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      Tyson Fury set for surprising new career before historic fight against Anthony Joshua

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      WORLD heavyweight boxing champ Tyson Fury is thirsting for a new challenge — to take over a pub.Fury, 34, is said to have made an offer on one after two undercover visits.
      World heavyweight boxing champ Tyson Fury is thirsting for a new challenge — to take over a pubCredit: Rex
      He charmed ex-miner Barry Brown, 65, who has put The Brick and Tile up for sale for around £300,000
      He charmed ex-miner Barry Brown, 65, who has put The Brick and Tile up for sale for around £300,000.
      He said: “Tyson’s brother-in-law is local and he was the one who told me he was interested and he brought him in.
      “When he’s visited, it’s always been when the pub is closed because he is a man who likes a bit of peace and quiet.”
      Fury came down to see the boozer in Retford, Notts, from his home in Morecambe.
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      He announced his retirement from boxing after beating Dillian Whyte in April.
      But the 6ft 7in Gipsy King could fight Anthony Joshua this December.
      Barry said: “Fury is a great character and it has been nice meeting him.
      “It’s amazing how tall he is though, he really has to duck down when he comes into the pub.
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      “He told me he’s not looking to change much about the place.
      “I’ve built it up myself because we did a full refurbishment when I took it on and we’ve now got a lovely lounge on one side of the bar and a sports bar on the other.”
      Local Portia Crossley said: “That is very exciting. I think we’ll go in out of curiosity.” More

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      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker undercard: Who is fighting on BIG Manchester card?

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      JOE JOYCE takes on Joseph Parker in a hugely-anticipated heavyweight clash in Manchester TONIGHT.But before the big main event there’s a cracking undercard in store, including what could be a show-stealer in the chief-support bout.
      Amanda Serrano is back in the ring on the undercard
      The Juggernaut Joyce is known for his granite chin surviving brutal shots, but he says he’d rather not be relying on it on Saturday night.
      Joyce said: “I’d like to stop relying on my chin, if I’m honest.  
      “I would prefer to move out of the way of punches or block or slip them and counter.
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      “I am always trying to improve my skills and biomechanics and that’s one thing I love about boxing, you can always improve.
      “I’m sure Parker and his team see a way of hurting me but we’ll see.”
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      When is Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker?
      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker is taking place TONIGHT – Saturday, September 24.
      The main event ring walks are expected from 10.30pm UK time.
      The Manchester Arena plays host.
      Who is fighting on the Joyce vs Parker undercard?
      Amanda Serrano has the chance to become the undisputed featherweight world champion when she takes on IBF champ Sarah Mahfoud in what could be an absolute thriller.
      Serrano is coming in off her defeat by Katie Taylor in Madison Square Garden in April.
      The undercard gets going from 6pm.

      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker – vacant WBO interim heavyweight title
      Amanda Serrano vs Sarah Mahfoud – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring featherweight titles
      Michael Magnesi vs Anthony Cacace
      Ekow Essuman vs Samuel Antwi
      Nathan Heaney vs Jack Flatley
      Raven Chapman vs Jorgelina Guanini
      James Heneghan vs Rod Douglas Jnr
      Callum Thompson vs Delmar Thomas
      Amaar Akbar vs Karlo Wallace
      Mark Heffron vs TBC
      Tommy Fletcher vs TBC

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      What live stream and TV channel is Joyce vs Parker on?

      Joyce vs Parker will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      The price for the event has been confirmed as £19.95.
      You can live stream the clash from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile and tablet device.
      And if you want to attend the fight itself at Manchester’s AO Arena, you can purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.
      In addition, you can hear the fight live and exclusively on talkSPORT – with coverage beginning from 8pm on the radio station.

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      Jake Paul being sued by Eddie Hearn for £92MILLION after accusing Matchroom of bribing judge for Joshua vs Usyk rematch

