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    Jake Paul calls heavyweight boxing a ‘shambles’ as he slams Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury for never making superfight

    JAKE PAUL reckons the heavyweight division is an absolute “shambles” due to the big names not fighting one another.Pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk was due to face Tyson Fury in an undisputed heavyweight title fight in the spring.
    Tyson Fury’s undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk collapsed in the springCredit: REUTERS
    The Gypsy King has also yet to share the ring with fellow Brit Anthony JoshuaCredit: PA
    YouTube sensation Jake Paul believes the division is in disarrayCredit: EPA
    But their historic showdown fell through following a very public and back-and-forth negotiations.
    British boxing fans have also been denied a mouthwatering domestic dust-up between Fury and former two-time unified champion Anthony Joshua.
    And YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, like many others, reckons boxing’s once premier division is now trailing the lighter weight classes.
    During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “For me the heavyweight division’s in shambles.
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    “The heavyweight division right now is the only division that’s not stepping up to the plate and making the big fights happen.
    ‘The lightweight division’s doing it, obviously Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford [at welterweight].
    “But for some reason in the heavyweight division we’re not getting it.
    ‘We’re not getting Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, we’re not getting Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk, we’re not getting Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder, we’re not getting Deontay Wilder vs Andy Ruiz Jr.
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    ‘Like, what are these guys doing?”
    Paul, 26, reckons the entire of sport boxing would benefit if the big boys at heavyweight put it all on the line.
    He roared: “Come on, let’s make the sport a better place.
    “You guys get paid to fight, so get in there and stop ducking each other.”
    Although Paul believes the likes of Fury, Joshua and Wilder are to blame for fights not being made, he doesn’t just lay at the feet of this current crop of heavyweights.
    He added: “Honestly a lot of the times it goes back to the promoters in boxing blocking everything and wanting to make the most money.

    “And who owns the rights to air the content on what platform.
    “A lot of times it’s DAZN vs Showtime vs ESPN and it’s all these big parties that get involved.
    “But it’s up to the fighters to say, ‘No, let’s push this forward, let’s make this happen regardless of all these crazy things going on.’
    “That’s why I give a lot of props to Ryan Garcia, because he was the reason the Gervonta Davis fight happened.
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    “He compromised a lot to make it work.”
    Former Disney star Paul is currently gearing up to face UFC legend Nate Diaz in a Dallas dust-up on August 5. More

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    Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte 2: Stream, TV channel, start time and undercard as British boxers renew fierce rivalry

