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      Tyson Fury given clear path to fight Oleksandr Usyk as IBF make U-turn on Filip Hrgovic bout

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      TYSON FURY’s potential bout against Oleksandr Usyk has been given a major boost.The IBF had been pushing for Filip Hrgovic to be Usyk’s next fight but have now stepped down.
      Tyson Fury’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk has been given a boostCredit: Reuters
      The IBF had been pushing for Usyk to fight Filip HrgovicCredit: Getty
      But backed down to the WBA mandatory Daniel Dubois who is managed by Frank WarrenCredit: Getty
      The IBF had wanted the Croatian to have his shot but accepted that the WBA mandatory, Daniel Dubois, is ahead of him.
      However, the British boxer is managed by Frank Warren, who is also the manager of Fury.
      This means that there will be less pressure to make Usyk’s next fight against Dubois.
      Therefore it is more likely that a clash between the Ukrainian and Fury will happen sooner.
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      The pair could fight without all four belts being put on the line.
      In December, Warren told talkSPORT: “I’m not sure [about the rematch].
      “I mean we haven’t got into that, but I probably think there would be [a rematch clause] because, God forbid, one of them gets a cut eye or anything goes wrong.
      “Anything can happen in boxing as we know – then there would be.
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      “The four belts are on the line, and the winner gets them.
      “If there is a rematch, I don’t think then the four belts will be on the line for it cause I don’t think the governing bodies will allow it.
      “I think they’ll just say ‘right, you’ve got to get on with your mandatories now.’” More

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      Inside KSI’s brutal training schedule and strict diet ahead of boxing return as he prepares for Faze Temperrr fight

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      KSI has turned to healthy curries, sparring sessions and brutal track runs for his boxing return. The YouTube, music and celebrity prizefighter faces online rival Faze Temperrr on Saturday at Wembley Arena.
      KSI makes his boxing return against Faze TemperrrCredit: Reuters
      It comes six months after he beat rapper Swarmz, 26, and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the SAME NIGHT.
      KSI continues to juggle a career as a boxer, content creator and business owner with his hectic daily schedule.
      And here, the man himself gives SunSport an exclusive look into just how jam-packed a day in the life of KSI is.
      Morning
      KSI: I’ll wake up around 8am and I’ll have breakfast around 8.30am. 
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      I’ll watch a bit of Philip DeFranco or John Oliver, chill for a little bit and then go to the car and head over to Shootfighters gym. 
      When I’m in the gym I’ll warm up on the rowing bike, do that for 100 calories, then I shadow box for four-six rounds. 
      Then we either work on technique, movement, things to improve on in sparring before bag and padwork. 
      I’ll do some cardio, I could go on the versaclimber or do various things with a heavy ball. 
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      After that we’ll do abs, do a good circuit there and then I head back home to shower.
      KSI training before his last fightCredit: Getty
      Afternoon
      KSI: I’ll have lunch, watch anything, at the moment I’m watching The Legend of Vox Machina, which is actually really entertaining. 
      Then I’ll play games, Overwatch or Call of Duty, something like that. 
      If I have a bit of time I might record a YouTube video for my channel or I might record Reacts for Sidemen. 
      Afterwards, I’ll get ready for my second session, let’s say I’ll go on the track. 
      I’ll do 400 metre sprints, do that six times with one minute between and I’ll try and get good times. 
      It has to be under 1.20 every time, without fail. After that we’ll do bunny hops. 
      When this is finished I’ll head back home, shower, have dinner and chill. Maybe watch something, relax and then head to bed. 

