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      ‘I know what went on’ says former world champion as he reveals offer to join Tyson Fury camp for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      BILLY JOE SAUNDERS has sensationally claimed Tyson Fury didn’t have the best camp for his first dust-up with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King came up short in his bid for undisputed heavyweight glory against the Ukrainian in May, suffering a split decision defeat in their Saudi showdown.Tyson Fury locked horns with Oleksandr Usyk in MayCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King suffered a split decision defeat to the Ukrainian in their Saudi showdownCredit: GETTYBilly Joe Saunders reckons Fury can do a number on Usyk second time aroundCredit: INSTAGRAM@SAUNDERSBILLYJOEFury, 36, was in peak physical condition in the Riyadh rumble but couldn’t outfox the slick southpaw, who nearly knocked him out in the ninth round.But long-time pal Saunders has revealed all was not well with the Wythenshawe warrior’s preparations for the legacy-defining fight.He told talkSPORT: “I’m not making any excuses for him, but I know what went on in camp and what didn’t go on in camp [the first time around].“I know that even when it came to sparring and other bits and bobs, there was stuff missing out of it that needs to be rectified and put right this time.READ MORE IN BOXING”He’s [Fury] asked me to go away to training camp with him. “So, I’m delighted to say I will be going with him.”Fury and Usyk will renew their rivalry in a second straight desert dust-up on December 21, although all the heavyweight marbles won’t be up for grabs.And Saunders how no doubt in his mind that Fury can avenge his first professional defeat if he makes a few tweaks to his game plan.He said: “Tyson Fury, he can beat Usyk three times in one night with one simple game plan.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”My honest opinion is I don’t think there’s anyone out there who can outbox Usyk.”Tyson has got to get it out of his head that you’re not going to be running at this man or waiting.Everything we know about Fury-Usyk 2“It’s very, very simple how to beat him. You have to use your size. You have to use your physical advantages.”You have to use every attribute to full effect with this man. “I believe Tyson will win the next fight, and I believe that he will win by knockout as well.”Fury is hellbent on exacting revenge on Usyk, saying in June: “Hey guys, Tyson Fury here. Back in the gym, as you can see.”[I’m] counting down the days until I can get my redemption on Usyk.”December 21 is going to be my time. I’ve done everything in boxing, but I ain’t come back from a loss.”And I relish it, the chance to redeem myself GET UP.”December 21 is all me – undisputed heavyweight here I come.” More

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      Watch bizarre moment Chris Eubank Jr pummels Ed Balls with punches live on Good Morning Britain

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR was taken the distance by TV host Ed Balls after a bizarre Good Morning Britain challenge. Eubank – son of the brilliant Chris Sr – was on the day show to discuss his return bout on October 12 in Saudi Arabia.Chris Eubank Jr gives Ed Balls a barrage of body punchesCredit: RexBalls made it to the final bell amid the body assaultCredit: RexBut first, he was tasked with leathering former politician Balls with body shots for 20 seconds straight. Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Balls, 57 was wearing a padded belt for his safety, and the show’s medic was on standby.Co presenter Susanna Reid, 53, said: “We should say we have our medic Phil on standby if Ed needs any sort of support.”As the boxer started punching the TV host, Susanna looked shocked and said: “Oh my goodness. Go gentler.”READ MORE IN BOXINGEubank, 34, replied: “I’m trying not to go too low.”Eubank appeared to pull his punches as Balls winced in pain but miraculously he stayed on his feet and took the punishment until the final bell.The former WBA world champion told the ITV host he was very impressed with how he took the punches.And Susanna joked the belt looked as though it was rather low.Most read in BoxingEd replied: “I kept pushing it down, I kept thinking, ‘get it lower, get it lower’. I was slightly worried I might have to change my surname.”Eubank admitted he didn’t hit as hard as possible, saying: “I mean, I’m not going to kill the guy on national TV.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBalls said afterwards: “I can’t speak very well at the moment.”Susanna joked: “It’s almost as if you’ve just been punched and winded.”When the programme returned from an advert break, Ed appeared to have recovered himself. Eubank has not boxed since his rematch victory over Liam Smith, 35, last September. Susanna Reid laughs as her co-host takes a beatingCredit: RexChris Eubank Jr is due to fight next monthCredit: RexAwkward moment Daniel Dubois tells Eddie Hearn to ‘calm down’ before Anthony Joshua threatens rival with chairSo it will be over one year out the ring by the time he returns against Pole Kamil Szeremeta, 34, in Riyadh. Eubank said: “This is a very important fight for me to get back in the swing of things, 34-years-old, 35 next month, no this month September. “So this is kind of, we’re coming into the final chapter, my last three or four years in the game. “I’ve got to make a statement, I’ve got to go out there and perform and win these big fights each and every time now because these are like my legacy fights. What people remember me for.”Eubank was linked with a mega-fight against Canelo Alvarez, 34, and also a rematch with Billy Joe Saunders, 35. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut asked if he can beat Szeremeta, he said: “Absolutely. He’s a tough opponent from Poland he is the type of guy that is perfect for a guy who’s been out the ring for a year, come back. “He’s a tough guy, he’s got a great record I think he’s got 24 wins, two losses. Yeah, I’m excited.” More

