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      Jake Paul says he ‘wouldn’t even have to train’ for ‘easy’ Tommy Fury fight and reveals terms to reschedule grudge match

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      JAKE PAUL said he “wouldn’t even have to train” for an “easy” fight with Tommy Fury after revealing terms to reschedule their grudge match. The celebrity boxing foes have struck an agreement to fight early next year with opposing camps locked in negotiations.
      Jake Paul said he ‘wouldn’t even have to train’ for an ‘easy’ fight with Tommy FuryCredit: Adi Muhtarevic
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are in line to reschdule their grudge fightCredit: Global Titans
      And Paul claimed he will make easy work of Fury, who has TWICE pulled out of fighting him before.
      He said on the MMA Hour: “The kid’s a novice, he’s never fought anyone good. He’s never even fought an eight round fight.
      “He just doesn’t have the experience like I do, which is crazy to say because he’s been doing it his whole life, but people call him a professional boxer and they respect him as a professional boxer.
      “So I would love to strip that title from him. I wouldn’t even have to actually train for that fight.
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      “I would still train because I’m a professional, but I wouldn’t have to train to fight him.”
      Paul, 25, most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
      Meanwhile Fury, 23, returned this month in a last-minute exhibition bout against replacement Rolly Lambert, 33.
      Paul Bamba, 33, was withdrawn on the day amid a weight disagreement and Paul was a special guest commentator on the night.
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      After Fury cruised past six rounds, the two clashed post-fight and an agreement to fight in 2023 was struck.
      The 2019 Love Island star has twice withdrawn before, after suffering a rib injury in December and US visa issues in August.
      So Paul is only willing to try once more if Fury’s team put up the money on their side.
      He said: “There’s definitely interest. I think if his team is taking the financial risk and putting the event on, then I’m cool with that.
      “I just don’t want to take the risk anymore because I think he’s going to back out, again, most likely.
      “But it’s an easy fight for me. Way easier than Anderson.”
      Tommy Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Jake PaulCredit: BT SPORT More

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      Deontay Wilder ready to agree deal to fight Anthony Joshua NEXT as American’s manager slams Dillian Whyte rematch talk

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      DEONTAY WILDER is willing to do whatever it takes to fight Anthony Joshua next and cancel out a rematch with Dillian Whyte. Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed AJ and Whyte are in line to complete a hat-trick of bouts between them sometime in 2023.
      Deontay Wilder is ready to fight Anthony Joshua nextCredit: Stephanie Trapp/TGB Promotions
      Anthony Joshua is in line to rematch Dillian Whyte in 2023Credit: Getty
      But Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel CONFIRMED the American is ready to return right into a super-fight with Joshua, 33.
      Even if that means surrendering their WBC title eliminator bout against Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, such is their desperation to finally face AJ.
      Finkel told SunSport: “We might fight Ruiz, because Joshua won’t fight us, but we will fight Joshua next.
      “The biggest fight for either is with us, maybe in your area the biggest fight is Joshua versus Fury, but Fury is fighting Oleksandr Usyk next. 
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      “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.”
      If Hearn insists on Joshua rematching Whyte, 34, before fighting Wilder, 37, Finkel is open to at least making it official.
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      He said: “If you’re telling us you want a fight first before us, then sign to fight after, let’s make a deal.” 
      Whyte set up a potential rematch with Joshua after edging past Jermaine Franklin, 29, in a disputed majority decision victory.
      It was his second win in four fights, following knockout losses to Tyson Fury, 34, and Alexander Povetkin, 43.
      So Finkel slammed the idea of Joshua returning against Whyte, when a deal is there to be made with Wilder.
      The Hall of Famer said: “He says Joshua will fight Deontay after their next fight, why? 
      If Joshua is ready or willing to fight us next, that is what we want and we will give anything to fight him. Deontay Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel
      “They want to fight Dillian Whyte, who yesterday was in a questionable win.
      “The fight before that, he got knocked out, and two fights before that he got knocked out. 
      “How does the press and anyone else rationalise Joshua fighting someone like that in his next fight? 
      “And if they say, ‘We’re definitely fighting Deontay after’ why isn’t there an agreement done?” 
      Joshua has taken a break from boxing after consecutive losses to Usyk, 35, while Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius, 38, in his October return.
      In the past, TV network and promotional allegiances have seen a fight between AJ and the Bronze Bomber fall by the wayside.
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      But Finkel is adamant all parties – from their side at least – are on board to finally strike an agreement with the opposition.
      He said: “Deontay, Shelly Finkel and PBC are willing to make a fight for Deontay to fight Joshua next.” 
      Anthony Joshua pictured with Shelly Finkel in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte could have separate return fights before summer rematch in stadium, says Eddie Hearn

