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      KSI AGREES to Tommy Fury’s ‘take-it-or-leave it’ fight offer… but YouTube star has controversial demand

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      KSI has AGREED to Tommy Fury’s “take-it-or-leave it” fight offer – but under one condition. The celebrity pair were locked in negotiations for an all-British bout in Manchester.
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      But KSI came out and threw doubt over the fight by revealing a disagreement in weight.
      He accused Fury of trying to change it from 180lb to 185lb and admitted it could be axed because of it.
      And on Instagram, Fury hit back: “Now he’s complaining about the weight. This fight’s at 185, take-it-or-leave it.”
      So KSI has appeared to bite the bullet and accepted the weight – so long as there is an on the day weigh in too.
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      He tweeted: “Tommy, I wanna KO your ass so badly that I’ll come up in weight and do 185 lbs if you agree to do the weigh in on the morning of fight day.
      “Nice fair fight. If not you will forever be known as Tommy Ducky.”
      For KSI’s last fight against nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, it was at 180lb.
      But there was a 10lb rehydration clause, meaning the two could not go over 190lb for the second weigh in just hours before the bout.
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      KSI, 30, went on to knock out Fournier, 40, with an accidental but illegal elbow, with the result being overturned to a no-contest.
      But a rematch was snubbed so he could turn his attention to Fury, 24, who in February beat KSI’s YouTube rival Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia.
      Fury is yet to respond to KSI’s rehydration clause but originally he was given until Monday to sign the fight contract.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: GETTY
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      Fans swoon over ‘absolutely beautiful’ Sky Sports News host as she shows off cowboy boots in white playsuit at boxing

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      ELEANOR ROPER delighted fans as she worked on Sky Sports’ boxing coverage last night.The reporter was ringside at AO Arena as Savannah Marshall defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
      Eleanor Roper reported on the boxing last nightCredit: instagram @eleanorroper
      The popular presenter said she’s been ‘listening to too much country music’Credit: instagram @eleanorroper
      Roper has gained plenty of fans with her stellar work for Sky.
      After the event she posted a series of snaps from the evening to her growing Instagram fanbase.
      She wore a white playsuit and cowboy boots combo at AO Arena.
      Referring to her outfit, she captioned her post: “Been listening to too much country music.”
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      Roper’s upload quickly received plenty of likes.
      And fans also flocked to the comments to gush over their new favourite reporter.
      One wrote: “Wow you look absolutely beautiful.”
      While a second gushed: “Congratulations on all your successes! You look amazing Eleanor!”
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      Roper is gaining a big social media fanbaseCredit: instagram @eleanorroper
      The Sky Sports star has received plenty of nice comments from fansCredit: instagram @eleanorroper
      A third commented: “You look absolutely incredible great work too x.”
      And a fourth swooned: “Loving your outfit!!”
      Roper witnessed Marshall defeat Crews-Dezurn via majority decision to become undisputed super-middleweight champion.
      The Hartlepool ace could now travel to the America to rematch Claressa Shields.
      After watching ringside, Shields told Sky Sports: “If Savannah comes to the USA, I will fight her at whatever weight she wants to fight at.
      “She is going to get beat up in America, that’s what is going to happen.
      “[I saw] a lot of weaknesses and she didn’t learn from her last night. I agreed with the first judge who had it 95-95. The fight was close. I expected a better performance from both girls.”
      Savannah Marshall defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Manchester last nightCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-boxing champ Amir Khan begged model to send him racy pictures and told her his marriage was ‘business arrangement’

