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      Caroline Dubois yet to watch brother Daniel’s fight with Anthony Joshua after opening up on family fallout

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      CAROLINE DUBOIS still has not watched brother Daniel’s stunning win against Anthony Joshua in full – amid a family fallout. Unbeaten Caroline moved out of her family home following a rift with dad and former mentor Dave – also known as Stan. Daniel Dubois with his sister Caroline Dubois in 2019Credit: GettyThe pair used to train and live togetherCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdBut there has since been a family falloutCredit: nstagram @carolinedubois1And the lightweight prospect is so focussed on her own career that she did not even tune in to brother Daniel’s world title fight with AJ. She told Seconds Out: “I didn’t watch it but I saw the end, the stoppage and the knockdowns. “And from what I heard and what everybody’s saying, as you said “resounding” – it was a beatdown from the first to the, fifth? Fifth round.” Caroline is one of Stan’s 11 children, with her young brothers Prince, 20 and Soloman, 12, also amateur boxers. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd she was once part of a tight-knit family under the guidance of her imposing father. But a row forced the family apart, with Caroline moving out of the family home and remaning trained by coach Shane McGuigan. Meanwhile, big brother Daniel parted ways to join Don Charles, who McGuigan recommended as a new cornerman to dad Stan. But such was the nature of the bitter falling out, Caroline has also lost touch with Daniel, who is coming off the biggest win of his career. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShe said: “I don’t speak to him anymore.” Caroline believes moving out of the family home for independence is what caused friction with her father. Anthony Joshua warned not to repeat tactic that ‘didn’t do s*** for him’ as he’s told to rematch Dubois straight awayShe opened up: “My dad’s got 11 kids in total, with my mum he’s got seven, and I’m the middle child. “One thing you know about the middle child is that sometimes they get overlooked and they don’t get that attention and they have to fight for it.”My dad was only paying attention to the boxers and to the boys. He didn’t really focus about the girls, by his own admission, he didn’t pay attention to my sisters.”And so I guess as a young kid, you see that and you think, ‘Okay, what can I do?’ And I said, ‘I want to box.'”I pestered him, I pestered him and he saw, ‘She truly has got a fire in her that’s different from her brothers. My dad put Daniel in boxing, but with me, I asked for it.”I guess what it was is he just wanted me to stay a certain way. But I was nine years old and I’m growing.”I went to school, my brothers didn’t go to school. I was on the GB team, I went to the Olympics because I was a good amateur.”I used to travel a lot. You know, I went to Buenos Aires, Argentina, I went to Bulgaria, Serbia.I don’t speak to him anymore. Caroline Dubois on brother Daniel “I travelled everywhere and I think that helped open up my mind, helped change me, change my perspective.”I saw how other people treated their children and my mind opened up. I saw what was acceptable and what I wanted to accept. My boundaries got bigger.”And I remember coming to a conclusion for myself, ‘Who am I boxing for?’ “When I suffered my first amateur defeat of all time, I went 60 fights, never lost a fight, I lost for the first time and it was the most heartbreaking moment.”I remember crying for days. I wasn’t experienced and I wasn’t getting the support. One thing that my dad was honest about is that he stopped supporting me when I was 16 years old.”With boxing, he just stopped looking after me and supporting me and stopped pushing me because he didn’t like the way that I was changing.”As he says, I was becoming more independent and I wanted more for myself. And I just was like, what am I doing this for? It was like a penny drop moment.’I’m leaving home, I’m moving out'”I was like, ‘I’m doing it for myself, I’m doing this shit for myself.’ I’m not dying, making weight, sweating out, not eating for days, and as a woman I lose my period. “I’m not doing this for some other guy who couldn’t care less. I’m doing it for myself, I’m doing it for my future.”I took that decision. And it started to get very toxic and very bad in the household. He kept saying, ‘Why can’t you be more like Daniel? You need to be like him.'”I can’t be like him and I wouldn’t want to be like him. And that’s not disrespect, but we’re different people. It was a decision that I had to make, I spoke to my brothers and sisters about it.”I was like, ‘Okay, I’m leaving home, I’m moving out. And they were like, ‘Okay, I want to come with you.'”My younger brother and sister, they both moved out with me. So we left home and that’s what happened.”My dad’s now saying that I saw the change in her. He says, he never liked female boxing. That’s absolute BS. And I just wanted to call that out.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCaroline, 23, is 10-0 in her career with the WBC interim title to her name. Daniel, 27, meanwhile defended his IBF belt against Joshua, 34, with the pair now in talks for a rematch. Caroline is the interim WBC championCredit: Instagram / wbcboxingDaniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua at WembleyCredit: Reuters More

