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      Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr: Start time, TV channel, stream, undercard as pair fight for title in New York

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      TEOFIMO LOPEZ will seek to cement his place amongst the modern boxing greats when he faces off against Arnold Barboza Jr in a star-studded Times Square showdown. Lopez, 27, is already seen as one of the leading figures in American boxing after a collection of impressive wins. The Teofimo Lopez and Arnold Barboza Jr super-lightweight title fight features on a star-studded cardA win in New York would add significant substance to widely-regarded two-weight dynamo claims, mainly due to his opponent. To add some more incentive to the fight, the WBO title world super lightweight crown is on the line. Danger is personified in the form of Barboza Jr, the undefeated ace who sprung a surprise to be here.Barboza Jr moved into title contention position after edging past home-favourite Jack Catterall in Manchester last February.READ MORE IN BOXINGFollowing Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn dust-up, which established itself as a fight-of-the-year-candidate, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh will hope for his “The Ring” series to re-take his position as boxing’s main talking point.Here’s everything you need to know. When is Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr?Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr will take place on Friday, May 2 – a day before Canelo Alvarez’s clash with William Scull.Ring-walk times are yet to be announced, so is the actual time of the fight.Alalshikh’s The Ring Magazine has organised a card that will see Times Square, Manhattan as the allocated arena with actual attendance speculative given the first-time nature of the event.The fight night dubbed Fatal Fury Times Square will represent a groundbreaking event as it will be first event staged at Times Square. The understanding is that screens will be placed on the outside of the venue to broadcast the fights for free. Lopez’s WBO junior welterweight title will be on the lineCredit: GettyArnold Barboza Jr. has been in high spirits all week ahead of Thursday’s weigh-in despite no official time publicisedCredit: RexWhat TV channel is Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr on and can it be live streamed?Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr will be available to watch on DAZN PPV.Most read in BoxingThere are three options for a DAZN subscription, Annual – either paying a one-off fee or monthly – and a monthly option. An annual pass can be purchased for £119.99/$224.99. That’s just £2.30/$4.32 per week or 65p per fight (based on 185 fight nights per year).A monthly flexible pass is priced at £24.99/$29.99 per month, which can be cancelled at any time. A subscription allows you to watch every live event and all on-demand programming on DAZN. A DAZN subscription costs:Annual Super Saver: £119.99/$224.99 annuallyMonthly Saver (12-month deal): £14.99/$19.99 per monthMonthly Flexible pass (cancel any time): £24.99/$29.99 per monthWhat is the Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero undercard?The undercard is equally star-studded with fellow Americans Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney headlining. Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero – WelterweightDevin Haney vs Jose Ramirez – WelterweightTeofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr – Super lightweight, for the WBO title​​Reito Tsutsumi vs Levale Whittington; Super FeatherweightWhat has been said?Having slapped his opponent in March during a promotional event, Lopez has sought to put the incident behind him, but stressed his opponent “crossed” a line.”I come respectful,” Lopez said. “My whole thing is I’m always gonna come respectful. But he crossed that boundary, and we just gotta lay it right there.”Read More on The SunBarboza conversely did not rise to any bait laid out by his rival, and fresh off victory over Jack Catterall, sought to promise another blockbuster performance instead.“I’m very excited to share the ring with him,” Barboza added. “He’s an awesome fighter, one of the top at 140. But I’m an awesome fighter too, so it’s gonna be fireworks.”  More

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      Chris Eubank Jr shows off horror bloodied eye on set of hit Netflix show after ‘almost dying’ in Conor Benn fight