      Sparring
      Getting the rounds in the gym is vitally important for KSI, who is still new to the sport, and insists his fame does not afford him mercy.
      KSI: People would hold back, because they’d be like, ‘Oh, he’s a YouTuber, he’s not really a fighter, I don’t want to put my all into it.’
      And then I hit hard and they’re like, ‘Oh s***, wait, what? What’s going on?’ Then they put more into it. 
      Then you’ve got other people that are like, ‘I want to make a statement, you’re not meant to be in this world, this scene is different, you’re not a fighter.’ 
      When I’m able to go toe-to-toe with them it makes them have a new level of respect for me. 
      Before the Logan fights, I definitely didn’t spar enough. Now I spar every other day, I get about ten-plus rounds a week. 
      I don’t hold back on my sparring partners, so if they hold back they’re getting knocked down. 
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      I make them go all out, just my intensity. I’m always in their face, I love a jab.
      I love putting people on their backfoot, I’m not a guy who likes being on the backfoot. But I can fight on the backfoot when I need to. 

      KSI with his London Shootfighters training partnersCredit: @KSI More

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      Joe Joyce reveals the two reasons why he believes Anthony Joshua is ducking all-British heavyweight clash

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      JOE JOYCE said Anthony Joshua has “changed” since defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr – and believes his British rival is ducking him because of it. AJ was stopped in seven rounds by Ruiz in June 2019 but reformed his style to win their rematch on points six months later.
      Joe Joyce believes Anthony Joshua is ducking himCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua has been called out by Joe JoyceCredit: Getty
      Since then, Joshua, 33, has suffered consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, and has not returned since.
      A summer rematch against Dillian Whyte, 34, who AJ beat in 2015, has been teased by promoter Eddie Hearn.
      And unbeaten contender Joyce, 37, reckons that is the fight to reveal what Joshua has left.
      He told iD Boxing: “He’s not gun shy but he’s apprehensive about being knocked out because he’s been knocked out a few times.
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      “He prefers to be on the back foot and out of danger. It will tell when we see the rematch with him and Dillian Whyte. 
      “In the Dillian Whyte fight, he was getting hit with big shots, he was wobbling on his feet but was still coming forward.
      “Something obviously changed after the Ruiz loss but he’s still a good fighter and there’s plenty of interesting fights for him and I’d like to fight him as well.” 
      Joshua is expected to return by April against a top 15 rated contender before a rematch with Whyte follows.
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      Hearn has also named Tyson Fury, 34, and Deontay Wilder, 37, as end of year blockbuster bouts for AJ.
      Although Joyce – the mandatory challenger for Usyk’s belt – was not listed in the mix of opponents.
      He said: “It’s not a surprise because when does Joshua mention my name?
      “Apart from when I was in the Olympics, soon as I turned pro, he didn’t mention my name or Eddie Hearn.”
      Anthony Joshua and Joe Joyce at the 2016 OlympicsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      OnlyFans model turned boxer Elle Brooke suffers wardrobe malfunction as she stuns fans with racy post

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      ELLE BROOKE suffered a wardrobe malfunction as she shared a daring post to social media. The OnlyFans model turned boxer posted a video lip-syncing a song – Big Boys by cshsznxo! – to her Instagram.
      Elle Brooke posted a video to her InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Brooke was performing a lip sync to a songCredit: Instagram
      But fans picked up on a wardrobe malfunctionCredit: Instagram
      The OnlyFans star has 551,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      The Man City supporter recently taunted ChelseaCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Sitting in a car, the 24-year-old donned a dress and “sang” along to the song.
      However, some of her 551,000 followers picked up on a wardrobe malfunction in the racy post.
      One fan queried: “Is it cold???”
      A second fan asked: “bit cold?”
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      A third said: “Must be cold 👏.”
      Despite the lack of a coat and the winter weather, other fans enjoyed the lip-syncing effort.
      One said: “Stunning 😍.”
      While another added: “Hot 😍.”
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      Brooke recently taunted Chelsea following their 1-0 loss to Man City at Stamford Bridge last week.
      City then backed this up with a far more emphatic performance against the Blues in the FA Cup as last year’s finalists crashed out 4-0 on Sunday.
      Brooke also revealed why Hollywood star Seth Rogen would be her “dream one night stand” in a Christmas-themed post.
      She is set to fight on the undercard of KSI’s fight vs Faze TemperrrCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong More

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      KSI vs Faze Temperrr tale of the tape: Net worth, fight record, weight compared for HUGE Misfits Boxing main event

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      KSI puts YouTube bragging rights on the line when he faces replacement opponent Faze Temperrr. The social media, rap and crossover boxing star was due to return to the ring on Saturday against MMA’s Dillon Danis.