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      I’m going to LEAVE before Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul – it’s dangerous and disrespectful to boxing, says Eddie Hearn

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      EDDIE HEARN has claimed he will leave before Mike Tyson’s clash with Jake Paul on November 15.Former world heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, has not had a professional bout since 2005 and was forced to delay the clash with Paul by four months due to health issues.Mike Tyson will face Jake Paul on November 15Credit: GettyEddie Hearn has claimed he will not watch the clashCredit: GettyBoxing promoter Hearn, 45, will be in attendance at the event in Texas to support Irish icon Katie Taylor as she rematches Amanda Serrano.But he has admitted he will not stick around for the main event as an old Tyson faces off against YouTuber Paul, 27, who has won 10 of his 11 pro fights.Speaking to BBC Sport, Hearn said: “The reality is that 20 years ago when Mike Tyson retired from the sport he was shot, completely finished.”It was actually sad to watch then, 20 years ago.”READ MORE IN BOXINGHe went on to add: “I’m in awe of him – he’s one of my favourite ever fighters, one of the greatest of all time – but he’s a 58-year-old man.”You only need to speak to him and look at him to know this guy should not be in a ring again.”Tyson will take on Paul at the AT&T Stadium nearly FOUR DECADES after he made history by becoming the youngest world heavyweight champion at the age of 20 back in 1986.He made his return to the ring after 15 years away in 2020 when he competed in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.Tyson recently sent a warning to Paul, telling Jimmy Kimmel: “I started Jake Paul off. My fight with Roy Jones Jr, I allowed him to fight on the card.”So I’ve decided that I started him, and now I’m going to finish him. I liked [Jones Jr] a lot, I like [Paul], but in this particular fight he has to go.”Everything we know about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fightMeanwhile, Hearn is suing Paul for defamation for the sum of $100million.A court date has been set for October 16 after a motion to have the £75m case thrown out was rejected by a New York judge.Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again. He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds. Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout. More

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      ‘What’s happened’ say fans as they fear Jake Paul is ‘going to get slept’ by Mike Tyson after seeing sparring footage

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      JAKE PAUL has released sparring footage ahead of his fight against Mike Tyson – but fans have been left asking questions. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces heavyweight icon Tyson on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Jake Paul in sparring for his fight against Mike TysonCredit: @jakepaulJake Paul gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his trainingCredit: @jakepaulAnd Paul – who is moving up to heavyweight – gave fans a rare glimpse into his preparations by releasing a short clip in sparring.But one said: “Better do better than that. Mike Tyson’s gonna take your head off.”Another added: “Jake Paul going to get slept fighting like that.”One asked: “Dude looks slow and sloppy what happened to him?”READ MORE IN BOXINGBut his former trainer BJ Flores argued: “That jab to the body sets up a heavy right hand all day. “Great punch selection. Insane pace for a heavyweight.”Tyson, 58, has also released carefully crafted training montages with fans equally worried with what they see. The 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.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight.Paul, 27, meanwhile has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.Fans predict a ‘sad day’ when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul as boxing legend, 58, reveals training footage ahead of boutTyson will return for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020.His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host.But Paul has been forced to defend the fight for the ages.He told the Daily Mail: “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight.”He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. ‘To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: REX More

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      ‘Nobody has survived’, says Tyson Fury as he reveals fact about his career ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY warned he is an expert in rematches – in a warning to Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history after taking Fury’s WBC title and unbeaten record in May.Tyson Fury speaking ahead of the console release of boxing video game UndisputedCredit: UndisputedAnd now the two prepare to do it all over again back in Riyadh on December 21. It will be Fury’s fourth career rematch, having faced John McDermott twice as well as Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora three times. And Fury was quick to remind Usyk that he won all three of the rematch bouts heading into their return in Saudi Arabia. He said ahead of the console release of boxing video game Undisputed: “It’s given me a little bit of a lift. READ MORE IN BOXING”Now I’ve got something really to return for. And here’s the interesting fact, in two decades, no one has ever survived the rematch with me.”Of all the rematches I’ve had, with John McDermott, the trilogies with Chisora, trilogy with Wilder and I’m going into a rematch for this.”I’ve stopped every one of them or knocked them. So yeah, I’m looking forward to the challenge.”Usyk, 37, was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with his December 21 rematch with Fury, 36, back in Riyadh.Most read in BoxingFury’s rematch record John McDermott2009, points win 2010, 9th-round stoppage win Deontay Wilder2018, draw 2020, 7th-round stoppage win 2021, 11th-round stoppage winDerek Chisora2011, points win 2014, 10th-round stoppage win2022, 10th-round stoppage winCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDaniel Dubois, 27, meanwhile inherited the belt after being elevated from interim champ and knocked out Anthony Joshua, 34, in his first defence.And Fury reckons he will need a similar performance to guarantee victory over undefeated Usyk.He said: “There’s no secret – I’m going in there to knock him out because I don’t think I’m gonna get a decision no matter what I do.”So I have to take it out of the judges’ hands. I believe I have to get him out of there.”Fury and Usyk rematch on December 21Credit: GETTY More

