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      ‘He could have kicked him in the nuts’ – Tyson Fury reveals only way Joseph Parker could have beaten Joe Joyce

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      TYSON Fury joked the only way Joseph Parker could have beaten Joe Joyce was by kicking him in the nuts.The former WBO heavyweight world champion lost for the first time since 2018 in Manchester on Saturday.
      Joseph Parker suffered just a third career defeat against Joe JoyceCredit: Reuters
      Parker was back in the ring for the first time since defeating Derek Chisora last December.
      And the New Zealander made a strong start, claiming the opening round against his British opponent.
      Joyce hit back in the second, though, and didn’t look back.
      But the 2016 Olympic silver medalist didn’t get the job done until late on in the fight.
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      Less than one minute into the 11th round, Joyce caught Parker with a brutal left hook that sent him tumbling to the canvas.
      Parker managed to beat the count, but referee Steve Gray ended the fight.
      Following the brutal ending to the bout, Fury was asked whether the Kiwi could have done anything differently.
      He bluntly said: “He could have kicked him in the nuts.”
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      But the Gypsy King was full of praise for both fighters.
      He added: “It was a great fight, very entertaining and good to watch. The better man won on the night, Joe Parker tried his heart out, it wasn’t good enough, but that’s boxing.” More

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      Derek Chisora tells Tyson Fury he will LOSE to Anthony Joshua as rivals clash in heated exchange after Joyce v Parker

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      DEREK CHISORA has landed a blow on Tyson Fury by telling him to his face that he’ll lose to Anthony Joshua.Brit Chisora, 38, accused Fury of not following up on his word and called out the Gypsy King to a bare knuckle fight.

      Chisora gatecrashed Fury’s ringside interview at last night’s Joyce vs Parker heavyweight clash
      The duo were were ringside in Manchester to watch Joe Joyce dispatch Joseph Parker with a stunning knockout to win their heavyweight clash.
      A huge left hook in the 11th round saw former world champ Parker stopped for the first time in his career.
      And after the main event, Fury was being interviewed by talkSPORT when Del Boy interrupted.
      Chisora: “I’m in Manchester.”
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      Fury: “Derek, what’s happening.”
      Chisora: “I am in Manchester, remember what you said?”
      Fury: “What did I say about Manchester?”
      Chisora: “You said come to Manchester and I’ll fight you bare knuckle and you were talking s***. I’m here.”
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      Fury: “Why didn’t you sign the contract then?”
      Chisora: “You didn’t send me a contract.”
      Fury: “Two million quid.”
      Chisora: “Don’t send me messages saying come to my home and I’ll fight you bare knuckle.”
      Fury: “I’ll fight you bare knuckle. No problem. Any time, any place, any where. You got two million and you refused it.”
      Chisora: “You didn’t send me anything.”
      Fury: “There was no need to send it. You declined two million.”
      Chisora: “If the fight happens, he’ll [AJ] win.”
      The duo have fought twice before, the Gypsy King claiming both victoriesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Fury: “I’ll win. I’ll knock him out inside six rounds. If you want, I’ll fight you in between rounds too. That’s how easy work it is.”
      Chisora: “Like how your mate [Parker] done here.”
      Fury:  ‘My mate beat you though, didn’t he? And I beat you.”
      Chisora: “He got knocked out though.”
      Fury: “I knocked you out, so what does that say about you? He beat you, and I beat you also.”
      Chisora: “Do you want to fight? I will pay your wages.”
      Fury: “You couldn’t afford my wages.”
      Chisora: “You’d be very surprised.”
      Fury: “If your man don’t fight, I will definitely fight you. He won’t fight because he’s a s***house. He’s got his contract, I tossed him a bone.”
      The 34-year-old Fury wants to defend his crown against the former WBA, IBF and WBO champ Joshua in Cardiff.
      But the undefeated Morecambe giant says he won’t wait any longer for the London 2012 golden boy to return the signed contract that was sent last Friday.
      Fury has his fights broadcast on BT Sport and ESPN in America but AJ recently penned an exclusive deal with streaming app DAZN.
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      The TV channel remains one of the final stumbling blocks that could potentially scupper the fight but both sides are willing to negotiate a plan.
      But Fury insists Joshua, who suffered a second successive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk on August 20, says his rival is in no position to make demands. More

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      Stunning ring girls reveal behind-the-scenes footage of Joyce v Parker and claim to have ‘best seats in the house’