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      EX-BOXING champ Amir Khan begged a model to send him revealing pictures and tried to meet up with her in the run-up to his 10th wedding anniversary.The 36-year-old I’m A Celeb star approached the bridal model online by complimenting her on her tattoos.
      Amir Khan tried to meet up with a model in the run-up to his 10th wedding anniversary to his wife Faryal, pictured aboveCredit: Instagram / @amirkingkhan
      Khan approached bridal model Sumaira online
      The boxer complimented her on her tattoos and begged her to send him revealing picturesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      But he quickly tried to turn their chat saucy, saying “U look good on g string” and suggesting the slender influencer had a “boob job”.
      Seemingly aware he was going behind the back of his wife Faryal, 31, he vowed to delete any racy pictures she sent and asked: “Think I wana get caught out?”
      Khan, whose marriage has been rocked by a string of cheating storms, first contacted social media influencer Sumaira, 25, on May 6.
      Three days earlier, he had been the third contestant evicted from the all-star version of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity . . . Get me out of Here in South Africa.
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      The ex-world champ remarked on an Instagram story about tattoos, which Sumaira had posted.
      Sumaira — known as Sumzz beauty online — responded, saying: “I don’t know if you’re joking.”
      But dad-of-three Khan followed up his compliment by saying: “Lol I’m serious. They sick. (As) in good.”
      Messages sent from his Amir King Khan account show him in Dubai — where he and Faryal have a home with their two daughters and son.
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      As they chatted about tattoos, Sumaira sent him a snap of herself clothed but showing roses on her midriff.
      Khan replied: “Can’t stop looking.”
      Trying to convince her to send more revealing snaps, he suggested it was a “tattoo chat” and added: “It’s nothing I ain’t seen b4 . . . somebody’s body.”
      The ex-boxer also spoke to Sumaira on the phone to explain why he had contacted her.
      She said: “We had a phone call and he said he and Faryal were not properly together and that it was a bit of a business arrangement.
      “He said he was 36 and retired and that Faryal spent a lot of time in London. He spun me a bit of a sob story, and to begin with I felt sorry for him and thought he was lonely.”
      He stopped messaging Sumaira after telling her he was travelling back to London on May 8.
      Trying to convince her to send more revealing snaps, he suggested it was a ‘tattoo chat’ and added: ‘It’s nothing I ain’t seen b4 . . . somebody’s body’
      Weeks later Khan — who married Faryal in 2013 — posted a snap online of himself with his US model wife and daughters, saying: “10 years later.”
      He then popped up and messaged Sumaira again on Friday, June 2 — to try to get her to join him on a night out in London.
      He sent her the location of a West London nightspot and said: “Be free around 10.30.”
      But she ignored his message amid fears over his intentions.
      Sumaira said: “I felt in my gut it would be a bad idea to go.
      Within days, though, Khan began messaging Sumaira again.
      Trying to persuade her to send revealing snaps, Khan said: “Don’t worry I delete.”
      And after Sumaira sent him a video of herself, he replied: “To much clothes.”
      He then asked about her breasts and said bluntly: “Let’s see.” He added: “U look good on g string.”
      After growing suspicious about what Khan had said about his marriage, Sumaira and the ex-boxer argued and stopped contact.
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      She said: “I was confused about what his intentions were. Then I realised he had been lying to me and trying to get one thing.”
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      Savannah Marshall vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates from big Manchester bill – ring walk times