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      ‘I know what I’ve got to do’, says Tyson Fury after responding to pleas to remove dad John from his training team

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      TYSON FURY has responded to pleas to change his coaching team that includes dad John ahead of rematching Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history after taking the Gypsy King’s WBC title and unbeaten record in May.Tyson Fury’s corner came under fire following defeat to Oleksandr UsykCredit: AFPBut his crowded corner, led by Sugarhill Steward but also involving assistant Andy Lee and Fury’s dad John, came under fire. John was especially singled out by pundits for shouting over head trainer Sugarhill during the valuable 60 seconds in the corner. But Fury has vowed to stick with his team when probed during the console release of boxing video game Undisputed.He said: “I know what I’ve got to do, nothing drastic.”People can say ‘I want to change trainers or I’ll blame it on me conditioning coach or I’ll blame it on the cook or I’ll blame it on the mouse next door.’READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m not interested in all that. For me, it is the same team, same everything. I know what I’ve got to do. I thought I won the fight last time.”I give him – me boxing all my life and watching boxing my whole career – I give him rounds eight, nine and ten, and round nine was a 10-8.”So that’s what I give him out of the fight, but obviously the judges saw it a bit different, couple of them did.”One of them had me winning. That’s what it was. It was as close as it can be. I didn’t get the nod on the night, I’ll make it back next time.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUsyk, 37, was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with his December 21 rematch with Fury, 36, back in Riyadh.Daniel Dubois, 27, meanwhile inherited the belt after being elevated from interim champ and knocked out Anthony Joshua, 34, in his first defence. Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua will ‘NEVER’ be able to escape their fightAnd Fury reckons he will need a similar performance to guarantee victory over undefeated Usyk. He said: “There’s no secret – I’m going in there to knock him out because I don’t think I’m gonna get a decision no matter what I do.”So I have to take it out of the judges’ hands. I believe I have to get him out of there.”Fury and Usyk rematch on December 21Credit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury still haunted after losing ‘massive fight’ with Brit rival and refuses to let Anthony Joshua suffer same fate

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      TYSON FURY is still haunted by losing one Great British boxing fight – so he will not let Anthony Joshua suffer the same fate. The pair of heavyweight superstars have spent years agonisingly circling each other without yet sharing the ring.Tyson Fury is refusing to give up on fighting Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJoshua after losing to Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyFury went through a similar experience when he was lined up to fight Northern rival David Price over a decade ago. But that mammoth match up fell by the wayside – so Fury will not let lightening strike twice when it comes to fighting AJ.He said on TNT Sports: “At the end of the day, it would be a travesty if we didn’t fight. “No matter if he loses 20 more fights, if he doesn’t win another fight and he has 10 years away from the game, it doesn’t matter. READ MORE IN BOXING”We have to fight. I did an interview recently and I said, ‘Look, it doesn’t matter if we’re 50 years old, we’ll have to fight. “I lost one big fight already with David Price, he was a British hope at one stage and that was building up lovely. “That would’ve been a massive fight in Liverpool or Manchester but that’s gone now. And it would be a travesty if we didn’t fight each other.”Fury, 36, looked on course to face Joshua, 34, next year with a double header – from Saudi Arabia to London – being put together behind the scenes.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut AJ looks to have blown it after suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, at Wembley Stadium.Fury meanwhile rematches Oleksandr Usyk, 37, on December 21 following his undisputed title loss in May and is back in training for the title bout. Tyson Fury hits back at Oleksandr Usyk’s team after being compared to Vladimir Putin as feud hots up ahead of rematchHe said: “I’m ready to rock and roll. I don’t need a 12-week camp. I’ve been boxing all my life. “I’m ready to go tonight, tomorrow, next weekend. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, it doesn’t really matter. “I can come in the ring at 30 stone and do 15 rounds. I’m a natural at it, do you know what I mean? “All I need is five or six weeks sparring, good sparring this time.” Oleksandr Usyk and Fury rematch on December 21Credit: GETTY More