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      THE ring girls for Joe Joyce v Joseph Parker have shared behind-the-scenes footage of the fight and even filmed Tyson Fury from close quarters.Joyce knocked out Parker in the 11th round after a dominant display from the Juggernaut.
      Antonia Salt described her view as “the best in the house”Credit: Instagram @toniasaltxx
      Kayleigh De Bono also featured alongside her friend AntoniaCredit: Instagram @missdebono
      Nikki Dykes worked alongside the pair at the Manchester Arena
      Antonia has worked for Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions for several months
      Ring girl Antonia Salt congratulated the Brit on his win and gave her followers an insight into life at ringside.
      Antonia and best pal Kayleigh Dobono returned to the ring after also performing ring girl duties for Fury’s fight against Dillian Whyte in April.
      And on this occasion the two stunning Chesterfield-born models were joined by Nikki Dykes, who also worked Fury’s last fight.
      They each shared footage from behind-the-scenes footage with Antonia showing the Gypsy King stepping out of the ring.
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      Kayleigh shared a photo of all three ring girls including herself and described their view as “the best seats in the house”.
      Antonia, Kayleigh and Nikki work for Joyce’s promoter Frank Warren and his Queensbury Promotions.
      The trio have covered some of the biggest fights in Britain and Antonia is hoping for bigger and better things to come.
      She said: “Honestly, the match me and all the girls are thinking about right now is the potential for Fury vs Anthony Joshua.
      The model is aiming to work at Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua
      Kayleigh also worked as a ring girl for Fury vs Dillian Whyte
      Nikki also does regular ring girl work
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      “If that goes ahead, we obviously really want to do that one, but it depends on a few things as to which team of ring girls get the fight.
      “We’ve even thought of something that’s never been done before between ring girls, if it comes down to it, so maybe we get to do something cool if it goes ahead!” More

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      Joe Joyce calls out Tyson Fury for all-British showdown after spectacular KO victory over Joseph Parker

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      JOE JOYCE hopes his sensational KO of Joseph Parker convinced ringside Tyson Fury to sign up for an all-English slugfest.The WBC Gypsy King had the best seat in the Manchester arena to watch 37-year-old Putney heavyweight chop down his New Zealand stablemate on Saturday night in the eleventh round.
      Joe Joyce knocked out Joseph Parker in the 11th roundCredit: Reuters
      Fury and Anthony Joshua’s teams are meeting on Monday to try to thrash out a deal for a December 3 showdown in Cardiff – with Fury claiming if the deal isn’t done he will pick a different opponent.
      Christmas would be too soon for Joyce to be ready again, but he hopes Fury comes through with a 2023 battle of Britain.
      When asked if Fury or a rematch with his amateur opponent and new WBA, IBF and WBO boss Oleksandr Usyk was more exciting, Joyce said: “I want Usyk again but Tyson Fury reckons he is up for a scrap with me now.
      “He knows it would be a tough fight for himself now but I think he wants it.
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      “I think he wants to fight me.
      “Both Usyk and Fury are tough fights because they are both at the absolute top level.
      “They both have different strengths and weaknesses but are very different fighters.
      “Fury is the tall switch hitter who can now bang a bit. Usyk is the smaller man but he’s the quicker southpaw.
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      “They are both really tough opponents but fights that I want.”
      Joyce shipped dozens of shots from the former WBO champ but smashed his nose and slashed a gash into his right eye, before the late left-hook KO.
      Despite some very even bloody rounds, Joyce strolled out of the ring with barely a mark on him while Parker looked like the victim of a car crash.
      And the 37-year-old west Londoner confirmed it’s the name of his game.
      Joyce is hoping to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury after his 15th professional winCredit: Reuters
      “The punches do hurt,” he grinned. “But I am tough.
      “I am the Juggernaut.”
      Parker threw the kitchen sink, dishwasher and tumble dryer at Joyce but could not put a single dent in him.
      And the punishment the 30-year-old Samoan suffered back was, at times, hard to watch but he’s not ready to give up yet.
      Fury was in attendance at the AO Arena in ManchesterCredit: Getty
      “I kept chipping away but it was a tough challenge when he is always in front of you and pressuring you,” he said.
      “I will be straight back in the gym, it was just not my night but I will bounce right back.
      “He is a very tough man, Joe was the toughest challenge of my career, every time I hit him he just kept coming back.
      “He pours so much pressure on you, he is a helluva fighter.
      “But I still feel I have a lot to offer boxing.” More

