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      Tyson Fury turns down 60/40 to winner deal from Oleksandr Usyk as Ukrainian looks to force historic unification fight

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      TYSON FURY has “turned down” a 60/40 to the winner deal to fight Oleksandr Usyk in April, the Ukrainian’s team claim.The duo are targeting a historic heavyweight unification bout.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are yet to agree a dealCredit: Getty
      The huge fight could take place on British soil at Wembley Stadium, with an April 29 date being targeted.
      But Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk has bemoaned the demands of Fury’s camp.
      Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “Frank Warren said he’s got a pot and he needs to get the agreement of both parties to participate, and if the money in the pot is not enough it won’t happen.
      “I completely agree with it. On our side, we have nothing more to add.
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      “We are not asking for a figure, we are asking for a split and probably the split doesn’t work well if someone is asking for a figure, and I can definitely say that it’s not our party.
      “We have said that we want this fight to happen as much as possible and we are in the position to share whatever the fight generates.
      “If it generates a lot, then we are happy to share it. If it doesn’t, it is what it is.
      “But it’s all about the glory, it’s all about the legacy, it’s all about the huge thing, the fight has never happened before so we are really thirsty to make it happen.
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      The Gypsy King is targeting another Wembley boutCredit: Getty
      “But boxing is a sport of two men and if only Usyk gets into the ring, there won’t be a match for undisputed. It will be shadowboxing of the unified champion.
      “What can I say? We are open, we are ready to go, maybe someone wants to avoid the danger and to stay in a comfortable position. I don’t know and I really don’t care.
      “If Tyson doesn’t show up, we still have the belts and we go our way.”
      On their exact demands, Krassyuk added: “We initially agreed for 50/50. But then Tyson was asking for some bigger money.
      “So we made it clear that we are ready to go 60/40, but the winner takes 60. That was our latest offer.”
      Asked to clarify if Team Fury had turned that offer down, Krassyuk confirmed: “Yes, exactly.”

      Despite difficulties getting the deal over the line, Krassyuk remains “optimistic” that the fight will be made.
      He concluded: “I am experienced and I’ve been here for a while. Normally when a fighter does not want to take a fight, he asks for something impossible so it doesn’t take place.
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      “On the other side, I’m really optimistic. Maybe Tyson is not ready yet. Maybe he’s is not ready mentally, maybe he’s not ready physically, whatever, I don’t know and we don’t really care.
      “We want to make it happen. If he doesn’t want it, we can’t make him want it. So what can I say? The fight should happen someday.”

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      Jake Paul blames Tommy Fury defeat on WET DREAM in latest in long line of incredible excuses

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      JAKE PAUL has blamed his defeat to Tommy Fury on a WET DREAM.The Problem Child endured the first loss of his pro career to his bitter rival in Saudi Arabia last month.
      Jake Paul was ‘drained’ during the fightCredit: Getty
      Logan Paul was in attendance for Jake’s defeatCredit: Getty
      Paul, 26, initially lamented an illness during his camp while trying to explain why he lost.
      And he has now claimed that a wet dream the night before the fight threw him off.
      The Problem Child talked through his loss while appearing on his brother Logan’s Impaulsive podcast.
      He claimed to have been “building his batch” to store testosterone.
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      But things apparently went wrong on the night before the fight, with Jake explaining: “I f***ed myself — literally — over.”
      The brash YouTuber then added: “I literally woke up in a panic, like, ‘F***. F***, f***, f***, f***.”
      Logan, 27, then claimed that the same accident happened to him before he lost to KSI.
      He said: “I remember when it happened to me, mentally, I was kinda destroyed a little bit.
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      Tommy Fury punches his rivalCredit: Getty
      “You had just done this thing that isn’t easy for three weeks to a month, holding your batch in… it’s not easy.
      “And then, on the day of the f***ing fight, all your progress is destroyed. You’re back to zero.
      “And, it isn’t a little release, either, by the way. It’s like… it’s a lot, dude.”
      On the BS with Jake Paul pod, the American also blamed issues with his fight camp.
      What’s p***ing me off is that it had nothing to do with himJake Paul
      He moaned: “I was sick for four weeks of this nine-week camp.
      “Jet lagged for another week. What’s p***ing me off is that it had nothing to do with him.”
      He later added: “Honestly, I felt flat. I got sick really bad twice in this camp, injured my arm.
      “So, it wasn’t my best performance.
      “But I lost. I’m not making excuses, I’m just saying it wasn’t my best performance. I felt a little flat.”
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      With Paul having exercised his rematch clause, he and Fury are aiming to run it back in the summer.
      And TNT is up for the challenge, roaring: “This is my first main event. If he wants a rematch, bring it on.”
      Logan was defeated by KSI in 2019Credit: Getty More

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      Logan Paul laughs at Jake Paul’s KSI roast before pal awkwardly points out he is butt of joke

