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      Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder warned there will be an ‘UPSET’ on the cards… which will wreck 2024 fight plan

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Deontay Wilder have been warned an upset is on the cards in Saudi Arabia – which would wreck their super-fight. Behind the scenes, the pair of former world champions have agreed a deal to finally face off next year.
      Anthony Joshua is set to fight Deontay Wilder next yearCredit: Getty
      But a slip up for either KO’s the super-fightCredit: Getty
      But, first, Joshua must beat Otto Wallin, while Wilder has to get past Joseph Parker on the same card in Saudi Arabia.
      And Hall of Famer Frank Warren – who promotes Tyson Fury – believes a spanner could be thrown in the works come fight night.
      Warren told talkSPORT: “Wallin and Parker are in these fights because they feel they’ve got a chance and they feel they can win and if they do win then they go on to bigger and better things next year.
      “So, these are really going to be competitive fights, they certainly are on paper.
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      “And the rest of the card, a couple of them are really good quality fights, I feel like there must be an upset in there somewhere.”
      Joshua, 34, and Wilder, 38, are being lined up for a March 9 showdown back in Saudi to at last settle their score.
      So AJ knows anything but victory over Wallin could be potentially career ending.
      Joshua admitted: “I’m looking to do a demolition job, 100 per cent. I am looking to do a good job. I will do a good job. I have purse focus on Saturday.
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      “That’s where my heart and soul, every cell in my body is fully focused toward Otto Wallin and doing what I know I can do.
      “It’s not hard to stay focused, I made that commitment in my life to stay fully locked in.
      “I will perform and do my job. I can definitely also window shop in my life, but I also have to say that this is the checkpoint and if I don’t get past this then there is no future.”
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      Tyson Fury ‘to jet out to Saudi Arabia TWO MONTHS before Oleksandr Usyk fight’ as promoter defends his training camp

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      TYSON FURY is reportedly heading to Saudi Arabia TWO MONTHS before fighting Oleksandr Usyk after his camp plans came under fire. Fury faces Usyk in the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt title unification on February 17 in Riyadh.
      Tyson Fury is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in February 17Credit: EPA
      And, according to the Daily Star, he will make his way to the Middle East on December 30, a full seven weeks before the bout.
      That means Fury would spend Christmas with wife Paris and his seven kids, but swerve a New Year’s celebration at home to get preparations under way.
      The Gypsy King almost suffered a disastrous and embarrassing defeat against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in their crossover clash in October.
      He was dropped by the massive underdog and deemed fortunate to walk away with a controversial win on the scorecards.
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      Fury, 35, touched down in Saudi only a week before that fight, but things look to be different for the historic unification with Usyk, 36.
      His own dad John hit out at his training camp for the Ngannou fight and claimed even now it is a “CIRCUS”.
      John even said his son’s training camp showed he was “in decline”, leading to fears he could be outclassed by Usyk.
      But Fury’s Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren was quick to speak out in defence of the undefeated WBC champion.
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      Warren told Boxing Social: “Tyson’s the guy getting in the ring. His dad has obviously got his views. Everybody’s got a view.
      “Obviously his dad cares about him but, at the end of the day, Tyson’s getting in the ring and it’s his decision who he has to train him.”
      Fury is already in camp in his traditional Morecambe base and has been sparring unbeaten prospects Thomas Carty and Moses Itauma.
      His head coach Sugarhill Steward came over from America to oversee the preparations.
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      Deontay Wilder reveals chilling new nickname as he issues warning to Joseph Parker and Anthony Joshua

