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      Top ten pound-for-pound British boxers revealed by BoxRec with Tyson Fury at SECOND and Anthony Joshua not in top five

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      TYSON FURY is NOT Britain’s pound-for-pound best boxer – and Anthony Joshua doesn’t even make the top five. That’s according to website BoxRec whose algorithm rates records of professional and amateur boxers.

      They instead have former light-middleweight Liam Smith, 34, as the country’s No1 off the back of his January win over Chris Eubank Jr.
      It leaves unbeaten heavyweight champion Fury, 34, trailing in second as he looks to fight again having been out since December.
      Leigh Wood is up to third after he regained the WBA featherweight title in his rematch with Mauricio Lara.
      But Josh Taylor has sunk to fifth after he suffered defeat for the first time, in New York to American Teofimo Lopez.
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      Anthony Joshua, 33, is sixth in front of undefeated super-featherweight champ Joe Cordina.
      Following defeat to Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez in Guadalajara, John Ryder comes in at No8.
      On the cusp of a title shot, Jack Catterall is at No9 with Eubank squeaking in to top ten.
      The middleweight saw his rematch with Smith shelved after the Liverpudlian suffered an injury.
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      And despite talks to reschedule for September, there are also efforts in the background for Eubank to fight Conor Benn in Abu Dhabi.
      Benn failed a series of pre-fight drug tests in the initial October 157 catchweight clash.
      And he is fighting to clear his name with UK Anti-Doping in a bid to be re-licensed in Britain.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s fight was axedCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder Saudi super-fight could be ‘signed off’ within the next two weeks, Eddie Hearn says

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      EDDIE HEARN said Anthony Joshua’s super-fight in Saudi Arabia against Deontay Wilder could be signed off within two weeks. The pair of heavyweight stars have been in talks for a December blockbuster in the Middle East.
      Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn in Saudi Arabia in 2019Credit: PA:Press Association
      Deontay Wilder is in talks to fight Anthony Joshua in SaudiCredit: Getty
      Joshua, 33, has twice boxed in Saudi before, beating Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019 but losing to Oleksandr Usyk last August.
      So promoter Eddie Hearn has no doubt Prince Khalid’s Skill Challenge Entertainment will deliver on the mega-money fight.
      He told the DAZN Boxing show: “When Prince Khalid and those guys tell me it’s done, it’s happening, I believe them.
      “I didn’t believe them at first for the Andy Ruiz fight but I quickly realised that these guys are real.
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      “We hope to get, contractually, everything signed off in the next one-to-two weeks.”
      Wilder, 37, has not returned since knocking out Robert Helenius, 39, in round one of his October comeback bout.
      But Joshua did bounce back with victory over Jermaine Franklin, 29, in April which followed after consecutive losses to Usyk, 36.
      It was his first under coach Derrick James and Hearn wants AJ to have one more fight with the American before facing Wilder.
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      Talks were progressing with Dillian Whyte, 35, for a rematch of the grudge match Joshua won in 2015.
      But Hearn admitted the fight faces the KO over a financial demands.
      He said: “I don’t think it will be Dillian Whyte.
      “I just think talking about money and trying to find some middle ground, it’s difficult.
      “Obviously [Whyte] has his perceived value in that fight, we have the number that we think is right, obviously AJ wants to get paid.
      “It’s very difficult. I just don’t think financially – being completely honest – we can reach a deal with Dillian Whyte for that fight.”
      Anthony Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: Reuters More

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      Tommy Fury trains 12 ‘hard rounds’ with brother Tyson but Love Island star is mocked by KSI as rivals close in on fight

