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      Tyson Fury’s dad John offers to fight Eddie Hearn for free on Anthony Joshua undercard

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      TYSON FURY’S dad John has offered to fight promoter Eddie Hearn for free on the undercard of a fight between his son and Anthony Joshua.A heavyweight showdown between Tyson and Joshua appears to be off after the latter missed two deadlines set by the Gypsy King’s camp.
      Tyson Fury’s dad John has offered to fight Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn for freeCredit: Getty
      Eddie Hearn has been called out to a fight by Tyson Fury’s father JohnCredit: Getty
      The undefeated fighter’s team originally set a deadline on 5pm on Monday, September 26 but then extended it by a couple of days.
      AJ’s promoter Hearn claimed he returned a final revised contract last week but had not heard from the Fury camp.
      John and Joshua’s rep appear to be pointing the finger at each other after a December fight in Cardiff never came to fruition.
      However, Tyson’s father insists his son is still determined to fight anyone to prove he is still the best boxer in the world.
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      And the 58-year-old is so keen to support his son that he would even be willing to fight Hearn for free if Joshua signed the contract.
      John told the Mirror: “Tyson wants to show the public and the world he’s the number one heavyweight in the world and cement his place in history.
      “Diehard AJ fans will follow no matter what. They’d still back him if he couldn’t beat a pork pie.
      That’s what fans do and good luck to them, but if they think he has a chance against my son, they’re severely mistaken.
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      “Two different leagues: AJ is a good fighter; Tyson is a brilliant one. It’s a gulf in class, same for [Oleksandr] Usyk and all.
      “Tyson wants all the belts and to have notable scalps along the way. He wants to get them all polished off while he’s at his best. We will make these fights happen.
      “I’ll fight Eddie Hearn on the undercard too for the AJ fight. I’ll do that for free! If they sign the contract, I’ll box Eddie Hearn on the undercard for free!” More

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      Tyson Fury says he will NEVER face Anthony Joshua after latest failed attempt to fight as he opens up on retirement

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      TYSON FURY has blamed Anthony Joshua’s ego and business interests for blowing their December 3 Cardiff clash – and insisted the pair will NEVER fight.And the Morecambe giant admitted he needs help because he “wants to be out of boxing” but “can’t let go”.
      Tyson Fury took another swipe at rival Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua was going to get a generous 40 per cent of a potential purseCredit: PA
      The WBC heavyweight king offered AJ 40 per cent of their potential purse, on the back of two Oleksandr Usyk losses.
      But he grew frustrated with Team AJ not returning a final contract signed and sealed and is now set to move on and face Derek Chisora.
      At Doncaster racetrack to watch brother Roman make his pro boxing debut on Saturday night, Fury, 34, told Seconds Out: “The offer was 60-40 and they had the contracts for two weeks and still didn’t sign it.
      “They’ve blamed ‘commercial reasons’ whatever the f*** that means.
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      “If you’re going to let a sponsor get in the way of the biggest fight in British boxing history, then you need to regroup.
      “It was a very serious offer because if I was not serious I would not have sent him the offer and the contract.
      “They always will find a reason not to fight the Gypsy King.
      “I would have gone through him like a hot knife through butter, inside three or four rounds.”
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      Fury convinced his BT Sport broadcasters to negotiate a shared show with 32-year-old AJ’s Dazn backers.
      But then he twice set short deadlines that gave Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn ideal excuses to walk away.
      Fury said: “If the fighters agree the purse and the TV companies agree then it should be on.
      “I am an elite No1 heavyweight world champion who makes a lot of money with every fight and when they blame ‘commercial rights’ I have absolutely no clue what they mean.
      “If I had given them a deadline of two years they still wouldn’t have made the fight.
      “This was the Tyson Fury show but they could not come along and play ball, because their egos are too big.
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      “He has to go back into the wilderness and try to rebuild to fight the Gypsy King.”
      And now Fury believes boxing fans will be left disappointed with no Battle of Britain showdown.
      Asked if he thinks it will ever happen, he told Behind The Gloves: “Nah. I’ve tried to make this fight for about four years and there’s always been something stopping it.
      “If they’re not gonna fight, they’re not gonna fight, I’m not gonna waste any more time.”
      Fury – who hinted at a fourth fight with Deontay Wilder – confessed he will need to seek some support when he does eventually call it a day and retire for good.
      He added: “I think I’m gonna need mental help to let go of boxing.
      I want to be out of boxingTyson Fury
      “I’m boxing because I feel I need to box to keep me sane.
      “I want to be out of boxing. I can’t let it go.
      “It scares me to think, ‘How long will I have to keep doing this?'”
      Fury refused to comment on Conor Benn’s failed drug tests that scuppered Saturday’s planned showdown with Chris Eubank Jr.
      But he could not stop himself aiming a dig at Benn’s promoter Hearn whose Matchroom firm was holding the fight.
      He said: “I don’t get involved in other peoples’ business but it’s another stink show for Matchroom, another one bites the dust.
      “Their full stable’s down the toilet, they’ve all been beaten. Katie Taylor’s holding the stable up.
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      “But you will never see me jump on the bandwagon because it’s in fashion.
      “It’s none of my business and I don’t get involved because you always come unstuck when you do.” More

