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      Tyson Fury’s trainer reveals Gypsy King’s lethal weapon that could be crucial in Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY lost the mind games battle with Oleksandr Usyk but his trainer “trusts” him to get Riyadh revenge.Irishman Andy Lee, a former middleweight world champion, is cousin to the Gypsy King and a key advisor.Andy Lee is a key figure within Tyson Fury’s teamCredit: Instagram / bodypuncherThe Gypsy King is out for revenge this Saturday nightCredit: PAFury, 36, was devastated before their first heavyweight clash in May  after wife Paris suffered a miscarriage six months into her pregnancy.And Lee  admits he will not know until the first bell on Saturday if the first professional defeat of Fury’s career has robbed him of his fighting spirit and unshakeable self-belief.Lee said: “Only he will know. He is very determined and confident. But fighters are always a little bit hesitant after a first loss. They are not as sure of themselves.“But when you are dealing with Tyson Fury, you’re not dealing with a normal human or a normal fighter.READ MORE BOXING NEWS“You are dealing with a unique person — I trust the man.”Along with his 6ft 9in frame, freakish mobility, powers of recovery and showmanship, Fury’s complicated brain is another fascinating facet.Fury now has to rebuild his ego and game plan to beat the man he   spitefully dismissed as an “ugly, little rabbit sausage”.The Ukrainian had the psychological edge at a press conference in October when he produced photos of his brutal ninth-round KO on the way to a split-decision win.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOleksandr Usyk defeated Fury back in MayCredit: PALee said of Fury: “I’ve always called him the puppetmaster because he can control his opponents at weigh-ins and interviews. I don’t think he’s been able to do that with Usyk yet.“There’s the battle on the outside, which everyone can see, the battle of the hands and feet and the boxing. But then there is the battle inside, the battle of wills.Tyson Fury stuns reporter with chilling threat to inflict ‘serious hurt’ on Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight rematch“I am not sure how much he cares as in one of our last conversations in the camp I explained how he seemed to be peaking at the right time.“He stopped me short and said, ‘Andy, I am going to kill this guy, I am just going to go through him. I don’t know what everyone is worried about and discussing it for and contemplating tactics and strategies. I am just going to go through him’.“And once he said that, I thought, ‘Oh, yeah, he’s all right’. I trust him.“I just believe in the man. If there is any one person who can overcome all of these things, all of these odds, then it is Tyson Fury.”Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematch More

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      Tyson Fury axes dad John for Oleksandr Usyk rematch after controversial advice during first fightLocation: England

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      TYSON FURY will be without out dad John for his do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The 59-year-old was responsible for some questionable cornerwork during the Gypsy King’s ill-fated undisputed straightener with the slick southpaw in May.John Fury gave son Tyson some dodgy advice during his clash with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyJohn contradicted the advice of head coach Sugarhill Steward and assistant Andy LeeCredit: PASteward and Lee will be calling the shots in Tyson’s rematch with Usyk on Saturday nightCredit: Instagram / bodypuncher INSTAGRAM@BODYPUNCHERJohn, who HEADBUTTED one of Usyk’s team days before the Saudi showdown, repeatedly contradicted head coach SugarHill Steward’s instructions as he barked orders at his son.And he’s seemingly paid the price as Tyson has opted to have Steward and his cousin Andy Lee call the shots in Saturday night’s Riyadh Rumble.When asked who will corner the Wythenshawe warrior, Steward said: “Just myself, Andy Lee and the cutman. “Pretty much that’s it.”READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2Tyson recently suggested his old man could be absent from his corner by refusing to confirm his presence.He said: “I don’t know. I don’t get involved in all that s**te.“I just go to the gym, train and fight, get paid, go home. “That’s what I have always done.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFury, 36, refused to give Team Usyk any of idea of his game plan for their second slugfest as he cut short his open workout just moments after lacing his gloves.But Steward insists the former unified heavyweight king is primed and ready to avenge his only professional defeat.Tyson Fury trolls fans by gloving up for sparring at media workout…and then taking gloves straight offHe said: “Tyson Fury is just ready right now, along with myself. “He has always had a silly demeanour, and playing around but this is a different side of him. He is 100 per cent ready.”Fury’s dreams of becoming the first undisputed king of the heavyweights in nearly 25 years was shattered courtesy of a split decision defeat to the undefeated Ukrainian.And he’s vowed to inlifct a world of “pain” on the London 2012 gold medallist.”A lot of pain,” he told Sky Sports when asked if he had anything up his sleeve for his rival. “Smash and damage.”Tyson Fury has vowed to exact his revenge on Oleksandr Usyk this weekendCredit: GETTY More

