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      I’m raking in £165m with biggest deal in British boxing history but I’ll still wear £7 Asda Crocs and eat packed lunches

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      TYSON FURY insists his $200million (£165m) Saudi Arabia windfall won’t stop him wearing Asda’s £7 knock-off Crocs and eating wife Paris’ packed lunches.The 35-year-old WBC Gypsy King boxes MMA heavyweight Francis Ngannou in a cross-over clash in Riyadh on Saturday night to tee up the December 23 undisputed decider with Oleksandr Usyk and a likely spring rematch in the same stunning spot.
      Tyson Fury is going to earn an eye-watering £165m from his fight with Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
      But The Gypsy King is convinced it won’t change himCredit: Reuters
      The money is astronomical and Fury doubts he will ever fight back in the UK again, even though he has proven himself capable of selling out football stadiums in the middle of our freezing winters.
      Life for the Gypsy King, his children and his children’s children will never be the same again but the old-school Traveller values remain the same, as does the 20st superstar’s appetite for his wife’s sandwiches.
      Fury told SunSport: “I believe I have just signed the biggest deal in British boxing history.
      “I am not allowed to talk about numbers but the bag is big, mother-f***ing big.
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      “It blows all the football deals that Neymar and [Cristiano] Ronaldo have done out of the water, it is big, big, big.
      “But I have made big money before and it doesn’t change me.
      “I still have my wife’s packed lunches and my rip-off Crocs from Asda.
      “I love my wife’s cooking, she has to pack my sandwiches for my packed lunches whenever I travel at home.”
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      Fury has said he will still eat his wife Paris’ packed lunches after collecting his British boxing record earningsCredit: Reuters
      He’s also joked that he will continue to wear his Crocs as he did at the press conference in RiyadhCredit: TNT SPORTS
      Fury won the WBA, IBF and WBO world titles – that Usyk now holds – in 2015 when he bamboozled Wladimir Klitschko. 
      And then, following a three-year hiatus, he dominated WBC champ Deontay Wilder in three iconic fights.
      So he has previously dismissed the furore around holding all four belts simultaneously and being the first undisputed heavyweight ruler since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
      But now, after a couple of false dawns, the prospect of collecting all four fragmented belts, in one of the richest sporting occasions in history, is a masterpiece for the 6ft 9in switch-hitter.
      In his own unmistakable tone and terms, he told us: “Undisputed will be nice, if it comes.
      “But, if it never happens, sod it! It’s not what I am about.
      “I am about f***ng motherf***ers up, getting paid and getting laid.
      “I am not a prize fighter for brass buttons!
      “I am sure Van Gogh had his haters but I can’t name any of them now.”
      Both Saudi-based Cristiano Ronaldo and UFC megastar Conor McGregor are expected to be ringside for the Kingdom Arena spectacle, where the ring is expected to rise out from the ground like something from a Hollywood movie.
      Fury shocked Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 to pick up the WBA, IBF and WBO world titlesCredit: Getty
      The British big hitter is coming off the back of his win over Dereck Chisora last DecemberCredit: Reuters
      And now the Kingdom is paying crazy money for Fury’s services, he has plans to topple both rival millionaires for one of the top spots in sport.
      “I want to top the Forbes rich list,” he said.  “And I think I will do that at the end of this year or next.
      “I want to be the No1 earner in all of sports and that is all I want to do next, my only goal now.
      “Conor earned a lot of money out of his career, fair play to the man, he did well.
      “But I am going to top that sports list next and now I have that goal set in my mind, everyone else is f***ed.”
      Starting with Francis Ngannou, presumably.

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      Because Fury cannot let his sparring partners bank a practice round, or his brothers win a hand of cards.
      So what hope does Oleksandr Usyk and the rest of the sport have?
      “I never let anyone beat me at anything,” he said deadly seriously. “I wouldn’t even lose a game of cards. I have to win.
      “In this boxing game, to be successful you have to be a selfish, ugly b*****d and I am very good at that. 
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      “It’s not about what anyone else does because they won’t pay my bills, only I will.
      “So I don’t give a f*** what anybody else is doing, only what I am doing.”
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      Wayne Rooney backed by UFC legend Michael Bisping to incredibly ‘BEAT UP’ Jake Paul after boxing fight is teased