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Dillian Whyte could return in separate fights before setting up a summer rematch in a stadium. AJ was ringside at Wembley Arena to watch Whyte narrowly beat American Jermaine Franklin by majority decision.
      Anthony Joshua embracing with Dillian WhyteCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Promoter Eddie Hearn previously stated the weekend’s winner would be in line to welcome Joshua back to the ring next year.
      But he has not ruled out AJ and Whyte having a pair of fights in early 2023 before rematching in a summer blockbuster.
      Hearn said: “They’ve always wanted to fight each other again, it’s 1-1, one from the amateurs one from the pros.
      “The second fight, which just seems like a lifetime ago now, was just an epic night and the third one will be as well.
      “This time it wouldn’t be at the O2 it would be at Wembley. I think we’ll see what’s next for Dillian.
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      “Maybe Dillian has one in February or March and AJ has one in March or whatever and then they meet in the summer at Wembley.
      “Or maybe they go straight into it, we’ll talk with everyone and see what’s next.”
      The returning heavyweight embraced with Joshua on the ring apron and the pair exchanged fist bumps and some tense words.
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      Whyte, 34, said: “He didn’t say anything, he spudded me hard and I told him to relax and asked why he is always so tense.
      “He is always in such a confused state at the minute, hopefully he gets his s*** together.”
      Joshua, 33, has taken a break from boxing following consecutive defeats to unbeaten Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
      Anthony Joshua ringside with Eddie HearnCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

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      Next five potential opponents for Dillian Whyte with Anthony Joshua front of queue after win over Jermaine Franklin

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      DILLIAN WHYTE punched his way into a rematch with Anthony Joshua after narrowly edging past Jermaine Franklin. Whyte left Wembley Arena with a disputed majority decision win, returning for the first time since defeat to Tyson Fury.
      Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin by majority decisionCredit: Rex
      But Eddie Hearn warned the heavyweight and AJ could instead have different fights in early 2023 before a summer stadium rematch.
      So it leaves the door open for who Whyte will fight next, with several options on the table.
      Here, SunSport looks at the contenders in play.
      Anthony Joshua
      Joshua, 33, remains a frontrunner to face Whyte, 34, next year as the pair embraced at ringside.
      Hearn has opened the door to the pair rematching right away, with AJ keen to return straight into a big fight.
      Joshua lost to Whyte in the amateurs in 2009 but won their rematch six years later by brutal stoppage.
      Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte embraceCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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      Otto Wallin
      Whyte still has unfinished business with Wallin, 32, having pulled out of their proposed October 2021 through injury.
      He instead went on to challenge Fury, 34, for the WBC belt, while leaving Swede Wallin in the lurch.
      Should the AJ rematch fail to come off next, Whyte and Wallin have the shared history to build interest in a fill-in fight.
      Otto Wallin still wants to fight Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty
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      Daniel Dubois
      Before signing to fight Franklin, 29, Whyte almost agreed a deal to face Dubois, 24, on BT pay-per-view.
      Eventually, his financial demands were not met, leaving the bout shelved for now.
      But it remains a massive fight should Whyte need to look elsewhere and Dubois has the WBA’s secondary “regular” title to bring to the table.
      Daniel Dubois came close to fighting Dillian WhyteCredit: Reuters
      Jermaine Franklin rematch
      Franklin felt he was “robbed” of a win against Whyte, leading to calls for a rematch by the American and fans online.
      Whyte seemed less convinced in the post-fight press conference but a lack of options could see the pair box once more.
      And it could even pave the way for Whyte to do so Stateside, although any alternative seems unlikely.
      Dillian Whyte narrowly beat Jermaine Franklin on pointsCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Deontay Wilder
      Wilder, 37, has long feuded with Whyte dating back to his years as WBC champion, when he never defended his belt against the Brit.
      The Bronze Bomber is now in line to fight Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, for the right to challenge for Fury’s belt.
      It makes a fight with Whyte unlikely, although Hearn previously teased that he had a deal in place for the pair in the Middle East.
      Deontay Wilder has long feuded with Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Dillian Whyte secures Anthony Joshua rematch by the skin of his teeth after edging past Jermaine Franklin on points

