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      Tyson Fury ‘contacts world cruiserweight champ’ who destroyed fellow Brit for sparring ahead of Oleksandr Usyk bout

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      TYSON FURY has reportedly reached out to cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia as he prepares for his dust up with Oleksandr Usyk.Fury is currently training for his exhibition bout with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou at the end of this month.
      Fury has contacted Jai Opetaia as he looks to prepare for his fight with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Opetaia is the reigning IBF World ChampionCredit: Reuters
      But this week it emerged that Fury will fight Oleksander Usyk in a clash to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world on December 23.
      To prepare for that fight, he has reportedly messaged Opetaia ahead of potentially adding him as a sparring partner in the run-up to fighting Usyk.
      Sydney-born Opetaia is currently unbeaten at cruiserweight level and stopped Brit Jordan Thompson at Wembley Arena on the weekend.
      He is also the reigning IBF cruiserweight champion.
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      After beating Thompson, he told Boxing King Media: “Tyson Fury has already reached out. He messaged [my] coach, they’ve spoken about it before.”
      “I was close to going out there before the fight got cancelled,” the 28-year-old added, referring to the collapse of talks between Fury and Usyk in spring.
      “That’s a crazy experience, I look forward to doing things like that.”
      Usyk previously reigned as the undisputed cruiserweight champion of the world before stepping up to fight at heavyweight – so using cruiserweight Opetaia as a sparring partner may be crucial in helping Fury prepare for the undisputed title fight.
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      Like Usyk, Opetaia says he hopes to step up to the heavyweight division one day.
      When asked about the prospect of going up a weight class, Opetaia said: “Definitely.
      “I’ve still got a lot of work to do as a cruiserweight, but I see myself fighting for heavyweight world titles further down the track.” More

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      Fears Tyson Fury is ‘making a massive mistake’ by ‘taking the p***’ over Francis Ngannou fight

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      TYSON FURY is taking the p*** over the Francis Ngannou fight, claims former UFC star Michael Bisping.The ex-UFC champion believes the Gypsy King is making a mistake by booking a fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
      Tyson Fury is underestimating Francis Ngannou, claims Michael BispingCredit: Getty
      Ngannou is a former UFC heavyweight championCredit: AFP
      The heavyweight titans have finally agreed to duel in a bout that will take place in Saudi Arabia, possibly on December 23.
      That is just eight weeks on from Fury’s meeting with Ngannou on October 28.
      Bisping believes that makes a mockery of the fight and claims Fury is underestimating Ngannou, who is a former UFC heavyweight champion in his own right.
      Bisping said on his YouTube channel: “He is mocking him.
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      “He does not take him seriously, he does not respect the threat of Francis Ngannou one little bit. Why do I say that? It’s pretty simple. He’s already booked his next fight against Oleksandr Usyk, who is the next-best heavyweight on planet Earth.
      “He’s taking the p***. He doesn’t give him any credit whatsoever.

      “Well, listen. Ngannou’s not a boxer. He’s a mixed martial artist. We know that. He’s not as tall, he’s not as fast, he’s not as skilled. But the man can bang and he can knock people out and I’m telling you, is Tyson Fury making a massive mistake here?
      “Because in the fight game, they always say, ‘Never look past your opponent. Never underestimate your opponent. Always expect the best version of them.’”
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      Fans disagree with Bisping and many have slammed Ngannou after watching his skills in sparring.
      Supporters are concerned that the fight will be a complete mismatch after a video emerged of Ngannou looking laboured in training.
      The Cameroonian-born star seemed to lack a hard-hitting punch as he prepared for the contest with his trainer. More

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      KSI shares ’embarrassing’ CCTV footage which he claims shows Tommy Fury taking his shirt off during confrontation