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has given fans another look at his horror eye injury as he recovers from a ghastly gash sustained during his win over Conor Benn on Saturday.Eubank Jr was rushed to hospital following his family feud victory over Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the weekend.Chris Eubank Jr has shown off his gnarly scars and a bloodied eye from his post-fight injuriesCredit: X formerly Twitter / @ChrisEubankJrEubank Jr posed with Vinnie Jones as he visited the set of Netflix show ‘The Gentleman’ after his release from hospitalCredit: X formerly Twitter / @ChrisEubankJrHe posed alongside actor Theo James tooCredit: X formerly Twitter / @ChrisEubankJrEubank Jr was left with a nasty gash above his eye from his fight with Conor BennCredit: ReutersThe 35-year-old was ordered to head straight to hospital by his doctor after winning the bout and had to miss out on his post-fight press conference.The Brighton bruiser then spent two nights in the Royal London ward, before finally being released on Monday morning.Now he is back fighting fit and showed off his war wounds in a post on social media after visiting the set of Netflix show ‘The Gentleman’. Eubank Jr showed a close up picture of his bloodshot eye and the stitches required to close the gash above his eye on X.READ MORE IN BOXINGAlongside pictures of him with actor Theo James and football icon-turned on-screen talent Vinnie Jones, Eubank joked: “On set of ‘The Gentleman’ today.”Maybe I should just become an actor… not getting punched in the face to earn a living sounds so nice!!”Rumours had started to swirl that the middleweight fighter had suffered a broken jaw during the Benn fight, speculation he was quick to rubbish when he appeared on Sky Sports this morning.He said: “When you get into a fight for 12 rounds there are injuries that are sustained.Most read in BoxingEubank Jr rubbished rumours of a broken jaw on Sky Sports todayCredit: Sky SportsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I got headbutted above my eye, right in the middle of the fight it opened up and I had to go and have surgery on that, I had to sew it up.”Conor Benn and Eddie Hearn ran away with the story that a broken jaw – there was no broken jaw here.Chris Eubank Jr almost died and was ‘touch and go’ in hospital after Conor Benn fight, claims father Chris Sr”We are strong, our bones are dense, I’m feeling good. I’m feeling grateful that the fight was so well received. I’m in a great place.”His comments came after he posted a message on Instagram addressing his wounds.He wrote: “As a fighter we sign up to walk through the fire. “Once you make it through, the burns and scars are what you have to show the world for the rest of your life. Present them with pride.”His father, Chris Eubank Sr, had claimed that Junior ALMOST DIED and was “touch and go” while in hospital.The 58-year-old boxing icon, who stunned the world when he arrived at the Spurs stadium to flank alongside his boy, revealed there were desperately worrying times when he didn’t know if his son would survive.Speaking on his Call Chris YouTube show, he said: “Junior was lying down on a stretcher and he was sensitive to light, so he always had a towel and something over his eyes.“He had a shroud around him, around his eyes and head, and just his beard poking out.“And in that moment he looked exactly like [his late brother] Sebastian, the spitting image. It’s real for us”Adding: “My son was in a touch-and-go situation, life or death.“He doesn’t respect that because he is a warrior and a warrior goes out on his shield, which he proved.Read More on The Sun“He’s not going to listen to the rules. If he can evade and sidestep the rules, he will, because he is a warrior.“It would be an extraordinary blessing for him, if he was wise enough to walk off into the sunset, there is nothing cooler than that, you cannot buy that.”Chris Eubank Sr was worried his son was going to lose his life in hospital after the fightCredit: Getty More

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      World champ green lights Jake Paul ‘money fight’ after hearing YouTuber’s sensational KO claim

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      A BOXING world champion has given the green light to a “money fight” with Jake Paul.The Problem Child has made many a bold claim since dipping his toes into the world of professional boxing in January 2020.Jake Paul has made several bold claims since making his professional boxing debut in 2020Credit: EPA’The Problem’ Child recently claimed he’d knock out Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERSPaul has also claimed he’d get the better of WBC cruiserweight champ Badou JackCredit: REUTERS’The Ripper’ has welcomed a ‘money fight’ against the YouTuberCredit: GETTYPaul’s immense self-belief has prompted sensational declarations that he can knock out the likes of Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez.Among the names of current and former world champions Paul has claimed he can render unconscious is current WBC cruiserweight king Badou Jack.’The Ripper’ was stunned to hear Paul’s assessment of how a fight between them would go down, telling SunSport: “He said that? When?”The Swede, who returns to the ring on Saturday night against Noel Mikaelian, added: “I never heard about that, whatever. It’s a money fight.READ MORE ON JAKE PAUL”It’s an easy fight and it’s a money fight So, why not?”Paul hasn’t fought since his controversial crossover clash with boxing icon Mike Tyson last November.The clash of generational superstars proved to be a glorified sparring match as it went the full eight rounds, in which Tyson offered very little.Paul had his hand raised courtesy of a unanimous decision victory, although he clearly could’ve stopped the fight whenever he wanted to.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe’ll face much more resistance in his next outing when he locks horns with another former world champion.Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – the son of Mexican boxing icon Julio Cesar Chavez – has been picked as Paul’s opponent for his June 28 return to action.Jake Paul reveals what Joshua told him on phone after ‘doesn’t have a chin’ jibe And Paul has vowed to take a giant step towards his dream of becoming a world titleholder by knocking out the 39-year-old.He said: “Five years ago, I stepped into the ring for my pro debut after a single amateur fight.”And every fight since has been a step towards becoming world champion. I just defeated the baddest man on the planet, and now I’m going against a former champion who conman Canelo couldn’t finish.”Chavez Jr. is Mexican, but I, El Gallo De Dorado, have the will and heart of the great Mexican fighters.On Saturday, June 28, live on DAZN pay-per-view, I will knock out Julio and make Chávez Sr. proud in ways Jr. never has.” More