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      SAVANNAH MARSHALL is bidding to become a two-weight world champion tonight.Marshall headlines in Manchester against American Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
      Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith was originally set for the card.
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      Savannah Marshall WINS
      Savannah Marshall defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn to become a two-weight world champion!
      Marshall won 95-95, 99-92 and 97-93 on the scorecards to become undisputed super-middleweight champion.
      And rival Claressa Shields watched on from ringside.
      Credit: Reuters
      Whittaker wins TKO R8
      The referee leaps in to stop the first serious engagement in about 4 hours.
      Belujsky’s corner are fuming with it. But there was only 60 seconds left.
      It’s over now. We can never ever talk of this again.
      Whittaker vs Belujsky R8
      Thankfully – by the good grace of God, Alah, Buddha – this is the final round.
      Even the Sky comms team have made a mockery of the ‘glorified sparring’ session.
      Hopefully when the MC reads out the offical scorecard, at the end, he just says “who actually cares?”.
      Whittaker vs Belujsky R7
      Whittaker drops his hands, pokes his head forward and allows Belujsky to tap him on it three times.
      I don’t know what this is any more.
      Whittaker vs Belujsky R6
      Day 1,874 in the Manchester ring and Ben Whittaker is still whacking Vladimir Belujsky with ever potshot in the book.
      People are too bored to boo, too disenfranchised to protest.
      We are just watching the clock and praying for a leap in time.
      Whittaker vs Belujsky R5
      Whittaker’s fancy shots are accurate and powerful but they are bouncing off the tattooed bruiser.
      Sky commentator Matt Macklin confirms Belujsky would barely be a suitable sparring partner and this fight is nowhere near competitive enough.
      I wonder what might be going off in the fridge and suitable omelette ingredient for tomorrow’s breakfast.
      Whittaker vs Belujsky R4
      Belujsky lands a weak right hand that Whittaker shakes off unhurt.
      The underdog tucks up and absorbs a flurry of blows on his arms and ribs, like a little lump of dough getting kneaded.
      Belujsky survives another stanza, a few fans in Manchester head to the bar.
      Nitto exciting expected here. Whittaker coasting.
      Whittaker vs Belujsky R3
      Standard battering from Whittaker up in Manchester.
      The 13-6-1 journeyman is eating up the punishment and not yet quitting.
      Credit to Whittaker for not celebrating and showboating too much.
      Little more than a sparring session here.
      McCormack wins TKO R5
      Tony Dixon’s excellent corner pulls their man out after he starts taking too much punishment.
      There was no way the Welshman was going to find a wonder punch to win.
      McCormack scored a brutal knockdown at the end of the fourth and Dixon was correctly stopped from starting the fifth.
      Well done all round.
      Whittaker vs Belujsky – R2
      Light-heavyweight ace Ben Whittaker is now showing off his skills against limited journeyman Vladimir Belujsky.
      The former Team GB starlet dances and prances while slashing in hooks and uppercuts and bollo punches.
      Belujsky is cannon fodder tonight. A pin cushion. A human tent peg.
      McCormack vs Dixon – R3
      A violent one-two spanks Dixon’s face and then an uppercut turns his legs to jelly.
      McCormack has such a pro style, he already looks a punishing counter puncher with a range of ways to win.
      A little right hook stumbles Dixon again and he bravely hangs on to last another round.
      McCormack vs Dixon – R2
      McCormack trainer Ben Davison tells his man: “He was gone but you turned your back and let him off, I don’t want to see that again.”
      Dixon is no journeyman, he is trying to win the fight but he seems a level or two below.
      McCormack’s punches are so rapid, if Dixon dares to engages he always gets punished.
      Every shot the Geordie thows has bad intentions, nothing is wasted or tentative.
      McCormack vs Dixon – R1
      Pat McCormack enjoys his first 10-rounder now against Tony Dixon at super-welter.
      The Geordie wonderkid is tipped for professional greatness and Dixon is a sensible test for fight five.
      Both men swap body jabs and then McCormack slashes a right hand into Dixon’s head.
      Dixon gets stunned by a vicious right and is in deep trouble, he froze and wobbled.
      It’s a miracle he heard the bell and will start the second.
      Jonas wins TKO R8
      Referee Marcus McDonnell wisely steps in and stops the slaughter.
      Kandi Wyatt had been punched all over Manchester by Liverpool’s talented two-weight world champion.
      Jonas doesn’t need learning fights at this stage of her career.
      And female fighting does not need painful batterings to push its cause.
      Jonas vs Wyatt – R7
      Pointless fight up in Manchester where Natasha Jonas has made a punch bag out of Kandi Wyatt.
      The Liverpool ace has won every round and really beaten up the overmatched visitor.
      Jonas is able to showboat but the bout is impressing nobody as it’s far too one sided.
      Wyatt’s corner are too stupid to pull her out so hopefully referee Marcus McDonnell steps in soon.
      Price wins TKO
      Beech Jr’s corner pull him out over the cuts he has suffered.
      Beech was still standing and throwing.
      But the damage was growing around his eyes and the blood was flowing.
      Price celebrates but theres still lots to imrove on and he won’t strike fear in future opponents.
      Price vs Beech Jr – R6
      Beech keeps trying to make it a close-range and scrappy fight.
      Price prefers to use his long legs and levers from range.
      Beech Jr has a cut opening around his left eye and dripping down into his vision.
      It was an accidental clash of heads but Price had scored plenty of legitimate points before then.
      Price vs Beech Jr – R5
      Beech misses a wild lead left hook in an effort to stop Price’s flow.
      Beautiful long jab from Price, like a praying mantis landing a dig.
      Beech throws a couple of hooks at Price’s body during a clinch but he gets his own torso tagged back as punishment.
      Price vs Beech Jr – R4
      Beech down again as soon as the round starts but it’s ruled a push and Price gets a verbal warning.
      Beech’s team are fuming their lad has not thrown more punches and accuse their charge of showing too much respect to his opponent.
      Price is disciplined and precise but there is no magic on show so far.
      Price vs Beech Jr – R3
      Beech has got over any early fears he might have had and ventured forward more.
      Beech touches the canvas but it’s a clear slip and is not counted.
      These rounds are tight.
      This is Price’s first fight up at 9st feather and he needs to impress.
      Price vs Beech Jr – R2
      Southpaw Price starts brighly with a little right hook around the Beech guard.
      But Beech Jr lands a lopped lead left hook of his own that makes a loud slapping noise on Price’s cheek.
      Price bullies Beech back into the ropes but smothers his work.
      Price vs Beech Jr – R1
      Back to Sheffield now where red-hot Leeds prospect Hopey Price faces respected James Beech Jr.
      Price starts the featherweight clash with lots of crisp southpaw jabs.
      Beech Jr tries to barrel forward but Price’s footwork glides him smoothly out of danger.
      Jeffers caked
      The winner beams: “I am so happy, that was an awful performance from me, so s***. But I am a dog.
      “I am so much better than tonight but it was just about winner, I let him have the tenth round.”
      Jeffers wins UD
      The three ringside judges called the hard-to-score clash: 97-94, 97-93 and 97-94.
      Jeffers only took the fight on two-weeks notice and earns a career-changing win.
      Chelli vs Jeffers – R10
      Final round of the close super-middle clash between London’s Chelli and Manchester’s Jeffers.
      Chelli bobs and weaves but it’s far too close to showboat defensively.
      Chelli’s looped right hand continues to fail but Jeffers looks like he’s taking a round off.
      Chelli is pouring on the pressure and it could be crucial if the cards are close.
      The bell goes and Jeffers roars with celebration while Chelli looks deflated.
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      Tommy Fury hits back with ‘take-it-or-leave it’ offer to KSI and vows to knock Jake Paul ‘spark out’ if fight is axed

