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      Tyson Fury calls rival Anthony Joshua a ‘massive underdog’ for Battle of Britain scrap and calls it a ‘win-win’ for AJ

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      TYSON FURY has labelled Anthony Joshua a “massive underdog” in a blockbuster clash between the two British heavyweights.The Gypsy King has offered his compatriot, AJ, a 40 per cent split of the purse for what would be the biggest fight the country has ever seen.
      Fury has called out Joshua for a fight towards the end of 2022Credit: Getty
      Joshua has lost three times in his professional careerCredit: Getty
      Many remain sceptical about the possibility of the fight happening, particularly given Fury’s team want it to take place in November – just two months after Joshua’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
      But if it does go ahead, the undefeated WBC champion is confident he would be the overwhelming favourite against Joshua – who has lost three times in his professional career.
      Speaking to The Ring magazine, he said: “He would be a massive underdog, so he’s in a win-win situation.
      “If everyone expects him to lose and he beats me, then he’s back on top and bigger than ever.
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      “And if he’s lost three, what difference does it make if he loses four?
      “Four losses means nothing. Look at Derek Chisora, he’s had 12 losses and he’s still battling away.”
      AJ’s first defeat came at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr where he was KO’d in stunning fashion in New York three years ago.
      He then regained his IBF, WBA and WBO belts with a unanimous decision victory in a rematch against the Mexican, before going on to beat Kubrat Pulev.
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      Then last year he took on WBO mandatory Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and was outboxed by the Ukrainian.
      A little less than 12 months later, he took on former undisputed cruiserweight king Usyk for a second time in Saudi Arabia, losing another decision.
      Meanwhile, the only blemish on Fury’s record is a controversial draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018 – a bout many felt he won.
      His best performances have come in two victories over Wilder, along with wins over Wladimir Klitschko and Dillian Whyte. More

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      Tyson Fury hilariously reacts to confirmation he could fight Deontay Wilder for a FOURTH time after Anthony Joshua bout

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      TYSON FURY has reacted with laughter after discovering he could potentially have to face Deontay Wilder for a fourth time.The Gyspy King has faced the Bronze Bomber three times already and after drawing the first, he went on to record two convincing victories over the American.
      Tyson Fury has reacted to the news he could face Deontay Wilder for a fourth timeCredit: Getty
      After beating Wilder for the second time in October 2021, he then successfully defended his WBC heavyweight title in April by knocking out Dillian Whyte.
      The 34-year-old has performed several retirement U-turns since, but he has now confirmed that he will fight again after failing to relinquish his championship.
      He wants to unify the division by facing Oleksandr Usyk, but with the Ukrainian not ready to fight until next year, he has instead offered Anthony Joshua a mouthwatering title shot in what would be a bumper Battle of Britain.
      Meanwhile, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has announced that Andy Ruiz Jr’s victory over Luis Ortiz was a semi-final eliminator to become mandatory challenger to Fury.
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      And the Mexican, who famously dethroned Joshua to become world champ in 2019, will face the winner of Wilder’s comeback showdown against Robert Helenius on October 15.
      Fury has previously declared how he feels that Wilder is the second best heavyweight on the planet after himself.
      And he clearly feels that the 36-year-old will knock out all before him and set-up a potential fourth fight.
      Reacting to the announcement, alongside a laughing emoji, he wrote: “Looks like ill [sic] be foghting [sic] wilder for the fourth time.”
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      Meanwhile, Wilder is ready to fight Usyk if Fury prices himself out of a unification bout.
      He said: “If he overprices himself, they know where to find me. £500million is definitely pricing himself out.
      “I’m here, Deontay Wilder’s back. I’m here to make the division back strong and exciting again.
      “I’m here for all the smoke. But we’ll see what happens. Boxing is a business. It’s strictly a business and you’ve gotta treat it accordingly.
      “We’ll see how the business has to be handled for that fight to happen.” More

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      Tyson Fury reveals he could fight until he’s 50 as he prepares to come out of retirement to finally face Anthony Joshua

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      TYSON FURY reveals he could fight until he’s 50 with the WBC world heavyweight champion coming out of retirement to finally face Anthony Joshua.The Gypsy King, 34, has thrown the former WBA, IBF and WBO titleholder a bone with the offer of a winter clash.
      Fury says he can go until he’s 50Credit: Getty
      A Battle of Britain against Joshua could take place later this yearCredit: PA
      Joshua has been offered 40 per cent to take a short-notice crack at Fury’s title.
      The mid-November clash – on Fury’s backers BT Sport – would give AJ just around 10 weeks to prepare for the biggest fight in British boxing history.
      However, Joshua is still recovering from the August 20 shootout with the 35-year-old Ukraine icon Oleksandr Usyk.
      The highly-anticipated ‘Battle of Britain’ heavyweight bout could take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
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      And with excitement for the potential fight building, Fury has insisted he could carry on fighting until he’s 50.
      The unbeaten Brit told Ring TV: “I’ve still got loads of time to do whatever I want.