    SUMMER just got a lot more exciting as Anthony Joshua is all set to renew his bitter boxing rivalry with British heavyweight Dillian Whyte.And fans won’t have to wait long to see the action unfold!
    Anthony Joshua recovered from his Oleksandr Usyk defeats to beat Jermaine FranklinCredit: The Times
    Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin in a 2022 battleCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
    The all-London affair was meant to take place in April following Whyte’s recent marginal victory over Jeramine Franklin.
    However, AJ wanted a piece of the American too – a decision that left the Body Snatcher furious.
    But boxing lovers saw Joshua’s fight choice as a tactical one having suffered consecutive defeats to Ukranian superstar Oleksandr Usyk just before.
    Plus, both heavyweights going into this contest with a win under their belts now makes it an intriguing contest.
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    This is a rivalry that stems from 2009 when Whyte got the better of Joshua at amateur level.
    AJ then got revenge in 2015 when he dropped the Brixton-brawler to win the British heavyweight title.
    So now the trilogy match is perfectly set up for one of these reformed millionaires to have the last laugh at the back end of their illustrious careers.
    When is Joshua vs Whyte 2?
    Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte will renew their fierce boxing rivalry on Saturday, August 12.
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    An official start time is yet to be announced but ring-walks are expected to get underway at approximately 10pm UK time.
    While fans should be treated to an action-packed undercard from around 6pm UK time.
    O2 Arena in London is the chosen venue for this tasty fight and it can host around 20,000 supporters.
    AJ KO the Body Snatcher in round seven when the two heavyweights last met in 2015.
    Anthony Joshua KO Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: AFP
    What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte 2 will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN in the UK which will cost viewers £26.99 for the fight – £7 more than AJ’s win over Jermaine Franklin.
    DAZN offer a monthly subscription for £9.99 which commits you to an entire year of action.
    Or, fans can pay an upfront fee of £99.99 and that will cover you for the whole year – plus it is the lowest cost option.
    Alternatively, there is a flexible pass worth £19.99 a month which can be canceled at any time.
    The huge fight is available to live stream via your mobile or any tablet device where the DAZN app can be downloaded.
    Sky will also have fight coverage through channel 429 – the DAZN channel.
    But for anyone without access to all of the above, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage of the whole event including the undercard.
    What is the undercard?
    The undercard for Anthony Joshua’s huge fight against Dillian Whyte is yet to be revealed.
    But keep in touch with SunSport to see who will be on the huge London bill.
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    What has been said?
    Joshua knows his domestic dust-up with Whyte could be a potential banana skin on his road to becoming a three-time heavyweight champ.
    The Watford warrior said: “What am I doing this fight for?
    “I want to become three-time heavyweight champion of the world. I want to test myself.
    “I’ve been through a lot and I want to see what I have left to give.
    “When I say what I have left to give, I am not resting on what I have, I am building on what I have and I want to see how far I can take myself.”
    Meanwhile, Whyte admitted that he accepted what he believes is a poor deal just to get back in the ring with AJ
    And he feels as if he is the only one that can get into Joshua head during the fight.
    The Body Snatcher told talkSPORT: “Listen, I’m no warm-up fight for no-one. I’ll give anyone hell on the night.
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    “One advantage I have over anyone fighting AJ is I’m able to get in his head mentally.
    “I’m able to offset him and I’m able to drag him into a scrap because we have that energy and we have that history. More

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    Stunned boxing fans ask ‘are they having a laugh?’ as Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte PPV price is revealed

    BOXING fans are up in arms over Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte’s PPV price.The Brits are set to clash again at the O2 Arena on August 12.
    Fans are not happy with the PPV price for Anthony Joshua vs DIllian WhyteCredit: Getty
    DAZN are charging the fee on top of their subscription priceCredit: Getty
    They last fought in December 2015 when AJ stopped Whyte in the seventh round to retain his WBC heavyweight belt.
    But Joshua’s stock has fallen after losing his world titles to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021, while he also failed to impress in his most recent win against Jermaine Franklin.
    So boxing fans cannot understand why the PPV for the fight will cost £26.99.
    DAZN are showing the contest and fans have taken aim, suggesting the bout is not worthy of such a big fee.
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    One fan wrote: “Are they having a laugh, that ain’t worth it,not PPV fight.”
    Another added: “Waste of money.”
    A third said: “They won’t get that from me, I pay the monthly fee and then they try and shaft us for £26.99 for two fighters who have lost form.”
    And another commented: “Daylight robbery 😂”
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    There is a lot of history between the pair with Whyte winning their 2009 amateur showdown that happened above a North London pub.
    But AJ got revenge with a 2015 pro barnstormer for the British heavyweight title.
    Both reformed bad boys are now millionaires enjoying the backend of their fight careers but both sound desperate to roll back the years and roll around the floor fighting.
    “I’ve been clear that my plan is to be active this year,” said Joshua. “August 12 is the date, I’ll be ready to fight. I look forward to dealing with business.”
    Whyte – who knows Joshua has a mega-money December clash with Deontay Wilder waiting in Saudi Arabia – is desperate to spoil the party.
    The Jamaica-born brawler got a rematch clause ripped out of the original contract, in the hope he can stun the London 2012 legend and take his place in the Middle East.
    He said from his Florida training camp: “I’m looking forward to returning to the London O2 on August 12 and going to war. It’s 1-1 so this is the decider!” More

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    Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte ANNOUNCED with Brits set for trilogy fight after starting rivalry as amateurs

