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      Tyson Fury’s team perform huge Anthony Joshua U-turn and tell Brit he was RIGHT to turn down Battle of Britain

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      TYSON FURY’s team appear to understand Anthony Joshua’s decision to snub a short-notice domestic dust-up.Former two-time heavyweight king Joshua was approached with a shock offer for a Battle of Britain with The Gypsy King late last month.
      Anthony Joshua and his team snubbed a potential September showdown with Tyson FuryCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      The Gypsy King’s co-promoter Frank Warren tore into AJ and his rival Eddie HearnCredit: PA
      But Bob Arum doesn’t blame AJ for prioritising his clash with Deontay WilderCredit: GETTY
      An official contract, however, was never sent over – although Joshua flat out refused to put his plans for a multi-million-pound Saudi showdown with Deontay Wilder on hold for his notoriously hot-and-cold rival.
      Fury co-promoter Frank Warren lambasted Joshua for his decision to snub a September showdown, although Bob Arum sees the logic behind it.
      The 91-year-old told Boxing Social: “Why would he want to fight Tyson Fury now when he can wait for the Saudi money in the winter and fight Wilder?
      “This is a business for them.”
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      Arum doesn’t buy into the suggestion that Joshua is ‘afraid’ to face Fury, adding: ” I don’t blame anybody.
      “Everybody’s in it to make the best business deal they can, and as far as Joshua is concerned that probably is waiting for December and fighting Wilder.”
      Joshua, 33, is currently in negotiations to face long-time rival Dillian Whyte in August before a winter showdown with Wilder.
      But promoter Eddie Hearn isn’t completely ruling out the idea of the Watford warrior finally dancing with WBC king Fury later this year.
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      He said: “We have an offer without a contract so we need to wait on that contract.
      “Don’t forget that Frank has never done a fight with Saudi Arabia, I have done two fights.
      The Matchroon Boxing chief told iFL TV: “I’m well up for talking about the Fury fight in September, but we have our plan for August and December.
      “Do you think interviews like that are going to help, ‘Anthony Joshua, you’re a coward’.
      “You’ve absolutely lost your mind. What are you doing, is that the sign of someone trying to make a fight?

      “The public have wised up to Frank Warren and Tyson Fury, they aren’t falling for it any more and we aren’t falling for it any more.
      “We will make the fight and talk about it sensibly.
      “But what we won’t get into is ‘Sign the contract you p*s’. What’s that?”
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      London 2012 gold medallist Joshua returned to the win column in April with scrappy points win over Jermaine Franklin.
      Fury, meanwhile, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his one-sided December destruction of Derek Chisora in their Tottenham trilogy fight. More

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      Boxing star Teofimo Lopez, 25, announces shock retirement just HOURS after stunning upset win over Josh Taylor

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      TEOFIMO LOPEZ has seemingly announced his retirement from boxing – just hours after his stunning world title upset.The American shocked the world early on Sunday morning by dethroning WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight champion Josh Taylor.
      Teofimo Lopez became WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight champion early on Sunday morningCredit: GETTY
      The American dethroned Scotland’s Josh Taylor to become a two-weight championCredit: GETTY
      The Takeover seemingly announced his retirement from boxing just hours after his wold title winCredit: INSTAGRAM@TEOFIMOLOPEZ
      Former unified lightweight king Lopez looked like his old self as he cruised to a points victory over the Scot at Theater at Madison Square Garden.
      The 25-year-old – who has had boxing concerned for his mental well-being over the last year – hinted that he would walk away from the sport moments after becoming a two-division champion.
      And he’s seemingly stuck to his word, writing on Instagram alongside a picture of himself as a child with his dad: “What a relief!
      “Retired at the Top. Thank you boxing for the amazing life you’ve provided for myself and my entire loved ones!
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      “THE DOUBLE-GREATEST #JesusIsKing.”
      Scores of Lopez’s 841,000 followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “Great fight last night.
      “You put in a show. Great career too. God bless. Stay up!”
      Another said: “Well done but your too young to retire.
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      “But ultimately you know what’s best….don’t regret like Prince Naseem did.”
      And another said: “Great performance. Beautiful Boxing. Great career.”
      One remarked: “Bro what? this gotta be a joke
      Another chimed in: “Sometimes it’s bigger then boxing.
      “He must be dealing with a lot in life and want to focus on that.
      “It’s nothing wrong with that mental health it’s more important.”
      Defeat to Lopez was the first of Taylor’s professional career, but he offered no excuses.
      He said: “It wasn’t my best, but the better man won.
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      “I felt amazing in the gym. Congratulations to Teofimo.
      “I’d love to do it again. The lay-off had nothing to do with it. I’ve got no excuses, he was the better man tonight.”
      Teofimo Lopez inflicted the first loss of Josh Taylor’s professional careerCredit: AP More