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      Usyk considering dropping down to cruiserweight after Joshua wins as he struggles to maintain ‘giant’ heavyweight body

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      OLEKSANDR USYK is considering dropping back down to cruiserweight after his back-to-back wins over Anthony Joshua.Usyk defeated Joshua in London last year via unanimous decision and overcame the British superstar again in August via split decision.
      Oleksandr Usyk is keen to go back to the cruiserweight divisionCredit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk experienced tremendous success as a cruiserweightCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Ukrainian star now claims he wants a new challenge and is keen to return to the cruiserweight division to pursue more world titles.
      The 35-year-old is also struggling to maintain his giant figure due to the gruelling training camps he undergoes as a heavyweight.
      Usyk told Parimatch: “I was thinking about returning to cruiserweight and getting a few more of the world belts.
      “You know, being a heavyweight means you have to be really heavy. You must eat a lot.
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      “It’s not hard to fight with these giants, but it’s really hard to eat all the time.”
      Usyk added: “And now I work much more than I did as a cruiserweight, particularly in the training camps.
      “I had to swim ten kilometers and train hard. At this moment I just want to stop and take a rest.
      “A half of a year of training is hard work. I didn’t see my family for such a long time, I didn’t see my wife, children or anyone.”
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      Usyk started his boxing career as a cruiserweight and picked up some major wins over notable opponents, such as Tony Bellew.
      Nevertheless, the undefeated heavyweight has recently been linked with an undisputed title showdown against Tyson Fury.
      However, the WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF heavyweight champion ruled himself out until next year.
      The 35-year-old wishes to rest and recover with friends and family after returning to war-torn Ukraine. More

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      Tyson Fury tells Joe Joyce he must raise his profile before they fight… claiming his wife Paris is the bigger star

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      TYSON FURY has told heavyweight Joe Joyce to “build your profile” before calling to fight him as his wife, Paris, is a bigger star.Joyce, 37, defeated Joseph Parker last month with a vicious knockout and called for a fight with WBC heavyweight champion Fury.
      Fury has told Joyce to build his profile as his wife Paris is a bigger starCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Joyce beat Fury’s pal Parker in his last fightCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King was initially keen to hype up Joyce as the second best in the heavyweight division.
      However, Fury has now changed his tune and told Joyce to “build your profile” before they fight as his wife, Paris, is a bigger star with 1million followers to Joyce’s 178,000.
      Fury told Behind the Gloves: “Can he beat the Gypsy King?
      “Probably not, but I’d like to see it one day.
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      “I said to Joe, ‘You’ve got like 150,000 followers, you need to build your profile.’
      “My wife has a million, so she’s more popular than the top ten heavyweights.”
      Fury did, however, say Joyce beats Anthony Joshua and WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk.
      Joyce will be a worthy challenger for any of the top heavyweights.
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      He has FIVE TIMES the average human bone density.
      He told BT Sport’s Carl Frampton: “I did a test in Middlesex, at the Saracens ground.
      “And all the rugby players had the same test in the DEXA scan and the next highest was like times three, but I was like times five.” More

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      Stunning ring girl Kayleigh Debono shares cheeky pic in black swimsuit with fans loving holiday snap

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      RING girl Kayleigh Debono took social media by storm with a steamy swimsuit snap.Debono has appeared in various high-profile boxing matches throughout her career.
      Ring girl Kayleigh Debono posed with a steamy swimsuit during her holidayCredit: Instagram @missdebono
      Kayleigh Debono has appeared in various high-profile boxing fightsCredit: Instagram @missdebono
      But she also has a strong Instagram game as she has amassed quite a following after a series of glam pics.
      This time, Debono took some time off in Malta to get some last bit of sun before a difficult winter kicks in.
      This time, she wore a full-body black swimsuit that sent her almost 14,000 followers into meltdown.
      She issued the following caption: “U be on my mind.”
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      The pic received 456 likes and a raft of compliments on the comments section.
      One fan posted: “So Beautiful and Gorgeous as always.”
      Another said: “GIRL WOAH.”
      And a third commented: “You are absolutely stunning and beautiful.”
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      Debono appeared last month for Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker and then performed at Silverstone for the British Touring Car Championship just hours later.
      She returned to the squared circle after also performing ring girl duties for Tyson Fury’s fight against Dillian Whyte at Wembley in April. More