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      Conor McGregor warned his biggest weakness could prove disastrous in Logan Paul boxing match

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has been warned his biggest weakness could come back to haunt him if he boxes Logan Paul.The UFC superstar revealed this week that he’s in talks to take on the YouTube sensation in a boxing match in India next year.Conor McGregor sensationally claimed this week that he’ll box Logan Paul in a boxing matchCredit: GETTYSunSport understands exploratory talks over a shock showdown in India have taken placeCredit: GETTYESPN pundit Stephen A Smith has tipped McGregor to lose the crossover clashCredit: GETTYSunSport understands preliminary discussions have indeed taken place over the shock crossover clash.McGregor, 36, suffered a tenth-round TKO defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jr after succumbing to fatigue in his boxing debut in August 2017.The Irishman has beefed up considerably since that fateful night at the T-Mobile Arena, so much so that ESPN pundit Stephen A Smith believes fatigue will rear its ugly head again if he faces Paul.During a recent episode of ESPN’s ‘First Take’, he said: “Those big muscles are going to make you a bit slower.READ MORE ON MCGREGOR”And you’ve got to remember that Conor had quickness, he could catch you quick and clip you.“That’s not going to be the case in the boxing ring.”Social media sensation and WWE star Paul has boxed four times, drawing and losing to rival KSI, going the distance with Mayweather and getting the better of BJJ whizz Dillon Danis.The 29-year-old doesn’t have anywhere near the same combat experience as McGregor, but that isn’t stopping Smith from picking him to get the better of ‘The Notorious’.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “I think Logan Paul is going to beat him.“I don’t think that Conor McGregor is a boxer; he’s a striker. Dana White breaks silence on Conor McGregor’s UFC future after civil court case verdict”So, he’s sitting up there, and he ain’t even throwing his jab.”He’s pitter-pattering. You ain’t clipping Logan Paul like that. You’ve got to do more than that.“We don’t know yet (which size gloves they’re using), but it doesn’t matter. “Unless it’s pillows like 16 or 18 ounces, it ain’t going to work.”I just think that Logan Paul is bigger, he’s a much bigger man, he’s a more experienced boxer.”McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier over three-and-a-half years ago.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf and when he does fight, it will be his first outing since being found civilly liable to have assaulted Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.The UFC’s poster boy has vowed to appeal the verdict returned at Dublin’s High Court last month.Conor McGregor hasn’t set foot inside the octagon since breaking his leg in July 2021Credit: AP More

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      ‘Wow’ Tyson Fury stuns reporter with chilling threat to inflict ‘serious hurt’ on Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight rematch

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      TYSON FURY left a reporter stunned with his chilling threat to inflict “serious hurt” on Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch. The Gypsy King cut a mean look at Wednesday’s open workouts just days before his crucial bout with Usyk. Tyson Fury left a reporter stunned with his threat to inflict ‘serious hurt’ on Oleksandr UsykCredit: Sky SportsFury made the remark to interviewer Claudia TrejosCredit: Sky SportsClaudia Trejos is working on the Fury vs Usyk fightCredit: @ClaudiaTrejosFury got gloved up ready to hit the pads with trainer Sugarhill Steward – before deciding against it. Reporter Claudia Trejos asked Fury: “What other surprises do we have for Saturday?”And Fury replied: “A lot of pain.” A gobsmacked Trejos responded with “wow” before Fury added: “Smash and damage.” READ MORE IN BOXINGFury, 36, then promised: “A lot of hurt. Hurt, serious hurt.” The British legend was beaten for the first time in his career in May after losing a split-decision. Usyk, 37, became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history but vacated the IBF title to take the rematch. Fury refused to give anything away by forgoing the usual public session – but head trainer Steward said: “It was a little workout. Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“We gave it our best. Tyson Fury is just ready right now, along with myself.”He’s always had like a silly demeanour and [been] playing around, but this is a different side of him. Tyson Fury trolls fans by gloving up for sparring at media workout…and then taking gloves straight off”He’s just ready, 100 per cent ready. It’s how we normally train [aggressively]…”I was taught by Emmanuel Steward – and pain, hurting people and knockouts are always written on the walls of the Kronk Gym.”The harder you work, the bigger the reward. The sacrifice. Everything that is boxing, that is what he is bringing forward on Saturday. “That is what his mind is geared into.”Fury did not participate in the open workoutCredit: Getty More

