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      Fears Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul could be cancelled at last minute with boxing legend, 58, ‘somewhat protected’

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      MIKE TYSON’S team could stop him from returning to the ring to fight Jake Paul – MMA legend Dan Hardy has warned.The heavyweight icon faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: GettyDan Hardy says Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson could still get cancelledCredit: GettyThe already controversial clash was further scrutinised when Tyson pulled out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.And former UFC title challenger Hardy does not rule out the fight facing the KO for good. He told Bloody Elbow: “As much as I’m enjoying Jake Paul as a phenomenon in combat sports, I feel like beating up Mike Tyson would not do great things for his brand.“I honestly think a lot of the fun poking and fat suits and stuff that we are seeing now is actually working against him a little bit because Mike Tyson is held in such high regard.READ MORE IN BOXING“It wouldn’t surprise me if that fight falls away and Mike is somewhat protected by the people around him because I do think that would be worth considering for them.“There’s so many people Jake Paul can fight, he doesn’t need to be fighting Mike Tyson. If he was calling him out 10 years ago, 15 years ago, fair enough.“This version of Mike is not the person who represents who Mike Tyson was when he was at the top of the sport.”Despite the previous health scare, Tyson has been deemed medically fit to continue training. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight while both will undergo mandatory drug testing. Tyson retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats but did return in for an exhibition bout in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr. What’s happened’ say fans as they fear Jake Paul is ‘going to get slept’ by Mike Tyson after seeing training footageBut his controversial comeback is to be professionally sanctioned with records on the line – Iron Mike’s first real fight in 15 YEARS. Paul, 27, meanwhile has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.And Hardy – joined by many other boxing fans – fears Tyson could be sent “crashing to the canvas” by his opponent 30-YEARS his junior. He said: “I’m a big Mike Tyson fan as many combat sports people are. “You know, time always catches up with us and Mike Tyson isn’t the fighter he was even a couple of years ago.“Even when he fought Roy Jones Jr. I thought he looked good, but in the last couple of years, I feel like his age has really started to show through.“Like, he’s still a dangerous man in his own mind and you would want to upset the guy, that’s for sure.READ MORE SUN STORIES“In a boxing contest where you’re in with someone who is in their 20s, over 200lbs and spending all day every day working on his boxing. “What none of us want to see is Mike Tyson go crashing to the canvas and Jake Paul celebrating.”Tyson and Paul facing offCredit: Rex More

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      Tommy Fury reveals moment his ‘whole world fell apart’ that stopped him leaving the house

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      BRITISH boxer Tommy Fury has opened up about the abuse he suffered after withdrawing from his fight with YouTuber Jake Paul.The 25-year-old was forced to postpone the bout in 2021 due to a severe chest infection and broken rib.Tommy Fury has opened up about the aftermath of his postponed fight with Jake PaulCredit: GettyThe two eventually fought in 2023 and Fury wonCredit: EPAHe subsequently received a barrage of abuse on social media, with some people accusing him of being a “fake” fighter.In his new memoir released this week, Fury opened up about what his life was like following the postponement.He wrote: “My whole world felt apart. I was this kid from Salford with no money and a big dream.”I may have done well financially after Love Island, but the fee I would have earned from this fight was something else.”Read More in BoxingFury added: “I didn’t think it could get much worse, but once the news of the fight cancellation hit the press, everything kicked off.”I received a torrent of online abuse, my accusers saying I was ‘scared of a YouTuber,’ ‘not a Fury’, ‘a fake fighter’, ’embarrassing my family’, and much worse.”The Love Island star went on to reveal that he limited his time on social media and was reluctant to leave the house in the wake of the drama.He continued: “I came off social media and I rarely went out in public because I would get heckled in the street.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I did leave the house, all those things were said in person, to my face.”I’m not sure how people would have the audacity to do this, but they do. While it was a red rag to a bull, there was nothing I could do about it.”Tommy Fury in first TV interview since Molly Mae split as he releases bombshell bookFury and Paul finally went toe-to-toe in February 2023.The Brit won the fight by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.Fury conducted his first TV interview today since splitting with Molly-Mae Hague.The shamed boxer and Molly-Mae split in August after five years together, and share a daughter.Influencer Molly-Mae dumped her fiancé hours after he returned home from a holiday to North Macedonia where he met a Danish woman on his lads’ holiday.Tommy today appeared on ITV show This Morning to discuss his new book, Lightening Strikes Twice, and was faced with the accusations he had been unfaithful to his Love Island star ex.He also left presenter Cat Deeley stunned when he showed her the size of his fists. More

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      Watch moment Tommy Fury leaves Cat Deeley stunned with size of his fist live on This Morning

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      TOMMY FURY left Cat Deeley stunned at the size of his fist during an interview on Good Morning Britain. The unbeaten boxer required hand surgery after his controversial win over social media sensation KSI in October. Tommy Fury left Cat Deeley stunned at the size of his fist during on GMBFury needed surgery on his left handAnd Fury is back training after recovering from the injury – but his previously battered left hand is still showing signs of swelling. The 2019 Love Islander showed off his two money-makers with his right hand looking significantly smaller than the left. And Fury, 25, said: “I’d like to get out in December, January – anywhere around that time.”My knuckle’s been out of action for a long nine months. As you can see, it’s still massive there.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPresenter Cat was shocked and laughed: “Look at the size of it though!”Fury last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul, 25, and KSI, 31. He took a split-decision over Paul in Saudi Arabia after years of feuding and beat KSI via disputed decision seven months later. But Fury revealed he was plagued by a hand injury to his left – but is now raring to go after having it fixed. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “The surgeon did a great job and I’m back using my hand and fighting fit so it’s just about getting back into the ring and taking more shots, getting back into the role of being a fighter. “I’ve been out for a long time so I just need to get back in the ring, get some rounds underneath the belt and we can be in more big fights.”Tommy Fury in first TV interview since Molly Mae split as he releases bombshell bookFury has recently been hit with unwanted headlines following a public split with Molly-Mae Hague, who he met in the Love Island villa. The couple – who share one-year-old baby daughter Bambi – announced their shock split in August.And Fury was forced to deny cheating allegations – and admitted training has helped him during the dark period. He said: “I never take a day off from the gym. Training’s my life, training’s one of the things that’s helped me get through this tough time.”I love training still, it’s the only thing I know how to do. So, you stick to whatever you know.”Tommy Fury is back training for a boxing returnCredit: @tommyfury More

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      I sparred Artur Beterbiev and it’s by far the worst thing I’ve experienced in life – it felt like being hit by a car

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      BOXER Lionell Thompson was once hit by a car – but says sparring Artur Beterbiev was just as bad.Beterbiev is boxing’s only world champion with a 100 per cent knockout ratio having stopped all 20 of his opponents.Lionell Thompson with Artur BeterbievThis Saturday he faces his biggest challenge yet in 23-0 Dmitriy Bivol in a light-heavyweight undisputed title decider.Beterbiev strikes fear into any man he shares the ring with. And American Thompson has been brave enough to join the Russian’s training camps repeatedly over the years. But in a 2018 interview with FightHype, he opened up on the harsh reality of withstanding Beterbiev’s force.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said: “That’s by far the worst thing I’ve experienced in life. “I’ve been hit by a car once, when I was young, and that’s how it feels like sparring with him. I’m just being honest.” Brit Dan Azeez, 35, corroborates Thompson’s claim even if Beterbiev wears huge 20oz gloves.He said to Pro Boxing Fans after being told of Thompson’s car crash comparison: “He’s not over-exaggerating, you know! I’m telling you. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”You know what’s funny? This guy wears 20-ounces, you’d think there’s more padding but there’s more force because it’s bigger gloves.” Beterbiev, 39, holds the WBC, IBF and WBO titles at 175lb and stopped Callum Smith and Anthony Yarde in his last two fights. Bivol, 33, meanwhile is the WBA champ who defeated Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez in 2022.Beterbiev faces Dmitry Bivol for all the light-heavyweight titlesCredit: Getty More

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      Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol fight purse: How much money will both boxers earn for blockbuster Saudi fight?