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      Elle Brooke joins no bra club as Man City superfan watches treble win on her phone at the boxing

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      ELLE BROOKE joined the no bra club as she watched Manchester City’s Treble win on her phone.The City superfan was not in Istanbul for the Champions League final against Inter Milan but was instead at the IBF Flyweight World Championship fight.
      Elle Brooke joined the no bra club while at the boxingCredit: Rex
      The Man City fan watched the Champions League final on her phoneCredit: Rex
      She often posts snaps of herself with the Man City coloursCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      Brooke watched on as Sunny Edwards defeated Andres Campos at the OVO Wembley Arena.
      But her attention was split between the boxing and the football as she watched the Citizens win the European trophy on her phone.
      Brooke had started watching the football at the Hilton London Wembley Hotel before leaving for the boxing and having to follow the match from her device.
      And it was a double delight for the OnlyFans star as she said on social media she was “proud” of Johnny Fisher who beat Emilio Salas in the undercard fight of the night.
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      She also tweeted: “I actually wanna cry! Champions of Europe and a Johnny Fisher win. Bosh!”
      Brooke also added: “Treble winners let’s gooooo 🏆🏆🏆.”
      Following the eventful night, Brooke has since jetted off to Magaluf, Spain.
      Despite only arriving recently, she has already visited a strip club in the Spanish town and had a go on one of the poles.
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      Brooke has also taken up boxing and has a record of 3-0Credit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She regularly wows fans with her raunchy picturesCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      Elle has 2.3million followers on TikTok, dwarfing the 742,000 she has on Instagram.
      The 24-year-old recently sent fans into a frenzy as she played a daring game of spin the bottle.
      The Manchester City fan has a 3-0 record in her boxing career.
      However, she almost fainted following the latest victory over Ola Danielka.
      Brooke has built a massive online followingCredit: Twitter
      And has over 2.3million followers on TikTokCredit: @kingpynboxing More

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      Teofimo Lopez stuns Josh Taylor on points to win world title and hand Scot first-ever defeat

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      TEOFIMO LOPEZ stunned Josh Taylor to a first-ever defeat while ripping away the WBO light-welterweight title. The two settled their ugly feud in the basement of New York’s famed Madison Square Garden.
      Josh Taylor was beaten by Teofimo LopezCredit: Getty
      Lopez marred the build up in controversy after claiming he wanted to KILL Taylor and refusing to apologise for the sick taunt.
      In the end, the American let his fists do the talking as he walked away with an upset points win to once again become world champion.
      But he did later show remorse, telling Taylor: “I think I let my emotions get the best of me.
      “I do not want to take your life, I want you to go back to your family. I apologise as a man.”
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      And after defeat, Taylor said: “No excuses, it wasn’t my best, but the better man won. I felt amazing in the gym. Congratulations to Teofimo.
      “I’d love to do it again. The lay-off had nothing to do with it. I’ve got no excuses, he was the better man tonight.”
      Taylor suffered his first loss in 20 bouts, despite several believing he was fortunate to avoid defeat to British rival Jack Catterall in February 2022.
      And refusing to wait out for a rematch has now backfired after Lopez ripped away the WBO title.
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      Josh Taylor lands a left on Teofimo LopezCredit: Getty
      Teofimo Lopez got the points verdictCredit: AP
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      Taylor, 32, started the quicker of the two in the opening round, finding home to some smart left hands.
      And in round three, Lopez looked in trouble when he was punched into the ropes and took an uppercut after referee Michael Griffin called break.
      An uppercut also looked to have floored the former unified lightweight champion, though a slip was called.
      Lopez sparked into life in round four and this time it was Taylor who touched the canvas, although again no knockdown was scored.
      And Taylor looked in trouble when a right hand left him staggered back and forced to hold on.
      By round seven, Lopez was beginning to come on top and winning the exchanges from the rivalling orthodox and southpaw stances.
      Taylor showed frustration in the eighth as he was made to miss and pay by Lopez, who was quick on the counter.
      In round nine, a combination punched Taylor into the ropes and there was a sense Lopez already had one hand on the belts.
      The challenger landed a massive right uppercut in round 11, which was the best punch of the round.
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      Taylor came out for the 12th and final round knowing only a stoppage could save him from defeat.
      But Lopez boxed smart to see out the final bell, where a unanimous decision saw him reign as a two-division world champ aged 25.
      Josh Taylor suffers defeat for first time in 20 boutsCredit: Getty
      The two rivals embraceCredit: Getty
      Teofimo Lopez is now a two-division championCredit: Getty More