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      DEONTAY WILDER has revealed his chilling new nickname in a warning to Joseph Parker and the rest of the heavyweight division. The American former WBC world heavyweight champion has always gone by the “Bronze Bomber” moniker.
      Deontay Wilder revealed his chilling new nickname in a warning to Joseph ParkerCredit: Getty
      It is a nod to the bronze medal he won at the 2008 Olympics and a homage to heavyweight legend Joe Louis, who was called the “Brown Bomber.”
      But Wilder – regarded as one of if not the hardest hitter in history – has now adopted a new name in honour of his power.
      He said: “End of the day, people have things to do. They wanna come and see a fight and after that they want to go party.
      “So when you’re watching me don’t blink, I’m going to give you what you want to see.
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      “Nowadays my name is Doctor Sleep. And I’ve definitely got the NyQuil in the right hand so I hope he brings a pillow and a blanket.
      “It gets a little chilly at night.”
      Wilder, 38, heads into the bout with 42 knockouts in his 43 wins and victory over Parker would set him up to fight Anthony Joshua next year.
      That’s as long as Joshua first beats Otto Wallin in their headline bout.
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      Wilder, whose only career defeats have come against Tyson Fury, returns against New Zealander Parker.
      But the ex-WBO champion was not fazed by the American’s sleeping bag warning.
      Asked if he will be “bringing a pillow”, Parker replied: “Don’t ask me silly questions.
      “That’s a stupid question, onto the next one.”
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      Tyson Fury’s dad John warns Anthony Joshua will be ‘tested like he has never been tested before’ against Otto Wallin

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      JOHN FURY was warned Anthony Joshua will be “tested like he has never been tested before” against Otto Wallin. Tyson Fury’s dad watched in horror as his son was left needing 47 stitches after a points win over the Swede in 2019.
      Anthony Joshua is taking a risk by fighting Otto Wallin on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury with his dad JohnCredit: AP
      The Gypsy King was left a bloody mess in that Vegas fight… and now, four years later, Wallin will be out to inflict similar damage to Joshua.
      And John has questioned AJ’s team for choosing the Swedish southpaw as the man to welcome him back to the ring in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.
      He told Boxing Social, via FreeBets: “I’m not so sure again about the people around him, the managing side, picking a man like Wallin.
      “He would give anybody a problem, he’s a 6ft 5in southpaw, a good game kid and has one of the best trainers in the world in his corner in Joey Gamache.
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      “At the end of the day, it’s an uphill battle let’s put it that way. Can AJ pull it off? He can.
      “But he’s going to get tested like he has never been tested before. I think if I was looking after him I wouldn’t have picked Wallin, no.
      “When AJ is like he is, he’s on a comeback trail, he’s had a few setbacks, you want a confidence builder.
      “And this ain’t a confidence builder, this is a bloody hard fight.”
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      John claimed Fury looked “as weak as a kitten” in Las Vegas when he was taken to the wire against Wallin.
      Fury parted ways with trainer Ben Davison after the bout.
      Coincidentally, Davison is now in the corner with Joshua for the first time, in the absence of head trainer Derrick James.
      And Wallin said: “[Davison] was in Tyson Fury’s corner for our fight.
      “I think it’s good to remember that after the fight Ben Davison was fired by Fury.
      “So that’s all I take from it. Fury had a draw with Deontay Wilder, he got a new trainer, and he came back to knock Wilder out.
      “So obviously Fury got better when he switched trainers.”
      Fury needed 47 stitches after fighting WallinCredit: AP:Associated Press
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      Anthony Joshua admits ‘there is no future’ if he fails to beat Otto Wallin… as Deontay Wilder super-fight lays in wait

