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      Mike Tyson reveals the ‘best fighter out there right now’ as he backs star to become boxing legend

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      MIKE TYSON has revealed his pick for the next fighter to become a “legend” of boxing.The likes of the undefeated Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk – who will duke it out for the undisputed heavyweight title in March – are poised to become historic icons of the sport.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are both on the cusp of becoming boxing iconsCredit: Reuters
      Former undisputed bantamweight king Naoya Inoue is also on the vergeCredit: AFP
      Former undisputed bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue is also en route to becoming an all-time great.
      But former Hall of Famer Tyson reckons hard-hitting lightweight Gervonta Davis is the most likely fighter to leave the sport with legendary status.
      During an interview with TMZ, Iron Mike said of the Baltimore bruiser: “Tank is a great fighter.
      “He’ll be a legend too if he keeps fighting.
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      “He’s probably the best fighter out there right now.”
      Davis, 28, was in action earlier this month against Dominican destroyer Hector Luis Garica.
      Tank retained his WBA (regular) lightweight title with an eighth-round stoppage of Garcia – who claimed he couldn’t “see” after the bout.
      Davis is now on course to throw down with fellow 135lb star Ryan Garcia, although Team Garcia claim they have yet to receive a bout agreement.
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      Golden Boy Promotions chief Oscar De La Hoya tweeted: “I have no contract.
      “Deadline for me is Monday or I’m moving on.”
      The controversial Davis – who was embroiled in a second claim of domestic violence ahead of his return – plans to jump straight back into training camp to prepare for Garcia.
      He said: “God willing, I’m ready for the fight.
      “It’s scheduled for April and I’m here. On my end, I’m ready.
      “I’ll take a week off and I’ll be back in the gym for sure.”
      Boxing hero Mike Tyson reckons Gervonta Davis is on his way to becoming a “legend”Credit: GETTY More

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      Tommy Fury finally set to fight Jake Paul this year as Saudi Arabia throw millions to host bout instead of UK

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      TOMMY FURY is finally set to fight Jake Paul this year with Saudi Arabia throwing millions to host the bout.The younger brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury was meant to face the loudmouth YouTuber-turned-boxer back in December 2021 but pulled out through injury.
      Fury will meet Paul in the Middle East this yearCredit: Getty
      Fury pulled out of the 2021 fight with Paul through injuryCredit: Getty
      Fury’s rivalry with Paul didn’t die there, though, with the pair going back and forth on social media since.
      Both have fought since their fight was cancelled, with Fury recording a win over Daniel Bocianski in April last year.
      Paul, meanwhile, has taken out UFC legends Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
      And SunSport understands that Fury will meet Paul in Saudi this year, with the Middle Eastern country throwing millions to host the bout.
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      Both fighters will hope to keep their unbeaten professional records in tact.
      Prince Khaled teased on his Instagram in the early hours of Monday morning that a fight was “signed, sealed, delivered”, but didn’t specify which two boxers would be going head-to-head.
      Fury has previously claimed that he would fight Paul in Manchester or London for FREE.
      He said: “Once again I’m seeing Jake Paul s**t all over the internet. You offered Paddy Pimblett a million pound to spar.
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      “You offered Tyson a million-pound bet about some b****cks or other. But you don’t want to pay me much more to have a fight.
      “Well I’ll go one better than that cause it’s gone past money for me now – I’m not bothered.
      “I’ll fight you for free in Manchester or London, next month. Not a problem. So let’s see how game you are.
      “Promoters get nothing whose trying to take everything, me and you get nothing, all proceeds will go to charity.
      “I just want to fight you and put an end to you, because all this money and everything – it’s gone on too long. Take it or leave it.”
      SunSport has previously reported that February 25 could be the date the two rivals enter the squared circle to dance. More

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      ‘I know for a fact I’m better than him’ – Anthony Joshua’s potential comeback opponent Demsey McKean calls out Brit