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      Jake Paul so confident Mike Tyson November 15 fight will go ahead that he refuses to name backup opponent

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      JAKE PAUL has revealed he DOESN’T have a replacement opponent on standby incase Mike Tyson is forced to withdraw from their fight.The pair were set to duke it out in July but their controversial clash was pushed back to November after the boxing icon suffered a medical emergency onboard a flight from Miami to LA.Jake Paul is set to throw down with Mike Tyson in NovemberCredit: EPAThe pair were due to throw down in July but the fight was rescheduled after Tyson had a medical emergencyCredit: GETTYPaul isn’t concerned about ‘Iron Mike’s’ health and doesn’t have a contingency plan in placeCredit: GETTYFormer UFC welterweight star Mike Perry stepped in to face The Problem Child and suffered a sixth-round KO loss.Paul is confident boxing legend Tyson will make their rescheduled date, so much so he’s seemingly refused to draw up a contingency plan.When pressed about Tyson’s health, the YouTube sensation told TMZ: “I don’t have concern.”He’s doing great. He’s super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great.READ MORE ON PAUL VS TYSON”So that’s what we are focusing on and there is not a back-up currently.”Paul, 27, claims he’s set to earn a whopping £30million ($40million) for his Texas tussle with Iron Mike.When asked if fighting Tyson will bring “validity” to his boxing career, Paul said: “I didn’t bring him to do s***; I’m here to make $40m and knock out a legend.”I don’t give a f*** about anything else, he’s the one who wanted it to be a pro fight and he’s going to get his ass knocked out for real.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”You’re going to see on his record; Jake Paul KOs Mike Tyson; I’m not here to do s**t except make a bag.”Every time fighters sit across from me and it’s ‘YouTuber this and Disney kid that’ and they end up on the canvas… this is going to be no different. Jake Paul stuns himself with boxing earnings to rocket up to $100m after Mike Tyson fight”I brought this deal to this old ass motherf***er, we signed the contract with Netflix and we brought him the deal.”You’re welcome, my son.”Tyson, 58, is also set to earn a pretty penny but insists it’s the feeling of having his hand raised, not the huge payday, that’s lured him back to the ring.The former undisputed heavyweight champion told Esquire: “I’m a glory junkie. I love people thinking about me all day.”I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. It’s just who I am.“This is all I started fighting for—to get all this f***ing status.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m going to be chasing it for the rest of my life. I know that.”I’m never going to get what I want, because I’m one of those gluttons for pain. I can never get enough.” More

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      Misfits Boxing 18 – Elle Brooke vs Jenny Savage: Date, start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for Newcastle show