      But Danis, 29, pulled out of the bout, with gamer Temperrr – real name Thomas Oliveira – filling in.
      KSI prepares for his sixth boxing match, having beaten online rivals Joe Weller, 26, and Logan Paul, 27, in the past.
      He initially drew with Paul in 2018 but won their rematch after turning professional a year later.
      After three years out of the ring, KSI, 29, returned in August to beat rapper Swarmz, 26, and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the SAME NIGHT.
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      Oliveira was on the undercard at the O2 and was brutally knocked out by Slim Albaher.
      The Brazilian beat Brit “King Kenny” on his YouTube boxing debut and bounced back from defeat to Slim by knocking out Overtflow in November.
      Oliveira, 29, shot to fame after helping launch the Faze Clan, one of the biggest gaming entities in the world.
      He also grew up with a martial arts background, which has helped his transition to boxing.
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      According to Inspiration Feed, Oliveira has a net worth of $3million (£2.4m).
      As a boxer, he stands 6ft 4in and has a massive 77 inch reach and in his last bout he weighed in at 189lb, or 13st 5lb.
      KSI stands smaller at 6ft and has a shorter reach of 76in, last fighting at 12st 8lb.
      His bout with Danis was set to be contested at 12st 6lb.
      KSI is one of the wealthiest content creators in the world, with a net worth of £20m.
      Not only does he make money from boxing, but the Londoner is also a stadium sellout artist and founder of hydration drink Prime.
      KSI and former opponent-turned business partner Paul believe their drink could be worth BILLIONS in the future.
      Despite the pair’s new found friendship, KSI still wants to fight Paul’s brother, 6-0 rival Jake, 25.
      The two bitter enemies are hoping to finally fight in a massive grudge match this year.
      Luis Alcaraz Pineda was beaten by KSICredit: Reuters
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      Tyson Fury is ‘SPENT’ and urged to avoid Joe Joyce by his sparring partner after complaining about sore arms and elbows

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      TYSON FURY is “SPENT” and has been urged to avoid Joe Joyce by his sparring partner after complaining about sore arms and elbows. Fury has compared himself to a banged up Ford Escort in the past following years of hard graft in the gym.
      Alan Babic has sparred with Tyson Fury
      And Croatian Alan Babic can attest to that having shared sparring rounds with the unbeaten WBC champion.
      It has even left Babic warning Fury not to fight Joyce, who is in line to challenge for the world title this year.
      He told iD Boxing: “He’s one of my favourite personas. I was in his camp for one month and he was so good to me and gave me everything.
      “He is a true persona. I think Joe Joyce [doesn’t have that] persona – not even close like Tyson Fury.
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      “But Joe Joyce is, in my opinion, a more dangerous guy right now. I think Tyson Fury is more spent, you know?
      “He also said his arms hurt, his elbows, everything. He’s f***ed, in his own words. I think Joe Joyce is that kind of juggernaut, he just doesn’t feel pain.
      “Something like myself. He just doesn’t feel pain, he just goes on. I don’t know if it’s smart for Tyson Fury [to take that fight.]
      “I think that’s the toughest fight, but I will never count Tyson Fury out. He’s the champion and that’s not for nothing.”
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      Fury, 34, sparred Babic, 32, before beating Derek Chisora in their December trilogy bout.
      Usyk, 35, was ringside at Tottenham’s stadium and the pair faced off as talks for a four-belt title unification continue.
      Joyce, 37, is meanwhile the WBO mandatory challenger for Usyk’s belt putting him in line to face the winner of the undisputed decider.
      Tyson Fury is in talks to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Joe Joyce is in line to challenge for the world title this yearCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua called out by Joseph Parker for rematch as two heavyweights look to rebuild boxing careers