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      TOMMY FURY trained 12 “hard rounds” with brother Tyson – but he was mocked by KSI as they close in on their fight.Fury is in the gym as he edges towards a deal to face YouTuber, rapper and boxer KSI.
      Tommy Fury in training to fight KSI
      Tommy Fury pictured in the gym with brother Tyson
      He posted a series of pictures alongside his brother with the caption: “12 hard rounds in the bag.”
      But KSI took the opportunity to mock the 2019 Love Island star.
      He took a clip of Fury’s exhibition bout against Rolly Lambert last year and wrote: “12 “hard” rounds.”
      Fury, 24, beat Jake Paul, 26, by split-decision in their celebrity grudge match in February in Saudi Arabia.
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      But Paul snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC fighter Nate Diaz, 38.
      So Fury has turned his attention to KSI, 30, who revealed talks are progressing between them.
      He told his Misfits Boxing YouTube channel: “I am training for that fight.
      “Negotiations are going back and forth, we’re just waiting on Tommy essentially.
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      “We’ve just gotta do a few things to make sure it’s all perfect, but it’s very, very close.
      “I’m training, I’m getting ready for that fight, that’s what I want.”
      His manager Mams Taylor added: “We’ve gone back and forth and negotiated and now we’ve agreed to all the changes that they’ve requested.
      “I don’t think there’s anything more other than for the ink to dry for both guys to make this happen.”
      KSI is in training to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: GETTY More

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      Jake Paul given general ANAESTHETIC for 11 new tattoos as unimpressed fans call YouTuber a ‘wimp’

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      JAKE PAUL was put to SLEEP as he had 11 pain-free tattoos inked onto him.The YouTuber turned boxer was filmed turning up to Ganga Tattoo for an EIGHT HOUR session.
      Jake Paul was all smiles as he rocked up to Ganga TattooCredit: Instagram
      He was placed under anaesthetic for his 11 tattoosCredit: Instagram
      The artists were filmed inking on to Paul’s bodyCredit: Instagram
      He had 11 tattoos completed in totalCredit: Instagram
      The tattoo artists took a look at some of the designs and got to work as Paul went under.
      It is a method which uses “anaesthetics with qualified medical personnel that is specially prepared for this type of work environment”.
      The pieces of artwork were inked onto his arms, legs and feet and Paul seemed happy with the finished look.
      Ganga Tattoo shared a video of Paul’s experience, alongside the caption: “Jake Paul stopped by for his first No Pain session with the best team in the world.
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      Paul had tattoos done on his arms, legs and feetCredit: Instagram
      Fans were treated to a closer look at some of the tattoosCredit: Instagram
      Several of Paul’s fans stated their interest in having the procedure done themselvesCredit: Instagram
      “We definitely had a lot of fun completing 11 different pieces during this 8hr session!
      “See you back soon my brother.”
      In response to the clip, fans were left wondering how they can have the same treatment for their own tattoos.
      One said: “How do you get an appointment??”
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      Another added: “🔥🔥🔥 BEST EVER IN TATTOO WORLD 🔥🔥.”
      And a third replied: “That work is crazy, definitely saving my skin for art like this.”
      One wasn’t too impressed that Paul didn’t take the pain of a traditional tattoo, saying: “Imagine having to be put under for a leg tattoo lol.”
      Another wrote: “Soft boy s***.”
      A third added: “No surprise this wimp opted for this.”
      Paul is preparing to face former UFC star Nate Diaz in the boxing ring on August 5.
      And he confirmed earlier this week that the bout – which is taking place in Dallas – will be a 10-round contest.
      Former Disney star Paul, who lost to Tommy Fury last time out, has shown signs of fatigue in the latter rounds during his brief professional career.
      But he doesn’t mind stacking the odds against himself in his must-win ring return.
      The Problem Child said: “If the fight goes to the later rounds, it’s obviously a big advantage for Nate.
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      “I know that, he knows that (that’s why he made the request), the oddsmakers know that.
      “But I don’t give a f**k. I’m all in.” More

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      Tyson Fury says there is a ‘big announcement coming’… but ‘tired’ fans are not convinced