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA admits his career reconstruction is on the line as he tries to do a demolition job on Otto Wallin.The 34-year-old London 2012 legend lost his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world titles in 2022, after back-to-back Oleksandr Usyk defeats.
      Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin faced off before their Christmas Saudi showdownCredit: Getty
      Joshua and Wallin headline the nightCredit: Getty
      The rebuilding Watford hero has given up on his dream of becoming undisputed boss, with father time – as well as top opponents – mounting up against him.
      But he has a long-overdue barnstormer with former WBC king Deontay Wilder booked for March 9 – as long as he can come through his Swedish two-fight amateur rival on Saturday.
      Win and he is back at boxing’s top table. Lose and – as the former bricklayer admits – all his hard labour will have turned to dust.
      “I’m looking to do a demolition job,” he said. “100 per cent. “I am looking to do a good job. I will do a good job.
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      “I have purse focus on Saturday. That’s where my heart and soul, every cell in my body is fully focused toward Otto Wallin and doing what I know I can do.
      “It’s not hard to stay focused, I made that commitment in my life to stay fully locked in.
      “I will perform and do my job. I can definitely also window shop in my life, but I also have to say that this is the checkpoint and if I don’t get past this then there is no future.”
      This weekend is Joshua’s third fight in the trillion-dollar kingdom, so no prize fighter is more aware of, or enriched by, the crazy cash swirling around the desert.
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      After coming across as brooding and tense in public media events – but a good laugh with SunSport on Tuesday night – he says all the oil-money in the world won’t make him slip up.
      And with the polite boxing ambassador staying home in north London, and the spiteful short-tempered beast of an alter-ego hitting the Riyadh ring, Wallin might be in for his hat-trick hiding.
      “I’m here to fight,” he growled. “I’m not here to party or get caught up in the glitz and glamour. I want to fight, I want to perform well.
      “I put pressure on myself so of course I am tense, because I want to perform and I want to win.
      “I have that urge to win and I want to hurt my opponent as well.”
      Joshua admits his career is on the line against WallinCredit: Getty
      Wallin looks is in the fight of his life against JoshuaCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua aims dig at Tyson Fury being floored by ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou and goads ‘imagine what I would do’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA aimed a dig at Tyson Fury for being floored by Francis Ngannou and goaded: “Imagine what I would do.”Fury faced Ngannou in an October crossover clash designed to be a showcase of his skills before an undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.
      Anthony Joshua aimed a dig at Tyson Fury for being floored by Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
      Ngannou was controversially beaten on points by FuryCredit: Getty
      But it almost ended in disaster as Fury was dropped and deemed fortunate to walk away with a controversial points victory.
      Heavyweight rival Joshua – who returns on Saturday against Otto Wallin – watched in shock and is left in no doubt he has the beating of Fury.
      He told Sky Sports: “Trust me, you know what I’m saying?
      “You know what I’m saying. The bodybuilders. The muscly Africans are coming back. You know what’s going on, I’ve seen it. I know.
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      “Imagine what I would do, but anyway Otto Wallin, that’s our focus. So I’m going to end it on that.”
      Fury, 35, managed to keep his title unification with Usyk alive by scrapping past Ngannou.
      But the initial December 23 date was axed and instead the division’s first ever four-belt unification is set for February 17.
      In that absence, Joshua, 34, has stepped in to face Wallin.
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      Meanwhile, Deontay Wilder returns against Joseph Parker on the same night as part of a HUGE pay-per-view bill.
      Joshua is lined up to fight Wilder next year but the pair former world champions must win their respective bouts first.
      So AJ is refusing to focus on anyone else but the dangerous Wallin, who left Fury needing 47 stitches in a points defeat back in 2019.
      Joshua said: “That’s my main focus. Otto Wallin. He gave that man, Tyson Fury a good run for his money, he’s a great fighter, respect to him.
      “I’m giving him the ultimate respect – even though he doesn’t deserve it – but I’m giving it to him in my mind.
      “Because I want to be the best version and be ready to put myself on the level I need, in order to be victorious.”
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      Daniel Dubois’ net worth, career earnings and boxing record explained

