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      Tyson Fury’s mixed-rules fight against Francis Ngannou with 4oz gloves in the cage ‘evens it up a lot’, says UFC star

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has been given a glimmer of hope against Tyson Fury – if they agree to an unprecedented mixed-rules bout. Fury has called to fight Ngannou in a hybrid bout, in the cage with 4oz gloves on but under boxing rules.
      UFC middleweight Darren Till pictured with Tyson Fury
      Francis Ngannou has left the UFCCredit: Getty
      And UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall believes it help level the playing field slightly.
      He told talkSPORT: “Punching with boxing gloves and MMA gloves is completely different.
      “The boxers are very used to the rings, obviously, because that’s all they’ve fought in, and the cage is completely different.
      “You can’t ride punches as well in a cage as you can in a ring. I mean, there’s no leaning back over the top rope in a cage, if you start leaning back you’re going to get knocked out.
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      “It definitely evens it up a lot. I don’t know what they are trying to do with the rounds. If they do three five-minute rounds that will suit Ngannou as well.
      “It definitely evens it up more than fighting in a ring with boxing gloves on.”
      Ngannou, 36, is now a free agent having walked out on the UFC after failing to agree a new contract, which saw him stripped of the title.
      But it now paves the way for the Cameroonian to realise his long-standing dream of a career in boxing.
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      Fury, 34, is currently in talks for the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed title decider with Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      But he warned attention will turn to a blockbuster crossover fight with Ngannou if terms for the historic unification are not met.
      Despite Ngannou’s devastating punch power – which is equal to being hit with a sledgehammer – Aspinall remains realistic on his chances against boxing’s best.
      He said: “I think they are good fights for PR and money and stuff.
      “I mean, everyone has got a chance, especially with heavyweights, but I think it’s a very, very slim chance.
      “[It’s tough] when you’re boxing someone who is a specialist in just boxing, us as MMA fighters, boxing is just a small part of our game really.
      “It is definitely a part of the game, but pure boxing is different, it’s a whole other sport on its own
      “I definitely think it’ll be great for his career and he definitely has a chance of winning but I don’t think the chance is very big to be honest.”
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      Floyd Mayweather was in exhibition fight talks with Salt Papi and King Kenny but YouTube stars ‘couldn’t agree to terms’

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER was in talks for an exhibition fight with either Salt Papi or King Kenny – but neither YouTuber could agree terms. Mayweather, 45, announced he will make his UK boxing debut on February 25 at the O2 Arena.
      Floyd Mayweather was in talks for an exhibition fight with either Salt Papi and King KennyCredit: Getty
      Crossover boxing star Salt PapiCredit: Getty
      YouTuber-turned boxer King KennyCredit: Misfits Boxing
      Initially Liam Harrison, 37, was named as the opponent but the Muay Thai legend never officially signed and had to pull out amid a knee injury.
      So Mayweather’s team scrambled to find a replacement and according to Happy Punch promotion, Salt Papi, 28, and Kenny, 25, were considered.
      But the crossover boxing banner, who represent Salt Papi, revealed they “couldn’t agree to terms”.
      Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers, who has a 1-0 professional boxing record and left MMA at 5-2, was later announced as Mayweather’s opponent.
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      It will be the boxing icon’s sixth exhibition since officially retiring in 2017 following victory over ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34.
      Mayweather’s last was in November, beating YouTuber Deji, 26, who is also the brother to KSI, 29, in six rounds in Dubai.
      Chalmers negotiated the spectacle bout on his own and after a few agonising days of waiting, the shock fight was announced.
      But he revealed it came after having to beat off competition from others trying to convince Mayweather to look elswhere.
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      Chalmers told iD Boxing: “The first phone call was Thursday, I had the contract by Saturday.
      “So it was a quick, quick turnaround, no messing around. Even at the last minute, people were trying to hijack it, ‘Ah, fight this YouTuber, fight that YouTuber.’
      “But the man was a man of his word and went, ‘Nope, Aaron’s got the fight’.”
      Aaron Chalmers is 1-0 as a boxer and 5-2 in MMACredit: Alamy Live News More

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      Deontay Wilder labelled a ‘fraud’ and ‘coward’ after Dillian Whyte accuses rival of being ‘scared to fight’ him