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      TYSON FURY warned to expect a big announcement coming – but tired fans are not convinced. The Gypsy King has taken to social media several times recently to tease fight news yet nothing has followed.
      Tyson Fury warned to expect a big announcement comingCredit: https://twitter.com/MichaelBensonn/status/1671443813582159872
      And while Fury acknowledged this he promised to finally provide a concrete announcement.
      He said: “We’re coming and we’re bringing pain with us. We’re bringing a whole lot of pain.
      “Keep tuned, big announcement coming, I know I’ve said it a few times now but I’m very excited. It’s here, it’s landed.”
      Despite Fury’s latest tease, fans are less than impressed or convinced.
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      One said: “Anyone bored yet?”
      Another added: “Says this every week, nothing ever happens, boring.”
      One joked: “Been saying that for months no one cares anymore.”
      Another said: “Tired of his announcements.”
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      Fury, 34, has been left in the lurch after talks to unify the division with Oleksandr Usyk broke down earlier in the year.
      And the WBC champion has not been able to find an opponent to return against in the meantime.
      He claimed the UFC had offered him a “hybrid” fight against heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
      And boxing bosses in Saudi Arabia have hinted at making another offer to face Usyk, this time at the end of the year.
      It comes after the Ukrainian pound-for-pound star signed with Skill Challenge Entertainment in Saudi.
      Fury said on Foxify Trade Twitter Spaces: “I would love to fight Usyk for the undisputed titles.
      Keep tuned, big announcement coming, I know I’ve said it a few times now but I’m very excited. It’s here, it’s landed.Tyson Fury
      “But at the minute Usyk is running like a cheater, he is running so fast, he can’t get away from me quick enough.
      “The only reason this fight hasn’t happened is Usyk wants more bags, he wants more money.
      “So, I don’t blame him for that because at the end of the day it’s a short career and it’s a business.
      “So, it’s not a personal thing of ‘I hate Usyk’ or ‘oh my god Usyk didn’t fight me’, for whatever reasons. This is strictly business.
      “Usyk is waiting for the big money, the £100million he’s going to get from the Saudis for a fight in November or whenever it’s going to happen.
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      “So, I can’t hold it against him. I know he’s a family man and he’s got mouths to feed, so I wish him luck, it’s not personal, it’s a sport for one and a business for two.
      “But, when we do finally meet, I’m going to annihilate him, that’s a fact.”
      Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERS More

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      Shamed heavyweight Jarrell Miller to be offered as Anthony Joshua’s next opponent after Dillian Whyte rematch collapses

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      JARRELL MILLER is to be offered as an opponent for Anthony Joshua after talks to rematch Dillian Whyte collapsed. AJ and Whyte were in negotiations to fight on August 12 but Eddie Hearn has come out to say the deal has broken down.
      Anthony Joshua and Jarrell Miller before their cancelled fight in 2019Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      So promoter Dmitriy Salita will put forward shamed heavyweight Miller, 34, as an alternative for Joshua, according to Sky Sports.
      The American blew the chance to challenge AJ for the world titles in 2019 following a disgraceful drugs scandal.
      Miller blamed the failed tests on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow.
      He then received a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank stable but again tested positive for a banned substance.
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      This time the former kickboxer put it down to a SEX PILL and was handed a two-year suspension.
      After serving the ban, Miller did enrol in VADA testing which saw his licence in Las Vegas reinstated.
      He has returned in four bouts since and one exhibition on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard, where he called out Tyson Fury, 34.
      Joshua, 33, is looking to return in the summer in preparation for a super-fight in Saudi Arabia against Deontay Wilder, 37.
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      And after talks with Whyte, 35, were KO’d Hearn named European champion Agit Kabayel, 30, as a potential opponent but NOT Miller.
      He told Boxing Social: “[Agit Kabayel] may be on a long list.
      “Anyone in the top fifteen. I don’t mind being honest – AJ’s going to fight Deontay Wilder in December. That’s our 100 per cent focus.
      “And it’s difficult to fight an elite, top three of five guy when you’re fighting Deontay Wilder four months later.”
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      Jake Paul announces major change to rules for Nate Diaz fight just weeks ahead of clash with ex-UFC star