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      Tyson Fury hits back at Oleksandr Usyk’s team after being compared to Vladimir Putin as feud hots up ahead of rematch

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      TYSON FURY has hit back at Oleksandr Usyk’s team after being compared to Vladimir Putin – as the feud hots up ahead of their rematch. Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history after taking Fury’s WBC title and unbeaten record in May. Tyson Fury has hit back at Oleksandr Usyk’s team after being compared to Vladimir PutinCredit: Queensberry Promotions It has set the scene for a huge rematch back in Riyadh on December 21.In a social media post, Fury issued a rallying cry and hit out at Usyk, his promoter Alex Krassyuk and manager Egis Klimas. He wrote: “You had your shot but couldn’t finish the job! Mistake!”Now your about to feel the wrath of a menace! F*** Usyk. F*** Egis Klimas. F*** Alex Krassyuk and if you’re down with Usyk then f*** you too.READ MORE IN BOXING”Gypsy King 2024 for coming for you. December 21 is mine. Me against the world. Incoming 3x heavyweight champion.”But Klimas responded: “Sounds like Putin, if you are not with me f*** you, and it means you against me. You pal, f*** you back!!!” Fury caught wind of being compared to Russia’s president, who ordered the invasion of Usyk’s homeland of Ukraine. And he responded: “I know his team are a little bit upset, they’ve even compared me to Vladimir Putin today. I’m not sure why. Most read in Boxing”Because I’ve been rapping Tupac. And Egis – f*** you, f*** your team, f*** Usyk. “F*** Alex and if you’re down with Usyk, then f*** you too, just like Tupac said.”I’m in there to smash a motherf***er’s face in. And whatever I’ve got to, I’ll do it. It’s him or me.” Tyson Fury teases trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk More

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      Laura Woods forced to apologise live on air after Tyson Fury sent X-rated message to Oleksandr Usyk on TNT Sports

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      LAURA WOODS was forced to apologise live on TNT after Tyson Fury’s X-rated message to Oleksandr Usyk during his interview on Saturday.The Gypsy King dropped the F-bomb when discussing his blockbuster rematch with the undefeated Ukrainian on December 21.Tyson Fury let the F-bomb slip during a passionate rant about his upcoming rematchCredit: X / @boxingontntLaura Woods was forced to apologise live on airCredit: X / @boxingontntFury is hungry for revenge after losing belts to Usyk in May by split decisionCredit: X / @boxingontntFury took some time out of his training to take a trip to Liverpool to watch Nick Ball stop Ronny Rios in Round 10 of their WBA featherweight fight.Fury, 36, was brought into the TNT Sports panel to cover the headline fight and talk about his upcoming fight against Usyk.Asked by Woods how he felt about fighting now he is older and wiser, Fury said: “I’ve always been a bad man my whole life.”And I’m still one today at nearly 40 years old. Few years off 40, but still, I like to say that, it sounds more.READ MORE IN SPORT”However, I’m going to go in there with destroy mode.”Last time I went to box him and I was being cautious. I was boxing the head right off him, let’s talk facts.”Anyone can get caught as we’ve seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights.”But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock a motherf***er out. I’m not even sure if you can say that on TNT.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAt this point Woods was forced to intervene live on air.The TNT presenter said: “It might be past the watershed, but I probably do have to apologise for a couple of people watching if you’re offended by that.PlayStation appears to predict what will happen in mouthwatering Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch with brutal clip”It is Tyson Fury though, so you might get a bit of that anyway.”Fury then interjected: “I’ll apologise for my behaviour. If you don’t like it, change the channel!”Woods added: “I thought there was going to be another one then!”Usyk beat Fury on a split decision in May to add the WBC title to his collection in the first undisputed fight in 25 years.Fury was also in Liverpool to watch his cousin Walter beat Dale Arrowsmith in their undercard bout to take his professional career to 2-0.Earlier in the interview, Fury insisted he will be in much better shape for the second fight with Usyk.He referenced the fact he will be free to prepare without having to protect the cut he suffered which postponed their first clash.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Gypsy King insisted: “I’m ready to roll. I can come into the ring at 30 stone and do 15 rounds. I’m a natural at it.”All I need is five or six weeks sparring – good sparring this time where I’ve not got a cut that’s going to open up.” More