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      WAYNE ROONEY has been backed by UFC legend Michael Bisping to incredibly “BEAT UP” Jake Paul in a boxing match. Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed Manchester United legend Rooney often messages him about getting in the ring.
      Michael Bisping has backed Wayne Rooney to beat Jake Paul in a fightCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Rooney fancies getting in the ringCredit: Rex
      Jake Paul is 7-1 as a boxerCredit: Getty
      And Hearn has teased an Old Trafford showdown with YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul.
      Rooney, now 38, boxed during his childhood and amazingly has the support of an ex-UFC champ in beating Paul, 26.
      Bisping, 44, told SunSport on behalf of Betway: “Wayne Rooney is nowhere near the size of Jake Paul.
      “But one thing we know, he’ll have tremendous footwork. This is a man that’s competed at the highest level of sport.
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      “He’s got the dedication and the discipline. He’s a tough person.
      “Rooney is used to having a row, he grew up in a tough part of Liverpool and he’s had many street fights and if he had a really good coach to take him under his wing, he can beat up that YouTuber all day long.”
      Rooney is now back in England after taking over at Birmingham.
      But the ex-England striker has not played since 2021 when he finished his career with Derby.
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      Paul on the other hand is three years into his professional boxing career and has a record of seven wins and one loss.
      That defeat came in February against rival Tommy Fury, 24, but the American bounced back in August by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
      Now Paul is set to return again on Friday December 15 with an opponent – who is expected to be another pro boxer – yet to be confirmed.
      If Hearn – who has promoted and worked alongside the American before – had it his wa,y a fight with Rooney would be in the pipeline.
      He said on The Overlap: “Wayne Rooney had a very limited amateur pedigree but could still fight.
      “Wayne Rooney training, and I said to him, ‘Imagine the shape you could get in as well. You’ll get right back into shape.’
      “(Rooney) against Jake Paul at Old Trafford.”
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      Manny Pacquiao hits back at Conor McGregor with cutting remark after UFC icon claims ‘stupid’ boxer owes him $8million

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      MANNY PACQUIAO has responded to Conor McGregor with a savage comment as their bitter feud continues.McGregor, 35, and Pacquiao, 44, were due to meet in the boxing ring back in 2021.
      Manny Pacquiao has hit back at Conor McGregor’s comments about himCredit: Getty
      McGregor claims Pacquiao owes him moneyCredit: AP
      But relations between the Filipino and McGregor’s management agency, Paradigm Sports, led to the contest being cancelled.
      Then earlier this year Pacquiao lost a legal battle with Paradigm Sports.
      The agency claimed they had already paid the boxer £2million before he withdrew from an exclusive two-fight deal.
      McGregor recently claimed Pacquiao had not yet paid the eight million dollar [£6.6m] settlement that had been agreed.
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      There is no evidence that Pacquiao has failed to do so.
      But in a voicenote on Twitter, McGregor said: “Where’s my $8 million from that court case, Manny Pacquiao?
      “You owe me $8 million, Manny… Are you stupid, Manny?
      “I’ll kick you in the head, in the neck, the inside leg, and take you off your feet and drag you by your ankle across the stage.”
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      Pacquiao was then asked about McGregor in an interview with MMA Junkie.
      To which he simply responded: “Oh, he’s not active anymore.”
      McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in a defeat to Dustin Poirier in 2021.
      And he has not competed in the boxing ring since he made his professional debut in a defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
      He has finally re-enrolled in US Anti-Doping Agency’s testing pool ahead of his UFC comeback.
      McGregor is expected to face off against Michael Chandler in early 2024, although a date has not yet been confirmed. More

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      Fans spot awkward moment Tommy Fury leaves Cristiano Ronaldo ‘waiting for a handshake’ after posing for selfie

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      TOMMY FURY turned pure “fan boy” for Cristiano Ronaldo – and was then accused of leaving the footy superstar hanging.The Love Island star’s WBC heavyweight champion older brother Tyson collides with ex-UFC title holder in a crossover boxing bout in Saudi Arabia tonight.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was mobbed by A-listers as he posed for selfies in RiyadhCredit: TNT Boxing
      Tommy Fury managed to grab himself a priceless snap with the footy starCredit: TNT Boxing
      The 35-year-old Gypsy King’s belt will not be contested but he is putting his undefeated record on the line in the much-maligned showdown.
      His Cameroon-born opponent, who left UFC last year and has now signed with fellow MMA promotion Professional Fighters League, has been trained by boxing legend “Iron” Mike Tyson for the clash in Las Vegas.
      Both stars are now in the Middle East and they came face-to-face on Thursday for what has been billed as the Battle of the Baddest.
      Icons from all over the world have flown in for the bout, with Ronaldo leading the list of big names.
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      Tommy, who is fresh off his controversial victory over YouTuber KSI a fortnight ago, has a huge fan base of his own and is followed by 5.5m on Instagram.
      But it was he who turned fan boy as he asked for a selfie with the legendary ex-Manchester United forward, who now plays in Saudi for Al-Nassr.
      Footage emerged on social media of Tommy patiently waiting for Ronaldo as he took a plethora of selfies with other guests.
      Then the big moment arrived – however some viewers believe that Tommy actually left Ronaldo hanging afterwards.
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      After the snap was taken, the 38-year-old Portuguese ace appeared to briefly look down towards Tommy’s hand, but the boxer never responded and walked away.
      “CR7 was waiting for a handshake,” declared one fan on TikTok.
      While another added: “Wait! No handshake for the GOAT?”
      And a fellow fan commented: “Tommy Fury goes pure fan boy.”
      Meanwhile, his elder sibling Tyson went one better and sat down for a chat wit the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      He said to the footy icon: “Cristiano, you’re the greatest footballer that’s ever lived, and I mean that.
      “I’m a big fan, I watch all the football, I watched you when you were at United, the first time, second time, all of the Real Madrid, everything.”
      Ronaldo replied: “But you’ve never been to the stadium?”
      To which Fury responded: “I come to the stadium but I get very much tortured while I’m there, so it’s very difficult for me.”