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      TOMMY FURY hit back with a “take-it-or-leave it” offer to KSI and threatened to turn his attention back to Jake Paul if their fight collapses. Fury and KSI were locked in negotiations for an all-British celebrity boxing bout in Manchester.
      Tommy Fury hit back at KSI and threatened to fight Jake Paul instead
      KSI has given Tommy Fury until Monday to sign their fight contract
      But KSI came out and threw doubt over the fight by revealing a disagreement in weight.
      He accused Fury of trying to change it from 180lb to 185lb and admitted the fight could be axed because of it.
      And in response, Fury said on Instagram: “Just a few things to clear up; KSI’s only just agreed to do drug testing for this fight.
      “Took his time with that one. And now he’s complaining about the weight. This fight’s at 185, take-it-or-leave it.
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      “I know you’re a midget and you’re worrying about the weight but get some more food down you and you’ll get there.
      “If you just don’t want to fight, I know somebody who will fight in October, somebody who is ready to fight and will get to 185.
      “Jake Paul, if you want to run it back, let’s do it, fine by me. I’ll knock you spark out this time. So let me know boys.”
      Fury, 24, beat Paul, 24, by split-decision in Saudi Arabia but the American snubbed a rematch.
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      He instead returns on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, but he is ready to face his rival just two months after.
      Paul tweeted: “I’ve asked my team to send tommy fury the contract for rematch as early as October.
      “Need to handle business on August 5 and then we run it. 185 pounds. 10 rounds. Simple.”
      KSI, 30, has given Fury till Monday to sign the current contract, which states the bout must take place at 180lb.
      He said: “Tommy, I think you need to realise who the f*** you’re talking to.
      “I don’t need to do this. I don’t need to fight. I choose to fight. So I want you to listen you delusional piece of s***.
      “You’re disrespecting me and that’s p*****g me off. Sign the contract as it is or else I’m fighting someone else.
      “I’m tired of this back and forth with your stupid-ass team, and I damn well know that you’re not going to be getting that type of money anywhere else, not even Saudi Arabia.
      “You have until Monday, July 3, 6pm. to sign the contract. If you don’t sign it, I’m moving on, that’s that.
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      “Remember, you need me, I definitely do not need you.”
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury on pointsCredit: GETTY
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      Canelo Alvarez announces battle of undisputed champs with Jermell Charlo after American replaces twin brother Jermall