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      LOGAN PAUL is often up for a laugh, even when he is the butt of the joke. YouTuber-turned-WWE star Paul was appearing on his IMPAULISVE podcast alongside brother Paul, fresh off the back of his Tommy Fury defeat.
      Logan Paul did not understand Jake Paul’s implied roast of him
      Before bursting out laughing after it was pointed out by a friend
      Following his fight, bitter rival KSI launched a scathing attack on the pair, claiming he could beat both in the boxing ring.
      Jake was asked whether he would consider a fight against the Brit, he said: “KSI has never fought anyone good.”
      Mates Mike Majlak and George Janko burst into laughter at the roast, both seemingly understanding the infered dig aimed at Logan.
      George then pointed out he was only laughing because Logan was laughing, with a perplexed Logan asking: “Why, why?”
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      He was then reminded by George that he had previously fought KSI and lost.
      As he put two and two together, Logan then burst out laughing.
      KSI has a mixed relationship with the Paul brothers.
      After fighting Logan back in 2018 and 2019, KSI has since become a friend and business partner with him.
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      The duo have sent many young fans into a frenzy with their PRIME Hydration Drink – a sponsor of Arsenal – which seems to sell out as soon as it hits the shelves.
      On the other hand, there is no love lost between Jake and KSI.
      The pair have repeatedly had wars of words against one another on social media.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn has even called on Jake to fight KSI in his next fight. More

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      AnEsonGib announced for stunning eight-man tournament as he makes huge boxing return against King Kenny and Jay Swingler

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      YOUTUBER AnEsonGib has confirmed his boxing return in a stunning eight-man tournament.And the social media star could come out swinging against the likes of King Kenny and Jay Swingler.
      AnEsonGib is returning to the boxing ring in April
      The social media ace is fighting in an epic eight-man tournamentCredit: Twitter @AnEsonGib
      AnEsonGib, 27, is a popular face in the online world of Fifa players.
      And he is a close pal of The Sidemen, boasting a massive net worth in the process.
      AnEsonGib made his boxing debut in 2020 against Jake Paul, losing in the first round.
      But he bounced back in September’s bout against Austin McBroom, KO’ing the American moments after being dropped himself.
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      AnEsonGib was then tipped to fight American ace Floyd Mayweather before a deal fell through.
      And he has now confirmed his comeback with Kingpyn Boxing on April 22nd.
      AnEsonGib will be one of EIGHT fighters taking part in a multi-stage event, with competitors battling up to three times to take home the main prize.
      A draw will be first be made on March 12.
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      King Kenny will be involvedCredit: Misfits Boxing
      Jay Swingler is also set to make an appearanceCredit: Getty
      And the stunning event contains other top social media fighters like King Kenny and Jay Swingler.
      Kingpyn confirmed AnEsonGib with a statement on their Twitter page this evening.
      It read: “It’s official, the most wanted man in YouTube boxing is about to make a statement in the High Stakes tournament.”
      AnEsonGib added: “Multi fight deal, sounds like multiple chins to be collected. Every YouTuber in this tournament is about to get wigged.” More

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      Lawrence Okolie vs David Light: Date, UK start time, stream, TV channel, undercard, odds for world title fight

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE will defend his WBO cruiserweight title against David Light at the AO Arena in Manchester.The Sauce most recently defended his title against Michal Cieslak back in February 2022.
      Lawrence Okolie retained his WBO cruiserweight belt against Michal CieslakCredit: Reuters
      The Hackney-born boxer defeated Cieslak by unanimous decision.
      This will be the third time Okolie will be defending his WBO cruiserweight belt.
      David Light will be a tough test for the current champion, as the 31-year-old is currently undefeated with an impressive 20-0-0 record.
      When is Lawrence Okolie vs David Light?

      Lawrence Okolie vs David Light will take place on Saturday, March 25.
      The ring walks for the main event are expected to begin at approximately 10pm UK time.
      AO Arena in Manchester will be the venue.

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      What TV channel is Lawrence Okolie vs David Light on?

      Lawrence Okolie vs David Light will be shown Live on Sky Sports Action.
      Coverage is set to get underway from 7pm UK time.
      Alternatively, you can follow all the action on SunSport’s live blog.

      Can I stream Lawrence Okolie vs David Light?

      Yes, Sky Sports customers can stream the WBO cruiserweight title bout through the NOW app, which is free to download to your mobile or tablet.
      You can purchase a pass for 24hr of NOW for £11.98 or a 1-month pass for £34.99, this will allow you to watch the fight and give you access to 11 Sky Sports channels.
      A NOW smartphone-only pass costs just £5.99 if you are wanting to watch Okolie vs Light on the go.

      Who’s on the Lawrence Okolie vs David Light undercard?