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      Tyson Fury compares himself to iconic movie character as he reveals exactly how he will finish Francis Ngannou fight

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      TYSON Fury has revealed how he sees his fight with Francis Ngannou panning out.Amusingly, he also compared himself to a Hollywood movie character as he outlined his tactics.
      Tyson Fury says he will knock out Francis Ngannou inside six roundsCredit: YouTube @tntboxing
      Ngannou appeared alongside Fury in an interview with TNT SportsCredit: YouTube @tntboxing
      The pair will square off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening.
      Beforehand, they sat down with Carl Frampton for an interview with TNT Sports.
      “I’m going to knock him out inside six rounds,” Fury boldly claimed.
      He continued: “Shall I tell you how I am going to do it? I’m going to get on the front foot, high-arm, sicken him with a punishing jab 19 or 20 stone in the face. Boom! Boom! Boom! Bust him up, swell his eyes out, I’ll faint and then bang! KO!
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      “On the front foot, not running away. On the front foot, hand-eye, let him hit the shoulder, slip, bang, slip, slip bang… down in a heap.
      “Listen, no one can take my power. These heavyweights don’t have a chance.”
      When asked if he would be able to take a punch from Ngannou, Fury was equally as confident.
      “No problem. I’m like a bionic man,” he joked.
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      He then compared himself to Neo – the character played by Keanu Reeves in the Matrix movies.
      He added: “I’m like Neo on the Matrix.”
      The 35-year-old Gypsy King’s belt will not be contested but he is putting his undefeated record on the line in the much-maligned showdown.
      His Cameroon-born opponent, who left UFC last year and has now signed with fellow MMA promotion Professional Fighters League, has been trained by boxing legend “Iron” Mike Tyson for the clash in Las Vegas.
      Stars from all over the world have flown in for the bout, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the list of big names.
      Many of the celebrities attended a Gala dinner at the St Regis Hotel last night, with the ex-Manchester United ace joined by his namesake, former Brazilian international Ronaldo at the event.
      Keanu Reeves as seen as Neo in The MatrixCredit: Alamy
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      There was also another huge megastar in attendance, none other than Eminem.
      However, Ngannou had to double take after initially ignoring the American rapper.
      A clip emerged on social media from yesterday’s bash that showed “The Predator” walking past Eminem before his coach, Dewey Cooper, grabbed Ngannou’s attention. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo swings a cheeky PUNCH at Tyson Fury as Gypsy King gives his take on CR7 vs Lionel Messi GOAT debate

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO jokingly swung a punch at Tyson Fury in a brilliant exchange ahead of the heavyweight’s showdown with Francis Ngannou.Ronaldo, 38, is in Riyadh for the Saudi Arabian crossover bout between world heavyweight champion boxer Fury and former UFC heavyweight king Ngannou on Saturday night.
      Cristiano Ronaldo jokingly threw a punch at Tyson FuryCredit: TNT Boxing
      Fury pretended to be effected by Ronaldo’s punchCredit: TNT Boxing
      The pair posed for a photo with a host of other famous faces, with Fury and Ronaldo stood at the back.
      And the Manchester United and Real Madrid icon had a boxing glove on for the snap.
      Ronaldo took the opportunity to size up Fury – who stood next to him towering above everyone.
      And he popped off a playful punch at the WBC champion- which Fury, 35, jokingly pretended had hurt him.
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      Meanwhile, the two sporting superstars also sat down on a sofa together for a chat.
      And Fury weighed in on the debate surrounding who is the best football player of all time.
      Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been locked in a constant battle for 15 years when it comes to trying to eclipse one another as the greatest player in the world.
      But Fury believes it is Ronaldo who can claim that accolade.
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      Lionel Messi and Ronaldo are considered two of the greatest of all timeCredit: EPA
      Fury told Ronaldo he is the greatest footballer of all timeCredit: @risingballers
      He said: “Cristiano you are the greatest footballer that has ever lived, and I mean that.
      “I am a big fan. I watched you at United the first time, the second time and all your time at Real Madrid.”
      Ronaldo won five Ballon d’Ors between 2008 and 2017.
      Meanwhile, Messi has seven to his name – the first coming in 2009 and the last in 2021.
      He is expected to claim a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or at the 2023 awards on Monday. More

