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      Chris Eubank Jr left with gruesomely swollen eye in suspected orbital break after brutal Liam Smith KO

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR was left with a suspected broken orbital bone in his crushing loss to Liam Smith.Eubank hit the canvas for the first time in his professional career in round four of the middleweight clash in Manchester.
      Liam Smith knocked out Chris Eubank JrCredit: Getty
      Eubank’s eye swelled up straight after fightCredit: Getty
      Chris Eubank Jr congratulates Liam SmithCredit: Reuters
      Smith, 34, landed a barrage of hooks in the corner and forced the shock knockdown.
      As Eubank, 33, unsteadily got to his feet, Smith rushed in to finish the job and bundled his man to the ground.
      Eubank bravely made it up but the referee was left with no choice but to call a halt to the fight.
      He was left with a horror eye swell and faces a potential broken orbital bone.

      Eubank has a rematch clause in his contract, which could fall at Anfield.
      And Smith – who warned to expect the unexpected – delivered on his promise.
      He said: “I knew all week that I could hurt Chris, I have beaten better guys than Chris and I have proven my chin. I have coped with better guys than Chris.
      “I was judging the distance better as the fight went on and I knew I would get to him in the end.
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      “I had said I would hurt him and I wasn’t taking the mick. I knew he could not hurt me and I knew I could hurt him.
      “This is the best atmosphere I have ever felt. I said all week that Chris was kidding people about his chin.
      “I knew I could hurt him, I knew I was the bigger puncher and that’s a fact. If Chris wants the rematch we can do that on my terms.
      “I agreed to the rematch clause beforehand so we can see, I can beat all the best fights at 160lbs and 154lbs.”
      Chris Eubank Jr was floored twice in defeatCredit: PA More

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      Liam Smith STOPS Chris Eubank in fourth round of grudge match to crown himself Britain’s best middleweight

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      LIAM SMITH crowned himself the best middleweight in Britain with a brutal victory over Chris Eubank Jr.The AO Arena in Manchester played host to a showdown seven years in the making – and one which spiced up this week due to a bevvy of personal insults.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith collided in an eagerly-anticipate domestic dust-up in ManchesterCredit: PA
      But it was Liverpool’s Smith who put the sideshow to come out of the Battle of Britain victorious – which he ended in brutal fashion in the fourth stanza.
      THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY…The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
      LIAM SMITH crowned himself the best middleweight in Britain with a career-best win over Liam Smith. More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith LIVE RESULTS: SMITH WINS after massive KO shot – stream, TV channel

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      LIAM SMITH has BEATEN Chris Eubank Jr after a massive shot in the fourth round saw the Brighton man hit the canvas.Eubank Jr had a promising third round with some well-paced shots, but Smith completely rocked his opponent in the fourth with a shot to end the fight.
      Tyson Fury and David Haye are ringside in Manchester for this big bout at the AO Arena, with the winner set for a world title shot next.

      Ring walk time: 10.30pm approx
      TV channel: Sky Sports Box Office
      Live Stream: Sky Sports Box Office
      PPV price: £19.95 in the UK
      Main event: Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith – ON NOW
      Richard Riakporhe BEATS Krzysztof Głowacki
      Ekow Essuman BEATS Chris Kongo
      Joseph Parker BEATS Jack Massey
      Frazer Clarke BEATS Kevin Espindola
      Matty Harris BEATS Jiri Surmaj
      Scott Forrest BEATS Amine Boucetta

