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      Tyson Fury applauded Sky Sports’ Adam Smith after the presenter took offence to Johnny Nelson’s verdict on Usyk

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      TYSON FURY has revealed he applauded Sky Sports’ Adam Smith when he slammed Johnny Nelson for labelling Oleksandr Usyk an ‘average southpaw’. Nelson, who was cruiserweight world champion between 1999 and 2005, incredibly claimed in 2021 that pound-for-pound superstar Usyk was not a standout boxer compared to other southpaws.
      Fury has defended Usyk’s ability as he praised Smith for his assessment of the UkrainianCredit: Getty
      Smith hailed Usyk as a fantastic fighter – both as an amateur and a professionalCredit: Getty
      Sky Sports presenter and commentator Smith took umbrage to that view.
      And Fury has declared he agreed with Smith in slamming Nelson’s controversial point.
      Grabbing the mic and interviewing the Sky man on iFL TV, Fury said: “A couple of months ago Johnny Nelson said to you that Oleksandr Usyk is an average southpaw cruiserweight.
      “And I was actually very impressed with your thing. You was absolutely livid, absolutely boiling. You was like ‘arghhhh’. Can you tell us a bit more about it?”
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      And Smith explained: “I was doing an interview and Johnny just said he was an average southpaw and I just took complete offence to that.
      “I think he is a fantastic fighter. I think he was a wonderful amateur. He was brilliant against Joshua and I thought that was a disgraceful thing for my good friend and colleague to say.
      “But there we go, that’s his opinion.”
      Fury then replied: “I was actually clapping in the room because that was amazing. So well done for that.”
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      Usyk, an Olympic gold medallist from London 2012, beat Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September to claim the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles.
      And he defended his belts in their rematch on August 20 in Saudi Arabia last year.
      Meanwhile, Fury followed up his win against Dillian Whyte with a resounding victory over Derek Chisora.
      It sets up a potential Usyk v Fury fight – which has been pencilled in for April 29, according to Frank Warren.
      The venue is yet to be confirmed – with Saudi Arabia and London as suggestions.
      Recent reports have suggested Fury already has another opponent on his radar, should he be victorious over the Ukrainian.
      Fury is said to want a meet with Joe Joyce on home soil. More

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      Jake Paul forced into bizarre face-off with Derek Chisora as Tommy Fury refuses to show up for press conference

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      JAKE PAUL was strangely forced into a face-off with heavyweight Derek Chisora after Tommy Fury failed to attend their press conference.Paul, 26, and Fury, 24, will meet in Saudi Arabia on February 26 in a highly-anticipated grudge match.
      Jake Paul faced off with Derek Chisora after Tommy Fury’s no-showCredit: YouTube
      Paul will fight Fury in the Middle East on February 26Credit: Getty
      But the brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson did not show up to the pre-fight media event in Riyadh due to both training responsibilities and “private matters”.
      And it meant Chisora, 39, stepped in for Fury, with the British fighter involved in the fight as a representative for Prince Khalid’s Skill Challenge Entertainment – a major force behind Saudi’s investment in sport.
      Paul was furious at Fury’s no-show as he vented his anger on stage.
      He said: “I’m used to his behaviour at this point, he’s unprofessional and he’s a flake.
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      “He’s not a serious businessman or a serious fighter and I’m going to prove that. It’s why this fight is called, ‘The Truth’, because the truth is going to come out. He’s going to have to pay for all of the times he’s pulled out.
      “All the business people he screwed over, it’s disrespectful. There’s some of the biggest names in boxing, the biggest promoters and most influential people in the world.
      “One of the greatest countries in the world and he doesn’t want to show up because of a ‘private matter’. We all have private matters.
      “When you sign up to do something, you make a commitment, that’s what it should be about.
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      “It just shows me he’s scared because he said he didn’t need to train for this fight. Meanwhile, his first excuse was that he needed to train extra, but now it’s a private matter.
      “I love Tyson but it’s typical from the dad [John] and Tommy.”
      Fury has pulled out of the fight twice in the past, with injury and illness plaguing him in 2021, before visa issues called off the clash last year.
      And his failure to go to the press conference has led many to question whether he will withdraw for a third time.
      But Fury, who welcomed the birth of his first child last month, recently insisted he will be ready for their bout in Saudi at the end of the month.
      Speaking to TMZ, he said: “I say to those people they need to wake up. Don’t worry. I’ll be in Saudi Arabia ready for February 26th.
      “I’m ready to go now. I can’t wait to get on this plane and get over there.
      “I’m going to hurt this man seriously come February 26th and if he is banking on me for not showing, well if that’s where he is getting his confidence from, then he needs to think again cause I’ll be there and I’ll be right in his face come fight night.” More

