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      Jake Paul reveals weight and number of rounds for Tommy Fury fight and has ex-UFC star on standby in case Brit pulls out

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      JAKE PAUL revealed the full conditions for his fight with Tommy Fury – and confirmed he has a backup opponent on standby. The pair of celebrity boxing rivals have announced the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury faced off for the first time in London on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
      And Paul, 26, travelled to London to square up to Fury, 23, before Anthony Yarde’s light-heavyweight title loss to Artur Beterbiev.
      Afterwards, the American addressed the media and confirmed they will fight over eight scheduled rounds.
      Paul has twice gone that distance, in points wins over ex-UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
      But Fury has only ever seen the six-round mark, in his last professional victory in April against Daniel Bocianski.
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      The two will meet in a 185lb catchweight bout, which is 2lb lighter than Paul’s last fight, against Silva.
      Fury was 181.4lb in November when he was set to face Paul Bamba, who then withdrew amid a weight disagreement.
      Paul confirmed there is a financial penalty in place should either be over the limit in the Middle East.
      He said: “There is penalties for not making weight. But Tommy’s light.
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      “I’m going to make weight, I’m a f***** professional, so I’ll be right on weight.
      “Tommy’s a little bit lighter, he’s probably like 190 right now. So he’s probably only cutting like 5lbs.”
      Paul also revealed he has a rematch clause in his contract, guaranteeing him a second fight if he loses, something Fury does not have.
      Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, with a rib injury in December 2021 and then a US visa issue last August.
      The travel woe still persists today and as a result has brought the duo over to the Saudi desert.
      Paul remains sceptical on whether his rival will truly make it to the first bell but has come prepared in case lightening strikes for the third time.

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      He said: “We have Mike Perry on standby. Let’s go Mike Perry. He’s ready to jump in if Tommy pulls out.”
      Ex-UFC welterweight-turned bare-knuckle boxer Perry, 31, was considered as an alternative if Paul could not agree terms with Fury.
      And the YouTuber-turned pay-per-view prizefighter voiced his concerns over whether the fight will finally happen or not.
      Paul said: “A part of me definitely still doubts and it’s scary and it’s annoying and him not showing up to the face to face we were supposed to do right now, it sucks.
      “The kid’s not necessarily reliable but the money’s good man, for him.
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      “So, he would just be so dumb and I think he’s probably just tired of Molly making all the money in the relationship.
      “He’s got a kid now so he needs to help pay for some diapers.”
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury stare each other downCredit: PA More

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      Tyson Fury admits he is ‘in limbo’ as Oleksandr Usyk undisputed title talks drag on and says ‘I just want to fight’

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      TYSON FURY has been left “in limbo” as talks with Oleksandr Usyk drag on and claimed: “I just want to fight”.The pair of unbeaten champions have been negotiating the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed decider since the new year.
      Tyson Fury has been left ‘in limbo’ and as talks with Oleksandr Usyk drag onCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are in line for an undisputed title fightCredit: EPA
      Fury, 34, beat Derek Chisora, 38, in ten rounds of their trilogy bout in December, the third victory in their series.
      Usyk, 36, was ringside that night in Tottenham and faced off against the British superstar.
      But still no confirmation over the historic title unification has come, leaving Fury and his fans frustrated.
      He told Sky Sports: “I’m fantastic. I’ve had a good Christmas and New Year. I’ve been training and we’re just waiting on an announcement.
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      “I’m in limbo like the rest of the world. I’m not interested in who, what, where or when. I just want to fight and that’s it.”
      Saudi Arabia has emerged as a frontrunner to host the super-fight, with massive sums of money to prise the two over.
      But if the fighters cannot come to terms for a deal in the Middle East, Wembley is another alternative.
      Bob Arum added: “I think both of the fighters have agreed to the fight, I think the question is where the site will be.
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      “That will be sorted out hopefully next week and we’ll have an announcement shortly.
      “If the fight goes to the Middle East it will be sometime after Ramadan and if the fight is in the UK it will be the beginning of April.”
      Arum and Fury both sat ringside together in London as Artur Beterbiev, 38, beat Anthony Yarde, 31, in a Wembley Arena thriller.
      Tyson Fury and promotor Bob Arum at Wembley ArenaCredit: PA More

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      Fans question Tyson Fury’s loyalty to brother Tommy as video of him hugging Jake Paul emerges