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      Anthony Joshua hands £20 notes from wad of cash to stunned kids in Watford on estate where he grew up

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      ANTHONY Joshua spent Saturday night dishing out money to kids.The British heavyweight showed his humble side by giving out tons of £20 notes to youngsters on the estate where he grew up.
      Joshua was seen giving £20 notes to queues of kids on the estate where he grew upCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshua
      Anthony Joshua was on the streets in Watford on Saturday nightCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshua
      Joshua still lives in that part of North London and returned home to mingle with fans at Meriden Estate.
      The former two-time world champion posted a video on Instagram where he was quite literally handing out wads of cash to excited fans.
      With Joshua still popular in that part of the capital, youngsters came out in numbers to greet him.
      The good vibes, didn’t stop there, though.
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      Joshua posted another video of what appeared one of his team giving away electric scooters followed by a caption that read ‘it’s only right.’
      Meanwhile, the 32-year-old has been set a deadline by Tyson Fury if he wants to fight the current WBC champion.
      The Gypsy King wants the contract to be signed before Monday or he’s prepared to walk away.
      But promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that his camp will not be signing anything before Fury’s cut-off date.
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      The pair have looked on course to finally meet in what would be one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.
      But a potential showdown is now hanging in the balance. More

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      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker LIVE RESULTS: Joyce speaks on Tyson Fury and Usyk fights after stunning KO – latest reaction

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      JOE JOYCE dispatched of Joseph Parker with a stunning knockout to win their heavyweight clash.A HUGE left hook in the 11th round saw former world champ Parker stopped for the first time in his career.
      Both fighters landed heavy shots in a brutal main event in Manchester, before Joyce pulled away to finish in dominant style.
      Joyce was winning on ALL three judges scorecards before the big finale to cap a sensational performance.

      Result Joyce wins by TKO round 11

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      Punch stats from Joyce vs Parker
      CompuBox Punch stats from Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker show that the dominant man came out on top in Manchester.
      Joyce landed a total of 308 punches to Parker’s 147 – including 204 power punches.
      Parker managed just 124 power punches and was also much less effective with his jab as Joyce utilised his height and reach.
      Joyce landed 106 of the 364 jabs he threw – a success rate of 29 per cent.
      Parker was accurate with just 7.5 per cent of the jabs he threw, landing 23 out of 305 thrown.
      Ring magazine ratings
      How will the Ring magazine change their heavyweight ratings following Joe Joyce’s victory over Joseph Parker last night?
      Here is how they looked heading into the clash.
      Note: Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury not included as they are champions.

      Anthony Joshua
      Deontay Wilder
      Joseph Parker
      Andy Ruiz Jr.
      Dillian Whyte
      Joe Joyce
      Luis Ortiz
      Filip Hrgovic
      Frank Sanchez
      Zhilei Zhang

      Fury gives Parker nod of approval
      Tyson Fury gave Joseph Parker a nod moments after the Kiwi was knocked out by Joe Joyce.
      Parker, 30, withstood a barrage from the Brit before a left hook ended the fight in the 11th round.
      And while Parker lay on the floor wondering what had just hit him, the Gypsy King nodded his head to him as a sign of respect.
      Fury was sitting ringside alongside his father John and he was the first person Parker looked to after the knock-out blow.
      The Brit also gestured with his hand for Parker to get back up, but the former world champion was down and out and the referee waved off the fight once he did get back to his feet.
      Fury respected Parker’s performance in defeat
      Joe Joyce’s best wins
      Joe Joyce now has an impressive resume since turning over from the amateurs.
      The highlight wins of his professional career are:

