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TYSON FURY and Andy Ruiz Jr could be on a collision course for a blockbuster summer bout.The Gypsy King is looking for an opponent after his mooted unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk fell through last month.
Tyson Fury is looking to return to action in the summerCredit: Getty
Andy Ruiz Jr wants to become heavyweight champion once againCredit: @premierboxing
The Ukrainian will now have to defend his belts against mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, with Fury at a loose end.
Anthony Joshua’s former conqueror Ruiz Jr has been seeking a fight with Fury’s old rival Deontay Wilder, in what would be a title eliminator.
But a date has failed to materialise, with the Bronze Bomber instead linked with a crossover bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
This could lead to Ruiz Jr skipping the queue and getting a title shot at Fury.
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The Gypsy King’s US promoter Bob Arum told Cornerman Boxing of his client: “He’s been in Italy on vacation with his family.
“He’s back in England, and we’re talking to him, and we’re looking for the best available guy for him to fight this summer in the UK.
“Maybe it’ll be Andy Ruiz or somebody like that.”
Ahead of a possible meeting between the heavyweight champions past and present, SunSport compares the lavish lifestyles of the two men.
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PROPERTY
With Fury worth a reported £52million and Ruiz Jr estimated at £8m, both have more than enough in the kitty to treat themselves to a nice pad or two.
Despite his immense success in the glamorous world of heavyweight boxing, the Gypsy King hasn’t abandoned his Morecambe roots.
The 34-year-old still lives in a house worth £550k in the Lancashire town.
Fury can often be seen going for jogs with dad John around Morecambe, as he stays in shape between fights.
He also has a pad in Marbella, while he stays in Las Vegas during certain fight camps.
Ruiz Jr, on the other hand, has lived in California for most of his life.
After beating Joshua, the Mexican spent “millions” on a new Cali mansion for himself, then-wife Julie and their five kids.
The sprawling property features a luxurious pool and a spacious, modern interior – as well as room for his car collection and even a treehouse for the kids.
Tyson Fury lives in a £550,000 pad in MorecambeCredit: ITV
The Gypsy King relaxes in his open-plan kitchen and dining areaCredit: ITV
Andy Ruiz Jr splashes out on a new California pad after becoming heavyweight champ in 2019Credit: Instagram @Andy_Destroyer13
The Mexican’s pad features a luxurious poolCredit: Instagram @Andy_Destroyer13
CARS
Fury has amassed a sensational car collection that would be the envy of virtually everybody in the world.
But it’s not all supercars and flash motors…
Yes, the Gypsy King does have TWO new Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II cars – priced at a staggering £384,000 each.
And yes, he has also been spotted out in a Ferrari GTC4Lusso worth around £250k and a £140k Porsche Taycan.
But he has also shared a snap of a £20k 2006 Vauxhall Passat on his drive.
He gushed: “This is the best car on the rd 2006 iv cleaned her right up, sparkling.”
After Ruiz Jr beat Joshua, he swiftly amassed a car collection worth £783,275.
He has driven a Rolls Royce Cullinan, also owned by Manchester City star Erling Haaland, worth around £260k alone.
While he also bought a £165k Lamborghini Urus.
Ruiz Jr then added a Mercedes G Wagon G550 worth a whopping £96,275.
Tyson Fury has an enviable car collection
The Gypsy King doesn’t turn his nose up at a 2006 Passat
Andy Ruiz Jr has a pashion for glamorous carsCredit: Instagram
Anthony Joshua’s former conqueror owns a Rolls Royce and LamborghiniCredit: Youtube – Dank City
FASHION
Fury has a penchant for fancy clobber, and he isn’t afraid to sport a daring look.
Whether it’s a loud shirt, or the full shebang of an even louder suit, the Gypsy King is never wary to make a statement with what he wears.
Tyson favours a Claudio Lugli number, often with a message that he shows off at press conferences before a big fight.
While he also likes wearing sunglasses, they don’t always have to be super expensive…
Last year he showed his down to earth side, popping into a Cancer Research charity shop and buying a £3 pair of shades.
Ruiz Jr, on the other hand, has a less daring fashion sense – although he does enjoy wearing chains around his neck.
The former heavyweight champ favours a simple Nike T-shirt and distressed jeans look, although he is also one for a nice pair of sunglasses.
Fury loves getting dressed up when he’s out and aboutCredit: Getty
The Gypsy King has been known to don a daring suit
Ruiz Jr loves a Nike T-shirt and shadesCredit: Instagram @andy_destroyer13
The Mexican is happy in distressed jeansCredit: Instagram
JEWELLERY
Fury possibly isn’t as flash as the likes of Conor McGregor when it comes to jewellery, but that doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy a nice timepiece.
The Gypsy King has been spotted wearing a £500k Richard Mille Rose Gold watch, as well as a Rolex.