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      TYSON FURY’S loyalty to brother Tommy was questioned after a video emerged of him hugging Jake Paul. Paul travelled to London after announcing the latest rescheduling of his grudge match with rival Tommy.
      Tyson Fury was spotted hugging Jake Paul on Saturday nightCredit: TikTok / @joeuk
      And the YouTuber-turned boxer was being interviewed by JOE when world heavyweight champion Tyson paid him a surprise visit.
      He looked on in shock when the Gypsy King burst through the door and faked a punch.
      But the two soon embraced after a light-hearted face off.
      Although fans claimed Tyson’s son was more loyal than he was after the little ‘un left Paul hanging after the American offered him a fist-bump.
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      One said: “Tyson’s son is more loyal than him lol.”
      Another said: “Little man is loyal to his uncle.”
      One added: “Young ‘un knows what’s up.”
      But in defence, one argued: “Tyson Fury knows it’s just business and he just talking to sell tickets.”
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      Paul, 26, and Tommy, 23, put unbeaten records, bragging rights and family reputation on the line on Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      It marks the THIRD time the two will attempt to settle their score in the ring.
      Tommy was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
      But he hopes it really is third time lucky as his big brother warned him to leave no stone unturned in training camp.
      Tyson, 34, told Sky Sports: “He can’t just go to the ice cream parlour and not train.
      “He’s got to really focus and have the right sparring and everything. He’s got to take it really seriously.
      “He’s got to do the job when he’s in there because it’s not just the opponent. If you take the opponent out of the equation.

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      “There’s big pressure, a big stadium, top of the bill and all that sort of stuff.
      “The thrills and spills of big-time boxing sometimes get to them so it’s going to be interesting to see if Tommy can handle that pressure, which I know he can, but it’s going to be interesting to see him do it in front of the world.”
      Tommy will be the first opponent with a recognised professional boxing record that Paul has faced.
      But the American has beaten ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, in his 6-0 career.
      And Tyson said: “I think he’s a decent boxer.
      “A lot of people think he’s just a YouTube person who doesn’t know how to box but I’ve actually seen him training and I’ve actually seen his fights and I think he’s decent.
      “He’s like a novice professional. He’s only had six fights so he’s exactly as good as he should be at this stage.
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      “He’s not an Olympic boxer but then again neither am I.”
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury go head to head for the first timeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Watch Jake Paul’s ‘life flash before his eyes’ as Tyson Fury gatecrashes interview and pretends to punch Tommy’s rival

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      TYSON FURY made Jake Paul’s “life flash before his eyes” after gatecrashing his interview and pretending to punch him. Paul travelled to London after announcing the latest rescheduling of his grudge match with Tyson’s brother Tommy.
      Jake Paul’s ‘life flashed before his eyes’ after Tyson Fury gatecrashed his interview
      Tyson Fury and Jake Paul embracing

      And the YouTuber-turned-boxer was being interviewed by JOE when world heavyweight champion Tyson paid him a surprise visit.
      The American looked on in shock when the Gypsy King burst through the door and faked a punch.
      But the two soon embraced after a light-hearted face off – although fans were convinced Paul feared for his life.
      One said: “You could literally see the fear.”
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      Another said: “Jake’s life flashed before his eyes.”
      One added: “His whole life flashed there.”
      Another claimed: “He was shook.”
      And even Paul agreed, as he admitted: “I really thought he was going to f***ing punch me when he came in.”
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      Paul and Tommy put unbeaten records, bragging rights and family reputation on the line on Sunday February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      This is now the THIRD time the two have attempted to settle their score in the ring.
      Tommy was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
      But he hopes it really is third time lucky as big brother Tyson gave a blunt warning to whoever loses the celebrity boxing bout.
      He said to Paul’s face: “The two guys are putting it on. They’re both undefeated and whoever loses is pretty much f***ed, I think.
      “There’s not a lot to say. It’s like me, when you speak a lot of s*** you have to back it up and that’s it.
      “I’ve been doing these for years, 30-odd times in a row and now it’s time for the big boys to do it. I’m excited, I’m really excited.”
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury face off for the first timeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde judges’ scorecards at time of stoppage revealed in heartbreaking new blow to Brit

