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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

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      Eddie Hearn reveals fighters ‘in the mix’ to face Anthony Joshua next as April return set to be announced next week

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      EDDIE HEARN has revealed the fighters that are “in the mix” to face Anthony Joshua next with his April return set to be confirmed next week.The two-time heavyweight champion is aiming to bounce back after two crushing defeats to Oleksandr Usyk
      Eddie Hearn has revealed how is in the mix to fight Anthony Joshua nextCredit: PA
      Hearn confirmed this week that the boxing star has chosen a new man to train him for his return.
      And he also revealed that the Brit will be heading America for his fight camp.
      April is the month that AJ is set to pull on the gloves again – although his opponent is yet to be confirmed.
      Jermaine Franklin is one of three names in talks to fight Joshua – and the American is ready and waiting to accept a deal.
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      Franklin, 29, is alongside Aussie southpaw Demsey McKean, 32, and veteran Gerald Washington, 40, are all believed to be in consideration.
      His promoter Dmitriy Salita agreed a deal for the American to face Dillian Whyte, 34, in November, which ended in a disputed decision loss.
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn held talks with Salita just days ago and although no official paperwork has been exchanged, Franklin is raring to go.
      However, now Hearn has thrown two other names into the mix.
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      When asked by Boxing Social if Franklin was the frontrunner to take on Joshua, Hearn replied: “Not necessarily.
      “Otto Wallin is in the mix. Again, the southpaw situation is a problem.
      “There are loads of people that put their name forward for that fight. Probably half of the 15 in the world.”
      Hearn added: “Filip Hrgovic is another guy. It’s a tough fight for AJ.
      “That’s a great fight, but I think you’re more likely to see AJ against Filip Hrgovic for the IBF world title after the Usyk vs Fury fight probably.
      “I think it will be [for the vacant IBF belt] by the time it comes around, but again that’s a good fight, a dangerous fight. Any of those guys are a good fight for AJ to come back to.”
      Southpaw Wallin, 32, has only one loss on his professional record, and that came to WBC champion Fury back in 2019 in a bloodbath.
      Croatian Hrgovic, 30, narrowly beat Zhang Zhilei on the undercard of Joshua’s rematch defeat to Usyk in August to extend his unbeaten run to 15-0. More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith EXACT ring walk time confirmed – what start time are pair in ring tonight?

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR faces his next match-up in the ring this weekend as he takes on Liam Smith.The 33-year-old was last in action in February 2022, beating Liam Williams via lopsided unanimous decision.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith both weighed in at 159lbsCredit: Reuters
      But now he takes on Smith, who twice beat Williams himself earlier on in his career.
      Eubank Jr and Smith have shared a feisty build-up to their fight so far and are sure to deliver on the night.
      The undercard is stacked with action as well as Joseph Parker returns in an action clash against Jack Massey.
      The event is taking place at the AO Arena in Manchester and will cost £19.95 to watch on Sky Sports Box Office.
      What time are the ring-walks?
      Eubank Jr and Smith will make their walk to the ring at around 10.15pm UK time.
      The co-main event of the evening is Richard Riakporhe vs Krysztof Glowacki and that should get underway from around 9pm.
      The event will get going from 7pm on Sky Sports Box Office.
      You can live stream the event from the Sky Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      Jermaine Franklin one of three in talks to fight Anthony Joshua with American ‘on board’ and ‘waiting for confirmation’