      Joseph Parker
      Daniel Dubois
      Carlos Takam
      Bryant Jennings

      Fury backs Joyce after Parker win
      Tyson Fury has claimed Joe Joyce would beat Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua.
      The Juggernaut stopped Joseph Parker in the 11th round on Saturday night and is in line for a shot at the world heavyweight title.
      And Fury told iFL TV after the bout that he believes Joyce “beats Joshua and he beats Usyk”.
      Parker “still learning” as a fighter
      Joseph Parker congratulated Joe Joyce on his victory but is determined to come back stronger than ever following the defeat.
      He said: “He was put under a lot of pressure, so congratulations to him he is a hell of a fighter.
      “I still feel like I’ve got a lot to give boxing, I’ve just got to keep working. He put the pressure on, when I came out I should have focused more, but he caught me with a few shots and it sort of changed from there.
      “There’s no point dwelling on it, a loss is a loss but you’ve got to keep putting in the training and get back to work. If you dwell on it, then that will hold you back – it’s just a fight really.
      “I’ll relax for a bit and when the time is right I’ll watch the fight over and look at what we did positive and negative and work on it, it’s all learning. Even though I’ve been champion of the world, I’m still learning as a fighter.”
      Joyce continued
      “Both Usyk and Fury are tough fights because they are both at the absolute top level.
      “They both have different strengths and weaknesses but are very different fighters.
      “Fury is the tall switch hitter who can now bang a bit. Usyk is the smaller man but he’s the quicker southpaw.
      “They are both really tough opponents but fights that I want.”
      Credit: Getty
      Joe Joyce speaks on Fury
      Joe Joyce has spoken about a huge Tyson Fury fight for 2023 in his post-fight press conference.
      When asked if Fury or a rematch with his amateur opponent and new WBA, IBF and WBO boss Oleksandr Usyk was more exciting, Joyce said: “I want Usyk again but Tyson Fury reckons he is up for a scrap with me now.
      “He knows it would be a tough fight for himself now but I think he wants it.
      “I think he wants to fight me.”
      David Haye praises “perfect” Joyce
      Former world champion David Haye was full of praise for Joe Joyce, applauding his jab as well as his chin.
      Haye also complimented the “punishment” Parker took but suggested he took a conclusive beating from Joyce.
      Haye said: “It was perfect, he went out there and established his jab and completely took Parker’s heart away. Parker looked gassed out from the second round, from the second round he was looking uncomfortable.
      “Joyce just continued to tap tap tap with that jab. They’re not massive shots but they’re shots from a big massive 19 stone man.
      “Parker’s gonna have a hell of a headache tomorrow. You’ve gotta give Parker credit, he took so much punishment in that fight. I’m not sure what he’s gonna do going forward but that is as conclusive a beating as you could possibly ever wanna see.
      “We found out finally, does Joyce’s chin absorb world-class power? The answer is yes.”
      Warren sets sights on Usyk
      Joe Joyce’s promoter Frank Waren praised both fighters after their gruelling 11-round bout and likened his man to a “fine wine”.
      He also claimed he will do everything in his power to grant Joyce’s wish to fight Oleksandr Usyk.
      Warren said: “Joe showed why he is the juggernaut. I knew he’d get there in the end but hats off to Joseph Parker, he is a brave warrior.
      “We have a new kid on the block here. Joyce is like a fine wine, he is getting better with age.
      “He is the mandatory challenger for the WBO title against Usyk and we are going to move heaven and earth to make sure he gets a shot.”
      Fury vs AJ latest
      Tyson Fury has give the latest on the Anthony Joshua fight.
      And he wants the contract signed TOMORROW.
      Fury was speaking ahead of the Joyce vs Parker fight.
      He said: “There’s no way this gets signed on Monday… If he wants to put a timeframe of Monday, then it’s clear to the whole public that he doesn’t want the fight.”
      Juggernaut outpunches Joseph Parker
      CompuBox Punch stats from Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker show just how much the Brit dominated his opponent.
      Joyce landed a total of 308 punches to Parker’s 147 including 204 power punches.
      Parker managed just 124 power punches and was also much less effective with his jab as Joyce made good advantage of his height and reach.
      Joyce landed 106 of the 364 jabs he threw for a hit rate of 29 per cent, but Parker was accurate with just 7.5 per cent of the jabs he threw, landing a shocking 23 out of 305 thrown.
      Joyce speaks
      Joe Joyce has spoken after his thrilling win.
      And he’s called out world champs Oleksandr Usyk AND Tyson Fury.
      2023 could be the year of the Juggernaut.

      Parker stoppage
      Joe Joyce became the first man to ever stop Joseph Parker in the stunning victory.
      Parker held on bravely before a devastating left finished him off in the 11th round.
      Joyce upped the tempo in the second half of the fight and absolutely dominated by the finish in what was the biggest test of his career.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Who’s next for Joyce?
      Well, he’s now the mandatory for Usyk’s WBO world title.
      The pair fought in the World Series of Boxing back in 2013 with them both amateurs.
      Joyce lost over five rounds on points on that occasion.