    ANTHONY JOSHUA and Dillian Whyte’s bitter trilogy clash has finally been confirmed for August 12.The all-London rubber match should have happened in April after Brixton brawler Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin.
    Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte will renew their rivalry later this summerCredit: TIMES NEWSPAPERS LTD
    The pair have fought twice before, once in the amateurs and once in the pro ranksCredit: GETTY
    AJ came out of the professional domestic dust-up victoriousCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD
    But, in a surprise move that left the Body Snatcher raging, 33-year-old AJ cautiously outpointed the unknown American instead.
    After a couple of weeks of tense negotiations, 35-year-old Whyte has accepted what he feels is a poor deal, just for the chance to fight his oldest foe.
    The football stadium sell-out shared promoter Eddie Hearn has always promised has been swapped for an O2 clash in the middle of the school summer holidays.
    And that cut in earning potential has added fuel to Whyte’s fury over being overlooked in the Spring.
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    Whyte won their 2009 amateur showdown that happened above a North London pub. 
    But AJ got revenge with a 2015 pro barnstormer for the British heavyweight title.
    Both reformed bad boys are now millionaires enjoying the backend of their fight careers but both sound desperate to roll back the years and roll around the floor fighting.
    “I’ve been clear that my plan is to be active this year,” said Joshua. “August 12 is the date, I’ll be ready to fight. I look forward to dealing with business.”
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    Whyte – who knows Joshua has a mega-money December clash with Deontay Wilder waiting in Saudi Arabia – is desperate to spoil the party.
    The Jamaica-born brawler got a rematch clause ripped out of the original contract, in the hope he can stun the London 2012 legend and take his place in the Middle East.
    He said from his Florida training camp: “I’m looking forward to returning to the London O2 on August 12 and going to war. It’s 1-1 so this is the decider!”
    Team Joshua will be hoping AJ will be able to showcase his work with new coach Derrick James and blow Whyte out of the water.
    But former WBC heavyweight title challenger Whyte is adamant he won’t be cannon fodder for AJ to get his mojo back before a Saudi showdown with Wilder.
    He told talkSPORT late last month: “Listen, I’m no warm-up fight for no-one.
    “I’ll give anyone hell on the night.
    “One advantage I have over anyone fighting AJ is I’m able to get in his head mentally.
    “I’m able to offset him and I’m able to drag him into a scrap because we have that energy and we have that history.
    Anthony Joshua got back to winning ways with a scrappy win over Jermaine Franklin in AprilCredit: THE TIMES
    Dillian Whyte scraped past the American in a razor close fight last NovemberCredit: GETTY
    “Just that alone makes me a massive danger for him and they don’t wanna risk the Wilder fight.”
    Joshua knows his domestic dust-up with Whyte could be a potential banana skin on his road to becoming a three-time heavyweight champ.
    The Watford warrior said: “What am I doing this fight for?
    “I want to become three-time heavyweight champion of the world.
    “I want to test myself.
    “I’ve been through a lot and I want to see what I have left to give.
    When I say what I have left to give, I am not resting on what I have, I am building on what I have and I want to see how far I can take myself.
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    “I know what it takes, I know what this game is about and I’m going to push myself beyond the limits where I’ve been before.
    “Hence why I find myself in Dallas because I’m trying to find an environment that can stimulate me, motivate me and push me onto higher highs.” More

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    Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois ANNOUNCED with date and venue for heavyweight world title fight confirmed

