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      Oleksandr Usyk gifted brand-new Ring Magazine belt after beating AJ as Fury outlines plans to win it back for THIRD time

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      UNIFIED world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been delivered his shiny new Ring Magazine heavyweight title.Tyson Fury vacated the belt after claiming he had retired in April following his victory over Dillian Whyte, so the title was put on the line in Usyk’s August rematch with Anthony Joshua.
      Oleksandr Usyk has been gifted his new Ring Magazine beltCredit: TWITTER / RING MAGAZINE
      Usyk captured the vacant title by beating Anthony Joshua in their August rematchCredit: TWITTER / RING MAGAZINE
      Tyson Fury vacated the title after claiming he had retired after beating Dillian WhyteCredit: TWITTER / RING MAGAZINE
      Usyk holding the old Ring belt in his right hand after beating Joshua in AugustCredit: EPA
      Ukrainian fighter Usyk, 35, then captured the belt in his split decision victory over AJ.
      And now pictures have emerged of his latest strap, adding to his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles.
      The snazzy new belt bears his name on the front, and also has gold plaques on it marking who he beat and the method of victory, as well as the date and venue of the fight.
      Fury is a two-time holder of the Ring title, having first won it following his upset win over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
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      The Gypsy King then lost it during his three-year absence from the ring, before landing it again in his first victory over Deontay Wilder in 2020.
      But Fury is planning on winning the belt back for a third time.
      The 34-year-old WBC champ had been targeting an undisputed bout with Usyk for December, until the Ukrainian put off his return until the New Year.
      British boxing fans were teased by the prospect of a mouthwatering clash between Fury and Joshua, until talks between their respective camps broke down.
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      Instead the Gypsy King is set for a trilogy fight with old pal Derek Chisora on December 3rd.
      He is then eyeing an undisputed meeting with Usyk for early 2023.
      And Fury has claimed Chisora is every bit as dangerous as heavyweight champ Usyk.
      Fury is eyeing an undisputed bout with Usyk in early 2023Credit: Getty More

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      Eddie Hall insists he could win Thor Bjornsson STREET FIGHT and blames loss to Game Of Thrones star on torn biceps

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      EDDIE HALL claims he would win a street fight against rival Thor Bjornsson.The strongman duo took their rivalry to the ring earlier this year, with Thor dominating the Brit in Dubai.
      Thor defeated Eddie Hall in MarchCredit: Probellum
      The strongman duo fought in the heaviest match in historyCredit: Probellum
      Hall, 34, initially chased a quick rematch – only for Thor to claim he would have to wait “two or three years”.
      Reflecting on their rivalry, Hall still reckons that he is the better fighter, despite his defeat in the ring.
      He told the Mirror: “In all brutal honesty, you could tell in the lead up to it that I just wanted to fight Thor anywhere.
      “I wanted him on the street because that’s where I know 100 per cent I can have him, but we ended up fighting in the ring and he got the better of me and that’s that.”
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      Hall was initially meant to fight Thor in September 2021, only for a troublesome bicep injury to delay the fight.
      By the time the rearranged March date came around, Hall claims it was still causing him pain.
      Explaining what went on in the build-up to the fight, he added: “I’m not a man of excuses.
      “I went into that fight with one arm and I did have Covid a week before but I’m not using those as excuses.
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      “I genuinely believed I was going to beat Thor with one arm, I did believe that.
      “My coach wanted to pull me out and I said ‘no’. I didn’t want to drag it on anymore, I just wanted to smack him in the face.”
      On the potential rematch, he continued: “Thor put a statement out saying that he didn’t want to fight for another two or three years and I thought the rematch was going to happen in three to six months or it wasn’t going to happen at all.
      “That was said behind the scenes in the contract and then Thor said that. So I thought ‘he doesn’t want to fight again, fair enough.'”
      Despite his defeat to Thor, Hall has proven that he still packs quite a punch.
      In the summer, YouTuber Nile Wilson volunteered to take a body punch from the big man.
      But it didn’t go well for him, with Wilson subsequently completely decked by the 25st super-heavyweight. More

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      Anthony Joshua told by Frank Warren he can have ‘two great fights’ with Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois for comeback bout

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been told there are “two great fights” for him on the table… if he wants them.Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren has challenged AJ to take on either Joe Joyce or Daniel Dubois in his comeback bout.
      Anthony Joshua is yet to confirm his next opponentCredit: Getty
      Joe Joyce has been tipped as a potential fight for AJCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Frank Warren reckons Daniel Dubois is another candidateCredit: Getty
      British boxing fans had been hoping for a mouthwatering clash between Joshua and Fury.
      But after talks broke down, Fury is now set for a trilogy bout with Derek Chisora, while AJ’s next opponent remains unconfirmed.