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      DILLIAN WHYTE secured an Anthony Joshua rematch by the skin of his teeth after edging past Jermaine Franklin on points.The 34-year-old beat AJ in the amateurs but lost their 2015 British title battle and a third clash is all but secured after the London 2012 legend turned up to be ringside at Wembley arena for Whyte’s win on Saturday.
      Dillian Whyte edged Jermaine Franklin on a split decision at Wembley ArenaCredit: Getty
      Whyte unconvincing win sets up a rematch with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn were watching ringsideCredit: PA
      But after Whyte drastically underperformed – and the three officials called it 115-115, 116-112 and 116-112 – Joshua will not fear his own Spring comeback against his oldest foe.
      Franklin, 29, arrived from the US with an impressive 21-0 record but when he whipped off his top to reveal a flabby torso, ringside fans expected a cakewalk for Dillian and a Sunday morning trip to the bakery for the visitor.
      But Franklin showed a clever jab, a decent left hook and all the fundamentals to pose Whyte a problem.
      The Brixton Body Snatcher went whacking Franklin’s ribs in the second but he was tagged back more times than new trainer Buddy McGirt would have been happy with.
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      The bout was one-paced and even after two rounds and the Londoner was looking more flat-footed than usual.
      Mohawk-sporting Whyte had the sweat slapped off his scalp in the third and Franklin, who was working in a housing insulation factory before this big break, knew how to protect himself.
      Whyte’s modest Wembley arena crowd managed a roar in the fourth when their hero connected with his first meaningful combination.
      But Franklin laughed off the shots and got back to peppereding Whyte’s guard as he struggled to get out of second gear.
      Whyte was given a real scare by FranklinCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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      Whyte was warned in the fifth when his trademark body blows creeped too low for the referee’s liking.
      Whyte had caught or parried most of Franklin’s shots until a sixth-round right hook tagged him flush on the chin. The Jamaica-born bruiser looked buzzed for a moment but regained his cool.
      Franklin was superior in the eighth and AJ could be spotted in the VIP seats smiling at his potential prey and pointing out weaknesses to his pals.
      By round nine there were boos in the underwhelmed crowd until a Whyte left hook clipped Franklin. But the Michigan man got payback with a booming right that hurt Whyte right on the bell.
      Whyte looped in a powerful right hand right at the end of the 10th but Franklin seemed to like it and shouted at his rival’s back as he returned to his corner.
      Fans were glad to see the final round finally arrive as the atmosphere had left North Greenwich well before the last tube.
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      Whyte rocked Franklin in the final 40 seconds and bounced him off the ropes with another whack in the final five.
      But he was too tired to capitalise and it went to the judges. More

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      Dillian Whyte vs Jermaine Franklin LIVE RESULT: Close fight ends in MAJORITY DECISION, Anthony Joshua RINGSIDE

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      DILLIAN WHYTE is facing Jermaine Franklin RIGHT NOW at Wembley Arena!And the very close fight has now gone to the judges scorecards.
      Whyte had been out of action since his destructive knockout loss to Tyson Fury earlier this year across the road at Wembley Stadium.
      But now Whyte, who is still looking for world honours, is back in a competitive bout against 21-0 Franklin.