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      MISFITS Boxing returns to Newcastle for a stacked card!And Elle Brooke puts her MFB middleweight world title on the line in the main event against bare knuckle star Jenny “The Tennessee Gangster” Savage. Brooke vs Savage headlines a big show in NewcastleThe last Misfits Boxing show saw YouTuber Danny Aarons and Premier League-winning footballer Danny Simpson battle to a thrilling split draw after four rounds.Simpson – who won the title with Leicester City in 2016 – took the fight on four week’s notice and both stars called for a rematch after the controversial decision was read.This time round, Onlyfans star Brooke returns to defend her Misfits Boxing middleweight title. Elle Brooke drops Paige VanZant Brooke was last in action in May against MMA star Paige VanZant, in a fight which controversially ended in a draw despite Brooke dropping VanZant in the first round.Though in the way in Newcastle is bare knuckle star Savage in what is expected be Brooke’s toughest challenge yet.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhen is Misfits Boxing 18?Misfits Boxing 18 takes place on Saturday, September 14.The event starts at 7pm with the main event of Brooke vs Savage expected at around 10.30pm.The Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle plays host.Most read in BoxingElle Brooke and boxing mentor Ebanie BridgesCredit: GettyWhat is the full Misfits Boxing 18 card?A huge card in Newcastle also sees the inaugural Stake Pro tournament featuring Chris Avila, Benson Henderson, Idris Virgo and Fes Batista.The fighters will have their semi-finals and then the final all in the same night in the North East.Elle Brooke (c) vs Jenny Savage (MFB middleweight championship)Jully Poca (c) vs Crystal Pittman (MFB cruiserweight championship)Stake Pro tournament finalChris Avila vs Benson Henderson (Stake Pro tournament semi-final)Idris Virgo vs Fes Batista (Stake Pro tournament semi-final)Anthony Taylor vs Nahom WediJoey Knight vs Lil CracraAshley Rak-Su vs Tristan HammGeorge Stokey vs Lewis BowdenMisfits Kick-offsNikki Hru (c) vs Carla Jade (MFB women’s lightweight championship)Big Tobz vs KelzHow can I watch Misfits Boxing 18?Misfits Boxing 18 will be broadcast live on DAZN.The kick-off show will be live on DAZN’s YouTube channel beforehand from 6pm BST.What has been said?Co-president of Misfits Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, said: “Elle Brooke will show, yet again, how fearless she is in the massive main event against Jenny Savage, which headlines an undercard that is over-flowing with huge match-ups.“We’re bringing you two more female title showdowns plus it’s all about the last man standing in the first ever Stake Pro Tournament, featuring four big-hitting light heavyweights.” More

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      Sky Sports forced to apologise for ‘strong language’ during Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny fight

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      SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise for “strong language” after Naoya Inoue’s fight with TJ Doheny ended abruptly. Pound-for-pound star and knockout artist Inoue defended his unified bantamweight titles against Doheny in Tokyo. Sky Sports apologised for ‘strong language’ during Naoya Inoue’s fight with TJ DohenyAnd the bout was warming up at the half-way point before the champion poured on the pressure.Inoue, 31, hammered Doheny, 37, with a succession of ruthless punches before the challenger was saved by the bell just in time.But the Irishman came out for the seventh round very gingerly and quickly signalled to the referee that something was wrong. Doheny looked to point to his back and hip before the official deemed him unable to continue. READ MORE IN BOXINGConfusion ensued in the ring before Inoue was declared the winner. But as Doheny’s team stepped into the ring to attend to their man, a message popped up to Sky viewers. It read: “Apologies for any strong language used in this live programme.” The fight was in Japan and the commentary studio was in America so it is unclear where the bad language came from. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRegardless, Inoue moved to 28-0, with 25 knockouts to keep his titles. He said: “I’m still a work in progress. Today’s match especially I want to celebrate how TJ Doheny brought the fight into this ring and his career.”I would like to thank him and yes, you can expect more from me in the future.”Inoue stopped Doheny in round sevenCredit: APHe poses with his unified titlesCredit: AP More

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      Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers in ‘violent’ career switch after announcing retirement from boxing and MMA