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      DILLIAN WHYTE labelled Deontay Wilder a “fraud” and “coward” after accusing his rival of being “scared to fight” him.Whyte spent an age as the No1 contender for the WBC title, held by the American at that point.
      Dillian Whyte labelled Deontay Wilder a ‘fraud’ and ‘coward’Credit: PA
      Deontay Wilder has been accused by Dillian Whyte of being ‘scared’ to fightCredit: Getty
      But by the time he finally got his shot at the green and gold belt, it was held by Tyson Fury, who twice beat Wilder to win and retain the title.
      Whyte, 34, is still out to settle the score with Wilder, 37, but claimed the ex-champion is not so keen as he voiced his frustration.
      He told the Daily Mail: “We are just looking to see what’s next and who’s next. I’ve had enough of waiting around.
      “I waited years and years as No1 contender to fight that coward, fraud Wilder who avoided me and apparently is still scared to fight me which is pathetic. 
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      “That is the problem with boxing. Everyone should have to fight each other like in UFC.”
      Whyte most recently beat Jermaine Franklin, 29, in a disputed decision in November.
      Anthony Joshua, 33, was ringside that night which fuelled speculation of a rematch, following AJ’s 2015 win.
      But Joshua is set to instead return on April 1 against Franklin, building back after two losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
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      And Hearn plans for a summer stadium fight between Whyte and AJ.
      Although Whyte has received no formal offer guaranteeing him another shot at Joshua, who he beat in the amateurs all the way back in 2009.
      He said: “AJ’s doing what he wants to do. Listen, if he really wants to fight me it’s not very hard to make.
      “It’s 1-1 and I’ve been chasing that fight for the last seven years. I don’t understand why we can’t get the fight on.
      “Obviously it’s a big fight for Britain and for DAZN, DAZN need big fights and big content. I don’t know why they’re not pushing for it.
      “Eddie has talked a lot about the fight, but they couldn’t commit to actually making it. Waste of time talking about it.
      “We’ve had no offer for that fight or serious talks. It’s very frustrating.”
      Anthony Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      Anthony Yarde vs Artur Beterbiev: UK start time, stream, TV channel, undercard for HUGE unification fight

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      ANTHONY YARDE is set to take on monster light-heavyweight Artur Beterbiev in a huge light-heavyweight unification TOMORROW NIGHT.Yarde, 31, beat Stefani Koykov to set up the clash with Russian Beterbiev, who holds the WBC, WBA and IBF light-heavyweight belts.
      Artur Beterbiev beat Joe Smith Jr earlier this year via KO2Credit: Getty
      Anthony Yarde is taking on Artur Beterbiev in his second world title shotCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The pair have been on a collision course for months as the fight was originally scheduled to take place in October.
      But an injury to Beterbiev set the fight back until the end of January.
      Yarde has fought for a world title before, losing by knockout to Sergey Kovalev back in 2019.
      But he had some BIG chances to put away his Russian opponent, but seemed to lack the experience to take the opportunity.
      The London man then fought twice with Lyndon Arthur, losing the first on points before winning the second via knockout.
      Beterbiev is 18-0 as a professional and has won every single one of his fights by knockout.
      It’s no surprise he is avoided by most – so Yarde already deserves some plaudits for taking on the beast
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      What are their records?
      Yarde has fought 25 times, winning 23 and losing two.
      Of his victories, 22 have been by way of KO – showing his devastating power.
      Beterbiev’s record is simply frightening.
      The Canada-based banger has won all 18 of his fights, and all by way of KO.
      What are their odds?
      Yarde 6-1
      Beterbiew – 1-12
      Draw 25-1
      Odds courtesy of Betfair
      When is Yarde vs Beterbiev?

      Yarde’s big clash with Beterbiev will take place this weekend on Saturday, January 28.
      The fight will take place at the OVO Arena in Wembley.
      Yarde vs Beterbiev ring-walks will get underway from 10.30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Yarde vs Beterbiev will be shown live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.

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      Yarde and Beterbiev will finally meet in the ringCredit: Reuters
      What has been said?
      “Since I’ve started boxing I’ve not had more than one week out of the gym,” Yarde said.
      “Beterbiev had more than 200 amateur fights and 18 professional, but I’m going to be sharp and focused.
      “In the light-heavyweight division, he has been nothing but a wrecking ball, knocking out every opponent so far.
      “He’s very powerful but I feel I’m faster and, by age, I’m fresher, but in experience, I’m behind him.”
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      What we DO know is this is a real battle of the bangers.
      There is no doubt Yarde could hurt Beterbiev – but the Russian-born-Canadian-living beast just seems a different breed.
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      He will be happy to fight fire with fire – and his will just burn that bit stronger on the night.
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      Jake Paul’s grudge match with Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia faces DELAY as fight announcement closes in

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      THE anticipated grudge match between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury faces another delay – by just 24 hours. Fans of the two celebrity boxing stars are fearing the worst with the fight yet to be confirmed.
      Jake Paul is set to fight Tommy Fury nextCredit: Esther Lin
      Tommy Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Jake Paul beforeCredit: Rex
      But according to journalist Ariel Helwani, the bout is set to end up on Sunday, February 26, with “an announcement shortly”.
      Initially the fight was due to land a day beforehand, with Saudi Arabia all-but confirmed to host.
      The two are now trying to settle their score in the ring for the THIRD time.
      Fury, 23, was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
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      The travel woe still persists today, which left the UK and Saudi as frontrunners to host the bitter bout.
      Paul, 26, even offered to travel to Manchester on February 18 and fight Fury in enemy territory.
      But a more lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia a week later was proposed and looks to have won the race.
      Fury last boxed in Dubai in November in a last-minute exhibition against Rolly Lambert, 33.
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      Paul was a special guest commentator that night and slammed the six-round bout from ringside.
      It came a month after the American beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, over eight rounds to go 6-0.
      Paul appeared to respond to concerns over his next fight and pointed towards the pregnancy of Fury’s girlfriend Molly-Mae.
      He tweeted: “Hold your horses. The man’s having a baby.”
      But Paul looks to be on track still, having travelled to Dubai to finish his camp for the Saudi fight with Fury.
      And his boxing banner Most Valuable Promotions also posted: “Jumping towards that announcement? You know what it is. Coming soon.”
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are set to fight in FebruaryCredit: BT Sport More

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      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk AGREE to blockbuster undisputed fight with location to be revealed next week

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk have AGREED to their blockbuster undisputed title fight with a location to be revealed next week. The pair of unbeaten champions have been in talks for the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification since the new year.
      Tyson Fury with his US promoter Bob ArumCredit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk is closing in on a deal to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters
      And Saudi Arabia has emerged as a frontrunner to host the historic title fight with the boxers negotiating separate deals.
      Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum confirmed an agreement to fight is in place with the date and venue to be imminently announced.
      Arum told Sky Sports: “I think both of the fighters have agreed to the fight, I think the question is where the site will be. 
      “That will be sorted out hopefully next week and we’ll have an announcement shortly.
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      “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 has refused to rule out Fury, 34, fighting Usyk, 35, on home soil at Wembley Stadium.
      But he admitted the prizefighters could be convinced over to the desert, where the most money can be made.
      Arum said: “It depends what the deals are and so forth.
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      “There are a number of us that would prefer the fight to be in Wembley, but again it depends on the money.
      “The fighters have a very short limit of their careers and they have to make whatever money, particularly large amounts of money, because in a few years it’s not going to be available.
      “I just think it’s going to be a tremendous fight.”
      Oleksandr Usyk, Bob Arum and Tyson Fury in 2021Credit: Getty More

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      Colin Hart: Boxing chiefs must get tough on trash-talking… Liam Smith deserves a stiff penalty for unsavoury Eubank row