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      JAKE PAUL has confirmed his Texas tussle with Nate Diaz will be a ten-rounder.The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the former UFC lightweight title challenger in a Dallas dust-up on August 5.
      Jake Paul will throw down with former UFC title challenger Nate DiazCredit: DAZN
      Fan favourite Diaz requested for their fight to be made a ten-rounderCredit: GETT
      Problem Child Paul has agreed to the stipulation changeCredit: GETTY
      Paul’s clash with the youngest Diaz brother was initially slated to be for eight rounds.
      But after public protestations from fan favourite Diaz, their grudge match will be a ten-round affair.
      Paul, 26, tweeted on Tuesday: “10 rounds confirmed. #PaulDiaz August 5th.”
      Former Disney star Paul has shown signs of fatigue in the latter rounds during his brief professional career.
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      But he doesn’t mind stacking the odds against himself in his must-win ring return.
      The Problem Child admitted: “If the fight goes to the later rounds, it’s obviously a big advantage for Nate.
      “I know that, he knows that (that’s why he made the request), the oddsmakers know that.
      “But I don’t give a f**k. I’m all in.”
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      Paul’s crossover clash with Diaz will be his first outing since losing his grudge match with Tommy Fury in February.
      And he’s eyeing a short night at the office, saying: “I’m ready, it’s not going to go that long.
      “I think he’s gonna be sharp for a couple of rounds but there’s nothing he can do to stop me.

      “I’m faster, I’m stronger. I’m the better boxer. He’s gonna be coming forward.
      “He doesn’t have head movement. He’s trying to pressure me. He’s gonna get diced up.
      “I see it ending in four rounds or less.” More

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      Tommy Fury vs KSI ‘very, very close’ to being announced as former Love Island star vows to ‘END’ YouTube boxing

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      KSI reckons his showdown with Tommy Fury is “very close” to being announced.The YouTuber-turned-boxer set his sights on the former Love Island star ahead of his clash with Joe Fournier last month.
      Tommy Fury and KSI are on the verge of fighting one anotherCredit: DAZN
      The pair almost came to blows in the ring last monthCredit: GETTY
      KSI has claimed his showdown with Fury is ‘very close’ to being announcedCredit: GETTY
      Negotiations resumed after the pair nearly came to blows following KSI’s controversial knockout of self-proclaimed billionaire Fournier, which was overturned to a No Contest.
      And the social media sensation has claimed a deal for him to trade leather with Fury is on the brink of coming to fruition.
      The 30-year-old told Misfits Boxing’s YouTube channel: “I am training for that fight.
      “Negotiations are going back and forth, we’re just waiting on Tommy essentially.
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      “We’ve just gotta do a few things to make sure it’s all perfect, but it’s very, very close.
      “I’m training, I’m getting ready for that fight, that’s what I want.”
      KSI’s manager Mams Taylor recently revealed the showdown had edged closer to fruition following a handful of changes to the initially proposed deal.
      He said: “We’ve gone back and forth and negotiated and now we’ve agreed to all the changes that they’ve requested.
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      “I don’t think there’s anything more other than for the ink to dry for both guys to make this happen.”
      KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – insists a win over Fury will shatter the achievements of bitter rival Jake Paul.
      He said: “Because I know as soon as I beat Tommy Fury, Jake Paul’s whole career, his whole legacy’s in the bin, and I will be laughing.”
      Fury, 24, handed Paul his first professional loss in February with a split-decision victory in their Saudi showdown.
      And he’s vowed to put an end to the YouTube boxing scene by bouncing KSI from the ranks of the unbeaten.
      He told Sky Sports: “Everybody knows what’s next for me, it’s being teased at the minute.

      “Hopefully, we can get this KSI fight over the line and I’ll knock off another YouTuber.
      “That’s my plan for this year. I want to end YouTube boxing within 12 months.
      “So that’s my plan. So we’ll see. I don’t know. I just take it one fight at a time.
      “All these guys are the same to me.
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      “There’s not one that stands out from the rest.
      “They’re all about the same. So anyone can get it. I’m not bothered.” More