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      JERMAINE FRANKLIN is one of three names in talks to fight Anthony Joshua – and ready and waiting to accept a deal. AJ is in line to return on April 1 back at the O2 Arena for the first time in seven years.
      Anthony Joshua is set to return on April 1Credit: AFP
      Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin in NovemberCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And following two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 36, in the space of 11 months, Joshua, 33, is primed for a confidence-building comeback bout.
      Franklin, 29, is alongside Aussie southpaw Demsey McKean, 32, and veteran Gerald Washington, 40, in consideration to fight AJ.
      His promoter Dmitriy Salita agreed a deal for the American to face Dillian Whyte, 34, in November, which ended in a disputed decision loss.
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn held talks with Salita just days ago and although no official paperwork has been exchanged, Franklin is raring to go.
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      Salita told SunSport: “I think that Jermaine is one of the frontrunners.
      “Joshua is an amazing heavyweight. But at this point the question is how much does Joshua want to test himself and risk?  
      “Jermaine is waiting for confirmation and the fight announcement press conference.
      “Jermaine’s side is on board as soon as Joshua gives that green light.”
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      Joshua was ringside to watch Whyte escape with a majority-decision verdict over Franklin.
      It has set the pair up for a summer rematch, which would come eight years after AJ’s epic KO win.
      But Whyte is set for a tune-up bout also while Joshua welcomes himself back to the ring.
      Following the controversy with Franklin’s first trip to London, Salita feels his man is deserving of a shot at AJ.
      He said: “I believe that from all the names I saw recently and they are Demsey Mckean, Gerald Washington and Jermaine.
      “Jermaine by far deserves the opportunity but he is not the mandatory, just a people’s challenger from this bunch.  
      “There is nothing Jermaine can do to force the fight. We are grateful for the opportunity if it in fact materialises.”
      Franklin still feels there is unfinished business with Whyte and wants a rematch.
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      But he also has his eyes on Tyson Fury, 34, and Oleksandr Usyk, 36, who are set to unify all for belts this year.
      Salita said: “From our point of view Jermaine’s plan is to beat Joshua, fight Whyte in a rematch and then fight the winner of Fury versus Usyk.”
      Dillian Whyte, promoter Eddie Hearn and Jermaine FranklinCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk announcement ‘imminent’ says Brit star’s promoter ahead of blockbuster undisputed bout

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      FRANK WARREN has revealed that an announcement for the blockbuster bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is ‘imminent’.The two title holders are set to face off this year after clearing the path with Fury defeating Derek Chisora and Usyk seeing off Anthony Joshua in a rematch.
      Tyson Fury’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk is set to be announcedCredit: Reuters
      Usyk beat Anthony Joshua las yearCredit: PA
      The undisputed fight between the two is one of the most heavily anticipated clashes among boxing fans this year.
      Fury’s promoter, Warren, has said that there are a “couple of things” to sort out to seal a deal for the fight.
      He told Seconds Out Youtube channel: “Both sides want the fight and are up for the fight.
      “We are in a like mind.
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      “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.
      “I won’t go into it as I don’t want to compromise the situation.
      “News is pretty imminent now.”
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      The bout between the Fury and Usyk was expected to be in March, but Warren confirmed that it has had to be pushed back.
      When asked if the new date for the bout would be in April, Warren replied: “Yeah, I mean, we have to get it on as soon as possible for obvious reasons.”
      As the fight deal nears completion, history will be made, as all four heavyweight belts have never been on the line in the same fight.
      Fury’s American promoter, Bob Arum, has confirmed that Fury and Usyk have agreed to the title showdown, and that an unidentified Middle Eastern country will host the bout.
      But if a venue in the Middle Eastern cannot be found, then Wembley Stadium would be on the table to play host. More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith live stream and TV guide – how to watch massive middleweight clash

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR is back in the ring this weekend as he takes on Liam Smith in a massive middleweight fight.The Brighton man and his Liverpudlian opponent have been trading barbs all week in the lead up to their fight.
      Eubank Jr vs Smith will take place in Manchester this weekendCredit: PA
      The two men are looking to get into contention for world honours later this year – so both will be after a big win.
      Elsewhere on the card, heavyweight Joseph Parker returns to action against Brit Jack Massey.
      And Chris Kongo takes on Ekow Essuman in a huge welterweight fight for the British and Commonwealth titles.
      Richard Riakphore, Matty Harris and Frazer Clarke all return to the ring as well.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Eubank Jr’s big clash against Smith will be shown live on Sky Sports Box office.
      The PPV will cost £19.95 to watch.
      You can live stream the action from the Sky Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The event is set to get underway from 7pm UK time, with Eubank Jr and Smith expected in the ring around 10.30pm.
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      Eubank Jr vs Smith prediction
      Liam Smith is the smaller man but the more technically gifted. If he can cope with Eubank’s early aggression, he should be able to dominate.
      Since linking up with multi-weight legend Roy Jones Jr, Eubank has seemed caught in two contrasting styles.
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      Chris Eubank Jr wears Man Utd shirt to Liam Smith weigh-in and tips scales in rainbow armband after homophobia row