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      DEMSEY MCKEAN is adamant he’s a “better” boxer than old sparring partner Anthony Joshua.The Australian man mountain is in the running to welcome Joshua back to the ring in April, although an agreement has yet to be finalised.
      Demsey McKean is in the running to face Anthony Joshua in AprilCredit: GETTY
      McKean is a former sparring partner of the ex-world championCredit: INSTAGRAM@DEMSEY.MCKEAN
      The Aussie believes he has the beating of the BritCredit: INSTAGRAM@DEMSEY.MCKEAN
      McKean, 32, has first-hand knowledge of the problems AJ presents having been part of two of the Brit’s training camps and firmly believes the former champ’s skill set pales in comparison to his.
      The southpaw told Boxing Scene: “I know for a fact I’m a better boxer than AJ.
      “I’m a lot more mobile, a lot slicker. I’m a lot harder to hit so I know I can definitely outbox him.”
      He added: “I’ve got the full package. I’m a super fit heavyweight, I always come in very well-conditioned.
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      “I’m a tricky southpaw and quite fast for a heavyweight and I’ve got good feet as well.
      “Obviously, I haven’t fought the competition that these top-level guys have but I’ve been waiting for my time to shine.”
      Joshua, 33, fell out of world title contention in August following a second consecutive points defeat to pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk.
      But McKean is adamant the fallen Brit is still among the elite of the division.
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      He said: “He’s definitely top five, maybe even top three.”
      Former two-time unified heavyweight champ is set to return to action at London’s O2 Arena on April 1.
      And promoter Eddie Hearn admits his next outing is a must-win if he’s to have any hope of getting back in the title mix.
      The Matchroom Boxing chief told iFL TV: “You go into that fight in April and you know that defeat, it’s all over, really.
      “It would be a third back-to-back defeat and yet a great performance and a showroom knockout will get everyone saying, ‘We’re back, baby.’
      “That’s what I can’t wait for because I love it when our backs are against the wall.
      “I’m excited. I’m really excited.
      “This is the most excited I’ve been in Joshua’s journey so far.” More

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      Anthony Joshua called out for ‘biggest fight in heavyweight history’ by Tyson Fury’s bitter rival Deontay Wilder

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has had the gauntlet laid down to him by Deontay Wilder’s team.A blockbuster showdown between the two heavy hitters is closer than it’s been since they held all the heavyweight marbles.
      Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring in April following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY
      A clash with ex-WBC heavyweight champ is potentially on the cards for AJCredit: GETTY
      Since that time Joshua has suffered back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Meanwhile Wilder lost his belt in a trilogy with Tyson Fury but returned to the win column with a brutal first-round KO last October.
      Now coach Malik Scott wants him to settle the score with Joshua – sooner rather than later.
      He told iFL TV: “You have Deontay and Andy Ruiz mandated for the WBC, but then you have people raving for Anthony Joshua and Deontay to fight, and that actual fight is bigger than the WBC mandation.
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      “We’ll just see.
      “I want Deontay to fight AJ – I think that’s the biggest fight in the history of the heavyweight division.
      “I want to see them in the ring with each other, because I don’t believe it will go more than three rounds.”
      Former WBC heavyweight champ Wilder was mooted as a potential opponent for Joshua’s comeback fight in April.
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      But AJ’s team have turned their attention elsewhere, much to the annoyance of Scott.
      He told Best Sports Betting Canada: “At one time it looked like we’re getting ready to get a Deontay-AJ fight made.
      “Then you hear AJ and his team want to do other things.
      “It seems like he’s ducking all my heavyweights. You have got to fight one of my heavyweights, man, we’re waiting on you over here.
      “You’re ducking Deontay Wilder, Gerald Washington is ready to fight right now, in top condition, mentally and spiritually and physically.”
      Joshua, 33, is on the fringes of world title contention following his split decision loss to Usyk last August.
      And promoter Eddie Hearn admits a third loss on the bounce could be curtains for his career.
      The Matchroom Boxing chief told iFL TV: “You go into that fight in April and you know that defeat, it’s all over, really.
      “It would be a third back-to-back defeat and yet a great performance and a showroom knockout will get everyone saying, ‘We’re back, baby.’
      “That’s what I can’t wait for because I love it when our backs are against the wall.
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      “I’m excited. I’m really excited.
      “This is the most excited I’ve been in Joshua’s journey so far.”
      Coach Malik Scott wants to see the Bronze Bomber throw down with AJ this yearCredit: EPA
      Eddie Hearn admits Anthony Joshua’s career is on the line in his next outingCredit: PA More