While he has also been seen in a diamond-encrusted necklace.
As mentioned earlier, Ruiz Jr does enjoy wearing chains around his neck.
And he is especially fond of one in particular featuring his initials “AR”.
His collection has recently been depleted, however, after his ex-wife Julie recorded herself throwing out a collection of his clothes and possessions, including diamonds, after learning of his new romance.
But more about that later…
Tyson flaunts his Richard Mille Felipe Massa Ivory Rose Gold Chronograph, which costs a staggering £500,000Credit: Instagram/gypsyking101
Ruiz Jr dons a personalised chain with his initials onCredit: The Mega Agency
THEIR WAGS
Loved-up Tyson Fury has one of the most stable relationships in showbusiness.
The 6ft 9in star has been dating other half Paris since he was just 17.
They wed in 2008, and have enjoyed a glamorous lifestyle together as Tyson’s career has gone from strength to strength.
The happy pair already have six children together, and last month confirmed that Paris is pregnant with a seventh.
While Tyson has stability in his love life, Ruiz Jr has been hit by drama this year.
Having separating from ex Julie, Ruiz Jr has reportedly moved on with social media influencer Mayeli Alonso.
He claims that he had been single for a while before beginning his “new chapter” – but that didn’t stop Julie taking the news badly.
After Ruiz Jr and Mayeli were spotted hand in hand at Mexico City International Airport, Julie recorded herself throwing her former husband’s things into the bin before posting the clip to TikTok.
As part of a lengthy statement, Ruiz Jr, who has five kids with Julie, said: “I clarify that at the time I decided to open my heart again, my previous romantic relationship had already ended.
“I want to live this new stage of my life that began recently peacefully. All human beings deserve a new opportunity to find happiness and that is exactly what I’m doing right now and I thank God for it.”
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Ruiz Jr discussed his then-wife while appearing on Mike Tyson’s podcast in 2019.
When Iron Mike revealed that he used to sleep with his fans during the height of his fame, Ruiz Jr said: “My girl would f*** me up. She’ll break all my cars or something.”
Tyson Fury has been married to childhood sweetheart Paris since 2008Credit: Instagram
Paris and Tyson are expecting their seventh child together later this yearCredit: Instagram
Ruiz Jr was previously married to Julie LemusCredit: Getty – Contributor
Mayeli Alonso is now claimed to be dating Ruiz JrCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mayelialonsooficial/?hl=en More

LEAKED footage of Tyson Fury absorbing ferocious body shots from Josh Taylor has wowed fans.The British boxer was stood up against the ropes and took a rally of punches to his torso.
Leaked footage shows Tyson Fury taking a rally of punches from Josh TaylorCredit: YouTube – ESNEWS
But the Gypsy King took them all in his strideCredit: YouTube – ESNEWS
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But at no point did the Gypsy King look fazed, and he even let off a “woo” at one point.
The footage from 2021 was leaked online and posted on the YouTube channel ESNEWS.
And fans were impressed with his ability to take the blows as they commented on social media.
One said: “Those few lefts in a row looked quite full on. Fury is Fury.
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“The advanced biological mutation made for fighting.”
A second commented: “Tyson’s looking awesome!”
Taylor was initially around to help Fury get ready for his fight against Oleksandr Usysk.
However, the deal to fight the Ukrainian fell apart as an agreement on the finances could not be found.
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Usyk will now fight his WBA mandatory challenger, Daniel Dubois.
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ANTHONY JOSHUA posed on a giant throne at a Dubai restaurant as he enjoys some time off from boxing. AJ made his long-awaited return to the ring earlier this month as he outboxed Jermaine Franklin at the O2.
Anthony Joshua’s throne was so huge that his feet did not even touch the groundCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
Joshua was enjoying his time at the Trove restaurant in DubaiCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
AJ has taken time out to see friends and familyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
With the Brit heavyweight now set for months out the ring, he appears to be enjoying his downtime as enjoys time with friends and family.
One picture from the Trove restaurant in Dubai shows Joshua sat upon a massive throne made of roses.
Joshua wears a black T-shirt, black trousers and white trainers as he placed himself upon the eye-catching seat.
The throne is so big that 6’6″ Joshua’s feet are not even touching the ground.
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Another picture on the boxer’s Instagram shows him gathering with family to enjoy a meal.
Four children are sat with Joshua as delicious-looking dishes are spread across the table.
Joshua, wearing a white dressing gown, captions the snap: “Hip hop and a family feast.”
AJ stunned fans by announcing earlier this week that his next fight will not be until December.
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That is despite earlier indicating that he wanted to get straight back in the ring to build momentum after the victory over Franklin.
Joshua admitted the situation was “not ideal”.
Fans have been speculating over who the fighter’s next opponent might be.