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      ‘They get a little bit nervous’ – Canelo Alvarez reveals promise he makes to his daughter before every fight

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      CANELO ALVAREZ revealed his kids are his biggest and most nervous fans – until he reassures them with a simple promise.Canelo has two daughters, Emily and Maria and a son named Saul Adiel – with different women.Canelo Alvarez with his youngest daughter Maria and wife FernandaCanelo makes a special promise to Maria before every fightCredit: fernandagmtzCanelo stands next to eldest daughter Emily, left, with son Saul Adiel next to MariaCredit: @canelo All three of the Mexican superstar’s children are regulars at ringside for his fights – but he has to first put them at ease. Canelo, 34, told SunSport: “They get a little bit nervous, but they like it. They scream, they support me with all they have.”I think Maria is the one with more nervous on herself because she says that she don’t want somebody to hurt me or something like that.”And I say, ‘Don’t worry, that’s why I’m here training and do my doing my best here in training camp so that doesn’t happen.'”READ MORE IN BOXINGCanelo had his eldest Emily when he was just 16 with Karen Beltran – and they remain on good terms parenting together.Canelo had son Saul Adiel, six, with Nadia Sepulveda in 2019 and shares Maria, seven, with his current wife Fernanda. The boxing great has dated Fernanda on and off – welcoming their daughter in 2017 – before marrying in 2021.His two youngest are always in the gym with their super-dad – but it is eldest Maria who only truly understands his superstardom.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCanelo said: “I think they realise a little bit, but not the magnitude of what I do or what I am in boxing.”Maybe my older daughter, obviously she’s 17, so she already realised how big I am. But my other kids Adel and Maria, maybe they realise a little bit.”Canelo Alvarez warns he’s ready to bash more Brit rivals with boxing icon ‘dreaming’ of UK debut Canelo is believed to have met his wife Fernanda over ten years ago before they started dating around the time Maria was born. They broke up but later reconciled before marrying and Canelo – who hopes to retire at 37 – revealed Fernanda wants to add to the Alvarez clan.He said: “My wife wants me to retire at 40! Imagine that, and I say ‘No, I don’t, I don’t think so.’ She likes to see me fighting and all that kind of stuff.”And obviously she wants to have more kids and she wants the other kids to see me in training and seeing what I do in the training camps and this and that.”But I say to her, you know, they’re gonna see me in another areas of my life, in my business and that kind of stuff, but we’ll see.”Canelo returns in an undisputed super-middleweight title decider against William Scull in Riyadh – his first bout outside of North America. A super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, is also expected to follow in September in Las Vegas as part of a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh. Canelo’s eldest Emily, far right, with his son Adel and youngest daughter MariaCredit: GettyThe boxing legend with his eldest daughter EmilyCredit: @caneloSaul Adiel and Maria in the gym with CaneloCredit: @canelo Canelo only penned the bumper contract after walking away from a shock fight with 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in May. Talks were advanced for a May 3 bout in Vegas – with news even getting back to Canelo’s youngest daughter Maria. He said: “Maybe her friends told her about the fight.”Because the fathers of her friends told them and everything talking about it – because they don’t know anything about boxing.”That kind of people don’t know anything about boxing and they think Jake Paul is really good fighter. Which he is a fighter, but it’s levels in boxing. “And that’s why my daughter told me, ‘You’re gonna fight with Jake Paul?’ And I said, ‘He’s not on my level my love, don’t worry!'”I think it’s for that fact that people don’t how boxing works.” Canelo still leaves the door open to the spectacle bout – but reveals he is glad the fiasco is now put behind him. Read More on The SunHe said: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”Watch the full episode of The Sun’s Split Decision featuring exclusive interviews with Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney.Canelo fights William Scull in RiyadhCredit: GettyTerence Crawford is set to fight Canelo in SeptemberCredit: Getty Images – GettyCanelo had to walk away from fighting Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      ‘How was I surviving?’ – Devin Haney grimaces at thought of his old weight cuts after moving up to fight Jose Ramirez