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      THE judges’ scorecards for Anthony Yarde’s thrilling defeat at the hands of Artur Beterbiev made for heartbreaking reading for the brave British challenger. The two light-heavyweight punchers put on an early Fight of the Year contender at Wembley Arena.
      Artur Beterbiev beat Anthony Yarde in eight roundsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Yarde was ahead on two of the three judges’ scorecards before his KO
      And Yarde, 31, pushed Beterbiev, 38, all the way until he was stopped in round eight.
      So much so that he was ahead on two of the scorecards at the time of the knockout.
      Robin Taylor had Yarde a point up at 66-67, while Jun Bae Lim saw him leading by three on 65-68.
      Only Jerome Lades scored Beterbiev winning the bout, at 67-66.
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      The back-and-forth action provided fans with one of the best fights in a British ring for some time.
      A pair of clubbing right hands in the eighth put Yarde down but the resilient Londoner made it to his feet.
      Beterbiev, boxing’s only champion with a 100 per cent KO ratio, then piled on the pressure.
      Yarde’s trainer Tunde Ajayi threw in the towel while his man was still on his feet before things could get ugly.
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      Beterbiev made it 19 KOs and now faces the prospect of a unification with Dmitry Bivol, 31, or mandatory defence against England’s Callum Smith, 32.
      And he insisted Yarde – beaten for the third time – can come again. He said: “Every boxer in this category can punch hard and Anthony did too.
      “Anthony is 31, he’s young. I turned pro 28, he has time and I hope he does well in the future.”
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      Jake Paul has Tyson Fury giggling as he warns he’ll have to disown brother Tommy when he’s ‘knocked out by Disney star’

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      TYSON FURY was left giggling after Jake Paul vowed to make him disown his younger brother Tommy. Paul travelled to London after announcing the latest rescheduling of his grudge match with Fury, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury come face to face at last in LondonCredit: Reuters
      Tyson Fury sat ringside at Wembley ArenaCredit: BT Sport

      And the celebrity boxing rivals went face-to-face for the very first time and were forced apart by security after a fiery exchange.
      Fury’s heavyweight champion brother Tyson, 34, was sat ringside at Wembley Arena, where Anthony Yarde was beaten by Artur Beterbiev in a thriller.
      And he warned his younger brother must change his name and stay in Saudi if he fails to secure bragging rights next month.
      But former child actor Paul, 26, warned it mounts massive pressure on the younger Fury as he vowed to bury the Love Islander’s boxing career in the desert.
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      He said: “He’s going to get knocked out by a Disney star, plain and simple, that’s it.
      “You’ll see, you’ll see who the real professional boxer is. All these critics, all these people saying, ‘Fight a real boxer.’ Here we go.
      “Tommy has so much to lose, his family is going to disown him when I knock him the f*** out, plain and simple, that’s it.
      “Sorry Tyson, I love you but it’s over for your brother.”
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      Fury, 23, has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, with a rib injury and then a US visa issue.
      The travel woe still persists today and as a result has brought the pair over to the Middle East.
      Paul has knocked out ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva in his 6-0 career.
      But 8-0 Fury will be the first opponent he has faced with a recognised professional boxing record.
      He told Paul: “I’ve beaten better people than you when I was 14 in the amateurs. I will school you. I’m not an MMA guy.
      “I was beating people better than you when I was 14, when you was messing about on Disney Channel, so don’t come round here pretending you’re about it when you’re not.”
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Artur Beterbiev beats brave Anthony Yarde with brutal 8th round stoppage to keep light-heavyweight belts in thriller