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      JAKE PAUL is being sued by Eddie Hearn for damages in “excess of £92MILLION” after claiming the promoter “paid” a judge to score fights in favour of his fighters.The YouTuber-turned-boxer accused Hearn of having American judge Glenn Feldman on the Matchroom Boxing payroll following his scoring of Katie Taylor and Anthony Joshua’s respective clashes with Amanda Serrano and Oleksandr Usyk.
      Jake Paul accused judge Glenn Feldman of being on Matchroom Boxing’s payrollCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
      Feldman’s scorecard for Katie Taylor’s clash with Amanda Serrano irked PaulCredit: AP
      Paul also took umbrage with Feldman’s controversial scorecard for Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERS
      Paul’s allegation has prompted a lawsuit from Hearn and Matchroom BoxingCredit: SPORTSFILE
      And the allegation has prompted Hearn to take legal action against the social media superstar.
      Matchroom have sued the younger Paul brother for making an “outrageously false and baseless allegation” that has damaged their reputation.
      Hearn is suing The Problem Child for defamation and damages upwards of £92m ($100m) for the “outlandishly false” accusation made in an interview earlier this month.
      Matchroom Attorney Frank Salzano said: “Both legally and ethically there is a clear line separating opinion from defamatory lies.
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      “Jake Paul knows that, and he purposely crossed that line when he wrongly accused Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn of fixing fights.
      “Nonetheless he was still given an opportunity to retract his defamatory statements and refused to.
      “Now he will face the legal consequences of his actions as Matchroom and Mr. Hearn will be seeking damages in well excess of $100 million given the value and goodwill attached to the Matchroom business and the harmful nature of Mr. Paul’s comments.”
      Paul, 25, has found himself in legal hot water for saying: “Glenn Feldman shows up in Saudi and scores Anthony Joshua to win the fight when everyone who watched the fight said it was not a split decision.
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      “Clearly, this guy is getting paid money by Matchroom Boxing.”
      Former Disney star Paul was quick to acknowledge the gravity of the accusation he levelled at British boxing supremo Hearn.
      He said” [It’s] a bold statement and an accusation that I don’t take likely, but it’s just blatantly obvious. And they’re not even trying to hide it.”
      Video footage of Paul’s allegation was also submitted by Matchroom lawyer Salzano.
      Hearn, 43, revealed earlier this week that he was planning to take legal action against Paul for his comments.
      He said: “What he said in terms of his allegations of corruption with Glen Feldman is totally unacceptable.
      “We all have a laugh with Jake and he’s an average fighter but I’m telling you now, what he said is unacceptable and it will be dealt with because we take this sport, our values as a family seriously and we love the sport of boxing.
      “So, for him to come out with idiotic comments without even thinking of what he said is extremely harmful to me and very disrespectful to us as a business and as a family.”
      He added: “Jake’s comments will be dealt with appropriately.
      “I’m not prepared, as I would be on many occasions, to take what he is saying with a pinch of salt on this occasion because it’s bang out of order and totally disrespectful to the sport of boxing and to me and us.
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      “I take it extremely personally because they’re questioning our credentials, they are questioning our integrity and I won’t have it.
      “So, he’s going to have to take the brunt of that. Maybe he doesn’t care, but I do.”
      SunSport has contacted Jake Paul’s representatives for comment.
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      Tyson Fury tells Anthony Joshua to agree to blockbuster British fight by MONDAY otherwise Gypsy King will ‘move on’

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      TYSON FURY has told Anthony Joshua he has to sign off on their December 3 fight by MONDAY.The 34-year-old Gypsy King wants to defend his crown against the former WBA, IBF and WBO champ in Cardiff.
      Tyson Fury has given Anthony Joshua until Monday to sign their fight contractCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      AJ has stated he’s ready to accept the terms but still has not penned the dealCredit: PA
      But the undefeated Morecambe giant will not wait around any longer for the London 2012 golden boy to return the signed contract that was sent last Friday.
      Ringside in Manchester for Joe Joyce’s heavyweight clash with Joseph Parker on Saturday night, Fury said: “I was optimistic about three weeks ago but it shouldn’t be taking this long to sign a contract.
      “We will know by Monday anyway because if it is not done by Monday then I’m moving on. 
      “I’m not waiting around for some guy who has lost three of his last five fights. 
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      “He’s lucky that I’m giving him a world title shot but I don’t mind chucking him a bone but I don’t want them to start dictating s*** to me.”
      Fury has his fights broadcast on BT Sport and ESPN in America but AJ recently penned an exclusive deal with streaming app DAZN.
      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.
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      “He is an invited guest at my party,” he said. “My rules. 
      “So if you want to play the game, come to the banquet and take your seat.”
      Fury also laughed off Usyk’s suggestion that the Brit is trying to duck out of their four-belt decider.
      A £125million offer from Saudi Arabia was on the table but on the condition the bout happened on December 17, to upstage rival neighbour Qatar’s World Cup Final on the 18th.
      But Usyk refused to rush into another training camp – especially with his country still being invaded by Russia – and has ruled himself out until 2023.
      Fury snarled: “We offered them the December 17 date in Saudi Arabia for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world and everybody wanted that date. 
      “Usyk said he was injured and isn’t ready until next year.
      “And now he’s saying I’m scared of him. The little s***house middleweight. I’ll put my fist right through his face.” More

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      Tyson Fury spotted out and about in Manchester as boxing champion films secret scenes for Netflix docuseries