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      DEVIN HANEY is a happier and healthier fighter after ditching dangerous weight cuts to fight safely up in weight.Haney held undisputed world titles at the 135lb lightweight division – somehow shrinking down to 9st 9lb to do so.Devin Haney has put his lightweight days behind himCredit: AFP – GettyHaney even questioned how he made the weightHe is now fighting up in weightCredit: X @RealdevinhaneyAnd going up to 140lb to win the WBC super-lightweight belt at 10st was no less gruelling for the shredded American star. But now Haney, 26, is working his way up the divisions and returns on Friday night in a 144lb catchweight clash against Jose Ramirez.Grimacing at the thought of his old weight cuts, he told SunSport: “I was talking to my nutritionist, my team, and just wondering like, ‘How was I even making that weight? How was I surviving, fighting under those conditions?'”But, you know, Allah’s the perfect planner, everything happens for a reason. READ MORE IN BOXING”It put me in this position that I’m in now, so now I appreciate it so much more and feel so much better, mentally, physically, everything.”Haney is finally able to train on a full stomach, not sacrificing vital calories to squeeze himself down in weight.And no longer starving, a healthy fighter seems a happy fighter. Haney, back after 12 months out, said with a chuckle: “Everybody on my team is happy.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Everybody’s seeing how much better I look, how much I’m glowing, how everything is just so much better like this.”And I was much more disciplined coming into this camp as well with the year-long layoff, I was able to focus more and coming to this camp, prepared to have a good pre-camp.Devin Haney’s new motivation in career after birth of his daughter ahead of boxing return”So, it all played a role and on May 2nd, my performance will show.”Haney has not returned since his controversial fight with Ryan Garcia, also 26, in April 2024.He was dropped three times before losing a decision – only for the result to be overturned after Garcia failed a drug test.Haney took a break from boxing – welcoming his baby daughter in January – while also relocating his training camp. The multimillionaire has traded the sweltering Las Vegas heat for Big Bear’s gruelling altitude in California – devoid of any unwelcome distractions. Haney said: “All I was doing was eat, sleep and praying, and training, that was it.”That was the only thing that I was to do. I was watching a little TV but not like that. I was really just resting when I wasn’t training.”How was I even making that weight? How was I surviving, fighting under those conditions?Devin Haney Garcia tested positive for ostarine – a banned substance known to boost muscle growth – and accepted a one-year ban.It followed after tests taken on the day of and 24 hours before the fight – which was changed to a no-contest.Garcia had returned clean VADA tests during the build-up to the bout, and put the positive ostarine result down to contaminated supplements.A massive rematch between the former amateur rivals is planned for this winter and already looming large.But first, Haney faces Ramirez, 32, and Garcia fights Rolando Romero, 29, in a stunning three-bout card at Times Square on Friday.And while Haney technically had his unbeaten record restored – the beatdown against Garcia lives long in the memory for fans.Questions over Haney’s confidence have been asked – and they will be answered in the ring. He said: “That’s for the world to see. Read More on The Sun”The world is supposed to tune in and see on May 2nd and they’re gonna see that I’m a far better version from what I was before and I’d like to show that on May 2nd.”Watch the full episode of The Sun’s Split Decision featuring exclusive interviews with Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney.Ryan Garcia had his win over Haney overturned due to a failed drug testCredit: GETTYHaney returns against Jose RamirezCredit: GettyGarcia faces Rolando Romero with a rematch against Haney due to followCredit: Getty More