    OLEKSANDR USYK’s unified heavyweight title defence against Daniel Dubois has been confirmed.Boxing’s pound-for-pound king was set to face Tyson Fury in an undisputed showdown in the spring.
    Daniel Dubois is the mandatory challenge for Oleksandr Usyk’s WBA heavyweight titleCredit: GETTY
    Triple D will get his crack at boxing’s pound-for-pound king on August 26Credit: AP
    The pair’s title fight will take place in Wroclaw, PolandCredit: GETTY
    But talks over the historic bout collapsed after very public and heated negotiations.
    Team Usyk then turned their attention to the mandatory challenger for the WBA strap – Brit bruiser Dubois.
    And the pair will throw down in a Polish punch-up in Wroclaw on August 26.
    Former undisputed cruiserweight king Usyk announced his second defence of the unified thone on Instagram on Thursday.
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    Along with the official fight poster, the undefeated Ukranian wrote: “See you 26 August.”
    Boxing fans were quick to comment, with several expressing their frustration with the bout.
    One said: “Heavyweight boxing is finished.”
    Another said: “Another heavyweight match nobody cares about. Well done.”
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    And another said: “Dubois gonna see 10 Uysk’s dancing around him!”
    One remarked: “Dubois isn’t ready for Usyk he’s not on that level.”
    Another chimed in: “Easy night for Usyk. He’s a different league than DD – no comparison.”
    Usyk vs Dubois came to fruition after the WBA ordered the bout following the collapse of the former’s undisputed clash with Fury.
    Dubois’ punch-up with Usyk will be his first full world title fight, in which promoter Frank Warren expects him to cause a major upset.
    The Queensberry Promotions chief 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 [Fury] did with Chisora and look at that.
    “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 gunna be interesting to see how he reacts.
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    “Usyk hasn’t had a performance that has been a jaw-dropping and dramatic performance.
    “No disrespect, he’s done what he has to do, but I feel Daniel will be in the right place at the right time [to win.]”
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    Anthony Joshua warned ‘he CAN’T take a shot’ anymore by ex-champ as Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder fights near

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has been warned his chin has been cracked and he can no longer “take a shot”.The Watford warrior has only been stopped once in his career but has shown a susceptibility to being hurt since his stunning upset defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr four years ago.
    Anthony Joshua was stopped four years ago in a huge upset defeat to Andy Ruiz JrCredit: GETTY
    AJ has boxed cautiously since being dethroned by Ruiz JrCredit: AFP or licensors
    Barry McGuigan reckons Joshua has lost his killer instinct can no longer take a shotCredit: GETTY
    AJ has boxed cautiously ever since that fateful night at Madison Square Garden, which Barry McGuigan believes but did a number on his willingness to stay in the fire.
    During an appearance on William Hill’s Up Front with Simon Jordan, the former WBA featherweight champion said: “I really like Anthony Joshua and I don’t really know him personally.
    “But his ability to take a shot has disappeared.
    “He’s not willing to run into the lion’s den and get shots fired at him, shots that miss him by whiskers that could knock him unconscious.
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    “I don’t know if he has the want to do that anymore.”
    McGuigan reckons AJ’s reluctance to stay in the pocket will be his undoing against his fellow elite heavyweights.
    The Irishman continued: “Once that happens, I don’t think he will beat any of the top guys.
    “He’s still a great fighter, but I just don’t think he beats the top guys because of that.”
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    Joshua, 33, is set to have his chin tested in an August rematch with long-time rival Dillian Whyte.
    It’s understood the pair’s third showdown is on the brink of being announced after both teams finally reached a suitable agreement.

    Should Joshua get past the Brixton banger, he’ll tee up a December dust-up with long-time rival Deontay Wilder.
    And promoter Eddie Hearn recently revealed the duo’s long-overdue grudge match is on the verge of being finalised.

    He told Boxing News: “Obviously with our meetings with Saudi on Friday, Thursday.
    “We’re in a really great place we virtually have a deal agreed in principle subject to a few final discussions.
    “We’re meeting them again on Monday.
    “I think we’re in a good place but we want to fight on August 12th, and it’s important to his development and his momentum that he does and that’s still the plan.” More

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    Tyson and wife Paris promote new Netflix show At Home with the Furys ahead of August launch