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      KSI has shared alleged footage of Tommy Fury taking his top off during what appears to be an angry confrontation three years ago.The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the former Love Islander in a monumental influencer showdown in Manchester a week on Saturday.
      KSI and Tommy Fury are set to throw down on Saturday weekCredit: PA
      The pair have been embroiled in a bitter war of words for the last few monthsCredit: GETTY
      KSI upped the ante earlier this week by sharing an alleged clip of Tommy Fury to social mediaCredit: TWITTER@KSI
      Both men have traded verbal jabs in person and on social media the latter platform being KSI’s preferred platform.
      And KSI – real name Olijade Olatunji – has upped the ante by posting a video allegedly showing Fury ripping off his top after what appears to be a heated confrontation with another man.
      The video allegedly shows Fury – the brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson – speaking to two women before he’s interrupted by a man.
      The clip then flashes forward to the man KSI claims is Fury taking off his watch and angrily removing his top.
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      KSI’s accompanying caption read: “So tell me, Tommy Fury. What happened after you took off your shirt?”
      His legion of X (formerly Twitter) followers commented, with one asking: “What’s going on?”
      Another said: “This is hilarious.”
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      The bloke KSI claims is Fury is then seen whipping off his top following what appears to be an angry confrontationCredit: TWITTER@KSI
      And another said: “Uh oh.”
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      One remarked: “I’m so confused what’s happening lol.”
      Another chimed in: “Aint no f***in’ way.”
      KSI has yet to receive a response from Fury, who he plans to quiz over the video during next week’s final pre-fight press conference.
      He said: “You can ignore me all you want but next week at the press conference, you’re gonna have to explain yourself.
      “Might even bring the person with me @tommytntfury.”
      KSI goes into his clash with Fury on the back of a No Contest with self-proclaimed millionaire Joe Fournier, who he knocked out in May with an illegal elbow.
      Fury, meanwhile, defeated bitter rival Jake Paul on points in their February grudge match in Saudi Arabia. More

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      Prichard Colon’s mum posts video highlights of fight which left her son in a wheelchair saying ‘the signs were ignored’

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      PRICHARD COLON’s mother has shared heartbreaking footage of the fight which changed her son’s life forever.The former welterweight prospect suffered a brain bleed after taking repeated blows to the back of the head in his 2015 clash with Terrell Williams.
      Prichard Colon suffered a brain bleed after enduring multiple rabbit punches in his 2015 clash with Terrell WilliamsCredit: GETTY
      Colon fell into a coma for 221 days and was left in a vegetative stateCredit: FACEBOOK@PRICHARDCOLON
      His mother posted footage of the fateful fight to Instagram and slammed the referee for not punishing the illegal punchesCredit: FACEBOOK@PRICHARDCOLON
      Colon fell ill backstage after the fight and was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he spent 221 days in a coma.
      Repeated rabbit punches from Terrell caused part of Colon’s skull to collapse and ultimately left him in a vegetative state with life-threatening injuries.
      And Colon’s mother – who has looked after her son ever since that fateful night in Virginia – insists referee Joseph Cooper didn’t do enough to protect the Puerto Rican.
      She shared a compilation video of her son – which included footage of the fateful fight – to her official Facebook earlier this week.
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      Nieves Melendez’s accompanying caption read: “The signs that were ignored.”
      Melendez regularly shares updates on her son – who is bed and wheelchair-bound – on social media.
      Earlier this month, she shared a clip of Colon dancing with his family while celebrating his birthday.
      Colon’s heartbreaking story serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers of the sweet science.
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      Prichard Colon’s story is a tragic reminder of the dangers of boxingCredit: FACEBOOK@PRICHARDCOLON
      Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder broke down in tears as he discussed Colon’s life-changing injuries last year.
      He said: He said: “We’ve seen what happens, look at Colon. How he got hit, Richard Collon, correct.
      “This man didn’t have no kids… they don’t understand. Y’all don’t f understand what we go through, man.
      “And I don’t even know him like that, but I will always be an advocate for us.
      “Because this man will never know what it’s like to be somebody’s father.
      “And that’s one of the most precious things in the world, to be somebody’s father.
      “But he will never be nobody’s father, man.
      “Because he got in the ring to support his family but now, his family got to take care of him for the rest of his life.
      “He was probably the breadwinner in his family and now they’re looking and seeking for help and s*** like that.”
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      How identical twins and boxing champions became estranged in ugly rift during year of ‘havoc’ before rekindling

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      THE Charlo twins have risen to the top of the boxing world together – but their relationship has taken some blows along the way. The pair were born on May 19, 1990, in Lafayette, Louisiana, but they were schooled and raised in Houston, Texas.
      The Charlo brothers are identical twin boxing championsCredit: Instagram
      Jermall Charlo, left, is older by one minute
      The two shot to the top of the boxing world togetherCredit: Instagram
      Jermell, the younger of the two, was born one minute after his older brother Jermall.
      Both were introduced to boxing at a young age to follow in the footsteps of their dad Kevin, an ex-amateur.
      Jermall was the slightly more experienced in the unpaid ranks, with a record of 65-6 before making his professional debut in 2008.
      But Jermell – who went 56-8 in the amateurs – turned pro a year prior at just 17.