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      Eddie Hearn changes prediction for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 AGAIN and admits he has ‘sneaky feeling’

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      EDDIE HEARN has changed his prediction for Tyson Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk due to a “sneaky feeling”. Fury was beaten for the first time in his career after losing a split-decision to Usyk in Saudi Arabia in May.Eddie Hearn changed his prediction for Tyson Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr UsykFury ahead of his Riyadh rematch with UsykCredit: ReutersBut victory for the Gypsy King would win back the WBC belt he lost seven months ago and the WBA and WBO versions Usyk holds. It would also open up the door for Hearn to try to make a blockbuster British bout between Anthony Joshua and Fury.So Hearn – who backed Usyk to win the first fight and initially picked the same way for the rematch – is now siding with Fury after making a U-turn.He told Matchroom Boxing: “I expect another really, really close fight on Saturday. I’m picking Tyson Fury, for many reasons.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m channelling my inner calm to him because obviously of the potential of what might come and the fact that we’re British as well.”But I’ve just got a sneaky feeling. I dunno, you just start buying into the pre-fight build up. I saw the stuff yesterday.”I thought he looked very relaxed, Usyk talking real cocky, real, real different this time.”I don’t know if that’s good or bad but I’m going Tyson Fury and I’m going Tyson Fury on points.”Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHearn and Joshua were ringside as Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history.But he was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with the rematch as Daniel Dubois inherited the strap. Dubois, 27, later knocked out Joshua, 35, in five rounds in September and talks for a rematch collapsed. Instead, Dubois faces Joseph Parker, 32, on February 22 while AJ eyes a return in the summer against Fury.Frank Warren says Tyson Fury must ‘PUSH’ Usyk if he’s to win epic heavyweight rematch More

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      Who is Oleksandr Usyk’s wife Yekaterina, and how many children do couple have?

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      UNIFIED heavyweight champion of the world Oleksandr Usyk is married to Yekaterina, who also goes by Katerina for short.She will no doubt be cheering her man on when he steps into the ring for a second time to defend his titles against Brit hero “The Gypsy King” Tyson Fury.Oleksandr Usyk’s wife Kateryna have been married since 2009Credit: Instagram @usykaaWho is Oleksandr Usyk’s wife Yekaterina?Yekaterina, commonly known as Kateryna, has decided to keep her personal life mostly private.But the celebrity spouse is popular in her birth country of Ukraine.It’s understood that Katerina was close to Oleksandr for a number of years before becoming Mrs Uysk in 2009, but details about their early relationship and wedding haven’t been reported.Usyk FoundationShe runs the Usyk Foundation, a charitable organisation created to support Ukraine during the illegal Russian invasion.read more on oleksandr UsykThe foundation focuses on several key areas of humanitarian aid:Help Ukrainian Armed Forces by purchasing essential equipmentProvide support to Ukrainians affected by the warDeliver humanitarian aid to civiliansPurchase vehicles and communications equipment for military unitsDeliver humanitarian aid to displaced and affected familiesProvide food, hygiene items and medical supplies to civilians impacted by the conflictRaise international financial assistance for UkraineIn April 2022, Kateryna opened up on her husband’s physical state during the Russian war in Ukraine.Kateryna told PravdaTUT: “Sasha lost 10 kilograms in a week of the war. He was so horrified, in such shock, he was so torn apart.”Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchChildrenThe long-term lovebirds have three children together — Kyrylo, Mykhalio and Yelizaveta.Oleksandr and his young family had to flee their home in Vorzel, Bucha when the area was overrun by Vladimir Putin’s troops.It’ll be a knockout, 110% Sun Sport’s panel preview Usyk v Fury 2 with Tyson Fury trainer Andy LeeSadly, it meant many of the Usyk family’s possessions were burned to the ground.Oleksandr had to focus on getting his family to safety before heading to the front line.He said: “My children are asking, ‘Daddy, why do they want to kill us?’ I don’t know how to answer that.“My family are not in Ukraine now but a lot of people I know and a lot of my close friends are inside the country. “I am in touch with them every day, I am asking them for updates.Usyk’s children were involved in the horrific family house incident during the warUsyk moved his family out of Ukraine immediately after the incident“I didn’t want to leave the country. I want to live there, still.”Straight after the fight I will go back to Ukraine.”Oleksandr has also opened up about the sacrifices he has made to compete at the very highest level.After his incredible victory over Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champ in the first fight, he said: “My camp started in September 2023, I worked for nine months.”I missed Happy New Year, I missed my son’s birthday, I missed my other son’s birthday, I missed my daughter’s birthday and then the birth of my daughter.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I also missed family holidays. I was only focused on this fight, now I’m happy and I want to go back home.”What channel is Fury vs Usyk 2?Fury vs Usyk will be broadcast on THREE channels here in the UK.You can watch the clash on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and on DAZN PPV.The price for the event is £24.99 on all three channels.You can stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app, or the DAZN app, all of which are available onto your mobile, tablet and Smart TV. More