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      BOXING has now given Liverpool another Fab Four who rival The Beatles in bringing pride and glory to the people of Merseyside.Brothers Paul, Stephen, Liam and Callum Smith — with a mixture of skill, courage, dedication and integrity over the last 20 years — have brought nothing but honour to themselves, their city and their sport.
      Chris Eubank Jr wore a rainbow armband in response to Liam Smith’s commentsCredit: PA
      Between them, they’ve won British, Commonwealth, European and world titles and dozens of championship belts.
      Having interviewed the conquering quartet many times they have always shown the utmost respect for their opponents.
      That is why I found it so shocking Liam — completely out of character — tarnished his impeccable reputation by attacking Chris Eubank Jr with homophobic insults at a press conference before their fight last Saturday.
      Liam soon realised he was way out of order and had the good grace and sense to apologise profusely for his remarks.
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      The 34-year-old former WBO world light-middleweight champ said: “I apologise to anyone offended by what I said — I’m not homophobic in any way, shape or form.”
      Eubank Jr allowed himself to be provoked and retaliated with obnoxious accusations of infidelity by his rival.
      At least after Smith had blitzed his way to a shock fourth-round win they ended up hugging each other in the ring to put their unacceptable behaviour behind them.
      But that does not mean this particular unsavoury episode is over.
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      The pair have been summoned by British Boxing Board of Control stewards to appear before a disciplinary hearing next month.
      When Tyson Fury previously faced a similar charge for a repulsive rant at a press conference he got a hefty fine.
      And although Liam has not stepped out of line before in a 15-year pro career he also deserves to receive a stiff penalty — if only as a deterrent to others.
      It is about time the Board got tough with fighters over this modern trash-talking trend that seems to be getting increasingly out of hand.
      Promoters and TV executives love it as they feel that kind of provocative behaviour increases ticket sales and pay-per-view buys.
      Yet it has been the case that if a fight is attractive enough it will still sell out before either boxer has said a word.
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      There appears to be a growing resentment among fans about the increase in the number of fights that can be seen only on PPV — many with no justification.
      A recent letter in Boxing News from a Chris Kyle summed it up.
      He wrote: “I’m at a loss to justify why I’m paying Sky and BT £20 per month for 30 days of sports in the hope that they may show at least one decent boxing show that comes included with my subscription fee.”
      Referring to the non-title clash between Smith and Eubank Jr that cost £19.95 on Sky Sports PPV, he added: “With the greatest respect to both fighters, this is hardly a battle the world has been crying out for.”
      But as it turned out the majority who paid no doubt thought they had got value for their money as they saw a surprise upset and a spectacular knockout.
      It’s interesting unbeaten Artur Beterbiev — one of the world’s elite fighters who has won all his 18 fights by KO — defends his WBC, IBF and WBO world light-heavyweight titles against Anthony Yarde tomorrow.
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      It is live on BT yet it isn’t on PPV, so that will certainly please Mr Kyle.
      Brit Yarde must be given the proverbial puncher’s chance but Russian-born Canadian Beterbiev is a massive 1-8 favourite and everything points to the Ilford man being another of our gallant losers.
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      John Fury says ‘there is no more boxing’ for son Tommy Fury if he loses to Jake Paul as fight is ‘a foregone conclusion’

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      JOHN FURY insists son Tommy’s days as a boxer will be over if he loses his grudge match with Jake Paul.The former Love Island star is set to collide with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a lucrative Saudi showdown next month after nearly two years of build-up.
      Tommy Fury is set to throw down with Jake Paul next monthCredit: BT SPORT
      Tommy is under immense pressure to preserve the prestigious Fury nameCredit: GETTY
      Dad John has threatened to retire his son if he loses to the YouTuberCredit: Rex
      Dogged dad John has no doubt in his mind his son will do a number on Paul, so much so he’s vowed to retire him if he comes up short against The Problem Child.
      The 58-year-old told talkSPORT: “There is no more boxing for him if he loses.
      “But, I am 100 per cent confident he will knock him out.
      “It’s a big ask for Jake Paul, because Tommy is much better than what he’s faced before, so fair do’s to him.
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      “It’s a foregone conclusion that Tommy will win.
      “We are not leaving a stone unturned and are training as if this were against a world-class fighter.
      “He’s working really well.”
      Brother Tyson had a similar warning for 23-year-old Tommy, telling talkSPORT: “They are finally getting it on and are going to throw down.
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      “The two YouTube people get to battle it out for the king of the YouTubers.
      “It’s going to be fun, and I expect Tommy to chin him.
      “If he doesn’t he can stay in Saudi Arabia.”
      Fury vs Paul is currently on course to take place on February 25, although an official announcement has yet to be made.
      John said of the showdown: “It’s 99 per cent done.
      “We have been in camp before Christmas so are ahead of schedule.
      John Fury is adamant son Tommy will do a number on Jake PaulCredit: ALAMY
      “Things are going really well; we are looking to put a great fight on for the fans.
      “If they don’t, it’s a doomed contest.
      “But both boys want to fight, so I can’t see any issues.
      “It’s a great venue they’ve got and the fans have been waiting a long time for this.”
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      Paul, however, has hinted the fight may have fallen through a third time due to the imminent birth of Fury’s first child with long-term girlfriend Molly-Mae.
      On Wednesday evening, he tweeted: “Hold your horses. The man’s having a baby.” More