests ensued in the fourth, fifth and sixth with a breathless Courtenay demanding to know how her corner was scoring it and they had good news for her after plenty of clever head movement and bullish boxing.
      When the Bell rang, it was assumed that Courtenay would get the home decision but Ball had her arm raised by Foster.
      And the most emotionally charged interview of boxing’s comeback followed with Ball reminding the British boxing world what a Rocky story looks like.

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      It it was assumed that Courtenay would get the home decision but Ball had her arm raised by Foster

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