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      Tyson Fury offers £1MILLION bet Deontay Wilder knocks out Anthony Joshua and says Brit doesn’t have ‘minerals’ for fight

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      TYSON FURY is willing to bet £1MILLION on Deontay Wilder knocking Anthony Joshua “out cold.” Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel and AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn have both said they are willing to negotiate a super-fight for 2023.
      Deontay Wilder has been backed by Tyson Fury to KO Anthony JoshuaCredit: Rex
      Anthony Joshua is linked with a super-fight against Deontay WilderCredit: Splash
      But Fury doubts British rival Joshua will ever step foot in the ring with the Bronze Bomber.
      He told Behind The Gloves: “I’d like to see that fight but I don’t think AJ has got the minerals to take that fight.
      “That’s it, I just don’t think he will fight anyone that will knock him out. I just don’t, that is my personal opinion.
      “Wilder will definitely knock out Joshua. I’d even have a bet on it.
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      “I’d have one million quid on it with anybody. £1million, even money, Wilder knocks Joshua out cold.”
      Joshua, 33, has taken a break from boxing following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
      Meanwhile Wilder, 37, knocked out Robert Helenius, 38, in round one of his October comeback fight.
      It was his first since a KO loss to Fury, 34, in their epic October 2021 trilogy bout.
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      AJ is being lined up to rematch the man he beat in 2015, Dillian Whyte, 34, next year.
      But Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel called on Hearn to make a fight between Joshua and the American next.
      Finkel told SunSport last week: “If Joshua is ready or willing to fight us next, that is what we want and we will give anything to fight him. 
      “This has been a five-year campaign and each time they always try to say we have avoided it. 
      “Right now is the 28th of November, we’re saying why not fight next? Let’s just make the fight.”
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      Daniel Dubois vs Kevin Lerena live stream & TV guide: How to watch heavyweight fight

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      DANIEL DUBOIS returns to the boxing ring this Saturday in a match-up against heavyweight contender Kevin Lerena. The WBA ‘Regular’ heavyweight champion hasn’t fought since he stopped Trevor Bryan in four rounds back in April.
      Daniel Dubois will defend his heavyweight title against Kevin LerenaCredit: Getty
      Kevin Lerena’s record as a professional boxer is 28-1Credit: Getty
      But now he’s facing a step up in competition against South African Lerena.
      Dubois is on the hunt for more titles and is set to be installed as a mandatory challenger for WBA ‘Super’ champ Oleksandr Usyk.
      The 25-year-old has also previously been in discussions with Dillian Whyte about an all-British heavyweight clash.
      That fight could still happen in the future, following Whyte’s majority decision win over Jermaine Franklin.

      How to watch Dubois vs Lerena
      Dubois’ clash with Lerena will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      The fight is the co-main event to Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora.
      And the event will cost £26.95 to watch.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Coverage of the event will get underway from 7pm UK time.
      Dubois and Lerena are expected to make their ring-walks around 9pm GMT.
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      What has been said?
      “I’m looking to go to the big league and progress from this fight,” Dubois said.
      “I want to lay my mark down on this division and what ever [Lerena] brings I’m going to have to deal with it.
      “If they want it, Usyk or Tyson, either one of them, I don’t mind who, Anthony Joshua and whoever, these are the fights I want. Having the WBA ‘regular’ title puts me right up there at the front of the queue. I’m No 1 ranked with the WBA, I’m doing it the right way.
      “I just need to perform now, I’ve been out the ring a while, I need to get my career moving again.” More

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      Tyson Fury promises to ‘slap Oleksandr Usyk in the mouth’ in brutal X-rated attack after Ukrainian’s ‘drunk’ jibe