Promoter Eddie Hearn hinted that Dillian Whyte is most likely as he discussed AJ’s future.
He told Chris Mannix: “I think that’s the frontrunner. I quite like the Otto Wallin fight, really, but he’s a southpaw.
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TYSON FURY is NOT one of Ring Magazine’s top ten pound-for-pound boxers.The Gypsy King reigns supreme as WBC heavyweight champion, but is not considered by the prestigious mag as one of the top ten fighters on the planet.
Oleksandr Usyk is Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound number one
And to make matters even worse for him, his fellow heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk is No1 on the list.
Despite Usyk agreeing to Fury’s 70-30 contract demands, a bout between the duo, initially planned for April 29 at Wembley, failed to come to fruition.
Fury IS Ring Magazine’s second best heavyweight boxer, ahead of the likes of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.
Here, SunSport examines Ring Magazine’s latest top ten in full.
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1. Oleksandr Usyk – Heavyweight
Former undisputed cruiserweight champion now reigns supreme over the heavyweight division.
Usyk, 36, overcame Anthony Joshua for a second time last August after previously fighting for Ukraine in the war with Russia.
He is likely to return to action in the summer against WBA mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois.
2. Naoya Inoue – Bantamweight
Like Usyk, Naoya Inoue retains an incredible undefeated record as a professional boxer.
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Within the last 12 months, the 24-0 Japanese superstar has twice defended his bantamweight belts.
The 30-year-old defeated Nonito Donaire in June last year, before beating Englishman Paul Butler in Tokyo last December.
Naoya Inoue defeated Paul Butler last DecemberCredit: Getty
3. Terence Crawford – Welterweight
Another undefeated star, 39-0 Crawford has dropped one spot from his runner-up berth in this list last year.
The American has fought just once in the last 12 months, seeing off David Avanesyan last December.
Crawford, 35, has been ordered to defend his WBO belt against Alexis Rocha later this year.
Terence Crawford successfully defended his belts against David AvanesyanCredit: Getty Images – Getty
4. Errol Spence – Welterweight
Welterweight star Spence has not been in action in the last 12 months.
He last fought in April last year, when he defeated Yordenis Ugas.
Fans are holding on to hopes that they will one day see Spence in the ring with Terence Crawford in a blockbuster bout.
Errol Spence lands a punch on Yordenis UgasCredit: AP
5. Canelo Alvarez – Super-middleweight/light-heavyweight
Having previously been No1 in this list, Canelo Alvarez is in fifth position this time around.
The Mexican remains super-middleweight king, having defeated Gennady Golovkin last September, bouncing back from his light-heavyweight defeat to Dmitry Bivol.
Canelo will be back in action on May 6 when he fights John Ryder.
Canelo Alvarez reacts after beating GolovkinCredit: EPA
6. Dmitry Bivol – Light-heavyweight
Bivol, 32, is the only man since 2013 to have beaten Canelo Alvarez.
The Russian, who boasts a 21-0 record, defeated Gilberto Ramirez last time out in November.
He could fight Canelo again later this year, although his next opponent has not yet been confirmed.
Dmitry Bivol defeated Gilberto Ramirez last time outCredit: EPA
7. Vasyl Lomachenko – Lightweight
Ukrainian ace Lomachenko has been in action once in the last 12 months.
The 17-2 bruiser defeated Jamaine Ortiz at the Hulu Theatre in New York back in October.
He will be back in action on May 20 against Devin Haney in Las Vegas.
Vasyl Lomachenko lands on Richard CommeyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
8. Josh Taylor – Super-lightweight
WBO super-lightweight champion Josh Taylor has not been in action since his controversial decision victory over Jack Catterall in February last year.
Despite calls for a rematch, Taylor claimed after the fight that there was no need to run it back.
The Scot will be back in action on June 10, when he faces Teofimo Lopez in New York.
Josh Taylor will take on Teofimo Lopez in New York on June 10Credit: PA
9. Jermell Charlo – Light middleweight
Charlo, 32, remains the undisputed light middleweight champion.
The Louisiana native has fought once over the past 12 months, when he beat Brian Castano.
He had been due to defend his belts against Tim Tszyu back in January, only to have to pull out with a hand injury sustained while sparring.
Jermell Charlo’s January bout was axed due to a hand injury sustained in sparringCredit: EPA
10. Juan Estrada – Super-flyweight
Mexican super-flyweight star Estrada enjoyed an active end to 2022.
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After seeing off Argi Cortes in September, he took on Roman Gonzalez in a trilogy bout.
Estrada had lost to him all the way back in 2012, before beating him in March 2021 – settling their rivalry by winning again via a decision on December 3 last year.
Juan Estrada settled his trilogy with Roman GonzalezCredit: Reuters More