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      Anthony Joshua ‘looks amazing’ under new trainer Derrick James as details of his camp for Jermaine Franklin are revealed

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is looking “amazing” under the guidance of new head coach Derrick James.AJ appointed James as his new chief trainer two months after axing Robert Garcia following his second successive points defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Anthony Joshua has appointed Derek James as his new head coachCredit: INSTAGRAM@DERRICKDJAMES1
      James replaces the recently-axed Robert GarciaCredit: PA
      AJ is said to have come on leaps and bounds under the AmericanCredit: GETTY
      Joshua has been training in Texas with James for the last few weeks and is said to have already come on leaps and bounds.
      That’s according to boxing manager Adrian Clark, who told Tha Boxing Voice: “I wish and it’s something I’ve AJ and Derrick, I wish he would have captured Derrick in his 20s.
      “Just the way he looks now, and he’s only been there a couple of weeks.
      “But man, it’s crazy to see someone that big move that fast and he looks amazing with James.”
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      Joshua’s first outing under James will see him lock horns with American gunslinger Jermaine Franklin on April 1.
      And he’s champing at the bit to showcase the fruits of his labour with the Texan.
      He said: “I want to put on a show and impress my coach as he has high standards.
      “Franklin has a good style and a great attitude, which he has shown in recent fights.”
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      Joshua’s clash with Franklin will be his first outing since back-to-back defeats to Usyk – which have left him outside the world title picture.
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      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.”
      A third defeat on the trot would be catastrophic for Joshua’s career, which is somewhat hanging on a knife edge.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn told iFL TV: “You go into that fight in April and you know that defeat, it’s all over, really.
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      “It would be a third back-to-back defeat and yet a great performance and a showroom knockout will get everyone saying, ‘We’re back, baby.’
      “That’s what I can’t wait for because I love it when our backs are against the wall.
      “I’m excited. I’m really excited.
      “This is the most excited I’ve been in Joshua’s journey so far.” More

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      Floyd Mayweather splashes out out $1million on white gold, 300 carat diamond chain ahead of Aaron Chalmers fight

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER lived up to his ‘Money’ nickname as he splashed out on a lavish new chain.The 45-year-old is set to fight Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers on February 25 at London’s O2 Arena.
      Floyd Mayweather was presented with a $1m chainCredit: Instagram
      The undefeated boxing legend appeared to be happy with the latest addition to his collectionCredit: Instagram
      The custom made chain saw 8,500 300-carat diamonds usedCredit: Instagram
      Mayweather was in attendance with a chain as LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But before that, ‘Money’ splashed out on a glistening new piece of jewellery.
      His latest piece was crafted by jewellery manufacturer Johnny Dang & Co, who showed off detailed shots of the chain while also handing it to the boxing legend.
      The chain itself cost an eye-watering $1,000,000 (£825,000) to make.
      A whopping 8,500 diamonds were used to create the chain.
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      This amounted to a total of 300 carats being used, with the retail price for a single diamond carat ranging from £1,600 ($2,000) to £14,000 ($16,000).
      It also took 2.6kg of white gold to create it.
      This splash out is the latest in a long line of lucrative purchases the American has made in recent years.
      It comes after sensational claims from YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul that: “Floyd is broke.”
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      However, his net worth is estimated to be £1bn ($1.2bn).
      Mayweather’s most recent fight saw him stop KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their bout in November. More

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      Tyson Fury suffers blow in Morecambe takeover bid as League One side get taken over by 20-year-old businessman

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      TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC – by a 20-year-old businessman.The WBC heavyweight champion – who lives in Morecambe Bay – revealed his eagerness to buy the Shrimps last October.
      Tyson Fury revealed his eagerness to buy Morecambe FC last yearCredit: Morecambe FC
      But he’s been beaten to the punch by 20-year-old businessman Sarbjot JohalCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mrsengh/ INSTAGRAM@MRSENGH
      But a young entrepreneur has beat him to the punch by buying equity in the club.
      Sarbjot Johal recently acquired a stake in the club and, subject to approval from the Football League, will become the club’s new owner.
      A statement from chairman Graham Howse read: “As at the end of the summer transfer window, I thought I’d take the opportunity to round up a couple of matters.
      “This transfer window has been a challenge for the Club due to budget constraints but it’s fair to say Derek, Greg Strong and the recruitment team have worked wonders in sourcing players to enhance the squad, we all witnessed how effective that was at the weekend against Bristol Rovers.
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      “We wish those well who have departed and welcome the new players to the Club to be part of the journey.
      “The scattergun approach to players’ movement on social media never fails to amuse me, but we deal in facts and reality, not idle speculation.
      “It is fair to say the sale process hasn’t progressed as quickly as we all would have liked – that said, my understanding is that exciting times are ahead both on and off the pitch.
      “Sarbjot Johal is eager to start the project to take the Club on to a new level, subject to satisfactorily navigating the EFL Owners and Directors’ test.
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      “Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us.
      “I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.”
      Sarbjot amassed his wealth through his venture capital and private equity firm, Sarb Capital.
      Fury, 34, has regularly dipped into his own pocket to help out his local club and recently struck a sponsorship deal with the Shrimps.
      Last year, he told talkSPORT: “I’ve been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club.

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      “I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym.
      “So, who knows? You might be looking at a football club owner.”
      Fan favourite Fury is currently gearing up for a blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
      A date for the historic bout has not yet been announced, although it’s expected to take place on April 29. More

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      Tommy Fury claims he doesn’t even need to train to beat ‘useless’ Jake Paul and vows to end rival’s boxing career

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      TOMMY FURY has declared “useless” Jake Paul has “no chance” of beating him.The two bitter rivals are set to finally meet in the ring at the end of the month.
      Tommy Fury claims there is ‘no chance’ Jake Paul beats himCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Paul and Fury are finally set to battle it out on February 26thCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      They have been constantly going back and forth at each other ahead of the grudge bout in Saudi Arabia.
      Paul brandished Fury an “unprofessional swine” after the latter didn’t turn up for a press conference, while Fury vowed Paul will be leaving their fight in an “ambulance”.
      Fury, 23, has also claimed he doesn’t even need to train for the showdown because his “heart alone” would be enough to beat Paul, 26.
      When asked what would happen if he lost, Fury told BT Sport Boxing: “There is no chance or no way that he can beat me in a fight.
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      “Not through Monday to Sunday, there is no way in the world because even if I didn’t train for this my heart alone would get me through this.
      “Not a problem, he is useless. And he is even stiffer than me and I have a load of muscle on me.
      “He can’t move out of the way of a shot, his boxing fundamentals are awful because every fight is the same.”
      Fury, brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson, went on to claim that Paul will come unstuck when taking on a natural boxer.
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      So far the American has only fought YouTubers and retired MMA stars.
      And Fury claimed their February 26th fight is “going to be the end” of Paul.
      He continued: “When you are watching genuinely people who fight in the gym compared to him, he is a white-collar fighter. All the little tricks of the trade on the night he is going to be puzzled and I am going to be there laughing in front of him.
      “I am not an MMA fighter, he does not know how to fight. I am not 40-years-old and I am not 50-years-old.
      “I’ve got a plan from A-Z for this man, there is a million things he is going to fall for. This man is jumping at the deep end, you want to pay me a heap of money to fight Jake Paul.
      “Christmas has come early for me, sign me up. It is going to be the end of an idiot.”

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      Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant says she earns TEN TIMES more from BKFC than UFC as she breaks down pay row with Dana White