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      JOSEPH PARKER has called out Anthony Joshua to a rematch, with the two heavyweights looking to rebuild their careers. Parker returns on January 21 against Jack Massey, on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr’s fight with Liam Smith.
      Joseph Parker has called out Anthony Joshua to a rematchCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua is yet to make his boxing returnCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
      It comes after the New Zealander, 31, was knocked out by Joe Joyce, 37, in their thriller in September.
      Joyce became only the third man to beat Parker behind AJ and Dillian Whyte.
      And the former WBO champion is eyeing revenge against his British rivals after returning against Massey in Manchester.
      He told Sky Sports: “I would love to fight Dillian Whyte again, I think that first fight [we had] was very exciting and again on that day, he was the winner and he got the better of me.
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      “There wasn’t a lot in it. If I can get a good win over Jack, that could be next.
      “David Higgins, my manager, sent a message to Matchroom [to ask] if Joshua needed a fight but we got no reply back.
      “He’s got to fight someone. I know he’s looking for a trainer or working with a few trainers in America but if AJ wants a fight, let me finish Jack off, if you’re looking for a fight, come to me.
      “Dillian Whyte, if you’re looking for a fight, I’m available, after I take care of Jack.
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      “Even Joe Joyce, if you want another fight and no one wants to fight you, let’s go again. I don’t really care. I have no worries about fighting anyone.”
      Whyte, 34, most recently returned in a disputed majority decision win over American Jermaine Franklin, 29.
      It set him up with a potential summer stadium rematch against Joshua, 33, who was ringside at Wembley Arena in November.
      AJ is yet to return since losing his Saudi Arabia rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, 35, in August, his second defeat to the Ukrainian in 11 months.
      He is expected to return by April against a top 15 rated contender before moving onto a rematch with Whyte.
      Anthony Joshua beat Joseph Parker in 2018Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Dillian Whyte beat Joseph Parker in 2018Credit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury edges close to March undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk with draft contracts sent out to Ukrainian

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      TYSON FURY took another step closer to an undisputed heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.The two world champions are in negotiations to secure a deal and step into the ring with all the belts on the line.
      Tyson Fury is in line to fight Oleksandr Usyk nextCredit: PA
      Usyk holds the WBA, IBF, WBO and The Ring heavyweight beltsCredit: Getty
      And boxing fans may not have to wait too much longer to see the ultimate blockbuster fight with a March 4 date on the cards.
      That is because Fury’s promoter Frank Warren confirmed draft contracts have been sent to the Ukrainian star.
      The Queensberry chief told talkSPORT: “We’ve sent them a draft contract, that’s where we’re at.
      “Listen, it’s gotta be sorted out very, very quickly now because the time is against us.”
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      Fury, 34, retained his WBC title by beating Derek Chisora last month.
      Usyk, meanwhile, snatched the WBA, IBF and WBO belts by beating Anthony Joshua in 2021.
      The 35-year-old then defended them in their August rematch while adding the vacant The Ring crown too.
      And now the race is on to get Fury and Usyk to fight in less than eight weeks’ time – with the venue still not even decided.
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      Saudi Arabia could be a possible destination, although Fury fans will want it staged in the UK.
      Asked where the fight would take place, Warren added: “Wherever the most money comes from.
      “Nothing’s in place from anywhere outside the UK.
      “We know what it can generate in the UK, but if it goes elsewhere then that depends on what the numbers are.
      “I know a lot of people complain about it and I agree it should be at Wembley, I’d love to see it there.
      “But Muhammad Ali and George Foreman went and fought in Zaire, then you had the Thrilla in Manila, you had the big fights in Jamaica.
      “They went where the money was and these guys will do the same thing.
      “I want to get the fight on in March and so will Tyson.
      “We just want to get it on in March and that’ll set them up for another big fight in the autumn.”
      That autumn bout could at long last be the Battle of Britain with Joshua after talks collapsed at the end of 2022.

      AJ may take on Otto Wallin in the spring followed by a rematch with Dillian Whyte in the summer.
      And should he win both of those, an eagerly-anticipated fight with Fury or Deontay Wilder could be on before the end of 2023. More