      And Warren has told Joshua, 32, to take on either Joyce or Dubois, two potentially dangerous fights.
      Warren told iFL TV: “If [Joshua] wants to fight, there’s two great fights there with Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois.
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      “Both hold very significant positions in their respective organisations.
      “They’re both mandatories. One is the interim champion, that’s Joe Joyce. Daniel is the WBA ‘Regular’ champion.
      “There’s another way back if he wants to talk about it.”
      Joyce and Dubois have previously faced each other, with the latter taking a knee in the 10th round of their British title fight in 2020.
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      Joyce brutally knocked out Joseph Parker last month and is now mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk’s WBO heavyweight belt.
      Dubois meanwhile is reportedly expected to take on South African Kevin Lerena next month.
      But Warren reckons both Brits would be good match-ups for AJ, who has lost his last two fights against Usyk.
      And a fight with Fury will not happen until Joshua makes himself a mandatory challenger.
      Speaking on the failed clash between Fury and Joshua, Warren said: “It’s off the table.
      “If you look at it, AJ has to get himself in the mandatory position. To get into the mandatory position, he gets 20 per cent of the purse bid, whereas he would have gotten 40 per cent.”
      Warren has said a fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury won’t happen until AJ is mandatory challengerCredit: PA More

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      Watch behind-the-scenes footage of Tyson Fury’s training camp for Derek Chisora as he works out to bizarre music

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      TYSON FURY is hard at work preparing for his comeback bout on December 3rd.The Gypsy King has started his training camp ahead of his trilogy bout with Derek Chisora.
      Tyson Fury has shard behind-the-scenes footage from his training campCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/
      Fury is working hard ahead of his return to the ringCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/
      The Gypsy King is set to face Derek Chisora on December 3rdCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/
      After talks with Anthony Joshua failed to materialise, promoter Frank Warren confirmed Fury is now set to face Del Boy in just under two months time.
      And Fury, 34, is already putting in the work ahead of his return to the ring.
      The WBC heavyweight champion shared behind-the-scenes footage of his latest camp to his Instagram page.
      Fury is training in his hometown, Morecambe, but the gym could be mistaken for Sydney as Fury blared out a remix of the song ‘Down Under’ while he worked out.
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      In the video Fury can be heard saying as the tune boomed out over the speakers: “This song is a special edition for my brother Joseph Parker, who comes from a land down under.”
      Parker is from New Zealand, but is a close friend of Fury’s and often trains with him in Morecambe.
      Fury listened to music as he taped up his handsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/?hl=en
      The Gypsy King dedicated the song to pal Joseph ParkerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/?hl=en
      Fury trained alongside younger brother TommyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/?hl=en
      The Gypsy King added: “It feels fantastic to be the heavyweight champion of the world baby. Get up there! Sometimes you forget who you are!”
      Fury trained alongside younger brother Tommy, 23, who himself is due to fight on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji on November 13.
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      Footage shows the pair being put through their paces in a gruelling workout regime.
      The two brothers worked up a sweat as they practised on the pads inside a training ring.
      WBC champ Fury also showed off his nimble footwork in some shadow boxing, and leathered a punchbag that dangled from the ceiling.
      Fury has not fought since brutally knocking out Dillian Whyte at Wembley in April.
      The Gypsy King vowed after the fight that he had retired, but he has now reversed that decision and is set to take on old pal Chisora in December.
      Fury has not fought since AprilCredit: PA
      The Gypsy King is poised for a trilogy bout with ChisoraCredit: Getty More

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      Deontay Wilder wants to fight Anthony Joshua in Africa to find out who is new No1 in huge heavyweight showdown

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      DEONTAY WILDER has thrown down the gauntlet to Anthony Joshua by calling for a blockbuster showdown in Africa. Wilder, 36, is marking his boxing comeback with a fight against Robert Helenius this weekend a year on from his defeat to heavyweight champ Tyson Fury in Fury vs Wilder III.
      Deontay Wilder is eyeing a showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Following defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua then saw fight talks with Tyson Fury collapseCredit: PA
      And following the bout he wants to face off against Brit Joshua in “the motherland” Africa.
      Wilder, who wants to reclaim his title as world champion, told BBC Sport: “I would love to do that fight in Africa.
      “It’s still the number one fight in the world for everyone. Everywhere I go, people always talk about me versus Joshua. We both have roots from there.
      “I think it would be an amazing place to have it, to go back home.
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      “To go back to the motherland. A continent full of our people. I can just see that being an amazing fight, win, lose or draw.
      “I think we’ll get the respect and love from all the people over there.”
      The Bronze Bomber has refused to rule out a fourth fight against Fury, whose own fight talks with Joshua broke down last month.
      Oleskandr Usyk is also hopeful of throwing his hat in the ring in a bid to become the unified champion after beating Joshua twice in succession.
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      As it stands Usyk and Fury look set to throw down for a unified heavyweight title fight so long as Fury completes a hat-trick of wins when his trilogy against Derek Chisora happens on December 3.
      But for Wilder to earn a clash with Fury, he would first need to beat former sparring partner Helenius and then Andy Ruiz Jr in a final eliminator.
      Africa has played host to some of the most iconic fights in boxing history, such as “The Rumble in the Jungle” between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in 1974. More

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      Slim vs Ryan Taylor: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for Misfits Boxing event

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      INFLUENCER boxing is back this weekend and this time it’s the turn of Slim and Ryan Taylor.Slim produced a highlight-reel knockout on the undercard of KSI vs Luis Pineda and Swarmz, beating Faze Temper.
      Slim knocked out Faze Temper in his last fight back in AugustCredit: Getty
      Slim will face Ryan Taylor this weekend in Sheffield
      Now he’s the co-main to Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys, which headlines the Misfits Boxing event, which is being fronted by KSI.
      Opponent Taylor caused havoc at the Deji vs Alex Wassabi event back in the summer, head-butting opponent DK Money in the first round of their undercard bout.