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      TYSON FURY has threatened to slap Oleksandr Usyk in the mouth after being called a drunk.The WBC champion returns on Saturday in a trilogy bout against former friend-turned foe Derek Chisora.
      Tyson Fury threatened to slap Oleksandr Usyk in the mouth after being called a drunkCredit: IFL TV
      Usyk is rumoured to be ringside at Tottenham’s stadium amid speculation of unification bout with Fury next year.
      But the Gypsy King warned his Ukrainian rival not to get too close or else their fight could commence early.
      Fury told iFL TV: “Usyk can go suck a d***. Excuse my french. I’m not interested in a foreign little t*****.
      “If he comes to the fight I promise you I’ll slap him in the mouth.
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      “How’s that? All these men I don’t care who is next. Wherever I can get the most money for my next fight, that is who I will fight.
      “And if I have to fight a middleweight I will do it. Usyk called me a drunk recently but I want to see what he says about it.
      “I like a drink yes I am a human but I know what he likes to do in his spare time.
      “I think he is a s***house, he had an opportunity to fight for $65 million and he didn’t take it.
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      “That is a s***house, who doesn’t take a fight for $65 million? Listen whoever comes to fight me I am there to give them a good hiding.”
      Usyk, 35, ruled himself out of the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed bout until next year.
      But the pound-for-pound star called on Fury, 34, to fight in 2023 after labelling him a borracho, which is Spanish for drunk.
      Usyk told Seconds Out: “I’m appealing to Tyson Fury. Hey, Tyson, borracho, let’s make it happen.
      “Hey borracho, let’s fight, let’s determine who is the best in the division, who is the best in the world.
      “Borracho, Tyson Fury, you borracho. Tyson Fury is our biggest priority.”
      Oleksandr Usyk is in line to fight Tyson Fury next yearCredit: Reuters More

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      Derek Chisora to use £2m Tyson Fury pay-day to keep kids in private school and away from his old dangerous neighbourhood

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      DEREK CHISORA will use his £2million Tyson Fury windfall to keep his daughters in private school and away from his old dangerous neighbourhood.The 38-year-old heavyweight moved to North London from Zimbabwe aged 16 and changed his life around at the same Finchley ABC gym that later moulded Anthony Joshua into an Olympic legend.
      Derek Chisora will renew his rivalry with Tyson Fury this weekendCredit: GETTY
      Chisora will pocket a cool £2million for his trilogy fight with the Gypsy KingCredit: GETTY
      Chisora is still taking lumps in the ring so he can give provide the best life possible for his young familyCredit: REUTERS
      The Brexit-supporting Boris Johnson fan now lives on leafy Hampstead Heath and dines in the capital’s favourite restaurants – after giving up alcohol and the party-boy lifestyle five years ago.
      But his most important extravagance is putting Angelina and Harare through top schools and he is well aware of the tragic story of Danny Williams – who is still risking his life in dangerous bouts aged 49 – to keep his girls in education.
      He said: “I am here because I like the nice things in life.
      “Sometimes I have to drive through my old neighbourhood and I think, f**k that, I don’t want to come back to this s***hole.
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      “That keeps me hungry and motivated. It’s always financial because you never really make enough money to survive.
      “The economy goes up and down, some investments go bad, you have to appreciate it.
      “Kids are in private school and that’s expensive. You get used to the lifestyle, which is great.
      “Every parent wants to put their kids through private schools.
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      “Some parents manage to do it at the start but, when things get difficult, they have to take them out and put them in a state school.
      “Every parent wants to give their kids the best and the best start in life.”
      The 18st hulk famously scoots around London in a tiny and cost-cutting SmartCar while most his colleagues brag and post online their Lamborghinis and Ferraris.
      Having survived a childhood scare with measles and a gun attack when he first arrived in England as a wayward teen, Del Boy has learned to enjoy experiences more than material things and he certainly doesn’t bother showing them off.
      “Everyone likes nice stuff,” he said. “Most people get money and go and buy flashy cars or watches.
      “But other people just like to enjoy life and prefer holidays and experiences more than the most expensive things.
      “I just enjoy the things that I like. I drive my SmartCar and enjoy keeping the girls happy.
      “I treat myself everyday and if I want a nice watch or car then I buy it.