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      Awkward moment Francis Ngannou BLANKS Eminem as rap superstar rocks up in Riyadh for Tyson Fury megafight

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU awkwardly almost blanked Eminem as the rap superstar rocked up in Riyadh for the MMA great’s megafight with Tyson Fury.The ex-UFC champion collides with the WBC heavyweight title holder in a crossover boxing bout in Saudi Arabia tonight.
      Francis Ngannou awkwardly blanked Eminem in Riyadh last nightCredit: TNT Boxing
      The fighter’s coach pointed out the rap star but he still had to double takeCredit: TNT Boxing
      Ngannou’s expression then quickly changed as he embraced EminemCredit: TNT Boxing
      The two megastars then posed together for a snap at the Riyadh bashCredit: TNT Boxing
      The 35-year-old Gypsy King’s belt will not be contested but he is putting his undefeated record on the line in the much-maligned showdown.
      His Cameroon-born opponent, who left UFC last year and has now signed with fellow MMA promotion Professional Fighters League, has been trained by boxing legend “Iron” Mike Tyson for the clash in Las Vegas.
      Both stars are now in the Middle East and they came face-to-face on Thursday for what has been billed as the Battle of the Baddest.
      Stars from all over the world have flown in for the bout, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the list of big names.
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      Many of the celebrities attended a Gala dinner at the St Regis Hotel last night, with the ex-Manchester United ace joined by his namesake, former Brazilian international Ronaldo at the event.
      There was also another huge megastar in attendance, none other than Eminem.
      However, Ngannou had to double take after initially ignoring the American rapper.
      A clip emerged on social media from yesterday’s bash that showed “The Predator” walking past Eminem before his coach, Dewey Cooper, grabbed Ngannou’s attention.
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      He appeared to say in the clip: “Em! That’s Eminem.”
      Ngannou’s team then pointed out Eminem to him, but the grappler still appeared oblivious until he took a second look and then his expression hilariously changed as they shared an embrace and later posed for a snap.
      Meanwhile, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand also made an appearance on the red carpet.
      Mike Tyson also joined the A-listers, who would later all pose with the two fighters for a huge group photo together with a boxing glove on one hand. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou EXACT ring walk time: What time will the fight start tonight?

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      TYSON FURY will face former UFC star Francis Ngannou TONIGHT in Saudi Arabia.The Gypsy King has not been in the ring since December 2022 when he beat fellow Brit Derek Chisora to retain the WBC heavyweight title.

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      In just eight weeks time, Fury is set for an ultimate showdown with Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title.
      The undefeated 35-year-old will first have to settle his feud with Cameroonian powerhouse Ngannou, who is set to make his professional boxing debut later tonight.
      But what time is the huge crossover bout set to start?
      What time are the ring walks for Fury vs Ngannou and when does the fight start?

      The ring-walks for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou are expected to be at approximately 10.45pm BST, which will be 12.45am local time.
      The main event is expected to get underway at approximately 11pm BST (1am local time).
      Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
      The undercard is set to begin at 6pm BST (8pm local time).

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury vs Ngannou will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      The bout will be on pay-per-view and cost £21.95.
      You can watch TNT Sports Box Office though, BT TV, Virgin TV and Sky.
      You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to purchase the event.
      If you have purchased the event, you can live stream the fight via the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available to download for FREE onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Who’s on the card?
      Full card below (subject to change):

      Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
      Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye
      Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright
      Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath
      Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole
      Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan

      How much is Fury making from Ngannou fight?
      Tyson Fury will make £65m for his big fight against Francis Ngannou, according to reports.
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      Fury signed a deal with Saudi fixers that will see him earn £165million for this fight with Ngannou AND then two clashes with Oleksandr Usyk.
      That leaves him £50m each for his duo of bouts with Usyk, the first of which could take place on December 23. More