      Stay up to date with all the action from fight night…
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      HUGE WIN FOR LIAM SMITH! ROUND 4 KO!
      He catches Eubank Jr in the corner and lands a barrage of punches.
      His legs go, he staggers up but he’s all over the place.
      He goes down again and the referee waves it off!
      SMITH KO IN ROUND 4. WHAT A WIN FOR THE LIVERPOOL MAN!
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      EUBANK JR DOWN! REF STOPS THE FIGHT!
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      George Groves: “You can’t stand in the middle of the ring and let Chris Eubank Jr tee of on you”
      Round 4 starts!
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      Round 3 – Popping jabs from Eubank Jr but nothing that’s keeping Smith off or making him commit.
      Smith lunges in and tries to land a shot, which whizzes past the target.
      Another close round. Eubank Jr getting a bit sharper here and sneaks in a good uppercut.
      Smith looks to be HURT towards the end of the round! MASSIVE UPPERCUTS.
      Bell saves Smith!
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      Round 3 – Eubank Jr will have to land his jab a bit more cleanly here to keep Smith off.
      He’s charging forward and throwing some big shots over the shoulder.
      Smith lucky as he throws a big shot to the back of Eubank Jr’s head. Ref warns him.
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      Round 2 – Smith getting back into the round and trying to find some openings.
      Eubank Jr moving around the ring and trying to get away from the Liverpool bruiser.
      He has a strong end to the round. Another close round.
      Eubank Jr – Smith
      Round 2 – Smith looks to be the man pressing here, but Eubank Jr’s skill is coming to the forefront.
      The Brighton fighter is ducking and diving around Smith’s shots so far in this round.
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      Round 2 – Eubank Jr wants to take the centre of the ring now and try and snap his jab out.
      His fast hands are coming through early in this second round, with a bit more sharpness.
      Smith tries to land with some big hooks of his own to respond!
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      Round 1 – Smith charges his man and tries to smother his rival. Lots of cheers from the crowd but nothing landed.
      Eubank Jr lands a good shot but Smith shakes his head – Did it hurt him though?
      Bell goes for the end of the round. Smith probably gets it, very close.
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      Round 1 – The pair clinch halfway through the round, sharp start from each man.
      Smith lands a good right hand and Eubank Jr fires a hook that skims his rival’s head.
      Smith has looked a bit more composed. Not a lot in it though.
      Eubank Jr vs Smith
      Round 1 – Smith and Eubank underway and the Liverpool man starts fast taking the centre of the ring.
      The crowd are behind the Scouser here.
      Eubank Jr trying to establish his jab.
      IT’S TIME!
      They’re ready to go! Both fighters in the ring!
      Fatherly glove
      Chris Eubank Sr has been a largely silent figure in son Jr’s career of late – but has broken his silence with well wishes and a warning to Liam Smth.
      Sr tweeted; “Good luck, Son. As I’ve always taught you, the harder you train, the luckier you become.
      “You started your training camp 19 years ago, so to @Liambeefysmith and your team….YOU’VE BEEN WARNED.”
      Riakporhe wins
      The victor calls out all three cruiserweight champions, Jai Opetaia, Ilunga Makabu and Lawrence Okolie.
      But we also have Chris Billam-Smith on the ring apron and ready to come into the ring.
      Riakporhe narrowly beat Billam-Smith in 2019 and the Sky Sports-signed pair could rematch down the road.
      Riakporhe wins
      With that, we are one step closer to the main-event!
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith are up next and there’s not long to go.
      And honestly, the crowd here in Manchester could do with a boost, so the ring walks are much needed.
      Riakporhe wins
      Riakporhe landed a big right hand which sent Glowacki into the corner and he reined down with punches.
      Not a lot landed clean but there was enough volume to force the ref’s hand.
      It’s Riakporhe’s biggest win – doing it two rounds quicker than Okolie – and keeps him on track for a world title shot.
      Riakporhe vs Glowacki
      Round 4 – It’s Glowacki who is taking control in this round, coming forward and looping hooks over.
      Sneaky left hand finds the target as Glowacki sneaks to the outside.
      But Riakporhe has Glowacki hurt with a right hand and the Pole is backed into the corer… AND IT’S OVER!
      Riakporhe vs Glowacki
      Round 3 – Riakporhe is stalking but not pulling the trigger.
      He goes to the body with a right hand but nothing is finding home.
      You feel the Brit needs to let his hands go better as we head into the fourth round.
      Riakporhe vs Glowacki
      Round 3 – Riakporhe is stalking but not pulling the trigger.
      He goes to the body with a right hand but nothing is finding home.
      You feel the Brit needs to let his hands go better as we head into the fourth round.
      Riakporhe vs Glowacki
      Round 2 – MASSIVE right hand stuns Glowacki and the Pole is reeling back.
      Here comes Riakporhe, who sense his man is hurt but Glowacki does well to recover there.
      Big round for Riakporhe as he found his range and landed a beautifully timed right hand, but couldn’t close the show.
      Riakporhe vs Glowacki
      Round 1 – Here we go, Riakporhe’s biggest test to date. Okolie got the job done is six, can he go one better?
      Bit of an awkward start as the clash of stances is causing the feet to come together but Glowacki does land a left over the top.
      Glowacki has Riakporhe in the corner but the Londoner shoots a good right hand down the pipe to close out a cagey opener for him.
      Up next
      Richard Riakporhe continues his quest for a world title against potentially his biggest test.
      He welcomes Polish former world champion Krzysztof Glowacki to Manchester.
      Fans will recognise Głowacki for his losing effort in 2020 to Lawrence Okolie, who won the WBO title that night.

      Essuman vs Kongo
      Judges score the bout 114-114, 1116-113, 115-114 and your winner… and STILL British and Commonwealth champion Ekow Essuman.
      It’s Essuman’s aggression which trumps Kongo’s back foot boxing style.
      Tight fight but not one that caught fire and that we’re ever likely to see again.
      Essuman vs Kongo
      Judges score the bout 114-114, 1116-113, 115-114 and your winner… and STILL British and Commonwealth champion Ekow Essuman.
      It’s Essuman’s aggression which trumps Kongo’s back foot boxing style.
      Tight fight but not one that caught fire and that we’re ever likely to see again.
      Essuman vs Kongo
      Intriguing one throughout with Kongo the sharper, more disciplined working behind his jab.
      But Essuman had his moments and landed some big shots, notably in the final stages.
      Kongo for my money does enough on points, but we’re about to see what the all important three judges think.
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      Tyson Fury demands fight with Francis Ngannou with Mike Tyson as special guest referee if Usyk fight falls through

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      TYSON FURY wants a freak cage fight with former UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou – with Mike Tyson locked in there too – if the Oleksandr Usyk undisputed bout collapses.Negotiations for the Spring showdown are well underway and hopes are high that the bout – for Fury’s WBC title and the WBA, IBF and WBO belts the Ukraine icon snatched off of Anthony Joshua – will happen.
      Tyson Fury is on course to face Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles in the springCredit: REUTERS
      But he plans to step in the ring with ex-UFC HW champ Francis Ngannou if the fight doesn’t come to fruitionCredit: ESPN
      Ngannou is a free agent after failing to agree a new contract with the UFCCredit: GETTY
      But boxing businessman Fury, 34, wisely has a fallback plan in case the meeting with the 36-year-old southpaw fails to materialise.
      Ngannou got in the Wembley ring after Fury’s 2022 win over Dillian Whyte in the hopes of lining up a crossover fight but he was under an exclusive contract with the UFC and nursing a knee injury.
      But he has since left the American MMA brand, dropping his belt, and wants to take up boxing.
      At Saturday night’s clash between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr, Fury said: “I am very interested in the Francis Ngannou fight and he is not contracted to the UFC anymore.
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      “I am interested in that and if the undisputed fight doesn’t get done then I will be looking to take on him, the so-called Baddest Man on the Planet.
      “And we’ll make it interesting, a hybrid fight, maybe MMA gloves and in a cage but with Queensberry rules.
      “It would be a colossal event wherever it happens.
      “Me and him in a cage with 4oz gloves on. And maybe a superstar referee like Mike Tyson, just for bantz.”
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      Hopefully, the back-up plan will not be needed and all the hard work Fury’s promoter Frank Warren has been doing with Team Usyk yields the ultimate battle.
      And boxing historian Fury reckons it will be the latest fight of the century.
      He said: “When I get the deal done everybody will know.
      “I am not getting involved in doing deals, that’s what I pay Frank Warren and my lawyer to do, because all the back and forth drives me mad, he wants this and that. I am not getting involved.
      “This is the fight of the century, they built Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier 1 as the fight of that century and there one before that was Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney, the biggest crowd ever recorded at a boxing show.
      “And now Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk to be the first heavyweight four-belt holder in history.
      “There have been undisputed heavyweight champions before, the last was our Lennox Lewis, but that was for the three belts and not four. I will be the first of this era.
      “I am an undefeated two-time world champion and he is an undefeated two-weight world champion, so it is a very interesting fight.”
      Tyson Fury wants to become the undisputed ruler of the heavyweight divisionCredit: Getty
      Fury has also done the maths on how incredible his status is at the top of pugilism.
      He said: “I am not bothered about history and legacy because that means you are over the hill and finished.
      “I am active now and happy. I don’t give a damn about when I am gone.
      “I am enjoying being world heavyweight champion and nowing that out of about seven billion people on the planet, I am the toughest, biggest, baddest, hardest, ugliest man of all seven billion.
      “Well, if there’s seven billion people in the word, half of them must be women, so say three-and-a-half billion and out of all of them, under Queensberry Rules, I am the best.
      “That is a lot to say and I am very proud of it.”
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      There was just one ruthless line for Anthony Joshua, who turned down a December fight with Fury that Derek Chisora bravely took instead.
      He said: “I am not even interested in talking about that tosser, that fight is in the past.” More

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      Who is Anna Woolhouse? Presenter and face of Sky Sports boxing coverage – profile for Eubank Jr vs Smith host

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      STUNNING Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse continues to wow fans as their lead boxing presenter.Host Anna has become a main fixture of Sky Sport’s boxing coverage and will be part of the team for Chris Eubank Jr’s bout with Liam Smith.
      Anna will be hosting Sky’s boxing coverageCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Here Anna Woolhouse stands with Eddie Hearn (right) and Lawrence Okolie (left)Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Who is Anna Woolhouse?
      Born in Market Deeping in 1984, Anna graduated from Leeds University where she achieved a BA Honours degree in music.
      As a result, music and dance are among her hobbies.
      Anna later gained a post-graduate degree in broadcast journalism and pursued a career in the media.
      Anna began her career in radio, before she joined Sky Sports.
      She has also presented Netball, Ice Hockey and F1 shows – where she gained experience on the ‘Midweek Report’.
      Anna is a fitness fanatic and regularly posts workout pictures and videos online.
      Anna Woolhouse covered Kell Brook vs Errol Spence Jnr in Sheffield, with Tony Bellew and Anthony Joshua in attendanceCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      When boxing returned to our screens, so did Anna
      Anna pictured at Matchroom’s Fight Camp
      She is frequently ringside as she presents Sky’s pay-per-view and regular boxing coverage.
      During lockdown, Anna was involved in the ‘Doing the Round’ series, conducting interviews from home.
      When boxing returned to our screens, so did Anna, working alongside Joshua, Tony Bellew and Johnny Nelson.
      Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Anna Woolhouse has become a huge asset to Sky Sport’s boxing coverage at home and abroad
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      Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall forced apart after furious row at Chris Eubank Jr fight as bitter rematch is delayed

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      JOSH TAYLOR and Jack Catterall were pulled apart by security on Saturday night after their third rematch plan fell through.The jinxed re-run has been floored again with the 32-year-old Scotland star injured and the March 4 date scrapped.

      Jack Catterall was held back from Josh Taylor after theY crossed paths at the Eubank Jr vs Smith fightCredit: TWITTER@EZETALKSSPORTS
      Chorley clubber Catterall was eventually forced to sit in his seat by securityCredit: TWITTER@EZETALKSPORTS
      The super-lightweight pair were due to meet on Monday at a spicy press conference in Manchester.
      But that event was cancelled on Saturday and the Glasgow bout is now postponed while he rests a foot injury.
      Instead, they accidentally crossed paths ringside at the Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith bout and a row kicked off.
      Giant security staff pulled the men apart and Taylor retained his VIP seat but Catterall was moved to the opposite end of the row.
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      It will need a fourth date to be arranged after bouts in December and February were also axed, making March 4 the third doomed plan.
      The pair clashed last February when Taylor defended all four world titles with a controversial decision.
      The delay in rematching has meant the Tartan Tornado has lost three of the belts and only the WBO strap remains his.
      A December re-run was cancelled when Taylor suffered a knee injury, then February 4 was in the pipeline before it got pushed back a month.
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      Taylor said: “I am the champion, I had to vacate some of the belts but I am still unbeaten.
      “I am bringing big-time boxing back to Scotland, I love my country and want to represent the people and give them good nights.”
      In an interview with talkSPORT, Taylor said of his hotly-disputed title defence: “I was absolutely rubbish but I got the right result.
      “There’s not anybody in this world that can convince me that I thought I lost the fight.
      Josh Taylor controversially remained undisputed super-lightweight champ against Jack CatterallCredit: PA
      The entire boxing world thought Jack Catterall dethroned Josh TaylorCredit: Instagram @boxxer
      “I didn’t think I did lose the fight.
      “I thought I won it by a point or two.
      “I thought he was very negative, on the back foot, holding and I think he should’ve had more than one point taken off him for excessive holding.
      “It’s been and done. I got the decision.” More

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      Tyson Fury and Paris enjoy holiday with whole family as Brit star prepares for ring return against Usyk