      Fury vs Chisora 3: Date, live stream and TV info for huge heavyweight bout
      “I don’t deprive myself of anything and I don’t save up for stuff.”
      Fury has already beaten Chisora twice, in 2011 and 2014, and some concerned fans have been calling for the African to retire ever since he reached his 30s and started suffering the bulk of his 12 losses.
      But the evergreen brawler insists Britain is too hung up on defeats and forcing fighters into retirement prematurely.
      “It’s okay if you lose,” he said.
      “It’s okay if you go through a divorce and you go back again.
      “There’s nothing greater in life than living. It’s the best thing ever.
      “For us, to have gone through all the preparation and you think you have trained hard enough, and you meet somebody who has trained hard enough as well and he wins, yes, you’re going to be upset, but you come out again and move on.
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      “People have an agenda of getting upset; ‘Why did he do this, why did he do that?’
      “No, don’t get upset, just enjoy it.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora 3: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, price for heavyweight fight THIS WEEKEND

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      TYSON FURY makes his big return to boxing when he faces Derek Chisora on SATURDAY. The Gypsy King hasn’t been in the ring since his sixth-round TKO destruction of Dillian Whyte back in April at a sold out Wembley Stadium.
      How the fighters compare
      Derek Chisora will face Tyson Fury for the THIRD time in his career
      A whopping 94,000 fans, a British record, filled the England football team’s national stadium that night to watch Fury defend his WBC heavyweight crown before announcing his retirement in the ring after.
      His retirement didn’t last long, however, as toward the end of the summer he called out Anthony Joshua for a massive money-spinning clash.
      Talks failed to materialise, however, and now Fury is on the precipice of finalising a deal to fight Chisora, who beat Kubrat Pulev in exciting fashion in July.
      Chisora has clashed with Fury twice before, though, losing the first on points before being stopped in their 2014 sequel.
      And now, the two British heavyweights are set to fight for a third time in the most expensive showing on BT Sport Box Office EVER.
      Tyson Fury takes on Derek Chisora at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
      When is Fury vs Chisora 3?

      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora is on this Saturday, December 3.
      The fight is set to take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
      The last fight to be held there was Anthony Joshua’s first fight with Oleksandr Usyk last year.
      Ring-walks have been confirmed to be taking place at 9pm UK time.

      What TV channel will it be on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury vs Chisora 3 will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      BT Sport Box Office is available for live streaming from their dedicated app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The event will cost £26.95.

      Fury vs Chisora card
      The full undercard has yet to be announced for Fury vs Chisora 3.
      But it’s been confirmed that Daniel Dubois will be in action in the co-main event slot, as he takes on Kevin Lerena, defending his WBA heavyweight ‘Regular’ title in the process.

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      What has been said?
      Fury: “I’m not gonna sit here and call Chisora names. I respect him. I’ve got nothing bad to say about Derek; he’s a good fighting man, and he brings his A game every time.
      “[But] In my reign right now, I’m reigning supreme. I’ll beat him, and then I’ll beat the little middleweight guy [Usyk].
      “He says he’s gonna knock me out, I wanna see him do it. If he does, I’ll be the first to congratulate him.”
      Chisora: “I’m a black belt in crazy! The mindset is unbelievable right now, it’s crazy.
      “It’s gonna be toe to toe. I have to knock him out, I’m gonna drop him, yeah.
      “I’ll beat him. I’m gonna knock him out, I’m gonna stop him, 100 per cent.”
      Promoter Frank Warren said: “Tyson wanted to fight in his home country again this year following his special night at Wembley Stadium in April.
      “This brings us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a match against an old rival in Derek Chisora.
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      “Derek, also a big favourite with British fans, has reinvented himself in recent years and Tyson has long stated his wish to fight him for a third time.
      “Tyson can’t afford any slip-up in this fight as he has the much-publicised undisputed match-up with Usyk in the New Year which we’re really looking forward to.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr will NEVER forgive Conor Benn for drug test axe… but still wants to reschedule British superfight