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      TYSON FURY has been spotted filming scenes for his upcoming Netflix docuseries in Manchester.The Gyspy King, who was in attendance at the city’s AO Arena to watch pal Joseph Parker’s clash with Joe Joyce, is to be the subject of a ten-parter with the streaming giants, along with wife Paris.
      Tyson Fury has filmed scenes for his Netflix docuseries in ManchesterCredit: Splash
      Fury is the subject of a ten-part documentary by the streaming serviceCredit: Splash
      The Gypsy King has been filmed by Netflix since shortly after his win over Dillian Whyte in AprilCredit: Splash
      The working title for the multi-part series is “At Home with the Furys”.
      It is understood that filming began shortly after the Gypsy King knocked out Dillian Whyte at Wembley in April where he defended his WBC heavyweight title.
      The blockbuster series was supposed to show Fury settling into retired life at home with Paris and their six children.
      But cameras will instead capture Fury making a dramatic U-turn on his decision to hang up his gloves.
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      He and British compatriot Anthony Joshua have agreed a 60/40 purse split in the unbeaten Mancunian’s favour, with the bout expected to take place in Cardiff later this year.
      The former WBA, WBO and IBF champ recently had scenes filmed during his romantic break with wife Paris in Cannes.
      And now scenes have been shot in Manchester at his hotel, where Fury was mobbed by fans as he made his way down Deansgate.
      He could be seen wearing a black jacket and jeans, while having a Gucci bag draped around his neck.
      The Netflix series will see Fury make a U-turn on his decision to retire from boxingCredit: Splash
      Fury is poised to face British compatriot Anthony Joshua in DecemberCredit: Splash
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      Fury last week delivered an X-rated message to Joshua urging the 2012 Olympic gold medallist to sign the contract.
      In a clip he shared on social media, he said: “Sign the contract AJ you little p***y.
      “Sign the bloody contract p***y boy.”
      He had on Friday blasted both AJ and Oleksandr Usyk in another fiery video where he branded them as “a pair of sausage s***houses”.
      Joshua has been warned to sign off on a bout with Fury by the end of next week or he runs the risk of missing out on a fight.
      Promoter George Warren remarked: “We need to be getting contracts signed next week.
      “I don’t think that’s difficult. If everyone wants to make it, it can be done and I believe the other side wants to make it.

      “My dad Frank and Eddie Hearn have gone on record to say 90-95 per cent of it’s been agreed.
      “There are parts of contracts need to be refined and negotiated — tickets and hotel rooms — the biggest thing is the broadcast but it should not slow down the contract.”
      Fury was at the AO Arena in Manchester to watch Joe Joyce take on Joseph ParkerCredit: PA More

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      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for TONIGHT’S heavyweight clash

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      JOE JOYCE and Joseph Parker face off for their HUGE heavyweight clash in Manchester TONIGHT.The pair were set to battle in the summer but contract talks broke down.
      How the heavyweights compare for this weekend’s bout
      Joe Joyce is unbeaten in his 14 pro fights
      Parker has since signed with Boxxer and Sky Sports, while Joyce is still contracted to Frank Warren and Queensberry.
      But after putting promotional differences cast aside, Joyce and Parker signed on the dotted line.
      Parker hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision win over Derek Chisora last December, while Joyce stopped Christian Hammer last month.
      With both men after world title shots, the stakes don’t get much higher in the heavyweight division.

      When is Joyce vs Parker?

      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker takes place TONIGHT – Saturday, September 24.
      The clash will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      Ring-walks for the main event can be expected to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.

      Joseph Parker beat Derek Chisora on points last DecemberCredit: PA
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Joyce vs Parker will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      The price for the event is £19.95.
      You can live stream the clash from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile and tablet device.
      And if you want to attend the fight itself at Manchester’s AO Arena, you can purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.

      Can I listen to Joyce vs Parker on radio?
      Yes you can. talkSPORT have the exclusive rights for the big fight.
      talkSPORT’s team will be made up by Fight Night presenters Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies, commentator Andy Clarke, sports broadcaster Ade Oladipo and former bantamweight boxer Spencer Oliver.
      Coverage on the talkSPORT gets underway from 8pm.
      Who is on Joyce vs Parker undercard?
      Amanda Serrano aims to become the undisputed featherweight world champion when she takes on IBF champ Sarah Mahfoud in what could well steal the show.
      Serrano is coming in off her defeat up at lightweight by Katie Taylor in Madison Square Garden in April.