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      CANELO ALVAREZ will fight Jermell Charlo in a historic battle of undisputed champions. For the first time in boxing history, two men holding all four world titles will face off against each other.
      Canelo Alvarez will fight Jermell Charlo in a historic battle of undisputed championsCredit: Reuters
      Charlo has filled in for brother Jermall to fight Canelo AlvarezCredit: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME
      Canelo, 32, defends his WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO super-middleweight titles against Charlo, 33, on September 30 in Las Vegas.
      Initially, the Mexican superstar was due to face Charlo’s twin brother Jermall but the American ruled himself out.
      Jermall has not fought since June 2021 when he beat Juan Macias Montiel, having since been sidelined with a mental health battle.
      And after deeming himself unable to be fit in time to fight Canelo, his brother filled in on late notice.
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      So Jermell will move up two divisions from the 154lb light-middleweight limit to challenge for Canelo’s 168lb belts.
      Canelo operates as a free agent, meaning he is able to move to and from different promotional companies.
      He looked on course to stay with Eddie Hearn and DAZN to rematch Dmitry Bivol, also 32, following his May 2022 loss.
      But after talks broke down, the four-division champion pivoted towards Premier Boxing Champions.
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      And Canelo took to social media to confirm his move to PBC was a “done deal” while hinting at a September fight.
      He last fought in May, beating beating Britain’s John Ryder, 34, on points in a homecoming over a decade in the making.
      Charlo meanwhile beat Brian Castano, 33, in May 2022 after drawing with his Argentine rival a year beforehand.
      Jermell Charlo beat Brian Castano in his last fightCredit: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME More

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      Tyson Fury’s cousin Hughie calls out Anthony Joshua and vows to ‘absolutely blitz’ the ‘complete stiff’

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      HUGHIE FURY has called out “complete stiff” Anthony Joshua and vowed to “absolutely blitz him.” Joshua has failed in the past to get a deal over the line with Hughie’s superstar cousin Tyson.
      Hughie Fury vowed to ‘absolutely blitz’ Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Joshua was called a ‘complete stiff’Credit: Getty
      But now the former heavyweight world title challenger wants to get to AJ first.
      Hughie told Pro Boxing Fans: “I’d absolutely blitz him.
      “They’re the fights I want. Joshua honestly wouldn’t stand a chance.
      “He’s a complete stiff altogether. There’s nothing about him whatsoever. I think he’s a stiff and it couldn’t be an easier fight.”
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      Hughie, 28, has been out since October 2021 when he beat Christian Hammer, 35.
      But he had to cancel a fight with American Michael Hunter, 34, following a battle with long Covid.
      Meanwhile Joshua, 33, is in talks for a December super-fight in Saudi Arabia with Deontay Wilder, 37.
      But he could return beforehand on August 12 with Dillian Whyte, 35, sent a contract, which he must sign by TODAY.
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      It came after AJ took out a rematch clause to try get the deal done with Whyte, who he beat in 2015.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn told iFL TV: “[AJ] has said, ‘I don’t care about the rematch clause, I want to fight Dillian Whyte.’ No excuses, there it is, sign it.
      “They’ve got the contract. If it’s not signed by Saturday then we go to someone else.”
      Joshua is in talks to rematch Dillian WhyteCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING More

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      ‘He’s Not Had A Jaw Dropping Performance’ – Daniel Dubois tipped to shock the world and dethrone Oleksandr Usyk

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      FRANK WARREN has backed Daniel Dubois to stun and dethrone Oleksandr Usyk. The pair are set to fight on August 26 in Poland after the WBA ordered Usyk to defend his title against mandatory challenger Dubois.
      Oleksandr Usyk is set to fight Dnaiel Dubois nextCredit: Reuters
      Daniel Dubois has been backed by Frank Warren to beat Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      And promoter Warren has backed his man for the upset having pointed to Usyk’s lack of heavyweight experience.
      He told SecondsOut: “I look at the fights [Usyk] had at heavyweight.
      “Derek Chisora about 18 months, maybe two years ago springs to mind. For six, seven rounds Chisora gave him a lot of problems.
      “He was there with him, there was nothing in it. They picked Chisora for a reason but look what Tyson did with Chisora and look at that.
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      “His two fights with [Anthony Joshua], AJ weren’t at the races, he was on the back foot all the time. For me, AJ is not the fighter he was.
      “I look at that, I look at [Daniel] and I just know that’s he powerful, he’s got a good jab, he’s faster than people think.
      “If Usyk gets clipped and tastes some of that power it’s gonna be interesting to see how he reacts.
      “Usyk hasn’t had a performance that has been a jaw-dropping and dramatic performance.
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      “No disrespect, he’s done what he has to do, but I feel Daniel will be in the right place at the right time.”
      Warren saw talks for Fury to fight Usyk, 36, in an undisputed super-fight collapse earlier in the year.
      So he is ready to give Dubois, 25, the opportunity if he pulls off a shock next month.
      He said at a press conference: ‘I’m also hoping to make Dubois vs Fury for the undisputed titles next year.’ 
      Daniel Dubois with promoter Frank WarrenCredit: Getty More