      Big celebrations
      Joe Joyce and his team including head trainer Ismael Salas celebrate in the ring after the huge victory.
      Joyce firmly in position for a world title shot now.

      Joe Joyce wins the WBO ‘interim’ heavyweight title
      Joyce, who turned 37 on Monday is an infamously slow starter, was not at the races early again in Manchester.
      The New Zealander was whacking away at the Londoner’s ribs as much as he could but Joyce has freakish resilience.
      Joyce raced out for the sixth and smashed a right hand straight onto Parker’s broken nose.
      Joyce was still getting punched back but he was overpowering and exhausting Parker in every clinch and slashing away at his head and body.
      It was all action, thrilling stuff but only Joyce looked capable of scoring the late stoppage thanks to his super-human chin.
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: Reuters
      A tremendous nights boxing!
      What a night of boxing that was!
      We saw Serrano get the better of Mahfoud, and then Joe Joyce put in a brilliant, smart performance to get the better of Joseph Parker.
      Joe Joyce got the better of Joseph Parker in Manchester.Credit: Getty
      A sense of humour too!
      Joe Joyce on a potential fight with champ Oleksandr Usyk…
      “I’m very feel, let’s get it on.”Joe JoyceOn fighting Usyk.
      Joe Joyce speaks…
      “I hit him with everything I’ve got, the kitchen sink, the handbag, everything.”Joe JoyceOn beating Joseph Parker
      Great sportsmanship
      You love to see it.
      Joseph Parker holds Joyce’s hand up to the sky.
      What a display from Joyce that was, he took Parker’s heart away in that one.
      What a fight…
      That was an immense contest from Joyce and Parker there.
      Parker was doing brilliantly to stay in that one, but Joyce reacted so well to hit a long range left hook that knocked Parker down to the ground.
      That was the icing on the cake for Joe Joyce who put up a great showing there…
      Round Eleven…
      Some big shots early from Joyce who rocked Parker there, he gets a good left hook too.
      Parker has done immensely well to stay in it.
      But HE IS KNOCKED OUT BY JOYCE IN THE ELEVENTH ROUND.
      Joyce in action against Parker in Manchester…Credit: PA
      Round Ten…
      Parker looks out on his feet, but then produces some big comeback shots it seems.
      Tyson Fury can be seen cheering on Joseph Parker, and they both look to be feeling the pace as we near the end of this one.
      Joyce is just peppering away at Parker where he can, and gets a good body shot on Parker.
      Joyce just not allowing his opponent a breather at the moment.
      Good work from Parker who gets some solid left hands in the end there.
      Round Nine…
      It seems Joyce now has a significant lead in this one.
      There is some quality work from Joe Parker, who gets a great uppercut on Joyce, but he returns it with interest!
      Parker is putting in a big effort in the ninth here.
      But Joyce is simply getting some big right hand shots.
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      Tyson Fury nods his head in appreciation as close pal Joseph Parker is knocked out by Joe Joyce’s brutal punch

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      TYSON FURY gave Joseph Parker a nod moments after the Kiwi was knocked out by Joe Joyce.Parker, 30, withstood a barrage from the Brit before a left hook ended the fight in the 11th round.
      Tyson Fury gave Joseph Parker a little head nod as he was laid out on the canvas
      The Gypsy King was the first person Parker turned to after the KO
      Fury gestured at Parker to get up as Joe Joyce celebrated
      Fury and father John were ringside for the fightCredit: PA
      And while Parker lay on the floor wondering what had just hit him, the Gypsy King nodded his head to him as a sign of respect.
      Fury was sitting ringside alongside his father John and he was the first person Parker looked to after the knock-out blow.
      The Brit also gestured with his hand for Parker to get back up, but the former world champion was down and out and the referee waved off the fight once he did get back to his feet.
      Parker and Fury are close friends with the New Zealander even moving to Morecambe to train alongside the 34-year-old.
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      Ahead of the fight against Joyce Parker praised Fury’s positivity and admitted his friend has helped him get his career back on track.
      Parker said: “He’s just a positive person to be around when he trains, he just pushes everyone and he includes everyone,” Parker said. “It’s nice when he’s around in his own gym!
      “He’s given us the gym to use, the house to live in, the whole team. So he’s been very influential in helping me get my career back where it is now.
      “When he’s around and you go for a run, he’s never shy to give his advice and help. If he sees anything he thinks he can help with, he mentions it. I’m just thankful for everything he’s done and continues to do.
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      “He was very supportive of me, even before that fight [against Fury’s cousin Hughie].
      “We exchanged messages with me on social media and he was always supportive of me in my fights with [Anthony] Joshua and [Dillian] Whyte. He’s always backed me.”
      Parker trained in Fury’s gym in preparation for the bout and was even gifted the Gypsy King’s home as he worked with trainer Andy Lee.
      John Fury also helped out in camp with Parker suffering through his infamous medicine ball exercise – and received a hammering to his chest and stomach.
      Parker was also filmed doing pad work with John and a speed ball workout, followed by deadlifts, shadow boxing and pull-ups. More