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      ‘Time to put the lbs back on’ – Chris Eubank Jr posts picture of skinny frame ahead of piling weight back on

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has posted a picture of his skinny frame after his fight with Conor Benn was postponed following his rival’s failed drugs test.The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at super-middleweight but dropped to 159lb to meet the catchweight in order to fight his rival.
      Eubank Jr is piling the weight back on after dropping down to 159lbCredit: Instagram / @chriseubankjr
      Eubank Jr would have made weight for his fight with BennCredit: Instagram / @chriseubankjr
      Born Rivals Eubank Jr and Benn were set to do battle almost 30 years after their dads’ famous rematch, which ended a draw.
      However, Benn failed a drugs test after traces of clomifene were discovered in his system.
      Clomifene is commonly used as medication to treat infertility in women who do not ovulate, but it can also increase testosterone levels in men.
      The BBBoC then stepped in and declared the scrap is prohibited under their sanctioning, despite BOTH fighters wanting to continue with the bout – a decision which promoter Warren has praised.
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      Benn insisted he’s a “clean fighter” but Eubank Jr says his rival “escaped his schooling”.
      Eubank Jr tweeted: “Conor got caught using an illegal substance so the fight is off. Can’t believe it.
      “I really apologise to the fans & everyone that bought tickets, traveled & booked hotels, this should not of happened.
      “He has escaped his schooling… for now.”
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      Eubank Jr will now pile the pounds back on, sharing a skinny post-workout photo to Instagram.
      And he has gone up a lot in some boxing fan’s estimations.
      One responded: “Fair play for being a man of your word – warrior code.”
      Another said: “I used to love your boxing but hate your attitude, now your my favourite fighter.
      “You’ve done yourself proud the way you have dealt with all the press and shown the real you.
      “You’re the people’s champ from now [on]. Hats off.” More

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      Who is Roman Fury, who relation is he to Tyson and what is his pro boxing record?

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      ANOTHER member of the Fury family has stepped into the boxing ring – welcome Roman Fury.And Tyson had previously said: “He’s an aspiring cruiserweight champion of the future.”
      Roman with big brother TysonCredit: Instagram / @romanfuryy
      Who is Roman Fury?
      Roman Fury is 25 years old and boxes as a cruiserweight. He is the brother of Tyson and Tommy, and the son of John.
      He had previously had a scholarship to become a rugby league player but got into boxing after his weight ballooned up to 19 stone. 
      Roman shed six stone after starting training with Tyson and Tommy during lockdown and is now ready to go under the microscope by following the family tradition in the ring.
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      Roman, who lives in Morecambe and trains alongside WBC heavyweight champ Tyson and fellow brother Tommy, told VIP Boxing: “I don’t want to rush things. I don’t want to box on big bills just because I carry the ‘Fury’ name.
      “You can’t run before you can walk and the VIP Boxing shows are ideal for me to learn my ringcraft and build.
      “I could have had amateur fights, but I am around professional boxers and learning that side of things.
      And Roman is brother to Tommy, 23Credit: PA
      What is is pro boxing record?
      Roman had his first pro boxing fight on October 8 in Doncaster.
      He beat Ryan Hibbert over four rounds on his debut to move to 1-0 in the pro ranks.
      He has no amateur experience and says that he has “only messed around on the pads” – but that is not stopping him from trying to add more championships to the family collection.
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      Roman Fury vs Ryan Hibbert LIVE RESULTS: Roman WINS debut as Tyson, Tommy and John make ring walk – stream FREE, TV info

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      TYSON FURY’s brother Roman made his boxing debut against Ryan Hibbert in Doncaster tonight.Roman, 25, had been training for years for his first professional fight in the ring and finally got to show off his skills on a VIP Ringside card in Doncaster.
      And Roman was victorious over the four-rounder, with brothers Tyson and Tommy plus dad John joining him for his ring walk.