      Start time: Main event UP NOW
      Whyte vs Franklin ring walks started at 10.10pm
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      Whyte vs Franklin
      Judges score the bout 115-115 a draw and 116-112 (x2) and your winner by majority decision… Dillian Whyte.
      A big final three rounds have seen Whyte escape victorious but it was far from convincing.
      He now heads into a rematch with Anthony Joshua, who is ringside, next year.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Whyte vs Franklin
      We now await the judges scorecards.
      Whyte had a big last three rounds, the final especially but Franklin was solid throughout.
      Be interesting reading as the judges scores follow shortly…
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 12 – Franklin lands with some nice combinations early in the round but Whyte comes on strong.
      A couple of heavy right uppercuts land and Franklin was wobbled.
      Really big push from Whyte at the ends sees him land some big rights and a left hook had Franklin backed into the ropes and fortunate to see the fight go the distance.
      London, UK: Dillian Whyte vs Jermaine Franklin, Heavyweight Contest. 26 November 2022 Picture By Matthew Pover Matchroom BoxingCredit: Matthew Pover Matchroom Boxing
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 11 – The round sparks into life at the end as Whyte scores with a sneaky right uppercut.
      The pair then trade heavy blows on the inside but nothing clean for either man.
      Whyte may have fought his way back into it with a round to go after conceding too many earlier in the bout.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 10 – Franklin came out the traps quickly, lading a sharp left hook to head and body.
      But Whyte imposed himself down the stretch and started backing up Franklin.
      He ended the round with a looping right hand that had Franklin shaken, the kind of thing he needs more of.
      Credit: Getty
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 9 – Whyte landed his trademark left hook but Franklin took it well.
      The American then came on strong and really let his hands go, even shaking Whyte towards the end of the round.
      Franklin could be pulling away with it here – is a shock on the horizon?
      Credit: Getty
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 8 – Back and fourth round with Franklin starting well, landing a massive overhand right.
      But Whyte came into it as the round progressed, although he looks to be forcing his work a bit.
      Franklin is the more comfortable of the two but neither are necessarily in the driving seat.
      Credit: PA
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 7 – Better round for Whyte after coming out with more aggression.
      He landed some meaty looking hooks but Franklin responded well when he needed to.
      Whyte wasn’t too far away with the right uppercut but Franklin showed good defence to slip away.
      BetCredit: PA
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 6 – Whyte started the round well, landing a few sneaky uppercuts.
      But again, Franklin came on strong down the stretch and landed some lovely body shots.
      A right hook even had Whyte slightly shaken and marks the American’s best round.
      Credit: Getty
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 5 –A lot of the round was boxed on the inside, with both throwing clubbing blows but nothing landing.
      Franklin again landed some eye-catching combinations and at one point spun Whyte and got his work off.
      Heading into the second half soon with the fight there for the taking.
      Credit: Getty
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 4 – Pace of the bout drops slightly as Whyte plods forward, looking for body shots and his left hook.
      Franklin responding well too in spots, letting his hands go although Whyte caught a lot of the gloves.
      Hard round to score and the momentum is still there for the taking.
      Credit: Getty
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 3 – Great round of action there, Whyte came out strong landing to head and body in numbers.
      But Franklin showed his speed and combination punching of his own.
      Neither man he put a dent in the other yet but it’s warming into a great contest.
      Credit: Getty
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 2 – Whyte started the round in much better fashion, landing a couple of stinging right hands to the body.
      But as the round progressed, Franklin came into it a lot more and started throwing in combinations.
      Whyte was defensively sound but Franklin is here to win and putting the pressure on.
      Credit: PA
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 1 – Cagey opener but Franklin definitely gave Whyte something to think about.
      Whyte working well behind the jab but fell short a couple of times and needs to watch out for Franklin’s counter.
      This one could catch fire at any moment.
      Credit: Getty
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Round 1 – Here we go!
      Whyte comes out taking centre ring, pumping out the jab.
      Franklin defensively sound, he needs to avoid getting hurt early.
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Both fighters have been introduced and we’re moments away from the main event of the evening.
      Will it be Jermaine Franklin’s coming out party or Dillian Whyte’s dream return?
      We’re about to find out.
      Credit: PA
      Whyte vs Franklin
      Here comes Jermaine Franklin, who looks composed as he walks to the ring.
      And Dillian Whyte is just behind him, returning for the first time since being knocked out by Tyson Fury in April.
      Must-win occasion for Whyte, who has Anthony Joshua in attendance and primed for a rematch next year.
      Credit: PA
      Wardley speaks out
      He says: “It’s been a bit of a journey and so far so good. I have been in some good fights and put on some good shows.
      “I am from the Dillian Whyte school of hard knocks, we go to war in sparring and we go to war in the ring.
      “I was hurt in the second, Nathan is good but I am used to taking big shots so it is no problem to me, I just bite down on my gumshield and get the job done.
      “I want to be headlining shows, 2023 is the year of Fabio Wardley.”
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      AJ in the house
      Anthony Joshua has taken his seat ringside and will be a keen viewer for the night’s main event.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn has already said the winner between Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin will welcome AJ back to the ring next year.
      All the play for.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Wardley vs Gorman
      Cracking fight with Wardley scoring three knockdowns and stopping Gorman on his feet.
      Gorman boxed well in spots but failed to recover after the first knockdown.
      Wardley improves to 15-0 with now 14 KOs and has some big fights in his future.
      Credit: Getty
      Wardley vs Gorman
      Round 3 – Gorman is down again but he makes it to his feet. Third knockdown of the fight.
      The fight has been stopped!
      Three knockdowns for Wardley, who looks to have a battered nose, and Gorman is stopped!
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Wardley vs Gorman
      Round 2 – GORMAN KNOCKED DOWN!
      Excellent action here as the two trade blow for blow. Again Gorman is floored but he makes it to his feet.
      What a round of boxing. Wardley dropped Gorman twice, firstly with a big right hand then battering him to the canvas with a combo.
      Credit: Getty
      Wardley vs Gorman
      Round 1 – Really exciting first round with both trading big punches in the pocket.
      Wardley had Gorman backed up in stages but couldn’t find home with anything telling.
      Gorman on the other hand pulled away down the stretch of the round with some sharp combinations and uppercuts.
      Wardley vs Gorman
      Both heavyweights in the ring and being introduced to the crowd.
      This acts as the night’s co-headliner and a brilliant warm up for Dillian Whyte’s main event with Jermaine Franklin.
      The clash of styles between Wardley and Gorman even has people predicting it could steal the show as fight of the night.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Wrapped and ready
      While we await Wardley and Gorman’s arrival to the ring, Dillian Whyte and Jermiane Franklin and preparing ahead of their headliner.
      The heavyweight clash takes place after Wardley and Gorman’s British title challenge.