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      ‘Boobs and belts’ – Ebanie Bridges leaves little to imagination in low-cut dress as she poses with world title

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      EBANIE BRIDGES left little to the imagination as she posed with her world title belt.The Australian boxer grinned from ear to ear as she teased her new OnlyFans page.
      Ebanie Bridges teased boobs and belts on her OnlyFans page
      Bridges celebrates with Elle Brooke after she beat Faith Ordway last SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Bridges defended her IBF World Bantamweight title against Shannon O’Connell in DecemberCredit: Reuters
      The boxer has spent a lot of time promoting her OnlyFansCredit: Alamy
      Bridges wore a low cut top to catch fans’ attention, and held the IBF female bantamweight belt in her hands.
      The blonde bombshell won the title against María Cecilia Román last March before defending it against fellow Aussie Shannon O’Connell in December.

      Bridges broke her hand in the bout but still came out on top.
      Ahead of the contest the 36-year-old promoted her OnlyFans page at the weigh-in and has concentrated on building a following on the site ever since.
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      She took to social media to pose in a low-cut blue dress to entice her followers.
      And she shared a caption which teased her OnlyFans, writing: “Boobs and belts…
      “Come see what’s behind the belts.”
      Bridges turned into a cheerleader for pal Elle Brooke on Saturday, who knocked out fellow TikTok star Faith Ordway.
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      The 7-1 fighter was in her corner during the fight and she picked Brooke up in celebration after her training partner’s first-round win.
      And the jubilation carried on into the dressing room.
      Brooke was joined by her trainer Mark Tibbs, sparring partner Bridges as well as stable-mates Johnny Fisher and John Hedges.
      And after Brooke gave Bridges a hug, the Aussie said: “@ElleBrookeUK loves touching my bum.” More

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      Tyson Fury tipped to fight Francis Ngannou for ‘go f*** yourself money’ after leaving UFC over contract row

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      UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland wants to see his team-mate and now free agent Francis Ngannou enjoy “go f*** yourself money” by fighting Tyson Fury.President Dana White revealed the Cameroonian-French fighter had been released from the UFC after failing to agree new terms on his deal.
      Ngannou with Fury in-ring last year teasing a fightCredit: BT SPORTS
      Strickland is sad to see his team-mate leave the UFC but tells him to fight FuryCredit: Getty
      White claimed the contract offered would have made Ngannou the “highest-paid heavyweight” in the history of UFC.
      But the two parties have failed to strike a deal after long-running talks, leaving Ngannou as a free agent and the heavyweight belt has been vacated.
      A crossover to boxing had been teased earlier last year when Ngannou appeared in the ring following Fury’s WBC title win over Dillian Whyte.
      Ngannou responded to a Fury social media callout last year: “I’m coming for all the smoke 💨💨💨. 2023.”
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      And now that Ngannou is a free agent, he can take on Fury “for all the smoke”.
      Team-mate Strickland is sad to see Ngannou leave the UFC, but says the heavyweight should enjoy “go f*** yourself money” by fighting Fury.
      Strickland told reporters following his win over Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 217 on Saturday: “I think it’s a damn shame to see Francis go.
      “He’s iconic in the UFC. He’s probably one of the greatest heavyweights we’ve ever had.
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      “It sucks he parted ways, but I hope that him and Tyson Fury fight for a lot of f*cking money. That’s a fight we deserve.
      “Again, it sucks he left. I’d love to see him fight in the UFC.
      “If the ‘Gypsy King’ sacks up and takes that fight against Francis, I mean, that’s ‘go f*ck yourself’ money.
      “That’s ‘I can go pee in a golden toilet seat. I can do whatever the f*** I want.’
      “It sucks he leaves, but if he can get that big money with Tyson, hat’s off to you Francis. Enjoy your ‘go f*** yourself money.’” More