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      Tyson Fury’s net worth and how much he is getting paid for Oleksander Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY gets back in the ring on Saturday night for a highly-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.The Ukrainian won via a split decision in their thrilling first bout back in February.Tyson Fury will came away with plenty of cash if not the belts on Saturday nightCredit: GettyThe fight purse is a whopping £150mCredit: ReutersUsyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion thanks to his ninth round onslaught last time.But he has since had to give up one of his belts to Daniel Dubois, who then retained it by shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua.There is still three titles on the line (WBA, WBO and WBC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Only one man can get their hands on the belts, but both Usyk, 37, and Fury, 36, are guaranteed to walk away with huge pay cheques.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat is Tyson Fury’s net worth?Forbes claim his net worth is £40million – but others suggest it could be way higher.Before his rematch against Usyk, the Gypsy King had already banked £39.5m this year.That figure, which will rise, already makes him the 42nd highest paid sportsman in the world this year.And it is not just mega-money fights where Fury makes his millions.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also has his own Furocity energy drink, owns a number of bars, has three best-selling books and is endorsed by brands like Lucozade.Fury was also well paid for his Netflix reality TV show “At Home with the Furys”.It’ll be a knockout, 110% Sun Sport’s panel preview Usyk v Fury 2 with Tyson Fury trainer Andy LeeThough he will not be giving his seven kids a penny, explaining: “I want my kids to get their own money, do their own things and be their own people.”I don’t believe in just giving all your money to your kids but it will make them weak, spoiled and not value anything, worthless. “They’ll end up getting to 35 and never having done anything for themselves, apart from spending dad’s money.”How much is he getting paid for Usyk rematch?Reports suggest the fighters are getting in the ring for a whopping £150m purse.The split of that figure is not yet known, but having won their first meeting, Usyk could be taking home more than his rival this time around.Fury has admitted money is the motivation behind this rematch.Fury took home more cash last time despite Usyk winningCredit: ReutersHow much has Tyson Fury earned from his previous fights?The dust-up with Usyk back in February was for a purse of £115m.Fury is understood to have collected £85m of that after an agreement was sealed for him to get the majority.When the Morecambe-born boxer came up against Francis Ngannou a year ago, he received a cheque for £65m.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother of Fury’s iconic clashes was the last bout of the Deontay Wilder trilogy three years ago, which has been labelled the best bout of all-time.The Brit reportedly earned £22m, plus 60 per cent of the pay per view revenue that night. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk spotted spying on Tyson Fury from jet COCKPIT in bizarre moment ahead of rematch

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      OLEKSANDR USYK was spotted spying on Tyson Fury from a jet COCKPIT to kick off fight week ahead of their rematch. Usyk became the first to defeat Fury after his split-decision win in Saudi Arabia in May. Oleksandr Usyk was spotted spying on Tyson Fury from a jet cockpitCredit: X @SkySportsUsyk did not take his eyes off FuryCredit: X @SkySportsAnd now seven months later the pair prepare to do it all over again back in Riyadh on Saturday. To commence the week ahead, all the fighters on the card were introduced at the “Grand Arrivals”. And they did so after stepping out of a private jet onto the red carpet with Fury doing so wearing a tracksuit and showing off his huge beard. But SunSport caught the moment Usyk watched on from the cockpit of the plane – refusing to take his eyes off Fury. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Gypsy King lost his WBC belt and undefeated record after 12 classic rounds – but vowed not to leave it to the judges this time. Fury, 36, said: “I’m going to knock him out. “I’m going to give Turki [Alalshikh] what I promised him in May, a cooked rabbit in his kitchen. That’s my promise.”Usyk, 37, became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history but he had to vacate the IBF belt. Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd while Fury has guaranteed to reverse the result – Usyk promised a repeat. He said: “Yeah, my fans can expect something similar again. “But, we may switch a few things up a little bit. My team and I have a few secrets for Saturday.” Fury touches down for the Grand ArrivalsCredit: ReutersUsyk prepares to defend his unified titles against FuryCredit: PA More