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      PAIGE VANZANT has claimed Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship pays her TEN times more than what she earned in the UFC.The former UFC strawweight shocked the combat sports world last in 2020 by penning a multi-fight, multi-million-pound contract with BKFC.
      Paige VanZant says her contract with BKFC earns her ten times what she made in the UFCCredit: GETTY
      VanZant has lost her first two fights – first against Britain Hart in 2021 and then against Rachael Ostovich months later – both by unanimous decision.
      Speaking after the fiery weigh-ins for Bare Knuckle FC’s KnuckleMania before that Hart fight, the American Top Team star: “I’m here for a reason.
      “I was in the UFC for six years getting paid $40,000 (to show) and $40,000 (to win), and now I’m getting ten times that doing what I love.
      “So obviously, I’m not going anywhere. I’m very happy fighting here and I’m excited to fight.”
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      Before her final UFC fight with Amanda Ribas, which she lost via first-round submission, VanZant claimed she made more money on Instagram than she did fighting in the octagon.
      That drew the ire of UFC chief Dana White, who fired a parting shot at her during the UFC 251 post-fight press conference.
      He said: “When you talk all that stuff, ‘I’m not being paid enough,’ and you’re fighting inconsistently, one time in the last year, (suffering) injuries, and then got smoked in the first round of the fight?
      “She should definitely test free agency.”
      Paige VanZant suffered a submission loss to Amanda Ribas at UFC 251Credit: Getty
      Paige VanZant trains at American Top TeamCredit: Instagram @paigevanzant
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      Despite being tied down to a long-term deal with BKFC, VanZant hasn’t completely closed the door on a return to mixed martial arts.
      She told TMZ: “BKFC, they did give me the liberty in my contract to be able to take an MMA fight.
      “I was informed of that by my manager, and I didn’t know that at first. At first, I was like, ‘No, I just want to do the boxing.’
      “But I think that coming to American Top Team, it re-birthed my excitement and I now realise how good I am.
      “I’m training with these coaches who believe in me. Having them say they believe in me, and they train some of the best fighters in the entire world, and they look at me and they believe that I’m good.
      “So that kinda sparked that passion all over the place. So yeah, maybe I will take an MMA fight.
      “I’m strictly focused on the boxing right now, especially for this fight. That’s all I do. But, maybe. Let’s see. The door is open, so it’s definitely there.” More

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      ‘Fanboy’ – Jake Paul brutally mocked for copying Conor McGregor as he posts snap of himself jogging in place as UFC star

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      JAKE PAUL has been mocked by fight fans for replicating a Conor McGregor training picture.The YouTuber turned boxer has been gearing up for his Saudi showdown with Tommy Fury later this month in nearby Dubai.
      Jake Paul is gearing up for his Saudi showdown with Tommy FuryCredit: MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS
      The Problem Child has been keeping his fans up to date with his training in DubaiCredit: TWITTER@JAKEPAUL
      But his followers were quick to release he copied a recent training snap of Conor McGregor’sCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMA
      Paul has been making the most of the picturesque running locations in the United Arab Emirates ahead of the grudge match – which has been nearly two years in the making.
      But his legion of followers noticed he took the opportunity to take a photo of himself running in the exact same spot as UFC superstar McGregor.
      Paul, 26, posted a snap of himself jogging the same route as The Notorious to his Twitter and Instagram profiles, writing in the caption: “19 days. Sunday, February 26th.”
      Fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Conor did it first.”
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      Another said: “Acting like Conor again.”
      And another said: “Conor McGregor’s biggest fan.”
      One remarked: “Fanboy! The man was a fanboy. He bought t-shirts of mine”
      Another chimed in: “Considering he hates Conor McGregor, he wants to be him so bad.”
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      Social media sensation Paul was in Saudi on Wednesday to take part in a press conference to promote his clash with Fury – who no-showed for the event.
      An irate Paul said: “I’m used to his behaviour at this point, he’s unprofessional and he’s a flake.
      “He’s not a serious businessman or a serious fighter and I’m going to prove that.
      “It’s why this fight is called, ‘The Truth’ because the truth is going to come out.
      “He’s going to have to pay for all of the times he’s pulled out.
      “All the business people he screwed over, it’s disrespectful.
      “There’s some of the biggest names in boxing, the biggest promoters and the most influential people in the world.

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      “One of the greatest countries in the world and he doesn’t want to show up because of a ‘private matter’.
      “We all have private matters.
      “When you sign up to do something, you make a commitment, that’s what it should be about.
      “It just shows me he’s scared because he said he didn’t need to train for this fight.
      “Meanwhile, his first excuse was that he needed to train extra, but now it’s a private matter.
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      “I love Tyson but it’s typical from the dad [John] and Tommy.”
      UFC superstar McGregor, meanwhile, is gearing up to make his long-awaited return to the octagon against Michael Chandler later this year. More