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      Roman Fury all smiles
      A good night’s work in the end then for Roman Fury.
      He came out on his professional debut and eased past Ryan Hibbert, winning all four rounds of the bout.
      Big brother and WBC heavyweight champ Tyson was ringside, as was younger brother Tommy and dad John.
      Roman plans on returning to the ring on November 12 on the undercard of Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera.
      That would be a hometown fight for the 1-0 cruiserweight after tonight’s clash in Doncaster.
      Credit: Sporty STUFF TV
      Big John approves
      Roman Fury was given the mark of approval from dad John.
      He is now 1-0 as a pro.
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      Roman wins on debut
      Here’s the moment Roman Fury’s arm was raised on his professional debut.
      It was a comfortable win in the end for the brother of WBC world heavyweight champion, Tyson.
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      Roman set to toast to victory
      Roman Fury has said he will crack open a drink tonight, before getting back to work in the gym.
      When asked about his post-fight celebrations, Fury told Sporty Stuff TV: “I’ll have a drink, I’m off for two days.
      “[Then] straight back in the gym. I’m hungry baby and I’m gonna get it.”
      Boxing has “saved” Roman’s life
      Roman Fury has revealed boxing “saved” his life and dragged him out of “dark” places.
      The winning fighter told Sporty Stuff TV: “Boxing has saved my life.
      “I’ve been in a dark, dark place that I never thought I’d come out of, and it saved me.
      “It really has.”
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      Roman Fury has been quizzed on his southpaw style, which echoed shades of older brother Tyson.
      Speaking on the comparisons, he told Sporty Stuff TV: “It must be inherited because I’ve had a load of people saying I box like him, I resemble him.
      “So that’s only good things isn’t it. I felt good in there, I felt loose.
      “And that was the key for me, that’s what everyone’s been saying, ‘control yourself, be loose and look experienced’ and I didn’t look like a novice at all did I?
      “I looked like an experienced boxer so I’m very happy with it.”
      Roman Fury reacts to his win
      Speaking after the fight, Roman Fury tells Sporty Stuff TV: “I couldn’t have asked for a better debut.
      “I’ve never experienced anything like this before in my life.
      “So I’m just happy with how I dealt with it, I’m proud of myself, I’ve gained confidence and it’s on to the next one now!”
      On his opponent: “He’s had tons of fights, thanks to Ryan [Hibbert] for taking the fight. I’ve learnt lots from him, he’s not just a pushover, he’s a very experienced guy.
      “And yeah I’m very happy with it.”
      Roman’s return
      Roman Fury will be back in action in just FIVE weeks, according to his manager.
      He is set to feature on the undercard of Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera on November 12.
      Roman Fury wins on debut!
      It’s a win for Roman Fury on his professional debut!
      He triumphs by a score of 40-36 on the solitary scorecard, meaning he won all four of the rounds.
      That’s about as comfortable as it gets!
      The Fury family ringside are on their feet cheering.
      Result coming next!
      Here comes the result…
      Ryan Hibbert is already applauding Roman Fury…
      Ding! Ding! Ding!
      And there’s the final bell!
      Roman Fury goes for broke at the end, trying to land a last second KO to no success.
      The pair touch gloves at the end of the fight.
      Tyson Fury is on his feet applauding his little brother, as is Tommy, as Roman holds his hand up to the crown.
      Final minute of the fight
      We’re into the final minute of Roman Fury’s pro debut.
      There haven’t been any fireworks, but he’s gone about his work effectively.
      Fury lands with a left right combo to Ryan Hibbert’s body as the clock ticks down.
      Round Four underway
      The fighters touch gloves as the bell sounds for the fourth and final round.
      Will there be a late KO in this?
      End of Round Three
      That’s the end of the third.
      Just one round left to go now in Roman Fury’s professional debut.
      Ryan Hibbert didn’t look to engage in that one, leaving Fury to do all the work.
      Tyson Fury ringside
      Tyson and Tommy Fury are both ringside to watch his brother’s pro debut.
      And dad of the trio, John, is also there.
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      Round Three underway
      Into the third now, and Roman Fury looks very relaxed here.
      The cruiserweight is loose in his movement, and is still on the front foot.
      Roman Fury action shots
      We’re two rounds down in Roman Fury’s pro debut.
      And the brother of Tyson is leading this bout so far.
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      End of Round Two
      There’s the end of the second, signalling the halfway point in the fight.
      Again, Roman Fury has probably shaded that one.
      Round Two – Hibbert improving
      Ryan Hibbert is just starting to settle into this one a bit more.
      Although he gets himself so excited he falls over after an almighty swing with his right hand.
      Round Two – Here we go
      Right, we’re back underway.
      Roman Fury starts the second how he ended the first, and is the bigger aggressor of the two fighters.
      He throws a jab before looking to follow it up with a booming left hand, but can’t connect.
      What a ring walk
      Tyson, Tommy and John all made the ring walk with Roman for his debut.
      We now move into round two.

      End of Round One
      Fury connects with a decent overhand left as he backs Hibbert onto the ropes again.
      And there goes the bell.
      End of round one, which will probably go the way of Fury.
      The pair touch gloves as they make their way back to their corners.
      Round One – Fury on front foot
      It’s Roman Fury who is the more aggressive of the two fighters early on.
      He’s got Ryan Hibbert backed up on the ropes.
      There’s not much landing in the way of punches, but it’s a confident start for his pro debut.
      Ding! Ding! Ding!
      We’re underway in this cruiserweight bout.
      Roman Fury, brother of Tyson, is making his professional debut.
      Four three minute rounds are scheduled.
      Fury Sr cheering on brother
      Tyson Fury gives a big cheer ringside as Roman is introduced.
      Here we go!
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