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      Oleksandr Usyk doesn’t fear Daniel Dubois after he was knocked out by HORSE that left ‘hole in head and lots of blood’

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      OLEKSANDR USYK is not the least bit worried about Daniel Dubois’ devastating horsepower after surviving a knockout blow from a stallion!Ukraine’s 38-year-old WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight king climbed off the canvas to beat the Brit in Poland back in 2023 — after being thumped in the crown jewels.Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk sat down with SunSportCredit: The SunUsyk revealed that he was kicked in the head by a horseCredit: The SunLondoner Dubois is now the IBF champ following his sensational September shellacking of Anthony Joshua and has the undisputed rematch at Wembley for July 19.The giant pair visited SunSport HQ to film an intense interview.Usyk revealed his freakish resilience — which has helped him beat Tony Bellew, Derek Chisora, Joshua twice and Tyson Fury twice — was first called upon when he was smashed unconscious and lay bleeding after being kicked by a nag.“This silver hair is a power,” the undefeated London 2012 heavyweight golden boy and former undisputed cruiserweight told us after we joked about a few grey hairs appearing around his crown.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe 6ft 3in Usyk claimed: “It’s not possible for me to be too old.“When I was young, a horse punched me in the head, BAM! The horse had zero fights, zero wins and one knockout.“When I opened my eyes I asked, ‘Am I alive?’ and everybody celebrated that I had survived.“They put me on the back of the horse cart and took me home, where they told my parents I had a little problem.Most read in BoxingUsyk was left with a hole in his head after being kicked by a horseCredit: Instagram / @usykaaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“The problem was a hole in my head and lots of blood.“But — after one month — I was back in the field and looking for the horse. I found him and grabbed him by the neck, jumped on and rode him for about 10 kilometres. No problem.”How Eubank Sr’s stunning return helped secure son’s victory | Split Decision | Knockout AnalysisBut 27-year-old Dubois disagreed and said we are looking at a “silver-haired pensioner”.Usyk tragically missed saying goodbye to his dad, Anatoly, on his deathbed because of a delay in getting back home following his Olympic win here 13 years ago.The southpaw has given touching interviews about his dad’s influence even from beyond the grave, with visits in dreams before his big fights.When I was young, a horse punched me in the head, BAM! The horse had zero fights, zero wins and one knockout.Oleksandr UsykMum Nadya has remained out of the spotlight but she has given her boy some specific advice for the Dynamite Dubois rerun.Usyk added: “My mother told me to be careful in training and in the ring.“She told me not to get punched and to have a big groin protector.”Despite shoving the Ukrainian on Wembley’s hallowed turf on Monday, 6ft 5in Dubois paid a perfect tribute to his rival over the work he has done for his war-torn country.Daniel Dubois has said he needs to be ‘the king’ in the ringCredit: The SunUsyk defeated Dubois when they faced off in 2023Credit: Richard Pelham / The SunBut he admits it is pointless trying to outthink the master of mind games who drove Gypsy King Fury into retirement.Dubois said: “He is a hero to his people and I commend him for that.“But once we are in the ring, I need to be the king. I need to take his belts and become undisputed.Boxing is like a drug, big sport is like a drug. And I am a boxing narco man.Oleksandr Usyk“I am battle-hardened now, I am totally different to the fighter who lost our first fight.“I am not going to try to get into his head — I am just going to punch him.”Read More on The SunBut Usyk sees himself as the fight game’s answer to former Colombian drug lord and billionaire criminal mastermind Pablo Escobar — untouchable at the top.He said: “Boxing is like a drug, big sport is like a drug. And I am a boxing narco man.”Usyk found Tyson Fury was his toughest opponent More

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      Teofimo Lopez ready to follow in his dad’s footsteps by one day training his son… despite their ‘rough’ experiences