      When is Slim vs Ryan Taylor?

      Slim’s big fight with Ryan Taylor will take place this Saturday, October 15.
      The fight will be held at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. 
      The main event of the night will be Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys.
      Expect ring-walks for co-main event Slim vs Taylor to comment at around 9.30pm.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Slim’s clash with Ryan Taylor will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      The fight will be shown as part of your monthly DAZN subscription, which costs £7.99-a-month.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN pp, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      What has been said?
      Slim said: “I feel good, I’m just grateful because honestly an incident like we had could have left me blind in my left eye, I’m just grateful that my eye is good and I get a chance to fight on a much bigger show on Misfits 1 which was the opportunity of a lifetime and I won by knockout.
      “I don’t even have to do this fight, but this man is so obsessed with me, during the last fight he was following me around, riling me up and trying to get a reaction out of me.
      “I kind of want to bury this, bury him even though he’s kind of already buried because nobody gives a f*** about him, he’s the most hated man on the internet.”
      Ryan Taylor added: “I wouldn’t say we had any injuries, I messaged him to say ‘we had a little scuffle, it’s cool, let’s keep it moving’.
      “He claims he was injured, this is the internet and we know him, he doesn’t have to live up to this persona.” More

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      Love Island star AJ Bunker wants Elle Brooke rematch after fight with long-term rival Carla Howe is axed

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      LOVE ISLAND star AJ Bunker wants to rematch Elle Brooke – but her fight with long-term rival Carla Howe has been cancelled. Bunker lost to OnlyFans model Brooke in July on points after getting the bout on short notice.
      AJ Bunker was beaten by Elle BrookeCredit: @_faysalhassan
      AJ Bunker wants to rematch Elle Brooke
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      She was due to face Howe on Saturday in Sheffield, on KSI’s promotional MisFits card.
      And before doing so, Bunker, 29, called for a rematch against Brooke, 24.
      She told The Mirror: “Before I was a bit unsure because I was a bit upset but this time around I would definitely be up for a rematch.
      “I will absolutely be up for a rematch once I have had the fight camp she has.
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      “I want that to happen because people forget I come in on two weeks notice.
      “She had a renowned boxing coach in Mark Tibbs and Ebanie Bridges, she had a full fight camp and she still couldn’t beat me.
      “Mark Tibbs has worked with Billy Joe Saunders and Dillian Whyte.
      “I had none of that and if I have a full fight camp I want that rematch one hundred percent and I am going to make sure that happens.”
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      MisFits updated their fight card on Twitter and left off Bunker’s proposed bout with celeb rival Howe, who is said to have pulled out.
      Her trainer Luke Groves said: “She’s not mentally fit to box. That’s one thing I know. I feel sorry for her.
      “That crazy influencer world and ruined her mind.”
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      Chris Eubank Jr bizarrely signs university student’s LAPTOP in meet-and-greet with fans after Conor Benn drug test saga

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR signed a fan’s LAPTOP during a meet-and-greet after his showdown fight with Conor Benn was scrapped.Eubank Jr, 33, appeared at Rathbone Boxing Club where he signed autographs for his supporters and also posed for photos with them.
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      Chris Eubank Jr signed a university student’s laptop in a meet-and-greetCredit: YouTube
      Chris Eubank Jr met with fans after this fight with Conor Benn was postponedCredit: YouTube
      The British boxer mainly signed promotional leaflets, shirts, boxing gloves and several other types of merchandise but there was also a bizarre request.
      A student approached the 33-year-old and asked him to put his signature on his laptop.
      But Eubank Jr wouldn’t deny him as he happily put pen to – err – plastic.
      The fan was heard saying: “It’s my uni laptop, I need it. It’s precious. It’s even more valuable now, though.”
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      It’s not the first time, however, Eubank Jr agrees to hand out a bizarre autograph.
      Last year Next Gen was stopped on the streets of Newcastle by a supporter who wanted him to sign his MICROWAVE and the star athlete wouldn’t deny him.
      Eubank Jr was supposed to face Benn in a grudge match last week at The O2.
      However, the match was postponed after the Destroyer’s failed drugs test – conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency.
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      SunSport understand UK Anti-Doping will launch a formal probe after traces of banned fertility drug clomifene, which boosts testosterone, were found in Benn’s A sample.
      The boxing star faces a four-year ban after British anti-doping chiefs asked for evidence of his failed drugs test. More