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      Odds

      Lawrence Okolie – 1/6
      Draw – 25/1
      David Light – 4/1

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk still at risk of collapse as promoter admits he ‘can’t force’ fight in latest update

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      TYSON FURY’s eagerly-anticipated showdown with Oleksandr Usyk is still at risk of collapsing.Negotiations over the historic undisputed heavyweight title fight resumed after Fury’s lopsided beatdown of Derek Chisora last December but have yet to bare fruit.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk looked set to throw down later this yearCredit: REUTERS
      Negotiations have stalled due to a dispute over the purse splitCredit: REUTERS
      Promoter Frank Warren has revealed negotiations are still at a standstillCredit: PA
      And SunSport revealed last month that the fight was in jeopardy due to a squabble over the purse split.
      Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassuyk jetted into London late last month to try and finalise the deal.
      But Fury co-promoter Frank Warren told talkSPORT: “We’re still none the wiser.
      “You need the agreement of both boxers to make it happen and at the moment we haven’t got that.”
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      Warren admits the purse split is a major sticking point over the first undisputed title fight in over a quarter of a century.
      He said: “I have a pot and out of that pot I can only pay what’s in it.
      “And if it’s not enough money the fight won’t happen, at the end of the day we’re running a business.”
      But he insists he’s doing everything in his power to get the fight over the line, adding: “We’re working hard to make it happen.
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      “And, with the greatest respect, I didn’t ring talkSPORT to do an interview about it, you rang me.
      “So, out of courtesy I’m telling you where we are, but I’m not going to be conducting negotiations at the moment they’re confidential between the two parties.
      “But, I would say it’s not going to go past the end of this week that’s for sure because the proposed date is April 29.”
      He continued: “No one wants to see this fight more than me, no one has ever promoted the four belts, it’s never happened.
      “So it’s history-making.

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      “I want it, but I can’t force people into a situation unless they’re comfortable.”
      Former undisputed cruiserweight champ Usyk is desperate to throw down with Fury, telling Sky Sports: “I just need this fight and that’s it.
      “I think he needs it to.
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      “This fight is very important for both of us because all belts haven’t been held by one person for 30 years in the heavyweight division.
      “So both of us need this fight.” More

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      Anthony Joshua implements Rocky-style training method as Brit chops down trees in gruelling Texas training camp

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has drawn inspiration from Rocky Balboa ahead of his fight against Jermaine Franklin. AJ is due to face Franklin at London’s O2 Arena on April 1.
      Anthony Joshua shared a picture of him chopping a treeCredit: INSTAGRAM
      He captioned his post ‘back to basics’Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Balboa is seen chopping a tree in Rocky IVCredit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United International Pictures
      Rocky wades through thick snow in the Russian countrysideCredit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United International Pictures
      Fans were quick to draw comparisons between Rocky and JoshuaCredit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United International Pictures
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      Ahead of the fight, Joshua is undertaking an intense training camp in Dallas, Texas.
      New trainer Derrick James has been putting the 33-year-old through the wringer in a bid to get him back in title contention.
      As well as utilising a plush gym at the camp, Joshua has been put back to basics.
      He was previously spotted exercising in a parking lot before the Brit’s latest post showed him swinging an axe at a tree.
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      AJ suitably captioned the post: “Back to basics 🪓.”
      In iconic boxing film Rocky IV, Rocky Balboa is seen chopping down a tree in Russia as he prepares to take on Cold War rival Ivan Drago.
      Rocky is then seen wading through deep snow with a log on his back.
      Fans were quick to draw comparisons between Joshua and Rocky.
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      One fan commented: “Bro is literally Rocky/Adonis underdog right now.”
      A second said: “Rocky Balboa style 😍👏👏.
      While a third suggested a career switch, adding: “You’d be good in a Creed film.”
      Joshua’s boxing career is effectively on the line against Franklin.
      He lost his heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk and failed to win them back in Augist’s rematch.
      However, AJ is excited to get back in the ring and put on a show.
      He said: “I’m looking forward to stepping back into the ring on April 1 at The O2 in London.
      “Mentally and physically I feel ready. I want to put on a show and impress my coach as he has high standards.
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      “Franklin has a good style and a great attitude, which he has shown in recent fights.”
      Franklin similarly lost his most recent bout in a narrow defeat to Dillian Whyte at the end of 2022. More

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      Astrid Wett poses topless in bed after beating AJ Bunker in Misfits fight but fans call new strap a ‘Toys R Us belt’

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      ASTRID WETT posed topless in bed with her new belt after beating AJ Bunker at the weekend.The social media star was left battered, bruised but victorious during the Telford bout.
      Astrid Wett has enjoyed her winCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpZ1PPCjmpp/
      The social media star beat AJ Bunker
      Astrid is a huge Chelsea fan
      Both Astrid and Bunker were active throughout the three-round bout, although neither were able to secure a finish.
      Following her narrow points win, Astrid took to social media to celebrate.
      She posed topless in bed, with only her belt covering her modesty.
      Astrid captioned her Instagram post: “Good morning 🏆😅”
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      The post swiftly climbed to over 50,000 likes.
      But some fans joked about her snap.
      One wrote: “Toys r us boxing belt 😂😂”
      A second joked: “Bro tyna be messi.”
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      The social media model has thousands of followers
      Her latest post received over 50,000 likes
      Astrid was left with two black and bloodshot eyes after her triumph.
      Her victory could set the OnlyFans star up with rival Elle Brooke, who was watching ringside.
      Although settling on a weight will be the main sticking point between the pair.
      Astrid regularly posts glamorous snaps
      Blues is definitely Astrid’s favourite colour More