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      TYSON FURY jetted off for a winter getaway with his family before beginning preparations for his clash with Oleksandr Usyk.The reigning WBC heavyweight champion is set to take on the undefeated Ukrainian in a historic undisputed showdown in the spring.
      Tyson Fury took wife Paris and their six kids to Tenerife for some winter sunCredit: instagram
      The Furys had a whale of a time in Spain before heading back homeCredit: instagram
      SunSport understands the Gypsy King is set to begin training for the historic clash in the coming weeks.
      But he’s made sure to enjoy some quality time with his family before diving into what will be another gruelling training camp.
      Dotting dad Tyson took wife Paris and their six kids to Tenerife for a bit of winter sun.
      The Furys were all smiles as they posed for a group photo in the street, with Tyson looking proud as punch of his young family.
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      Paris documented their mini-break via her Instagram stories, in which she showed their hilarious attempt to get all the kids to smile for a group photo.
      She saw the funny side of their failure to get the children looking at the camera, writing “Everyone look” as the caption across both photos.
      The Fury family break didn’t last long, though, as they returned to the UK a few days ago.
      And Tyson will no doubt be back in the gym on Monday to begin getting in tip-top shape to face Usyk.
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      The pair’s mouthwatering clash was expected to take place on March 4 but is now on course for April.
      Co-promoter Frank Warren told talkSPORT: “We’re expecting a couple of offers this week, but none of them have come through and then Tyson has to make his decision.
      “I hope it’s going to happen at the end of March, early April, that’s where we’re looking at the moment.
      “So, fingers crossed we get it over the line for that date, but it will definitely, definitely happen.”
      He added: “We’re very far down the road.
      “But there are a couple of things we’ve got to work on.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are on course to throw down in AprilCredit: REUTERS
      “We’re trying to get to a point where we can announce it fairly soon and we all think it’s going to happen.”
      Fury and Usyk, 34 and 36 respectively, have spent the last few weeks trading verbal jabs on social media.
      Former unified heavyweight champion Fury recently told the slick southpaw in an Instagram video: “Tyson Fury here.
      “WBC heavyweight number one – get up world champion!
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      “Usyk, calling out the Gypsy King with your pathetic little callouts, dosser.
      “Rabbit. I’m coming for you, rabbit. You’re getting it, rabbit.” More

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      John Fury claims trim Usyk looks ‘terrible’ and that he’s same size as son Tyson’s wife Paris ahead of undisputed fight

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      JOHN FURY claimed a trim Oleksandr Usyk looks like he’s ready to fight Paris rather than her husband Tyson.The Ukrainian, 36, is set to face the WBC heavyweight world champion in a unification bout in April.
      Oleksandr Usyk will be much smaller than Tyson Fury when they face off in the ringCredit: Reuters
      Tyson’s dad suggested Usyk would be better off fighting Paris insteadCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      But with the WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring king will come in a lot smaller, lighter and shorter than his 6ft 9ins opponent.
      And Fury’s dad piled in on Usyk’s “terrible” physique – by suggesting Usyk needs to pile on the pounds.
      But even if he does, he still expects the Gypsy King to be far too much to handle and he might fare better against his 5ft 4ins wife and mum-of-six Paris.
      Fury Sr told talkSPORT via Freebets.com: “Looking at Usyk getting out the pool the other day, he needs to do something different physically to get in the ring with Tyson.
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      “We could put the boxing gloves on Paris and let her fight him based on how he looked the other day.
      “They are about the same size. I think Paris has a bigger pair of shoulders, to be fair.
      “He did himself no favours with a body like that. He looked terrible, like he’s not eaten for three months.
      “When they are out of so-called ‘training’ their body disappears.
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      “And then you see them transformed a few months later. Like a head transplant onto another body. He will go from a rabbit to an oversized rabbit in a few months.
      “Tyson is unbeatable.
      “The Gypsy King has won all over the world. He beat one Ukrainian dosser, he will beat another.”
      Fury, 34, boasts a staggering 33-0-1 professional record with 24 wins by knockout.
      Now his full attention is on the showdown with Usyk.
      An announcement is said to be “imminent” but there is still uncertainty over where the fight will take place.
      Frank Warren, Fury’s British promoter, told Seconds Out Youtube channel: “Both sides want the fight and are up for the fight.
      “We are in a like mind.
      “I don’t think we’re far off from announcing it.
      “It’s basically just a couple of things behind the scenes we’re just trying to get sorted.
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      “I won’t go into it as I don’t want to compromise the situation.
      “News is pretty imminent now.”
      John Fury is confident his son will come through unscathed and unify the heavyweight divisionCredit: PA More