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      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura LIVE RESULT: Mayweather WINS with stunning second round knockout – latest updates

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER knocked out Mikuru Asakura in two rounds of their exhibition bout – in front of old rival Manny Pacquiao. Filipino icon PacMan travelled to Japan for a ringside view of the scheduled three-rounder.
      Asakura even landed a perfect counter right hook, which snapped Mayweather’s head back in the second round.
      But that actually proved to be the beginning of the end as the 50-0 boxing icon poured on the pressure.
      Asakura had no defence for a barrage of right hands coming his way and he was eventually floored just as the bell sounded

      Start time: From 4am BST

      I’ll be Pac
      Floyd Mayweather confirmed he will fight in Japan again – amid talk of a rematch with Manny Pacquaio.
      The boxing legend, who doubled his tally of exhibition wins in Japan, then revealed plans to return in the Far East again.
      He said: “I’m happy that we were able to give fans excitement tonight. Thanks for having me. I will be back.”
      Pacquiao entered the ring to embrace Mayweather and then hinted that he could fight in Japan himself.
      He said: “Thank you so much for this opportunity. I witnessed a good exhibition and good promotion with RIZIN.
      “Thank you for the chance and I hope this is not the last one.”
      Credit: Rex
      Oh Mann
      Manny Pacquiao has teased a fight in Japan himself after watching old rival Floyd Mayweather do the business.
      He said: “Thank you so much for this opportunity. I witnessed a good exhibition and good promotion with RIZIN.
      “Thank you for the chance and I hope this is not the last one.”
      Credit: AFP
      ‘I’ll be back’
      Floyd Mayweather is set to face YouTuber Deji next in Dubai in November.
      But Mayweather warned he will be back in the Far East soon.
      He said: “Thanks for having me, I’ll be back.”
      Credit: AFP
      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao come together and embrace in the ring.
      Mayweather also adds that he will return to fight in Japan again.
      Could it be a rematch with old rival PacMan?

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      He adds: “Round of applause to my team, I want to thank you guys. Another unbelievable experience.
      “Another legend right here, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. Great champion. Unbelievable world champion.
      “I’m just happy to be here, thanks again.”

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      Mayweather says: “I would like to thank the whole country of Japan. Unbelievable country, unbelievable people.
      “An exciting, crazy turnout, round of applause for this tough competitor.”

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      THE FIGHT IS OVER!
      The experienced referee Kenny Bayless has called a halt to the action after Mikuru Asakura was floored right at the end of round two.
      Floyd Mayweather emerged victorious in two rounds in Japan.

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      Round 2 – Action packed round! Mayweather lands a series of right hands to the head and body.
      Mayweather was pouring on the pressure but took a couple of shots himself, with his head being pushed back.
      But right on the bell Mayweather FLOORS Asakura with a big right hand and leaves the Japanese star shaken.

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      Round 1 – Confident start from Asakura, who landed a couple of nice body shots.
      Mayweather also evaded some wild left hands and came into it towards the end of the round.
      He landed a few straight right hands to the body and followed up to the head, but nothing too troubling.

      Here we go
      The national anthems are completed, now it’s time to fight.
      Floyd Mayweather returns in his fourth boxing exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura. 
      The bout is scheduled for three rounds.

      Tale of The Tape
      Here is how the two compare with the bout moments away.
      Mayweather is the shorter fighter at 5’8 compared to 5’9 Asakura, but he does have a 2in reach advantage.
      The national anthems are being played in the ring right now ahead of the first bell.

      Floyd makes his entrance
      Floyd Mayweather makes his walk to the ring, dressed in 50-0 attire.
      He is joined by P-Reala, the co-creator of The Money Team and his trainer Gerald Tucker.
      We’re moments away from the return on Mayweather.