      Both raced to unbeaten records but it was Jermall who touched gold first as he won the IBF light-middleweight title in September 2015.
      He made one defense of the belt before a history-defining night presented itself in May 2016.
      As Jermell also fought for 154-pound honors, beating John Jackson the same night Jermall defeated Austin Trout.
      It meant the two reigned over the light-middleweight division at the very same time.
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      Jermell said on the night: “We did it. We made history. We’ve been boxing for all these years, and it had to happen.”
      Jermall added: “It was great being the first twins to win titles in the same division, and I’m so proud of my brother.
      “I knew he could get the job done.”
      Jermell stayed at light-middleweight and became undisputed champion last year when he beat Brian Castano in their rematch.
      Meanwhile, Jermall later moved up to the 160-pound middleweight division and became WBC champion there.
      The pair have fought on the same card eight times and in 2018, Jermell suffered his first loss, losing to Tony Harrison.
      Jermall had beaten Matt Korobov but admitted watching his sibling lose dampened his celebrations.
      He said: “It definitely was [hard to celebrate], but we got home and we got over it.
      Jermall, left, and Jermell held light-middleweight titles togetherCredit: Getty
      The duo with boxing legend Floyd MayweatherCredit: Getty
      The two have fallen out in the pastCredit: Getty
      “It’s just part of the game that we just have to get used to. Sometimes it goes our way, sometimes it don’t.
      “But it’s still a sport, and you want to be undefeated. You don’t know how to take losses. It’s tough.
      “But it’s just boxing at the end of the day, it’s just a segment of our life that my brother overcame.”
      Jermell later beat Harrison in their 2019 rematch but cracks started to appear in his relationship with Jermall.
      The two have always had a turbulent relationship at times but it reached boiling point as Jermall suffered with his mental health.
      He has not boxed since June 2021 – beating Juan Macias Montiel – due to his problems outside the ring.
      It even cost him his dream bout with Canelo Alvarez as the American was deemed unable to accept the bout.
      Instead, Jermell accepted an offer to jump two divisions to take on the Mexican superstar.
      ‘We don’t see eye-to-eye’
      But he did so having spent months without speaking to Jermall and their falling out came under question on fight week.
      Jermell revealed: “This family affair thing has been really crazy.
      “I try not to touch on that topic too much because at the end of the day I love my brother.
      “But I think it’s just that at this current moment we don’t see eye-to-eye.
      “It has a lot to do with what he wants in his life and what I want in mine. They are two completely different things.
      “Growing up and growing apart from each other is just the nature of life but I just have to accept this just like I accept certain people and the good that comes with the bad.
      “One day, hopefully we speak again but right now I’m not in the mood to deal with the havoc that he brings and all the other stuff.”
      Jermall raised eyebrows when he showed up in Las Vegas to support his brother Jermell.
      I’m feeling better, I’m in a better space, I’ve got better people around me.Jermall Charlo
      But he said: “I’mma always be there for my brother man, no matter what the internet or social media is trying to make things out to be.
      “I’m feeling better, I’m in a better space, I’ve got better people around me.”
      Jermall also confirmed that he is set to return on November 25 against Jose Benavidez Jr.
      The world champion looked to come full circle in his recovery as he was filmed coming into Jermell’s dressing room before the Canelo fight.
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      The two embraced with a hug which was met with loud claps in the room and a heartwarming reaction on social media.
      Jermell was later beaten over 12 rounds by Canelo but he did so with his brother back in his corner.
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      Elle Brooke reveals her staggering OnlyFans earnings and thanks Piers Morgan for ‘DOUBLING’ her salary

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      ELLE BROOKE has surprisingly thanked Piers Morgan for doubling her salary. The OnlyFans star-turned-boxer has made a name for herself by posting racy content online.
      Elle Brooke defended her line of work on Piers Morgan UncensoredCredit: YouTube / TalkTV

      The interview helped Elle get more fameCredit: YouTube / TalkTV
      Elle claims her income has rocketted since the appearanceCredit: @thedumbledong
      She jokingly thanked Piers Morgan for the financial boostCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      And she then increased her fame by being involved in several influencer bouts.
      Elle spoke about her career in an interview with Piers Morgan in June and a number of clips from that chat went viral on social media as she defended her job as an adult star.
      And the 25-year-old has now hinted the appearance has helped her income sky-rocket to a whopping £60,000-a-month.
      Elle told OnlyAccounts: “I was making £30,000 a month at university, so that’s why I left.
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      “I think people think that’s now, and maybe I didn’t explain it right, but they just hear the 30 grand a month. 
      “Uni ended when I was 21 or 22, so three years ago now.
      “Life is good, thank you Piers Morgan – he basically doubled my earnings.
      “I’ve got so much money in my bank account that a financial adviser would be like you are f*****g stupid. Like, why are you holding that? 
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      The beauty has hinted that she might be making £60k per monthCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle is famous for her raunchy contentCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      “Invest that well. So I could buy a Ferrari, could buy several Ferraris if I wanted to, but yeah now I’m just saving my money.
      “I want to buy my dream home.”
      Elle has developed a reputation for leaving fans besotted, previously wowing in lingerie.
      The stunner from Surrey has also flashed her bum in revealing shorts and posed naked with just a boxing belt covering her up.
      Elle is a Manchester City fanCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
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      KSI vs Tommy Fury net worth combined: How stars stack up ahead of Manchester mega-fight