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      TEOFIMO LOPEZ is ready to one day coach his son to become a boxer – despite the sport taking a toll on the relationship with his own dad. Lopez has been coached by his father Teofimo Sr throughout his amateur and professional career.Teofimo Lopez with his dadCredit: GettyTeofimo Sr has always coached his boyLopez and his son JuniorAnd while the two are inseparable, boxing has caused the lines to be blurred between father and son and trainer and fighter. But even so, if Lopez’s three-year-old son Junior wanted to enter the family business, the world champion could not bare pass his boy over. He told SunSport: “I would train my son and I would coach him.”I think that he’ll be in the best hands with me. I’ll definitely be there watching him, step by step. READ MORE IN BOXING”I’ll definitely have other trainers or other mentors that have paved the way for myself to watch him as well, to make sure that my son is in the great hands along the journey of boxing because this road is rugged, it’s rough.”Many bumps and you gotta be a strong, you gotta be strong willed, to be able to conquer all of them.”Lopez will be the first to admit his volatile dad is often a coach first and father second – with boxing always coming first. He said: “Boxing all the time. I mean, it’s not too hard though.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It’s good to sometimes feel like you have many more things outside of boxing but everything always involves in boxing. “This is what I know, this is my world and I love it. And I think that was the thing about my whole situation was the key of trying to find out what was my purpose what is it that I need to do?”Why Devin Haney was ‘smiling ear to ear’ and Teofimo Lopez ‘loved’ Chris Eubank Jr’s emotional reunion with his dadLopez, 27, returns on Friday night in a historic three-fight card staged in New York’s famous Times Square. He defends his WBO super-lightweight title against rival Arnold Barboza Jr, 33, amid inconsistent performances in the ring. Lopez has excellent wins over Vasiliy Lomachenko and Josh Taylor – but escaped with controversial decisions against Jamaine Ortiz and Sandor Martin.Also in action on the night is Ryan Garcia against Rolando Romero and Devin Haney returning to face Jose Ramirez. Lopez especially has history with Garcia, Haney, both 26, and Romero, 29, dating back to their days boxing in amateur competitions. He said: “We all know each other from like the amateurs. That’s what it feels like right now.Read More on The Sun”It feels like we’re in a national tournament. Only thing is that the stage got bigger. “The people know us a bit more and what else can I say? It’s a historic event. But other than that, it’s, no pressure, no rivalry, just entertainment.” Lopez returns to fight Arnold Barboza JrCredit: GettyDevin Haney fights Jose RamirezCredit: GettyRyan Garcia headlines against Rolando RomeroCredit: Rex More

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      Anthony Joshua sends Tyson Fury blunt Mike Tyson inspired message after Gypsy King’s X-rated retirement U-turn

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has seemingly responded to Tyson Fury’s retirement U-turn and jibes at Oleksandr Usyk.Fury stunned the boxing world by announcing his fifth retirement from the sport less than a month after his second-straight defeat to pound-for-pound king Usyk last December.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing less than a month after losing his rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYFury, however, has continued to train and performed a public U-turn this weekCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYLong-time rival Anthony Joshua seemingly sent Fury a Mike Tyson-inspired message after seeing the Gypsy King’s recent rant at UsykCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUABut the Gypsy King performed a public U-turn this week by posting a video of himself with head coach Sugarhill Steward in the gym to his socials and saying: “You know what’s coming.”He followed that up with an explosive rant at Usyk on Instagram, insisting he won their bouts and that he’d fight him “any time, any place” in a trilogy.Fury’s rant at the Ukrainian has seemingly caught the attention of Joshua, who has appeared to remind the Wythenshawe warrior that he’ll fight him at the drop of a hat.Earlier this week, AJ shared an iconic post-fight interview from Mike Tyson, in which the boxing legend said: “You know me.READ ON FURY VS AJ”If things are right, I’ll fight anyone. In any place… in their backyard.”Joshua and Fury, 35 and 36 respectively, seemed dead certs to throw down in a long-overdue Battle of Britain this year after the latter’s consecutive losses to Usyk.Fury, however, seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of the domestic dust-up with his latest hanging up of the gloves.Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua, however, hasn’t given up hope of sharing the ring with his long-time rival.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe recently told iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.Tyson Fury training TWO TIMES a day as speculation ramps up over £300m comeback fight against Anthony Joshua”You could say it’s been years in the making. But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.”And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser and there’s going to be bloodshed. And it ain’t gonna be mine.”AJ hasn’t fought since his ill-fated bid to reclaim the IBF heavyweight title last September against Daniel Dubois, who knocked him out in the fifth round of their Wembley war.Anthony Joshua hasn’t given up hope of sharing the ring with Tyson FuryCredit: REUTERS More