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      ANTHONY YARDE’S bloody, brilliant and brave world title shot ended in heartbreak again.The 31-year-old Hackney boxer took on Artur Beterbiev for the WBC, IBF and WBO light-heavyweight titles and had to be dragged out by his corner to save himself from his own courage, after eight rounds.
      Anthony Yarde was stopped with an 8th round KO by Artur BeterbievCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The duo put on an epic before Beterbiev continued his unbeaten streakCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The ace continues to reign supreme in the light-heavyweight divisionCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Beast from the East of London took on the Bond-villain at his own savage game and gave fans a thriller.
      But he was beaten into submission and left almost unrecognisable by the pound-for-pound sensation.
      After all the pantomime and fake-machismo from topless Tommy Fury and American YouTuber Jake Paul moments before in the Wembley arena ring – to flog their February 26 Saudi Arabia showdown – it was back to real boxing.
      The Canada-based Russian arrived in London with over 300 amateur bouts, three world titles, two Olympics, 18 pro wins and a 100 per cent KO ratio.
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      Yarde only had 12 amateur fights – after being a football, rugby and athletics star – and had twice tasted defeat in the paid ranks.
      The bookies had Yarde a huge underdog but he had seven years on his side and home advantage.
      Yarde made the brighter start with fizzing jabs and a couple of lead-left hooks, he even seemed to stagger the terrifying 38-year-old with one blow but neither man was hurt in the opener.
      Brutal Beterbiev’s pale white face was slapped red by the second and he didn’t like it one bit.
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      Beterbiev caught Yarde with a brutal hit to floor him in the 8thCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Yarde’s corner threw in the towelCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Beterbiev proved to be too good in the endCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He pushed the brave Brit back into a corner and tried to bludgeon him.
      But the Ilford ace ducked and dodged and landed more left hooks instead.
      The crowd was starting to believe in their boy.
      In the third Yarde lost his mouthguard so both boxers got a breather while it was cleaned and replaced.
      The undefeated champ cracked Yarde’s ribs with a booming right hand and scored with more jabs, he was starting to find his timing and the tide felt like it was slowly turning against the Englishman.
      Yarde’s second world title shot looked doomed at the start of the fourth when he was the target of a savage right hand and had his head rocked back by hammer-like jabs.
      Yarde put in the best performance of his career so farCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The duo put on a great show for those presentCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But the pretty boy showed hidden depths of fire and steel, wiping away his blood, slashing back and staying in the contest.
      Beterbiev looked both terrifying and vulnerable at the same time. It was magnificent action.
      Yarde lost his gumshield again at the start of the fifth, a worrying sign of early exhaustion as he gasped through his mouth instead of his nose.
      But then Beterbiev was buzzed by an arrow of a Yarde right hand and looked in deep danger.
      Somehow the Soviet beard absorbed the blow and he ended the round battering Yarde, the challenger did incredibly well to make the bell.
      Yarde caught Beterbiev with a number of big hitsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The pair had a new-found respect for each other afterwardsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Yarde’s right eye was a mess by the time the sixth started, he needed a miracle to survive, let alone spring the upset.
      Our man kept jabbing at his rival and dabbing at his oozing eye and then he caught a left hook that would have fallen anyone without a heart as huge as his.
      By round seven Yarde had scythed a gash into Beterbiev’s left eye too. This was a brilliant bloodbath.
      Yarde landed heavy scoring shots in the seventh but at the end of the session he got pinned into Beterbiev’s blue corner and took a pasting.
      Yarde’s spirit looked broken in the eighth when he was finally floored and looked beaten.
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      But he somehow dragged himself off of the canvas to beat ref Steve Gray’s count and was desperate to continue.
      But concerned trainer Tunde Ajayi had seen enough and threw in the towel to protect his man for another title tilt. More

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      Anthony Yarde vs Artur Beterbiev LIVE RESULT: Beterbiev now ROCKED in absolute thriller – TV channel, stream, latest

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      ANTHONY YARDE is facing Artur Beterbiev in a HUGE light-heavyweight unification fight RIGHT NOW!Fearsome Beterbiev is 18-0 as a professional and has won every single one of his fights by knockout.
      But Yarde is a ferocious puncher too. Here we go!
      There was a huge shock on the undercard, with Karol Itauma stopped and beaten for the first time as a pro.

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      Ring walks began from 10.38pm
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      Beterbiev vs Yarde
      Round 6 – Right hook from Beterbiev and Yarde is CUT.
      Yarde lets his hands go, landing combinations to the body and leads off with his right hand.
      Beterbiev has also slowed down, showing signs of wear and he is also sporting a cut on his left eye. Gruelling and great fight.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Beterbiev vs Yarde
      Round 5 – Yarde is starting to look marked up and shipping punishment.
      But he comes back and lands a big left hook and then a right hand, forcing the champion back.
      Massive end to the round for Yarde but Beterbiev defends well and gets through the round by pinning the challenger in the corner.
      What. A. Round.
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      Beterbiev vs Yarde
      Round 4 – Beterbiev comes out the traps and pins Yarde in the corner, letting his hands go.
      The Russian comes on strong and lands a series of blows which has Yarde in trouble.
      Yarde lands a right hand but Beterbiev returns with his own which again shakes the Brit. Best round for the champ.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Beterbiev vs Yarde
      Round 3 – Yarde is still utilising his movement really well with the left hook working for him.
      But Beterbiev is walking him down and looking to shoot hooks and right hands over the top.
      A left hook from the Russian looks to have caught Yarde’s attention.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Beterbiev vs Yarde
      Round 2 –Excellent action as the two punchers trade leather on the inside.
      Yarde is finding home with his left hook but Beterbiev has landed some clubbing right hands on the inside.
      The Russian looks to be finding his range well but Yarde is moving well and punching well in spirts.
      Beterbiev vs Yarde
      Round 1 – Really good, fast start by Yarde.
      He’s landed a few good check left hooks as Beterbiev comes forward and connected with a two-punch combo.
      But Beterbiev is stalking his man, taking his time and looks a daunting figure walking Yarde down.
      Beterbiev vs Yarde
      Round 1 – Here we go!
      Yarde challenges for the light-heavyweight title for the second time in his career.
      Beterbiev looks to make it 19 KOs in as many fights.
      Beterbiev ring walk
      And the champion Artur Beterbiev is now walking down the aisle.
      Beterbiev has won ALL 18 of his fights by KO.
      Can he do the same again against Yarde tonight?
      Anthony Yarde ring walk
      Here comes Yarde and as ever he does not look fazed at all by the fight.
      It is a slow walk down to the ring as he takes it all in at Wembley Arena.