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR still wants to fight Conor Benn – but he will never forgive him for their mega-money bout getting canned.The British Boxing Board of Control cancelled last month’s showdown when it was revealed Benn had failed a doping test – later revealed to be two.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were due to clash in a historic showdown in OctoberCredit: Getty
      But two failed drug tests for surging welterweight Benn nixed the huge showdownCredit: REUTERS
      Eubank Jr still plans to face Benn but insists he’ll never forgive him for testing positiveCredit: PA
      But the 33-year-old son of British ring legend Chris Sr is still eager to rearrange the family feud with the son of fellow 1990s icon Nigel Benn.
      Eubank Jr has now lined up a January 21 clash with Liam Smith but will revisit the Benn rivalry in 2023 in the hope of punishing him for the loss of their original bout.
      Jr – who remains furious he was never informed of Benn’s first failed test given before the bout was made – said: “Even if, by some miracle, he is found not guilty, he is still guilty.
      “It has been out there too long and everybody already thinks he cheated.
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      “A lawyer, a piece of paper, or the King of England can say he is forgiven, it doesn’t matter, he is guilty in the court of public perception and he has to accept that.
      “That’s the only way he will be able to move forward.
      “If he plays the victim and blames contamination and says everyone has it in for him, if he keeps going down that route, then nobody is going to be able to forgive him.
      “The verdict is out, it doesn’t matter, what comes next, he is guilty in the eyes of the public and once you are branded by the public, that’s it.
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      “There is no forgetting and I don’t know about forgiving. That fight is still probably going to happen down the line.
      “I don’t need to have forgiveness in my mind. He is a guy I will fight at some point.
      “Before it was about our fathers, we were fighting to uphold our names and legacies.
      “But now it is personal and we have our own story.”
      Benn’s first red flag for female fertility drug clomiphene occurred in late July and his team was informed in August but assumed there had been an issue with the VADA testing procedure.
      The fight was announced by promoter Eddie Hearn at the start of August but a second test – taken on September 1 and reported to both fighters and their teams on September 23 – came back with traces again.
      Benn, 26, then telephoned his rival and explained the situation and they agreed to continue with the O2 catchweight bout.
      But Eubank Jr has now revealed the first failed test was kept a secret from him and he would never have accepted the bout of he had known the truth.
      He said: “I was never told about the first failed drugs test. Which is pretty incredible but true. Nobody told me – Conor nor Eddie.
      “When I found out he had failed a test, I hoped it might have been a freak accident or something had gone wrong, a blip.
      Conor Benn has maintained his innocence from the get-go and insists he’s never intentionally dopedCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      “But when you find out there was a second one, you realise that these guys were really out to get me.
      “I was never told about the July test. I would not have accepted the fight at the start of August if I had known that he had failed a test. By the time I did find out it was too late.”
      Benn insists he is innocent but has ripped up his BBBofC licence, claiming they have a vendetta against him, making it almost impossible to make the fight in the UK unless the matter is resolved.
      Eubank Jr feels that he is now in the driving seat and he will control what weight and where they eventually settle this simmering 30-year-old family rivalry.
      The Brighton brawler – who still boiled down to 159lbs on a Saturday morning and did not look healthy, even though the bout was axed – said: “I lost a lot of money. Training camps are no joke.
      “In terms of the money that came out of my pocket it was a lot because of the travel, food, sparring partners, I cover all of that.
      “We will not fight at that weight again. He doesn’t deserve me going through that again.
      “You saw the photo, it was not fun and I didn’t feel great.
      “There would have been an effect on my performance but I would have got through it, 100 per cent.
      “He messed up once and now I hold all the bargaining chips, he has nothing to bargain with.
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      Chris Eubank Jr will face Liam Smith in a domestic dust-up on January 21Credit: PA
      Next Gen is confident of getting through the Scouser and facing Benn later in the yearCredit: Rex
      “If he still wants the fight to happen then it is my way or the highway. It’s such a British occasion that it would be a shame to not have it in the UK.
      “If it happens I will always push for it to be here for the fans, if the time comes.” More