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      Fabio Wardley survives SICKENING shattered nose to stop rival Nathan Gorman and grab British heavyweight title

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      FABIO WARDLEY survived a brutally shattered nose to grab the British heavyweight crown from Nathan Gorman.The pair collided for the vacant belt, that Joe Joyce left behind to push on for world titles, in a three-round barnstormer.
      Nathan Gorman was floored three times by Fabio WardleyCredit: Getty
      Fabio Wardley won the British titleCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Ipswich 27-year-old Wardley was a Sunday league footballer working in recruitment before he got the boxing bug, while Gorman trained on Team GB sparring the likes of Anthony Joshua.
      But Wardley – who is managed by mentor and sparring partner Dillian Whyte – showed unteachable heart to handle a shattered snout and secure a TKO win.
      “It’s been a bit of a journey and so far so good. I have been in some good fights and put on some good shows.
      “I am from the Dillian Whyte school of hard knocks, we go to war in sparring and we go to war in the ring.
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      “I was hurt in the second, Nathan is good but I am used to taking big shots so it is no problem to me, I just bite down on my gumshield and get the job done.
      “I want to be headlining shows, 2023 is the year of Fabio Wardley.”
      After a sensibly cagey start, things caught fire in the second and never stopped burning.
      Wardley started slowly and suffered a sickening broken nose but it sparked him into action.
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      The handsome prospect looked like a totally different person after his hooter was rearranged and his breathing would have been a bloody nightmare.
      But the Suffolk puncher rallied and then battered the Traveller into the canvas twice.
      Gorman was wise and took his time with the counts and looked like he might regain his early poise and uppercut precision.
      But in the third, with Wardley’s nose hanging off, Gorman was decked again and even though he beat the count for the hat-trick, his corner hurled in the towel.
      Fabio Wardley celebrates his stoppage winCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