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      AARON CHALMERS is returning to the ring – and this time the fighting will be more violent than ever.The reality TV star left the Geordie Shore house in 2017 to become a professional MMA fighter – where he amassed a 5-2 record. Aaron Chalmers is coming out of combat retirementCredit: Instagram @aaroncgshoreThe Geordie Shore star has signed for BKFCChalmers then focussed on boxing and had five bouts mixed from pro fights and crossover-style exhibitions including a contest with legend Floyd Mayweather.But after a lack of offers, combined with a personal life stresses, the 37-year-old hung up his gloves. That was until Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – co-owned by UFC legend Conor McGregor and David Feldman – came knocking. Chalmers told SunSport: “I just gave up and then BKFC reached out, and I knew it was going to take something big to bring us back.READ MORE IN BOXING”I spoke to David a couple of times on the phone, and I was just like, ‘Ah, this is this definitely is right up my street.'”Obviously got a multi-fight contract and yeah, I think he’s got some big plans for us. So I’m excited.”It’s another one. I’ve done MMA, I’ve done boxing, I’ve done influencer boxing now into the bare-knuckle. “So I’ve kind of ticked off most of the top combat sports I could probably tick off.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChalmers shelved a £12,000 nose job to continue his combat career. But after taking a step back from TV work, he does not have to worry about protecting the money maker so much. Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happenedHe said: “Is this any more brutal than getting elbowed in the face in MMA? “Is it more brutal than getting kicked in the face in MMA or kneed in the face? I don’t know.”I mean, there’s only one way to find out. It’s just pure violence, really, isn’t it?”I need to learn to hit and not get hit. So there’s gonna be a lot more movement than just standing there like I do in the boxing and trying to have a scrap.”My coach, he’s like, ‘I want you to be in and out.’ So that’s all well and good doing that for eight weeks in training but as soon as you get in there, it’s a totally different story.”Like I say, listen, I’m older now and they came in with a great offer that I couldn’t turn down. So I’m not really too bothered about the face.”I’m getting on now. It’s not like I’m on TV in front of all these people, so yeah, I’m just excited.”American TikToker Bryce Hall, 25, won his BKFC debut last year while YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, is also a target for Chalmers. He said: “Bryce Hall, that would be a great fight for me. Obviously, I want to get me feet in, I wanna get my toes wet in there, see what it’s like.”Maybe have one or two, and then we can start looking at people like that. “I mean, I still think if I make a big enough splash in BKFC, the fight with Jake Paul can be there.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to make a big splash. Basically, we need to get back to back to the Bellator days, the Bamma days, where I was knocking people out cold.”That’s that’s what gets the interest. So that’s what we’re going back to.”Chalmers even faced boxing great Floyd MayweatherCredit: PAChalmers’ record was 5-2 in MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny LIVE RESULTS: World title fight gets underway NEXT in Tokyo – latest updates

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      NAOYA INOUE will defend his undisputed super-bantamweight world title against TJ Doheny this afternoon.The Japanese superstar is a two-weight undisputed champ who holds the IBF, WBO, WBC and WBA straps at 122lbs.Monster is unbeaten in all of his 27 bouts and has knocked out his last eight opponents.The challenger, Doheny, is on a three-fight win streak, which secured the Irish southpaw the opportunity to fight for Inoue’s undisputed super-bantamweight world title this afternoon.Fight start time: 12.25pm BST (approx)TV channel: Sky Sports Main EventLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Takei vs HigaJudges score the bout 115-112, 114-113 to your winner by unanimous decision… Yoshiki Takei! He retains his WBO bantamweight championship with the final round proving enough to have kept his title. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R12 Champion Takei starts on the front foot wading in with some heavy hooks and combinations, big uppercut has Higa hurt. Another hook snaps Higa’s head back, it’s a big finish from the champ. Fight goes the distance and this will be a really difficult bout to judge, especially with Higa scoring that knockdown. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R11 Both fighters are cut now in the championship rounds. It comes after Higa had Takei stunned with a big combination in the corner. Down goes Takei after what looked to be a coming together and slip but knockdown called regardless. Huge moment for Higa Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R10Higa still looking to press forward but you sense his time to really hurt Takei was in the first half of this fight. Takei looks fresher in there and stops Higa in his tracks with a brilliant left hand as Higa lazily throws out a left of his own. Higa does land a couple of strong jabs and goes down to the body while Takei is backed into the corner. He then lands a lovely right as Takei fails to end the round as well as he started it. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R9Some swelling starting to form over the left eye of Higa, who’s taken a fair few of those uppercuts from Takei. Takei goes back to boxing well in this round as he looks to discourage Higa from launching any more of those wild attacks. Higa does land a nice left hand again as he comes forward but misses wildly with his next one. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R8Takei controls the first minute of the eighth round nicely, boxing off the back foot once again. But Higa has more success in the middle of the round as he closes the gap once again, turning it into a scrap against the ropes. Both move closer to the centre of the ring and begin to trade shots, something which definitely favours Higa. Solid round for the challenger. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R7Higa lands a lovely left hand as he comes forward once again but Takei happily takes it. Very time he opens up he gets hit with that left and his chin is pretty high in the air…Takei lands a left of his own but it doesn’t stop Higa from trying to close the distance. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R6Takei is in a fight here. He looks like he’s in control at times but Higa is doing more than enough to unsettle him. There’s certainly more urgency from the challenger. Takei turns Higa around as the latter backs him into the corner and Takei lands a beautifully-times right hand soon after to end the round. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R5Higa flies out the traps again but Takei is more alert to this time, landing two uppercuts off the back foot to keep his man at bay. Takei does take a hard left hook a few seconds later but man ages to land one of those fierce uppercuts again straight afterwards. Takei with the slightly longer arms in there and seems to have control of this fight from his own range while Higa tries to rush in with momentary attacks. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R4Higa comes out for the fourth round and decides to throw caution to the wind early, backing Takei against the ropes. Higa lands hook after hook but Takei takes them and moves the fight back to the centre of the ring. A wild swing follows from Higa and he ends up on the canvas but the ref rules it a slip. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R3Takei lands a hard left hook to begin the round and Higa looks momentarily stunned. A right hook then follows and Higa looks a little unsteady once again. Higa tries to get in close but Takei looks pretty comfortable in the pocket and manages to fight his way off the ropes too. Hard lead uppercut lands from Takei to end the round. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R2The champ is now starting to take control of the bout as we head into the fourth round.Takei has caught Higa with multiple strikes and has had success with the right uppercut in the last round.Higa doesn’t look to be slowing down, though, with the challenger still proving to be a difficult customer.Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R1The first round began with both fighters feeling each other out, with Higa looking particularly dangerous.In the final minute of the opening round, both boxers landed some powerful blows, with Higa catching the champ with a flurry of strikes.Copy linkCopiedTakei vs HigaRound one is about to get underway in Tokyo as the unbeaten Takei takes on Higa for the WBC bantamweight title.Copy linkCopiedUp next World title action as Yoshiki Takei defends his WBO bantamweight title against Daigo Higa. Takei won the belt in just his ninth fight against Jason Moloney. Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedWhat the ref Qamil Balla fell to a brutal knockout loss after the referee jumped in just one second too late.Sasaki came into the bout with a frightening record of 16 KOs in his 17 wins – and he notched one more against Balla.He stopped his opponent in brutal fashion after a barrage o punches forced Balla into the corner.Eventually, he collapsed to the ground amid the flurry of combinations with the ref just too late to step in.Copy linkCopiedBarroso vs HiraokaThe fight is over and rightfully so. Three knockdowns and Barroso is stopped inside nine rounds. Very dominating performance and a huge message to the 140lb division. Copy linkCopiedBarroso vs HiraokaRound nine and again Barroso is down. Big right hand drops the veteran in the corner but again Barroso makes it to his feet. Barroso down again after a combination and he again makes it to his feet but the writing could be on the wall. Copy linkCopiedBarroso vs HiraokaKnockdown in round six as Barroso is floored with a right hook from Hiraoka. It was a messy shot as Barroso flew into range and Hiraoka connected on the neck of the Venezuelan. But Barroso’s momentum took him to the canvas and he has it all to do to turn it around with half the fight left. Copy linkCopiedIn the ring now Venezuelan veteran Ismael Barroso, 41, is heading into the fourth round of his light-welterweight title eliminator against Andy Hiraoka. Barroso is coming off a January win over Brit Ohara Davies which came just months after his controversial loss to American Rolly Romero. He is now battling for a chance to challenge for the WBA title held by Pitbull Cruz – who this year beat Romero. Copy linkCopiedFight day Japan plays host to yet another Naoya Inoue title fight. Inoue defends his unified IBF, WBO and WBC super-bantamweight titles against TJ Doheny. He is 27-0 with 24 KOs compared to 26-4 Doheny. Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopied More

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      Agonising moment referee jumps in one second too late as boxer collapses to canvas after brutal KO

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      BOXER Qamil Balla fell to a brutal knockout loss after the referee jumped in just one second too late. Aussie Balla faced Japanese knockout artist Jin Sasaki on Naoya Inoue’s undercard in Tokyo. Jin Sasaki brutally knocked out Qamil BallaThe referee was just a second off stopping the KOSasaki came into the bout with a frightening record of 16 KOs in his 17 wins – and he notched one more against Balla. He stopped his opponent in brutal fashion after a barrage of punches forced Balla into the corner. Eventually, he collapsed to the ground amid the flurry of combinations with the ref just too late to step in. Fans were quick to hail ruthless Sasaki, as one said: “Violent finish.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: Jin Sasaki with an incredible finishing sequence. “Amazing body work throughout the match and a thunderous leaping hook.One praised: “A lot of heavy strikes, a lot of violence.”Another said: “This man a beast.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSasaki won a trinket WBO title after his savage stoppage and now has future world championships in his sights. He said: “I want a title match.” Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happened More