      Joe Joyce v Joseph Parker – vacant WBO interim heavyweight title
      Amanda Serrano vs Sarah Mahfoud – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring featherweight titles
      Michael Magnesi vs Anthony Cacace
      Ekow Essuman vs Samuel Antwi
      Nathan Heaney vs Jack Flatley
      Raven Chapman vs Jorgelina Guanini
      James Heneghan vs Rod Douglas Jnr
      Callum Thompson vs Delmar Thomas
      Amaar Akbar vs Karlo Wallace
      Mark Heffron vs TBC
      Tommy Fletcher vs TBC

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      What has been said?
      Joyce said: “This fight has been a long time in the making.
      “Parker realised he had nowhere else to go and eventually had to take this fight. No 1 vs No 2.
      “The winner goes on to fight for the world title! It’s going to be a cracking fight and you will see why he tried so hard to avoid me!”
      Parker added: “On Saturday, September 24th, the fans in Manchester will see the very best of me. And Joe Joyce will see exactly why I will become the heavyweight champion of the world again with BOXXER.
      “I am working hard with my trainer Andy Lee, everything is going smoothly and I truly feel great.
      “I have waited patiently to get this fight on and let me tell you now, the Juggernaut’s journey ends right here. He has nowhere to run.” More

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      ‘I loved it’ – Ebanie Bridges hits back at UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov’s comments that ring girls are ‘useless’

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      EBANIE BRIDGES has hit back at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s infamous remarks about “useless” ring girls.The 36-year-old Aussie was a ring girl before becoming a pro boxer and winning the IBF bantamweight title.
      Ebanie Bridges is the IBF bantamweight boxing champion of the worldCredit: PA
      The Blonde Bomber was a ring girl before becoming a pro boxerCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      The Blonde Bomber, who was also a school teacher, is currently preparing to defend her belt against compatriot Shannon O’Connell.
      This week she appeared on Pub Talk, and she used the opportunity to blast back at Khabib’s controversial comments.
      The now-retired undefeated UFC legend had claimed “ring girls are the most useless people in martial arts” last year.
      But Bridges said: “Why are people who aren’t us, trying to take our jobs away from us? We love it, I loved being a ring girl. I don’t think it’s useless.
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      “I loved being part of the entertainment, being paid to watch those fights. You’ve got people saying it’s sexist, it’s objectifying… maybe I want to be objectified.
      “Maybe I want to make money… don’t make my mind up for me. You can’t have boxing without the ring girls.”
      Bridges revealed that her love for boxing developed at an early age after noticing the ring girls – and she says she had no qualms about becoming one herself.
      She added: “I was a ring girl. I love combat sports, I grew up with it, so for me to be at the fights… I loved it.
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      “I got paid mad money, probably more than some of the fighters, to sit ringside.
      “I’d be walking around in a G-string.
      “They don’t do the G-strings these days but back in my heyday, that’s how we used to do it.”
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      Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao take playful jabs at each other in press conference ahead of Money’s Asakura fight

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER and Manny Pacquiao renewed their rivalry with several verbal jabs at a press conference in Japan.The former rivals went face-to-face on Saturday ahead of Mayweather’s clash with Japanese MMA star Mikuru Asakura at RIZIN 38 on Sunday morning.
      Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao went face-to-face at a press conference in JapanCredit: RIZIN
      The pair were cordial with one another and even embracedCredit: RIZIN
      But it didn’t take long for them to trade verbal jabsCredit: RIZIN
      Mayweather got the better of Pacquiao in their 2015 ‘Fight of the Century’Credit: REUTERS
      Mayweather and Pacquiao, 45 and 43, embraced before the presser got underway – but it didn’t take long for them to take sly digs at one another.
      Former eight-weight world champion Pacquaio, who trained with Asakura, said: “I’m here to support my boxer who is going to be fighting tomorrow – Asakura.”
      Mayweather, who got the better of the recently-retired Pacquiao in their ‘Fight of the Century’ seven years ago, replied: “There’s no blueprint on how to beat Floyd Mayweather.
      “And he can tell you that in itself. When we talk about Hall of Famers, he’s a Hall of Famer. But nobody has the remedy to beat Floyd Mayweather.
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      “Don’t let them trick you into getting your a** whopped again.”
      Pacquiao refused to take the bait, although he did make a quip about his old rival’s age, saying: “He’s older than me. I’m still young.”
      The pride of the Philippines added: “What I’ve done in boxing, it’s one of a kind.
      “[Winning titles] in eight different weight divisions is not that easy.
      “I’m not trying to boast about what I’ve accomplished in life, but I’m just saying to repeat that because [you] might forget that.
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      “The best fighter in the world has humility.”
      Mayweather then told Pacquiao: “I’m not here to talk about your personal life.
      “[But] when we talk about what’s going on in that squared circle, I’m the best.
      “No matter how you rate it, no matter how you cut it, no matter how you slice it.
      Floyd Mayweather will face Mikuru Asakura early on Sunday morningCredit: RIZIN
      “If you go 100 years back, 300 years back all the way to now, there’s only one best. And that’s Floyd Mayweather.”
      Pacquiao suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Mayweather in their multi-million-pound showdown in May 2015.
      Pacman went on to fight a further seven times, winning the WBO and WBA welterweight titles, before hanging up his gloves last September.
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      Mayweather, meanwhile, called time on his professional career five years ago following a tenth-round TKO victory over UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
      Money, however, has taken part in multiple exhibition bouts – including an eight-rounder with YouTuber Logan Paul last June.
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