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      Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez LIVE RESULTS: Two bitter welterweight boxing rivals face off in huge MSG match – latest

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      JOSH TAYLOR returns to the ring for the first time in 16 months as he takes on Teofimo Lopez TONIGHT.The Scot hasn’t been in action since a controversial split decision victory over Jack Catterall in Glasgow last year.
      While Lopez rebounded from his losing his titles to George Kambosos Jr with wins over Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin.

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      A bloody mess
      Teofimo Lopez lost his last world title fight against George Kambosos in 2021
      But since then, the welterweight star has secured wins over Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin.

      What has Taylor said?
      Josh Taylor seems to have put the controversial win behind him and is confident of putting on a better showing against Teofimo Lopez
      “I’ve come over here to say hello to him and he’s went away hiding,” Taylor told Sky Sports.
      I flew over halfway across the world to come say hello to him and pull him up really. See what are you going to say, what time is it? But he’s not here. He’s not showed up. He’s got no backside.
      “So you can see he’s a little bit fragile and a little bit mentally weak. So I can definitely use that to my advantage.
      “He’s a very good fighter. Stylistically I think it’s a very good fight for myself as well with the way he comes to fight.
      “He comes looking for you and doesn’t take a backwards step. He’s a very aggressive, front-foot pressure fighter.”
      Taylor made
      A lot of fans weren’t happy with the result of Josh Taylor’s last win as he retained his undisputed super-lightweight titles in Glasgow.The judges scorecards had Taylor, who was knocked down in round eight, winning with scores of 114-111, 113-112, 112-113.
      Catterall took to Twitter just before 1am to make his feelings known after being robbed of a stunning victory.
      He wrote: “What a load of s***!”

      Welcome to Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez
      Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez are all set to face off in a tasty junior-welterweightfight tonight – and fans can expect fireworks.Taylor hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the ring since a 2022 controversial split decision victory over Jack Catterall in Glasgow.
      Taylor became the undisputed junior-welterweight champion in 2021 after beating Jose Ramirez in a brilliant performance in Las Vegas.
      Since then, Taylor has relinquished the WBC, WBC and IBF belts, leaving him with the WBO strap for Lopez to go after.
      Lopez famously beat Vasiliy Lomachenko to become unified lightweight champion in 2020.
      He then lost his titles to George Kambosos Jr, but has rebounded with wins over Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin, the latter of which could’ve come out with the decision himself.
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      Floyd Mayweather boasts of having all his ‘faculties’ aged 46 ahead of next exhibition against grandson of mob boss

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER boasted of still having all his faculties intact as he prepares for another exhibition fight. The boxing legend at aged 46 is back in action, this time against John Gotti III, grandson to one of America’s most notorious crime bosses.
      John Gotti III and Floyd Mayweather ahead of their exhibition
      It will be Mayweather’s SEVENTH exhibition since officially retiring in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 34.
      And the unbeaten Hall of Famer – who was never floored in his career – is reaping the rewards of his defensive style all these years later.
      Mayweather said: “With an event like this, it’s truly amazing to still have all my faculties.
      “The aim of the game is to hit and not get hit, that’s why I was able to be in the sport of boxing as a professional for 27 years.”
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      Mayweather has faced stars of the MMA, social media and celebrity boxing world since boxing in exhibition bouts.
      His last came in February against reality TV favourite-turned fighter Aaron Chalmers, 36, at a near-empty O2 Arena in London.
      And Gotti III – whose grandfather John Gotti ran the Gambino crime family in the late 80s and 90s – will be the next to face Mayweather.
      The 30-year-old is a 5-1 MMA fighter and 2-0 boxer who brings an army of fans from New York to Florida.
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      But Mayweather said: “Remember, I’ve fought all around the world, every country I’ve fought in.
      “Remember this, when we get in the ring it’s up to the two fighters. It has nothing to do with crowd.
      “They can scream, they can holla, they can shout. This is what I do at the end of the day.
      “I don’t have to brag, I don’t have to boast, I don’t have to tell you what I can do, the world knows what I can do.
      “So he has to show the world what he can do.”
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      Tyson Fury called out by Jarrell Miller after American weighs 23 STONE for exhibition on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard

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      JARRELL MILLER weighed over 23 STONE for his exhibition on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard – and wants to fight Tyson Fury next. The American faces Las Vegas-based undefeated heavyweight Antonio Zepeda tomorrow night in Florida.
      Jarrell Miller weighing in for his exhibition bout against Antonio Zepeda
      The bill is being headlined by boxing legend Mayweather, who faces John Gotti III, grandson of the notorious mob boss.
      Miller, 34, made his mark when tipping the scales as 325lb (23st 2lb) and made it clear he is setting his sights on Fury, 34.
      He said: “I’ll do kickboxing, MMA, I chef it up, I do anything to stay busy. So we’re going to go in there and have some fun. 
      “He’s a young, hungry guy, I’m still young, still hungry and we’re looking for Tyson Fury after this.
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      “So we’re just gonna go in there, have some fun and put on an entertaining show. 
      “I’m gonna go and do what I do, cook some cheeseburgers.” 
      Miller returns in his fourth fight since his doping scandal which cost him a mega-money payday against Anthony Joshua in 2019.
      A series of failed drug tests saw his world title bout scrapped and reputation in tatters.
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      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.
      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 won two comeback bouts before stopping Australian Lucas Browne, 44, in Dubai in March.
      And he now faces 6-0 Zepeda, who has a 100 per cent knockout ratio and trains out of Mayweather’s Vegas gym.
      Miller said: “He’s an undefeated guy he’s going to come in there and throw punches at me so it’s real. 
      “Don’t think we’re going in there to pitty pat, we’re going to have some fun at the same time. 
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      “I know he has longevity in his career, I have longevity in my career so there’s respect there at the same time but we both know where our careers are going. 
      “I’ve gotta do what I’ve gotta do, he’s gotta do what he’s gotta do.” 
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      Tommy Fury reveals reason why he didn’t have immediate rematch with Jake Paul as KSI guns for fight

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      TOMMY FURY has heaped the blame on Jake Paul for the delay of their proposed rematch.The former Love Island star was on course for a second successive multi-million-pound showdown with the Problem Child after edging their February fight via split decision.
      Tommy Fury edged Jake Paul in their grudge match in FebruaryCredit: GETTY
      Paul campaigned for an immediate rematch but will fight UFC legend Nate Diaz next insteadCredit: GETTY
      Fury claims the immediate rematch went by the wayside as Paul went ‘silent’Credit: GETTY
      But YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has instead opted to try and get back in the win column against former UFC star Nate Diaz in August.
      And Fury claims the duo didn’t immediately run things back because Paul and his team went AWOL.
      When asked if he’d been offered the fight, he told talkSPORT: “Nope. Not once [has he been in contact.]
      “I think I saw a tweet the other day that he wants to run it back in a year’s time, but as far as I’m concerned we were meant to be running it back a few months later.”
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      Former Disney star Paul, 26, was hellbent on rematching Fury in the aftermath of his first professional defeat.
      But Fury reckons he had a change of heart after watching back their Saudi showdown.
      The 24-year-old said: “He was in the middle of the ring saying ‘I’m here for the rematch, that’ll be my next fight.’
      “Obviously he’s gone away, watched it, and thought ‘maybe I’m not that good yet.’ So he’s silent.”
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      Although his sights are currently focused on MMA icon Diaz, Paul already has a date in mind for exacting revenge on Fury.
      In a scathing rant at bitter rival KSI, Paul tweeted: “This clown… tried to fight D***o Dan [Dillon Danis] who has never boxed and put a dehydration clause on him.
      “Fought a 40-year-old who hadn’t fought for 3 years and put a rehydration clause on him before elbowing him.
      “Now trying to squeeze Tommy.
      “I elevated Tommy, my son is now worth a lot more than the $1.5M offers you making. Tommy, February we run it back.”
      Tommy Fury seemingly has a fight with KSI in the pipelineCredit: GETTY
      Fury hasn’t fought since his razor-close victory over Paul but seemingly has a fight with KSI in the pipeline.
      TNT confronted the YouTuber in the ring last month and said: “All I can say is, sign me up.
      “Easy money, easy money.
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      “You are going to sleep in four rounds. Four rounds, asleep.
      “Gung ho, no defence, no head movement. Knocked out.” More