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      ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol are finally set to battle it out for the undisputed light-heavyweight titles after the postponement – and they’ll be fighting for a huge purse too.Beterbiev, 39, is boxing’s only champion to have a 100% KO-ratio which he has held since November 2017.Both fighter are set for a huge paydayCredit: GettyThe Russian heavy-hitter unified his three belts (WBC, IBF, WBO) in a second-round TKO victory over Joe Smith Jr in 2022 and has successfully defended them twice.But Beterbiev now comes up against the WBA titleholder who is well-known for handing icon Canelo Alvarez only the second loss of his career two years ago.And similar to Beterbiev, Bivol has won all of his previous fights including a June TKO triumph over Malik Zinad.A fight like this deserves a huge purse, and SunSport can reveal how much money each boxer will get.Read more on boxingWhat is the Beterbiev vs Bivol fight purse?The official figures for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol are yet to be revealed, but both fighters are guaranteed to take home millions.Reports suggest they will make around $10million (£7.6m) each.This could be Beterbiev’s highest purse to date with his previous fight against Callum Smith earning him a winning bid of $2.1m.Bivol’s financial history reveals that he has earned significant purses in his recent fights.Most read in BoxingMost notably his win against Canelo Alvarez which he reportedly took home $5m.What has been said?Artur Beterbiev said he feels young despite his age and the recent injury that caused the initial postponement of the fight.The champ told Fight Hub TV: “I feel young. I’m 39, but I’m young.“As long as everything is going well, I’m enjoying this work, this job. I can’t say. If no injuries, I will continue. “We always prepare for 12 rounds. We never prepare for four rounds or one round. We always prepare for the maximum.”Who is on the Beterbiev vs Bivol undercard? More

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      Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 fight poster forced to be changed after fan outrage ahead of epic rematch

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      THE fight poster for Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury has been changed after fans were left outraged by the original.Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history following victory over Fury in May.Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch on December 21Credit: PANow they prepare to do it all over again back in Riyadh on December 21 after the rematch was officially announced. After the announcement, Fury featured first on the poster despite losing the original fight. And one fan said: “How on Earth’s Furys managed to blag his name first on the poster? “Not ranked number 1, not belts, not undefeated, lost already to Usyk, not being staged in the UK so can’t claim his the a-side or a ticket draw. READ MORE IN BOXING”What is Fury bringing to the table?” Another added: “It’s really disrespectful to Usyk.” But supporters’ voices were heard with the poster quickly changed to show Usyk as first on the billing.One said: “Nice. They changed Usyk’s name to be first and rightly so, Undisputed Champ!!”Most read in BoxingThis is the original poster, with Fury appearing firstThe Usyk vs Fury fight poster after it was changedCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother agreed: “Finally acknowledging Usyk as the A-side.”One added: “That’s better Usyk first.” Eddie Hearn responds to criticism of Fury-Usyk 2 undercardFans also slammed the six-fight undercard but promoter Eddie Hearn hit back at the criticism . He told The Stomping Ground: “Bohachuk against Madrimov, such a brilliant fight.”For me, McGrail-McCann – fair play to both. Two outstanding young fighters, British and European titles.”You’ve got Moses Itauma in a step up, you’ve got Johnny Fisher against Dave Allen, Isaac Lowe against Lee McGregor.”It’s a great card, great card. But, the problem is sometimes you have seen some undercards that are better than others.”But every undercard is elite. And, I wouldn’t even be surprised if there was another fight added to be honest with you.” More

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      Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2: Eddie Hearn forced to hit back as boxing fans fume at ‘worse than awful’ undercard