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      Mike Tyson reveals dream of being ‘guinea pig’ for psychedelic drug trial with hallucinogen ‘injected into bloodstream’

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      MIKE TYSON has put his name forward to be a “guinea pig” to trial a new psychedelic drug called DMTX and have it injected “straight into his bloodstream”.The boxing legend previously revealed the psychedelic ‘Toad Venom’ drug convinced him to step back inside the ring in 2020.
      Mike Tyson wants to be on the trial of a new psychedelic drug called DMTXCredit: Getty
      The Baddest Man on the Planet hung up his gloves in 2005 after retiring against Kevin McBride.
      But he made his comeback in November 2020 where he pitted his wits against fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout.
      The two fought to a draw in a behind-closed-doors event in what proved to be an uneventful eight-round affair.
      Now former heavyweight champion-turned cannabis entrepreneur has revealed he would love to test out the new drug which ‘delivers DMT by drip to volunteers’ and lasts for an hour.
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      Speaking to British expert and author Graham Hancock, Tyson said: “It’s not been widely publicised yet but it’s called DMTX. As you know DMT is a quick journey, it’s 12, 15 minute journey. A rocket ship to the other side of reality.
      “They have found a technology to basically deliver DMT by drip to volunteers. And those volunteers are making extended journeys in the DMT realm.
      “They are coming back with the same observations. I want to do that one, the drip.”
      Hancock added: “It’s like they are mapping another world. It doesn’t wear off, it goes straight into the bloodstream and doesn’t wear off. And it lasts for about an hour.”
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      Hancock, responding to Tyson asking how he can get it, replied: “You talk to Imperial college in London, I think they might be very interested in talking to you.”
      The American fighter then said: “I could be one of those guinea pigs. I would love to be a guinea pig for that.”
      N,N-Dymethyltriptamine (DMT) is one of the world’s most powerful known hallucinogens and is similar to drugs such as LSD and psilocybin.
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      Tyson Fury reveals incredible plan to fight 20 TIMES in 2023 as he urges Frank Warren and Bob Arum to make it happen

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      TYSON FURY has sensationally claimed he wants up to 20 fights in 2023.Fury, 34, is gearing up for Saturday’s trilogy bout with fellow British heavyweight Derek Chisora on December 3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Tyson Fury is set to face Derek Chisora in a trilogy bout next monthCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      That is after the Gypsy King claimed he had retired following his win over Dillian Whyte in April before making a major U-turn.
      The undefeated boxer has now stated he is keen to emulate the greats of old and fight up to 20 times in 12 months.
      The Brit openly challenged both promoters Frank Warren and Bob Arum to get that sorted for next year.
      Fury said: “Back in the day people used to fight 30 times in a year, today people fight once or twice.
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      “So here’s a challenge to Frank Warren and Bob Arum – how about we do like 15-20 fights next year, f**k it.”
      Fury recently suggested he was adamant about retiring from boxing after his win over Whyte.
      However, the popular Mancunian quickly felt that life away from the sport wasn’t for him as the ring is where he thrives.
      Fury said: “I was at home, I did everything I wanted to do. I wanted to spend some time with my family. I wanted to be that father.
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      Tyson Fury has revealed he is keen to fight up to 20 times per yearCredit: Reuters
      “The kids, the school runs and all that, the dog, I wanted to do all that sort of stuff.
      “Then I realised that’s for normal people and I’m anything but a normal person.
      “I’m like an abnormal alien. I only thrive when I’m in training camp for a fight.
      “I really don’t know what’s going to happen in the future when that is not an option anymore. I’m pretty f****d up, I think.” More