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      Boxer Guido Vianello left covered in blood after suffering horror cut that ended unbeaten record

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      BOXER Guido Vianello lost his unbeaten record after suffering a horror cut on Saturday night.The Italian was left covered in blood during his heavyweight clash with Jonnie Rice.
      Italian boxer Guido Vianello suffered a horror cut above his left eyeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Vianello was left with blood streaming down his faceCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Officials ruled that the fight needed to be stopped because of the cutCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      American Jonnie Rice was awarded the win via TKOCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He suffered a cut above his left eye following a thunderous right hand from the 35-year-old veteran in the sixth round.
      The humongous hit left Vianello with blood streaming down his face.
      It also opened a deep laceration that was ruled bad enough for the fight to be stopped.
      The referee initially thought the gruesome cut came as a result of an accidental clash of heads.
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      But ringside officials reviewed the footage and decided a brutal punch from Rice had in fact caused the cut.
      The fight was then waved off 42 seconds into the seventh round.
      The ringside doctor deemed Vianello unable to continue, giving American boxer Rice the win via TKO.
      It was the first time he had lost in 12 bouts, with 10 wins and a draw to his name prior to Saturday’s clash in New York.
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      Despite the horror injury and defeat, Vianello remained in good spirits.
      He was captured by Top Rank after the fight saying: “Mama, I’m ok. Don’t worry.”
      Meanwhile, the victorious Rice said: “I did it again.
      “Another undefeated fighter. I’m not here to call anyone out right now. I’m going to enjoy this victory and then see what’s next.” More

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      ‘I’m in your head’ – Chris Eubank Jr leaks private messages with Liam Smith as rivals trade insults ahead of PPV fight

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR leaked private messages with Liam Smith as the rivals traded insults ahead of their pay-per-view fight.Eubank returns in a middleweight Sky Box Office bout against Smith next Saturday in Manchester.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith ahead of their PPV fightCredit: Getty
      And the war of words between the pair of ex-sparring partners has not stopped since the fight was announced.
      Eubank, 33, mocked Smith, 34, by claiming he is getting “cooked” in the ring, like the steak he was preparing to eat.
      Former light-middleweight world champion Smith responded to the dig via direct message on Instagram.
      He told Eubank: “Boss BANTZ, crazy div.”
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      It sparked a back and forth between the two, taking their rivalry to new heights.
      Eubank hit back: “It may seem like banter now… but once that bell goes & the cooking actually begins you won’t be laughing trust me.”
      Smith replied: “I can’t f****** wait, don’t worry.”
      Eubank responded: “Medium or well done?”
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      After Smith did not write back, he jibed: “Bloody it is then.”
      Smith then said: “Are you that nervous that ur still trying to get under my skin?”
      Eubank goaded: “I was under your skin long before this mate everyone sees it.”
      Smith said: “Chris if that’s what you think, your (sic) way off mate. But let’s just wait and see, we’re here now, not long to go.”
      Eubank snapped back: “It’s what I know along with everyone else.
      “You ain’t fooling anybody with your silly little laughs… people see right through that s***.
      “I’m in your head… accept it like your (sic) going to have to accept the cooking you are about to receive in a couple weeks time.”
      Smith said: “Your (sic) hoping your in my head haha you couldn’t get in my head, your not clever enough.
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      “Your a game hungry t**. Like I have told u before, I can’t f****** wait, trust me.”
      Eubank ended the argument with: “You slid in my DM’s then claim I’m not in your head a delusional fool if I ever saw one.”
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