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR takes Pride in being one of British boxing’s most hated men – but insists none of his antics are an act.The 33-year-old Brighton man was dragged into a war of words with Liam Smith ahead of Saturday’s middleweight showdown, accusing Liverpool’s 34-year-old former world champion of being unfaithful to his wife.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith were involved in a heated press conference on ThursdayCredit: Reuters
      Former light-middleweight champ Smith made some homophobically-charged comments towards Eubank JrCredit: GETTY
      Eubank Jr donned a rainbow armband along with a Manchester United kit during Friday’s weigh-insCredit: REUTERS
      Next Gen proudly sported the armbandCredit: REUTERS
      Smith had taken shots at Eubank Jr for allegedly having his hairline boosted by a tattoo and cast aspersions over his sexuality and friendship with Brazilian footballer Neymar.
      The ugly insults and suggestions are being investigated by the British Boxing Board of Control, who could hit both fighters with fines for bringing the sport into disrepute.
      But Eubank Jr kept up the goading by wearing a Manchester United shirt to Friday’s weigh-in – earning loud boos from the Smith’s Liverpool fans – and a rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ community.
      Like his British ring legend father, Chris Sr, Eubank likes to leap over the ropes, pose for the cameras and antagonise opponents.

      But he insists he is being true to himself and fans are free to love or loathe him.
      “There are people out there who genuinely hate me,” he told SunSport. “And I don’t know why.
      “But it’s not an act, people would be able to see through an act like that.
      “Over the years, some of the people who have ruled against me have switched over and supported me.
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      “I have noticed a change over the last few years and yes, that does make me feel good.
      “Would I prefer to be the good guy in these fights? Would I prefer not to get booed into arenas? Sure. Yes.
      “Any normal human being would prefer people to be nice. But boxing isn’t nice, the world isn’t nice.
      “You have to deal with a lot of stuff and I understand that and accepted it a long time ago.
      “I accepted a long time ago that I will never be the good guy for some people.
      “I am interested to see my reception in Manchester. I was going to get booed into the fight with Conor Benn.
      “I wonder if I will get booed into the fight with Liam Smith.
      “I have not changed, I am the same guy. We will find out on the night.”
      Eubank Jr was scheduled to fight Benn, the son of Nigel and his father’s most iconic rival, in an October catchweight clash.
      But the 26-year-old had failed two drugs tests – which he is still disputing with VADA and the WBC – and the build-up and the BBBofC cancelled the showdown at the 11th hour.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith had to be separated by securityCredit: REUTERS
      Win or lose against Smith, that grudge war is now even more intriguing – such is the grubby nature of boxing – but poker-loving Eubank Jr insists he now holds all the aces and he will not be folding to any demands.
      He added: “When I was cutting all that weight, it felt like I was going to die. It is a horrible and disgusting feeling.
      “I was frustrated the fight didn’t happen but now I recognise that there are a lot of positives that come out of the fight not happening.
      “The profile of the fight is now twice as big and there is twice as much money to be made.
      “It was a sold-out O2 show and now it will be in a stadium.
      “Everyone loves a scandal – so the fight is bigger.
      “And he has lost all of his privileges, the ball is in my court, he failed two tests so he cannot be coming back with any demands. Everything is on my terms now.
      “If I had beaten him in October his fans would have stayed his fans.
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      “Now I have taken a lot of his fans away, without even beating him.
      “I was going to get booed into that arena but if I fight him tomorrow, it will be the opposite. So I am a glass-half-full type of guy.” More