      Yarde vs Beterbiev
      The atmosphere is reaching fever pitch at Wembley Arena.
      Sweet Caroline has been and gone.
      We are just moments away from the ring walks now!
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      We are just minutes away from the main event of Anthony Yarde vs Artur Beterbiev!
      And my word what a main event it is.
      Can Yarde do it against the fearsome Beterbiev?
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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
      Well, that was heated to say the least.
      Both men seem to absolutely despise each other.
      And we’ve only got four weeks till they finally fight.

      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
      The pair now go face-to-face in the ring.
      It is on for Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      This is one not to be missed!
      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
      Jake Paul said: “He’s about to get knocked out by a Disney star”.
      Tommy Fury responded: “When I hit you on the chin you’re going to stay down.”
      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
      Tommy Fury is topless in the ring.
      And Jake Paul has arrived.
      They go head-to-head and are pulled apart.
      This is getting nasty quickly!
      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
      Here we go!
      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury’s face off is imminent.
      It is all signed, sealed and delivered for Sunday, February 26.
      And the pair are meeting in the ring here right now!
      Glove to see it
      Tyson Fury reunited with old rival-turned friend Derek Chisora, a month after their most recent fight
      Fury stopped Chisora twice, in 2011 and 2014, before their trilogy bout in December.
      The Gypsy King got the job done in ten rounds but they seemed in good spirits at Wembley Arena as they sat with each other.
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      Itauma vs Bode
      Welp, it’s already over.
      Moses Itauma has knocked out Marcel Bode in just 23 seconds!
      He rushed over landing a combination of left hands, putting Bode down and it was all she wrote.
      Up next
      Moses Itauma makes his professional debut against Marcel Bode.
      Itauma is a former champion in the amateurs and has sparred Anthony Joshua.
      But his older brother Carol was knocked out earlier in the night.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fletcher vs Sharp
      After six rounds, Fletcher has taken all six rounds on the card.
      Valuable learning experience for the 6ft 7in cruiserweight, who moves to 5-0 now.
      He leaves the ring with some marking on his right eye but banks some good learning rounds.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fletcher vs Sharp
      Fletcher is cruising to a points victory here.
      He’s been very effective keeping Sharp long behind his jab and banging away to the body.
      But experienced Sharp has covered up well at times and avoided too much danger.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fletcher vs Sharp
      Fletcher is bossing the action after the first two rounds.
      He’s keeping Sharp at the end of his jab, switching stances and going to the body.
      The right side of Sharp’s face is beginning to redden due to the jabs he’s failing to defend.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Up next
      Cruiserweight Tommy Fletcher faces Darryl Sharp.
      Hard-hitting Fletcher is 3-0 all by knockout and claims to be the future of the division.
      Let’s see how he gets on here.
      Credit: Alamy
      The champ is here
      Tyson Fury is in the house to watch the big fight.
      The Gypsy King was also in Manchester last weekend to watch as Chris Eubank Jr was knocked out by Liam Smith.
      Fury’s brother Tommy is set to face off against Jake Paul in the ring ahead of their February 26 grudge match in Saudi Arabia.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Itauma vs Maderna 
      Interestingly, Itauma’s heavyweight brother Moses is due to make his professional debut tonight.
      Who knows what affect it will have on the 18-year-old, who has just seen his big brother knocked out.
      Itauma looks shellshocked as he leaves the ring.
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