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      Tyson Fury ready to get ‘legless’ with England fans again in Qatar as he plans World Cup trip if he beats Derek Chisora

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      TYSON FURY will jet out to Qatar to support England — if he scores his Derek Chisora hat-trick and the Three Lions grow some teeth.The patriotic WBC Gypsy King enjoyed the 6-2 World Cup opener against Iran but the all-action showman would have been disappointed by Friday’s snore-draw with the USA.
      Tyson Fury hopes to overshadow Derek Chisora by completing a trio of victories over his fellow Brit, then fly out to QatarCredit: Getty
      Fury followed England in Nice in at Euo 2016 and is planning another tripCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
      Fury admits he got ‘legless’ with England fans in FranceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Fury reportedly bought fans 200 Jagerbombs after watching the England gameCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The Gypsy King loves a crowd as she showed in NiceCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
      Undefeated Fury, 34, defends his world title against the 38-year-old veteran he is already 2-0 up against at Tottenham’s stadium on Saturday.
      And he will race back up to his Morecambe home on Sunday to hopefully watch the last-16 clash — after England have dealt with the Welsh.
      The 19st star — who bought 200 Jagerbombs for fans on a wild trip to Nice for Euro 2016 — fancies another away day but only if England fulfil their potential and land a semi-final spot.
      He revealed: “I will get back to Morecambe in plenty of time to watch it on Sunday, as long as I am in one piece.
      Fury shares the pain after Iceland KO’d England in the last 16 at Euro 2016Credit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
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      “If England get through then I will be heading out to Qatar, for sure.
      “I wouldn’t be rushing out for a group game because I expected us to get through that s***.
      “But if they get to the semis or final, then I will be on my way to Qatar.
      “It would be great to get a winter World Cup win after all these years.
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      “I remember going out to the Euros in 2016 and having a fantastic time. I went over there and got absolutely legless for a couple of days.
      “I was singing all my England songs and I was up and down with all the England fans in the zones. It’s still an epic memory.”
      The multi-millionaire — who has his gym inside Morecambe’s football ground —  ruled out fronting a consortium to buy his beloved Manchester United.
      But promoter Frank Warren confirmed an Old Trafford bout is one of the few things left on his star attraction’s boxing bucket list.
      The Queensberry boss said: “This fight was going to be at Manchester United but then they had some problems and that’s how we wound up in London.
      “Tyson was thrilled we were going there and if he carries on fighting, I’m determined to put that on for him because he has just not fought there and he wants to fight there.”
      Fury outpointed Del Boy in 2011 and peppered him into retiring on his stool in 2014.
      But since being robbed of a 2018 world title win in his first clash with Deontay Wilder, he has become a seek-and-destroy fighter with a   more bitter approach to the Sweet Science.
      You will see two brutes trying to knock each other’s brains out because that is what we are paid to do.Tyson Fury
      He said: “I don’t know if you will see a more mature performance from either of us. What you will see is two brutes trying to knock each other’s brains out, because that is what we are paid to do.
      “We both know all the risks when we go into these fights but we are just there to entertain on a cold and probably rainy Saturday night.”
      The dream scenario is for Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk  to visit London on Saturday, hop in the ring after a third Fury victory and sign off on a spring undisputed decider.
      But Brit hero Fury has been stood up by opponents plenty of times before and is paying no attention to the VIP guestlist for his latest dance.
      He growled:  “I don’t care if Usyk is coming to my fight.
      “(UFC heavyweight) Francis Ngannou came to my Dillian Whyte fight and even got in the ring afterwards — to try to make a fight with me — and that never happened.
      “I don’t care who is in the crowd because I am only there to fight Derek.”

      Mancunian fury hopes to be doing high fives at Tottenham and in QatarCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
      Boxing hero Fury looked at home with Three Lions’ followers in FranceCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun More