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      Otto Wallin’s promoter reveals talks with Eddie Hearn over Anthony Joshua fight as Dillian Whyte rematch is slammed

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      EDDIE HEARN held talks with Otto Wallin’s promoter over a fight for Anthony Joshua’s boxing return. AJ and Hearn are plotting their next steps after the two-time heavyweight champion took some time away from the ring.
      Otto Wallin is being offered as an opponent to fight Anthony Joshua in 2023Credit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua pictured with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      A rematch with Dillian Whyte has been mentioned while a super-fight with Deontay Wilder remains on the cards.
      Whyte, 34, recently edged past American Jermaine Franklin, 29, in a disputed majority decision win.
      Franklin’s promoter Dmitriy Salita took a trip to the UK as a chance to pitch his other client, Wallin, as an alternate option for AJ.
      Salita told SunSport: “I had discussions with Eddie about Otto for a significant amount of time and as late as last week.
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      “From what I understand it’s really up to AJ. I believe he wants to place himself back in the heavyweight picture.
      “Both Otto and AJ want a shot at Fury. By the numbers Otto landed more punches on Fury then anyone else ever.
      “I believe the winner of that fight will have legitimate claim to challenge Fury probably after his fight with Oleksandr Usyk.”
      Wallin, 32, left Fury, 34, needing 47 stitches in their 2019 bloodbath in a bout that raised his profile.
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      Joshua, 33, is expected to return in March and Hearn is in the process of matching him with an opponent.
      But after Whyte’s unconvincing win over Franklin, ex-world champion Salita wants to see the pair rematch.
      And it would free up Swedish southpaw Wallin to welcome Joshua back to the ring.
      Salita said: “Whyte is 1-2 and in reality 1-3 in his last four fights.  
      Both Otto and AJ want a shot at Fury. By the numbers Otto landed more punches on Fury then anyone else ever. Dmitriy Salita
      “A fight with Joshua would be something like Roy Jones vs Mike Tyson or Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor, big names but not much behind it at this point.  
      “Even if it’s not against Jermaine, Whyte needs an impressive showing against someone credible to show that he still got the skills to pay the bills at an elite heavyweight level. 
      “Otto Wallin on the other hand gave Tyson Fury the hardest fight of his career, landing more punches then Wladimir Klitchko and Deontay Wilder 1 put together.  
      “He had four wins after that including Dominic Breazeale and Travis Kauffman, both credible at time of his victory.  
      “Otto is No3 in the WBO and is a bonafide top heavyweight in the world.  
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      “There have been lots of big names thrown around with Joshua including Tyson and Wilder.  
      “How serious that is will depend on who he fights next.”
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      KSI reveals three opponents he could fight next after boxing return including Tommy Fury but says it WON’T be Jake Paul

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      KSI has three opponents lined up to fight after his ring return – but admitted it will not be against Jake Paul. The YouTube, rap and crossover boxing star faces Dillon Danis on January 14 at Wembley Arena.
      KSI makes his boxing return against Dillon Danis on January 14Credit: Getty
      Tommy Fury has been called out by KSICredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      It will be KSI’s third bout since returning and already he is looking ahead to future fights with the likes of Tommy Fury.
      But an anticipated grudge match with fierce rival Paul, 25, will not come next as he eyes an end of the year showdown.
      KSI, 29, told Twitch streamer, Kai Cenat: “Who’s next? It could be [Tyron] Woodley, it could be Joe Fournier.
      “Jake Paul’s at the end of the year, we’re working on it. The contract, we’re going back and forth already.
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      “He’s already putting in crazy demands and I’m like, ‘Nah nah nah, who do you think you are?’
      “So, we’ve got to go back and forth so it’s going to take some time. In the meantime, I want to fight some people.
      “It could be Tommy Fury. Bro, I’ve got to show everyone why I’m the GOAT.
      “Bro, I’ve got to show everyone why I came back to the YouTube boxing scene.
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      “To show everyone why I am the ultimate man in this scene, it’s as simple as that.”
      KSI’s rivalry with Paul dates back to his pair of bouts with the American’s brother Logan, 27, which ended in a draw and points win.
      But the online enemies are yet to settle their score in the ring once and for all.
      Paul in October beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in the biggest victory of his 6-0 career.
      Meanwhile, KSI returned after three years out in August beating rapper Swarmz, 25, and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the same night.
      He considered fighting millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer Fournier, 39 and ex-UFC champion Woodley, 40.
      But he settled on 2-0 MMA fighter Danis, 29, most commonly known as Conor McGregor’s training partner.
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      Jake Paul and brother Logan called out to WWE tag team match by Tyson Fury and 58-year-old dad John

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      JAKE PAUL and brother Logan have been called out to a WWE tag team match against Tyson Fury and his dad John. The families continue to feud as Jake and Tyson’s younger brother Tommy remains linked with a grudge fight.
      Tyson Fury pictured with his dad JohnCredit: PA
      Logan Paul with younger brother Jake
      But the Gypsy King is open to taking the rivalry to the WWE ring and even having his 58-year-old father John involved.
      He said: “Yeah, sounds good, let’s do it!”
      Fury, 34, won his WWE debut in October 2019, beating Braun Strowman.
      He made a surprise cameo at the Clash of the Castle pay-per-view in Wales this August in Drew McIntyre’s match with Roman Reigns.
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      It has kept the door to future WWE roles for Fury, who is now in line for a heavyweight title unification with Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
      Meanwhile Jake’s brother Logan, 27, in November challenged Reigns, 37, for the WWE Undisputed Universal championship in a losing effort.
      Jake, 25, also made his first WWE appearance at the event in Saudi Arabia, attacking Reigns’ Bloodline entourage.
      The American is open for future wrestling roles but is currently focusing on his boxing career.
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      He most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October in the biggest win on his 6-0 record.
      Jake is now in talks to reschedule his fight with Tommy, 23, having seen it twice scrapped in the past.
      Tommy pulled out with a broken rib last December and this August suffered US visa issues, which still persist today.
      Jake spoke out on Twitter to claim he had sent out a “seven-figure” fight offer which he accused his rival of “ducking”.
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      Anthony Joshua offered fights against Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois after Tyson Fury leaves Brit rival out in the cold

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been offered red hot fights against either Joe Joyce or Daniel Dubois after Tyson Fury left him out in the cold. AJ is set to return in early 2023 following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk and failed talks to face Fury in December.
      Anthony Joshua has been offered red hot fights against either Joe Joyce and Daniel DuboisCredit: Getty
      Joe Joyce beat Daniel Dubois in 2020Credit: The Sun
      Now, his two heavyweight rivals are set to meet in a historic unification bout next year.
      It leaves Joshua, 33, frozen out of the title picture but promoter Frank Warren is ready to offer him a pair of alternative fights.
      Warren told iD Boxing: “We’ve got better fights to put on now.
      “He had his opportunity and as I say we have bigger and better fights.”
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      He added: “I have no problem making him against Joe Joyce or Daniel Dubois if he wants to make his way back into the top table.”
      Joshua is linked with comeback fights against Dillian Whyte, 34, and Deontay Wilder, 37, as he prepares to overcome his latest setback.
      It comes while Fury, 34, and Usyk, 35, enter talks for the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification bout.
      The two came face to face after the Gypsy King dominated Derek Chisora, 38, to win for the third time in their trilogy series.
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      Afterwards, Fury said: “We’re hopefully gonna see the biggest year of my career. We’re gonna get the big fights that the fans really crave.
      “First of all let’s talk about Usyk. I’m ready, I’m willing, to take on Usyk next – whether it’s gonna be in Saudi Arabia or back here in the UK. Both places will be fantastic.
      “And let’s give the fans one champion, one name, one face. Usyk’s up to the challenge. He came over tonight, so fair play to him.”
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      Floyd Mayweather rocks £3,200 reversible Louis Vuitton outfit with matching bag at art exhibition in Miami

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER rocked a daring £3,200 reversible Louis Vuitton outfit with a matching bag to go with it at an art exhibition in Miami. The boxing legend was pictured wearing an all green two piece at the Art Miami convention.
      Floyd Mayweather rocked a daring £3,200 reversible Louis Vuitton outfitCredit: The Mega Agency
      Floyd Mayweather at the 32nd edition of Art MiamiCredit: The Mega Agency
      The reversible damier jacket costs £1,700 while the trousers are another £1,500 on top of that.
      Amazingly, the Louis Vuitton Keepall 50B Taurillon Illusion bag Mayweather wore costs around £3,800 when in stock.
      The 45-year-old American has an affection for expensive clothes, jewelry, cars and properties.
      His luxurious life comes after a historic career in the ring in which he amassed an unmatched 50-0 record.
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      Mayweather claims to have made £1BILLION throughout his time as the pound-for-pound and pay-per-view king.
      But even after officially retiring in 2017, after beating UFC star Conor McGregor, 34, Mayweather continues to pick up paycheques.
      He has competed in five exhibition bouts since hanging up his gloves, most recently beating YouTuber Deji, 25, in November in Dubai.
      It keeps the cash coming as Mayweather boasted of his easy paydays.
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      He said: “A lot of time people say, ‘Oh, Floyd have to do exhibitions. My philosophy is never stop getting it.
      “Currency over legacy. Currency over legacy. Believe me, if I don’t ever do another exhibition in my life, I can live a great life.”
      Mayweather is in line to fight in more boxing exhibitions this year with talks for his return already underway.
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      Anthony Joshua returns to America in search of new coach ahead of boxing return and links up with trainer Virgil Hunter

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has returned to America in search of new coaching team and linked up with trainer Virgil Hunter. After AJ was first beaten by Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021, he parted ways with long-time cornerman Robert Garcia.
      Anthony Joshua shadow boxing in America
      Amir Khan pictured with trainer Virgil Hunter in 2014Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Joshua then recruited American mastermind Robert Garcia to work alongside up and coming coach Angel Fernandez.
      Usyk, 35, still went on to win the rematch in Saudi Arabia in August, leaving AJ to take some time away from the ring.
      He is set to return in early 2023 and promoter Eddie Hearn revealed he is on the search for new additions to his camp.
      The two-time champion, 33, uploaded a video on his SnapChat shadow boxing while in America.
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      And according to talkSPORT’s Michael Benson, he also trained in Hunter’s California gym.
      Hunter is most well known for his role in mentoring and coaching unbeaten legend Andre Ward.
      But he also trained Amir Khan, now 35, and currently works with British light-heavyweight prospect Joshua Buatsi, 29, who is managed by AJ.
      Joshua is still in talks for his return fight amid rumours of a rematch with Dillian Whyte, 34, who he knocked out in 2015.
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      Hearn told iD Boxing: “He was willing to go straight into the Tyson Fury fight, he was willing to fight Dillian Whyte.
      “But he’s also going to be listening to going to be listening to and taking the advice and input of potentially a new training team.
      “And they will want time to work with Anthony Joshua.”
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      Eddie Hearn says Conor Benn will be fighting ‘sooner than you think’ as Brit awaits punishment for failed drug tests

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      EDDIE HEARN has claimed Conor Benn will be back “sooner than you think” – despite his multiple failed drug tests.The welterweight prospect failed TWO drug tests in the build-up to his historic catchweight clash with Chris Eubank Jr in October, which was ultimately scrapped.
      Conor Benn’s historic clash with Chris Eubank Jr fell through after he failed two drug testsCredit: GETTY
      The WBC are expected to return a ruling on Benn’s positive tests for ClomipheneCredit: PA
      But promoter Eddie Hearn doesn’t anticipate the welterweight contender receiving a lengthy banCredit: PA
      Trace amounts of the female fertility drug Clomiphene – which can raise testosterone levels in men – were twice discovered in Benn’s system.
      The WBC are expected to return a verdict on their investigation by the end of the month.
      And promoter Hearn believes the evidence provided will pave the way for The Destroyer to make a swift return to the ring.
      He told iD Boxing: “I can’t wait because I think a lot of people will be surprised by what’s about to come out about Conor Benn.
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      “I think he’s going to be fighting sooner than you think.
      “If he does receive a ban, which from the information that we have, I don’t think it’s necessarily it’s fair.
      “But if it is, I don’t think it’s going to be a long ban at all.
      “I don’t want to be too cocksure, but I think it’s going to be really interesting about what comes out here.
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      “I think there’s a very good chance that he won’t be receiving a ban.
      “Again, I can’t say too much, but that information. This is an independent [investigation].
      “This is a legal system that is being rolled through people with all the news and facts.
      “In my opinion, from what I’ve seen, if there is a ban, it cannot be a sizable ban from the facts that will be produced.”
      Benn, 26, has maintained his innocence from the get-go, insisting he never intentionally ingested the banned substance found in his system.
      But his plea won’t stop him from receiving a ban from the WBC, who removed him from their rankings following his anti-doping infractions.
      Hearn added: “Whatever that result is, is the result.
      “He’s either going to be cleared to fight, or he’s going to receive a ban.
      Conor Benn left crestfallen by the cancellation of his clash with Chris Eubank JrCredit: THE SUN
      Benn has maintained his innocence from the get-goCredit: THE SUN
      “When that ban finishes, if that is the case, he will fight again, or if he’s cleared to fight immediately, he will fight again.
      “He’s back in the gym.
      “Mentally now, he needs to get his head in the game and prepare to resume his career at some point, which will be determined.”
      A dark cloud will hang over Benn – the son of British boxing great Nigel – regardless of is he’s cleared of intentionally doping.
      He told SunSport: “Trace amounts were found. The tiniest of traces. The only thing I can think of is contamination.
      “I’ve not taken anything. I never have done, never would. It’s not what I stand for, it’s not what my team stands for.
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      “Why would I take the biggest fight of my life, sign up to VADA — voluntary anti-doping — and then take this substance?
      “If you Google this substance, it stays in your system for months. Do I look like an idiot?” More

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      Anthony Joshua unlikely to face Deontay Wilder in March as he’s set to appoint a ‘new training team’ after Usyk loss

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is unlikely to face Deontay Wilder in a grudge match in the spring as he could soon be working with a new coaching team.A long-awaited showdown between the pair has been mooted following Wilder’s return to the win column in October.
      Anthony Joshua could potentially face Deontay Wilder in MarchCredit: GETTY
      The Bronze Bomber returned to the win column in brutal fashion in OctoberCredit: AFP
      But Eddie Hearn has revealed the potential appointment of a new team could delay the fightCredit: PA
      But with a potential change of coaching team seemingly imminent, promoter Eddie Hearn believes the spring will be too early for the pair to settle their differences.
      He told iD Boxing: “I think it’s quite unlikely that you’re going to see that fight in March, in all honesty.
      “But again, I know AJ would go straight into that fight.
      “He was willing to go straight into the Tyson Fury fight, he was willing to fight Dillian Whyte.
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      “But he’s also going to be listening to going to be listening to and taking the advice and input of potentially a new training team.
      “And they will want time to work with Anthony Joshua.”
      Joshua, 33, enlisted the help of Robert Garcia for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in August, although the renowned American was unable to guide him to victory in the Saudi showdown.
      And Hearn believes the new man in charge will want a good chunk of time working with Joshua before he returns to the ring.
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      He continued: “He brought a new trainer in and then ended up fighting Usyk again straight off the bat.
      “So I think the trainer will always be more sensible than the fighter.”
      Former four-weight world champ Roy Jones Jr recently claimed he’d be teaming up with Joshua, although his appointment to the team has yet to be confirmed.
      Joshua is currently targeting a March return to the ring but is refusing to commit to a specific date for his next outing.
      He told DAZN last month: “I don’t know [when I’ll be back].
      “I was supposed to be in the ring this year, I’m going to be in the ring next year. I’ll be in the ring when I’m in the ring.
      Anthony Joshua is likely to return to the ring in MarchCredit: GETTY
      “I don’t want to make statements today and then I’ll get held to the cross.
      “Do you know what I mean? When I’m ready, I’ll be back in the ring.” More