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      Daniel ‘Dynamite’ Dubois is a heavyweight champion from London.Here’s what you need to know about Dubois’ net worth — and his boxing record. 
      Daniel Dubois will be fighting Jarrell Miller during the Day of Reckoning card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, 23 December.
      What is Daniel Dubois’ net worth?
      Some estimate Dubois’ net worth at between $2 million — $5 million.
      Dubois earned £1.75 million for another fight when he faced Joyce in 2020.
      His career earnings are thought to be in the region of around £5m.
      He began earning six-figure sums when he took on Richard Lartey in April 2019.
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      But since facing Joyce, Dubois pulled in a further £1.8m across four fights.
      Although he failed to defeat his opponent Usyk in August 2023, Dubois went away with one of his biggest cheques yet: £1.6 million.
      It’s not yet been confirmed how much he stands to take away from his fight against Jarrell Miller on the Day of Reckoning undercard, on Saturday, 23 December, 2023.
      The anticipated Christmas mega-card will see headliner AJ facing Otto Wallin.
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      What is Daniel Dubois’s boxing record?
      Daniel “Dynamite” Dubois’ boxing record stands as 19–2–0.
      He’s had a total of 72 bouts, and has a KO rate of 95%.
      Dubois has seen some serious success: he held the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title from 2022 to August 2023.
      He’s also held the British and Commonwealth titles from 2019 to 2020.
      His first pro fight was against Marcus Kelly in 2017, which he won by a KO, and his fourth fight won him the WBC Youth heavyweight title.
      The former WBA heavyweight champion could have his work cut out as opponent Jarrell Miller will be heading into the Day of Reckoning card fresh from a sixth-round stoppage win vs Australian Lucas Browne.
      In a bizarre turn, Miller said of his opponent Dubois:
      “I guarantee if we cut his head open his brain will be the size of a shrimp. You know what I mean? The IQ of a walnut.”
      Frank Warren, Dubois’ promoter, has described the fight as a “must win” for the London champ.
      He said: “There is so much riding on this for Daniel. This is must-win.
      “He could have won his last fight but something was just lacking at the end and he needs to address that, and this is the fight to do it.
      “Whether it’s self-belief or what, Daniel has to go out there and impose himself against Jarrell and get himself back to the big table.
      “Otherwise he has a long road back.”
      Dubois said: “I’m ready to go, let out all of that emotion that I’ve built up from the Usyk experience and turn it into a positive.
      “Come through this big show with a win.
      “I want to punch holes in Jarrell, whatever it takes to win, for me it’s important to win in style and put all of that [Usyk loss] behind me,” he said.
      Miller’s career has been marred by doping scandals after a failed drugs test saw a 2019 fixture against AJ cancelled at the last minute.
      The match will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the chosen venue for this tasty event and it can host approximately 26,000 roaring fans.
      Daniel is one of eleven children fathered by Dave Dubois, a former Camden Market street trader.
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      Joseph Parker: net worth, career earnings and boxing record explained

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      HE’S a top New Zealand heavyweight and a family man outside of the ring.Here’s all you need to know about Joseph Parker’s net worth, and his boxing record. 
      Parker will face Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker on the Day of Reckoning card on Saturday 23, December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      What is Joseph Parker’s net worth? 
      Joseph Parker has an estimated net worth north of $5 million, or £3.9 million, thanks to his career in the boxing ring. 
      But some estimate Parker’s career earnings of more than $20 million, considering he had a $13.1 million payday for his world title fight against Anthony Joshua in 2018, despite not winning. 
      Parker’s 2018 fixture against Dillian Whyte saw him earn significantly less than his fight against AJ, at around £1 million. 
      Reports also suggest that Parker went away with £2.5 million after his 2021 fight with Derek Chisora. 
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      But estimates for Parker’s purse on the much-anticipated fight against Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia on the Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin undercard stand at around $2–3 million, although unconfirmed. 
      Parker has four daughters to look after, with his long-term partner, Laine Tavita, with whom has been with since he was a teenager. 
      The heavyweight boxer has Samoan heritage— although born in New Zealand, his mother is from the main Samoan island of Upolu. 
      What is Joseph Parker’s boxing record?
      Joseph Parker’s heavyweight boxing record stands at 33–3–0
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      He made his debut in 2012 against Dean Garmonsway winning with a TKO. 
      Parker lost against Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua, both by unanimous decision, in 2018, and another loss came in 2022 in a fight with Joe Joyce, by KO. 
      Parker competed at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, winning a silver medal, and at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, where he placed 5th.
      He’s received many awards throughout the course of his career, from New Zealand Pacific Island Sports Emerging Talent Award in 2011, to the Order of Merit of Samoa in 2016, and the 2017 Counties Manukau Sporting Excellence Sportsman of the Year.
      Ahead of his fight against Deontay Wilder on Saturday, 23 December 2023, close pal Tyson Fury has given Parker some advice. 
      Fury, who’s beaten Wilder twice, and drawn once said: “Don’t get hit in the face with one of them big KO right hands. You’ll be alright.
      “Avoid the right hand! That’s my tip for Parker.
      “What more else can you say? Don’t get hit by the right hand and you’ll win the fight.”
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      At the top of the bill, AJ — who is looking for a third win in a row after losses to Oleksandr Usyk — is facing Swedish boxer Otto Wallin, who left Tyson Fury needing 47 stitches after their encounter.
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