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      EDDIE HEARN has hit back at fans who have been critical of the undercard for Tyson Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history following victory over Fury in May.Tyson Fury with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: GettyNow they prepare to do it all over again back in Riyadh on December 21 with a six-bout main card with five undercard fights.Isaac Lowe, 30, and Lee McGregor, 27, are due to open the card in a rescheduled grudge match. Dennis McCann, 23, and Peter McGrail, 28, also clash in a 50/50 match-up. British fans’ favourite Johnny Fisher, 25, collides with veteran Dave Allen, 32, while prospect Moses Itauma, 19, faces Demsey McKean, 34. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe chief support is ex-world champion Israil Madrimov, 29, against Ukrainian Serhii Bohachuk, 29.But fans have been left unimpressed as one said: “Horrendous undercard.”Another added: “That’s worse than awful.”One fumed: “That’s a dreadful undercard.”Most read in BoxingTitle: Usyk vs Fury 2 undercardIsrail Madrimov v Serhii BohachukMoses Itauma v Demsey McKeanJohnny Fisher v Dave Allen -Dennis McCann v Peter McGrail -Isaac Lowe v Lee McGregorCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother slammed: “Looking forward to the announcement of the big names on the undercard. Below must be the prelims obviously.”Despite fans’ backlash, promoter Hearn was quick to defend the pay-per-view card to The Stomping Ground. Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol is a Beauty and the Beast story between boxing poet and terrifying KO artist He said: “Bohachuk against Madrimov, such a brilliant fight. “For me, McGrail-McCann – fair play to both. Two outstanding young fighters, British and European titles. “You’ve got Moses Itauma in a step up, you’ve got Johnny Fisher against Dave Allen, Isaac Lowe against Lee McGregor. “It’s a great card, great card. But, the problem is sometimes you have seen some undercards that are better than others. “But every undercard is elite. And, I wouldn’t even be surprised if there was another fight added to be honest with you.”Oleksandr Usyk rematches Fury on December 21Credit: Getty More

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      Undefeated cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia lifts lid on three-day booze benders with pals and insists ‘I earn my fun’

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      UNDEFEATED cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia has lifted the lid on boozy three-day benders ahead of his title clash against Jack Massey.But the Aussie bruiser insists “I earn my fun” as he looks to put on a show in Saudi Arabia.Jai Opetaia has lifted the lid on boozy three-day benders with palsCredit: GettyThe Aussie is planning a party if he beats Jack Massey this weekendCredit: PAOpetaia and Massey clash on the undercard of Dimitri Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev this weekend.IBF champ Opetaia has won all 35 of his pro fights, with his latest victory coming against Mairis Briedis in May.Massey will be his most formidable opponent yet, with the Brit previously holding the IBO belt.Yet Opetaia is already dreaming about the party he plans to enjoy after defending his IBF crown.READ MORE IN BOXINGSpeaking exclusively to SunSport, Opetaia revealed he regularly enjoys booze-fuelled sessions with mates spanning an entire weekend.The lad from Down Under reckons going off the rails in his younger days has helped him to become one of the most exciting names in boxing.But Opetaia insists he will “earn” his right to party after putting in the hard graft ahead of Saturday’s battle with Massey.Opetaia, who is engaged to partner Kanesha Murray, told SunSport: “I’m from the central coast, New South Wales. Not many clean athletes coming out of there!Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“F**k man, I ring my mate for lunch on a Friday, next thing I know my phone’s off and I’m missing for two or three days.“Waking up thinking, ‘Oh no, what have I done?’ But we’ve all been there, it’s all progress. Watch cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia take 44 PUNCHES to stomach in brutal training routine ahead of Jack Massey fightOpetaia is engaged to partner Kanesha MurrayCredit: Instagram @jaiopetaiaShe is sure to be cheering him on from ringside in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Instagram @jaiopetaia“I feel like without those lessons in life and without doing those things, going off the rails, I wouldn’t be here where I am today, have the drive I have today.“But you’ve got to enjoy it. I train hard and work hard and when it’s time in my head I’ll party hard too.“But we earn our fun and that’s why we get toe enjoy those parties and victories more because of how hard we’ve earned them.”Opetaia hit headlines earlier this month when he swore live on Sky Sports before getting told off by a presenter.Opetaia first said: “I used to think that mindset, once I win a world title it’s going to fix all my problems.“But unfortunately I’ve had a few run-ins with some dirty promoters and things haven’t always worked to plan.“I won a world title and the next day I woke up the same. You can’t eat f*****g gold belts.”The Sky Sports presenter quickly interjected, saying: “The broadcasting rules are slightly different here, you can’t swear. Apologies.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Opetaia continued: “It means something to me, I get pumped up. We’ve made a lot of pain and sacrifice for this stuff.“The belts are just bonuses now, I used to chase them but winning these fights is all I think about.”Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: When is it, UK start time, live stream More