      Here comes Asakura
      The Japanese star has made his way to the ring and is ready to go.
      Floyd Mayweather will shortly follow, three years after his last exhibition in Japan.
      That night in Tokyo, Tenshin Nasukawa was dropped three times and stopped in one round.

      Oh Mann
      Manny Pacquiao is in Japan to support Mikuru Asakura  against old rival Floyd Mayweather.
      PacMan, beaten by Mayweather in 2015, took a seat ringside to watch the exhibition bout.
      And at a pre-fight press conference, the famed boxing rivals teased a rematch.

      Warming up
      Floyd Mayweather is preparing backstage with coach Gerald Tucker.
      The pair were firing off combinations as Mayweather warms up for his latest exhibition bout.
      Tucker cornered the American legend against Logan Paul and Don Moore.

      Wrapped and ready
      Floyd Mayweather seen getting his hands wrapped ahead of the exhibition.
      This will be the American’s fourth since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating Conor McGregor.
      He faces Mikuru Asakura  next over three rounds in Japan.

      Sad to see
      Floyd Mayweather’s bodyguard was beaten on the boxing legend’s undercard by an opponent FIVE STONE lighter.
      Security man Ray “Jizzy Mack” Sadeghi faced Koji “Kouzi” Tanaka in an open-weight stand-up bout.
      That is despite Sadeghi usually weighing over 14 stone, while Kouzi campaigns at 9st 9lb, meaning he is giving away almost FIVE STONE.
      Although, Tanaka amazingly KOd Sadeghi in round three with an excellent left hook.

      Con job
      Tonight will be Floyd Mayweather’s fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor.
      Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
      But he could return for the first time to defend his historic 50-0 record amid talks for a rematch with McGregor.
      He said: “Yes, it came to my attention. They talked about it being in Vegas, at the Allegiant Stadium.
      “They talked about it being at the Allegiant Stadium. But if I’m not mistaken, Conor still has a problems with his leg.
      “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen in 2023, not 2022.
      “So this year I got an exhibition this Saturday, which will be in the US and once again it’s Sunday in Japan.
      “Then after that in November I’ve got another exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.
      “And then hopefully me and Conor McGregor can lock up again in 2023, in a real fight actually.”
      Credit: Rex Features
      Dej serious
      Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMED he will fight YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai – before eyeing a rematch with Conor McGregor
      The boxing legend has spoken out for the first time since it emerged he was in talks with Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
      Now, Mayweather has revealed he WILL face Deji in the Middle East, set for November 13 after returning tonight.
      He told TMZ Sports: “This Saturday – which in Japan – will be Sunday, I have an exhibition against a helluva fighter from Japan.
      “I think he’s big in UFC and big on YouTube, so in the US, that will be Saturday but Japan it will be Sunday.
      “And then I got one with the guy Deji – I want to make sure that his name is right – Deji, right?
      “Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.”
      Credit: Misfits Boxing
      Taking the Mik
      Mikuru Asakura is the MMA and YouTube star selected as Floyd Mayweather’s next exhibition opponent.
      The southpaw has 16 wins, three losses and one no-contest in MMA.
      He has two victories on the spin, most recently in December against Yutaka Saito, 34, who was the first man to ever beat Asakura in RIZIN.
      But away from the ring, he is a popular YouTuber, with almost 3 MILLION subscribers.
      Asakura mixes training videos with daily vlogs and even pranks and unsurprisingly has documented the lead up to his fight with Mayweather.
      Like the boxing icon, Asakura also has a love for cars, posing alongside a Bentley and Mercedes on his Instagram.
      The former MMA champion is joined in the sport by his younger brother Kai, 28, arguably the bigger name in the Far East.
      Kai even posed with Mayweather and RIZIN president Nobuyuki Sakakibara in May, fuelling rumours of a future fight.
      But it is brother Mikuru who faces the self-proclaimed Best Ever, and vows to pull of the upset.

      Go with the Flo
      Floyd Mayweather has lived up to his “Money” nickname even into retirement.
      The boxing legend officially hung up his gloves as a professional in 2017 after beating UFC legend Conor McGregor, 34, in a farewell fight.
      However, it’s turned out that that money-spinning night in Las Vegas was not the final time fans got to see Mayweather, 45, in the ring.
      And they will not have to wait long to see another boxing cameo from the American, who faces MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30, tonight.
      He faces Asakura over three rounds at the Saitama Super Arena, again promoted by RIZIN.

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