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      KSI and Tommy Fury are the next two celebrity stars to meet in a boxing blockbuster. Fury is fresh off a victory over rival Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia last February, emerging with bragging rights in the form of a split-decision.
      KSI and Tommy Fury going head to headCredit: PA
      Meanwhile, KSI helped launch the booming crossover boxing business with his pair of bouts with Paul’s older brother Logan.
      But his grudge match with Fury has been billed as the biggest bout of them all and it goes down on October 14 in Manchester.
      The fight – aired on DAZN PPV – is sure to bring in millions and add to the pair’s growing net worths.
      Here, SunSport runs down how much both KSI and Fury are worth heading into their Battle of Britain.
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      What is KSI’s net worth?
      The Londoner, 30, shot to fame on YouTube but he has since crossed over to the sporting, music and business world.
      He has had two albums – with one going to No1 in the charts – all while fighting in the ring.
      KSI also launched Misfits Boxing to host crossover-style bouts between stars of the sports and celeb world.
      But perhaps his most lucrative venture has been the Prime hydration drink with ex-opponent Logan.
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      According to Forbes, KSI made £19.7million in 2023 alone with his exact net worth unknown.
      KSI and Logan Paul launched drinks brand Prime
      What is Fury’s net worth?
      Fury, 24, debuted in the sport with big boots to fill as the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson.
      But he shot to national fame in 2019 after entering popular reality TV show Love Island where he met now fiancee Molly-Mae Hague.
      His rising popularity saw Paul take notice and led to a massive box office grudge match between the two, which Fury won on points.
      Fury is believed to have made around £4m for the bout and his American rival claimed the Brit is earning £1.5m to fight KSI.
      Jake Paul was beaten by Fury on pointsCredit: Getty
      What are the fight purses?
      The exact purse for either man is not yet known.
      But KSI is believed to be on a deal that includes PPV bonuses so his money could be made once the box office receipts are added up.
      Meanwhile, Dillon Danis – fighting on the undercard – said both he and Fury are being paid a flat fee.
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      On Paul’s podcast, he said: “KSI is offering you like $1.5m which is way underpaid for Tommy, especially coming off that win. Tommy should be making $5-6m and it’s crazy and bizarre to me that Tommy is even entertaining that.”
      But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor hit back: “Absolute nonsense! This kid is so sour.”
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      Boxing fans rip into new clip of Francis Ngannou on the pads and ask ‘is this in slow motion?’ ahead of Tyson Fury fight

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      FANS have torn into Francis Ngannou due to his slow pad work ahead of his fight with Tyson Fury – and fear he will get flattened.The crossover bout will take place on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.
      Francis Ngannou’s slow pad work has been slammed by fansCredit: Twitter @trboxing
      Many think the MMA star will not transition well to boxingCredit: Twitter @trboxing
      Ngannou faces Fury on October 28Credit: AFP
      Heavyweight champion Fury faces the MMA star, who has Mike Tyson in his corner, in a boxing ring under Queensberry rules over ten rounds.
      Supporters are concerned that the fight will be a complete mismatch after a video emerged of Ngannou looking laboured in training.
      The Cameroonian-born star seemed to lack a hard-hitting punch as he prepared for the contest with his trainer.
      Fans are convinced it will be a routine win for Fury, saying: “This in slow motion?”
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      Another added: “Man this ain’t gone be funny how much of a mismatch this is going to be.”
      A third reacted: “This has to be a joke, he has to be playing into the bad pad work scheme at this point.”
      A fourth suggested: “Naaaa Ngannou is getting smoked.”
      Despite backing from fans, Fury believes that his opponent will cause him more trouble than some other established heavyweight boxers.
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      The Gypsy King said: “I think he’s going to be a bit of a bigger, tougher challenge than these other guys. These other guys are just boxers, this guy’s more than that.”
      But Fury is still aware he is the heavy favourite, adding: “If I lose to an MMA guy I’ll never be able to show my face in public again.
      “It’s going to ridicule me – people will chuck it at me forever.
      “If I get knocked out, then I want you all to laugh at me. That’s what I want, because I deserve it.”
      Tyson Fury is convinced he will win comfortablyCredit: Getty More