    TYSON FURY and wife Paris spent Wednesday promoting their new Netflix show ahead of its release next month.At Home with the Furys will be available to stream from August 16 as the WBC champion opens up the doors for a behind-the-scenes look at his family life in Morecambe.
    Tyson Fury and wife Paris were promoting their Netflix show on WednesdayCredit: Instagram / Demidoyle
    The show will be released on August 16Credit: Instagram / Parisfury1
    Tyson posed with the baby of producer Demi DoyleCredit: Instagram / Demidoyle
    Paris was also snapped holding baby NavyCredit: Instagram / Demidoyle
    And he was busy getting the word out there as he took part in press appearances with Paris ahead of the show being aired.
    Paris, who is expecting her seventh child with Tyson, shared a photo of the couple conducting a radio interview.
    And she added the caption: “Had some amazing laughs yesterday doing interviews together, actually really enjoyed every minute cos it reminded me who my best friend is @tysonfury xxx.
    “Sorry guys for sounding mushy.”
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    Tyson and Paris were also pictured on Instagram holding three-and-a-half-month-old Navy, the baby of the show’s producer, Demi Doyle.
    The Netflix show was confirmed in August last year, four months after Fury’s knockout win over Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium.

    At the time, he claimed he was retiring from boxing – before he fought Derek Chisora for a third time at the end of 2022.
    Announcing the series, Netflix said: “NEWS: Netflix is in production on a multipart documentary with global boxing star Tyson Fury!
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    Tyson has six children of his own and is expecting a seventhCredit: Instagram / demidoyle
    Tyson and Paris have six children together and are expecting a seventhCredit: Instagram / parisfury1
    “The series will have exclusive access to the heavyweight champion of the world as he exits the ring and tries to embrace retirement with his extraordinary family.”
    Tyson and Paris’ six children are called Venezuela, 13, Prince John James, 10, Prince Tyson II, six, Valencia, five, and Prince Adonis Amaziah, four, and Athena, 20 months.
    Meanwhile, since boxing Chisora, Fury has failed to secure a fight after talks of an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk broke down.
    It has been reported he is set to face former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou in an exhibition bout.
    But he could miss out on a blockbuster night of action in Saudi Arabia after Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed the plan for his man to face Deontay Wilder in the Middle East in December.
    He went on to claim Usyk will feature on the undercard – providing he comes through his mandatory defence against Daniel Dubois on August 26.
    Fury last fought when he stopped Chisora in the 10th round in DecemberCredit: Getty More

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    Ebanie Bridges asks her fans whether they prefer ‘bikinis or lingerie’ as she teases them in revealing snap

    EBANIE BRIDGES teased her fans by asking whether they prefer “bikinis or lingerie” as she promoted her OnlyFans account.The Australian boxer, 36, has not fought since she successfully defended her IBF World Bantamweight Title against compatriot Shannon O’Connell in Leeds at the end of 2022.
    Ebanie Bridges shared her most recent picture as a way of promoting her OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @ebaniebridges
    She attracts a lot of attention outside the ring as well as having won a world title inside the ropesCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
    But she has been attracting attention outside of the ring in recent months.
    And that is largely down to her presence on OnlyFans – which she regularly refers to on social media.
    Bridges’ latest snap showed her in a car as she wore a low-cut white top and red bra.
    And speaking on her Instagram, she added the caption: “What’s better – bikini or lingerie!?
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    “You don’t have to choose on my OnlyFans, there’s plenty of both to go around 😘💕.”
    Bridges has won nine of her 10 professional fights since debuting in February 2019.
    Her only defeat came against Shannon Courtenay for the WBA bantamweight crown two years ago.
    And she reignited her feud with Brit Courtenay, 30, back in August.
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    Bridges claimed the IBF World Bantamweight Title in March 2022Credit: Reuters
    She often catches the eye through her attire at weigh-insCredit: Alamy
    Bridges has more than 750,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
    Bridges hit out at her rival for agreeing to appear on Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins.
    The Aussie accused Courtenay of copying her given she had already been on the show.
    One social media user said: “I see Courtenay is copy/pasting Ebanie Bridges again…”
    To which Bridges replied: “I hope it changed her a little and she grows as a person tbh.”
    She often attends boxing events even if she is not fightingCredit: Instagram / @ebanie_bridges
    Bridges’ next fight has not yet been confirmedCredit: Instagram / @ebanie_bridges More