      “I’ll probably become the ‘New Mongoose’ (in tribute to the ‘Old Mongoose’, Archie Moore) and keep boxing at 50 years old (laughs).”
      Fury says “underdog” Joshua has a golden ticket back to the top of the heavyweight mountain if he manages to beat him.
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      Joshua could be “bigger than ever” should he pull off a win having lost three of his last five fights.
      Fury said: “He would be a massive underdog, so he’s in a win-win situation.
      “If everyone expects him to lose and he beats me, then he’s back on top and bigger than ever.
      “And if he’s lost three, what difference does it make if he loses four? Four losses means nothing.
      “Look at Derek Chisora, he’s had 12 losses and he’s still battling away.
      “And in terms of DAZN, the fight can be on BT pay-per-view and DAZN pay-per-view.” More

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      Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for HUGE undisputed clash

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      CLARESSA SHIELDS and Savannah Marshall end their war of words this weekend in their huge undisputed middleweight title clash.The fight – which takes place at London’s O2 Arena to headline an historic all-female card – has been 10 YEARS in the making.
      Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall will face off in London
      Marshall is the only fighter to beat Shields inside a boxing ring – by securing a decision win when the two fought as amateurs in 2012.
      And Marshall’s trainer Peter Fury has warned that his charge – who has knocked out 10 of her 12 opponents in the pro ranks – is the most powerful puncher in women’s boxing.
      Fury said: “She’s got devastating power in both hands. By far the hardest female puncher in history, going back and forward.
      “I’ve got somebody who’s six foot, who can make various weights with ease, which is a gift in itself, who’s as bodily strong as some men, with weights, cardio.
      “She’s a gifted athlete. The best of Savannah will be too much for anybody.”
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      When is Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall?
      Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall takes place on Saturday, September 10.
      The fight ring walks are expected from 10pm, with the undercard kicking off from 6.30pm.
      London’s O2 Arena plays host.
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      What live stream and TV channel is Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall on?
      Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Main Event.
      Sky Sports begin their coverage of the show from 7.30pm.
      Marshall beat Shields in the amateurs in May 2012 – Shields’ ONLY boxing loss
      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      Mikaela Mayer vs Alycia Baumgardner for the undisputed super-featherweight titles is the co-main for the stacked O2 card.
      Elsewhere, Olympians Lauren Price and Karriss Artingstall also feature on the historic all-female bill.

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      Ebonie Jones vs Vanesa Caballero
      Ginny Fuchs vs Gemma Ruegg
      Lauren Price vs Timea Belik
      Karriss Artingstall vs Marina Sakharov
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      Sarah Liegmann vs Bec Connolly
      Shannon Ryan vs Buchra El Quaissi 

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      Anthony Joshua must decide TOMORROW and rip up new DAZN contract if he will accept Tyson Fury fight offer

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA must decide by WEDNESDAY if he will accept a November Battle of Britain with Tyson Fury.But the battered and bruised 32-year-old former world champ will have to rip up his brand new mega-money deal with broadcasters DAZN to make the fight happen on the Gypsy King’s terms and channel.
      Joshua has been offered a 40 per cent split to face Fury on BT SportCredit: Getty
      Fury revealed he is handing the opportunity to AJ in a social media video on MondayCredit: Getty
      WBC champion Fury, 34, has made a more-than-generous offer of 60-40 per cent for the former two-time WBA, IBF and WBO boss to take a short-notice crack at his title, on the back of consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
      The mid-November clash – on Fury’s backers BT Sport – would give AJ just around 10 weeks to prepare for the biggest fight in British boxing history, with him barely having recovered from the August 20 shootout with the 35-year-old Ukraine icon.
      It’s a win-win deal for Fury, who either gets a big-money tilt at his rival when his confidence and bargaining power is at rock bottom or the chance to call AJ a coward for not accepting the terms.
      But the minimal notice and exclusive rival broadcast deals means the deal is almost dead in the Thames before it has even got off the ground.
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      Team Joshua believe the short notice and well-known TV commitments means the offer was always a bluff from the master manipulator. A source told us: “This is typical Fury.
      “If it was a fair offer then AJ – who now has £150million in the bank and nothing to lose and he has never been more dangerous – could take it.

      “But a November fight after Usyk on August 20 is totally unrealistic.”
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren was working on a December 17 undisputed decider against Usyk, until the Ukraine genius delayed with injury.
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      And he reckons the offer he sent on Tuesday morning was more than fair, considering Joshua’s new predicament toward the wrong end of the heavyweight food chain.
      He said: “We have got to a stage where we have initiated this and we have sent through what we are prepared to do to make this fight happen, then we will see if they want it.
      “It will be in the UK in November. It’s perfect timing for AJ to accept it, it would take him a long time to get himself back into the world title scene so he should grab this with both hands.
      “Usyk will not be ready until March so Tyson wants to fight before then.
      “It’s not rocket science, we have presented the pot and they can decide if they want it or not. We have opened the door and let them in.”
      But AJ promoter Eddie Hearn feels like the 6ft 9in undefeated Morecambe mastermind is playing tricks with fight fans and Christmas is the earliest this cracker could be pulled together.
      He countered: “Fury’s outstanding at getting the public to believe absolute nonsense. 
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      “Personally, I don’t think he’s serious about it.
      “But like I said, AJ would have no problem with taking this fight in December.” More

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      Jake Paul sends classy message to KSI after it is revealed British YouTuber sold fewer boxing PPVs than US rival

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      JAKE PAUL has sent YouTube and boxing rival KSI a classy message after his latest pay-per-view numbers were revealed.KSI, 29, took on social media star Swarmz and professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night last month inside the O2 and won both fights.
      Paul sent rival KSI a classy message over his PPV buysCredit: EPA
      However, the Brit didn’t take to kindly to Paul’s wordsCredit: Rex
      KSI’s return to the ring drew around 230,000 pay-per-view buys on DAZN in the UK, Ireland and the US, according to The Mirror.
      But it means he failed to out-sell rival Paul, who attracted in excess of 500,000 buys for his fights against Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.
      Despite what should be seen as a big win for Paul, the American still sent KSI a classy message on Twitter.
      The Problem Child tweeted: “Bulls**t aside, the PPV business ain’t easy.
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      “Congrats to KSI and his boxing company. Those are great numbers.
      “The day we finally settle this, it will break the internet and do some big PPV numbers on Showtime. I’m ready as soon as he feels he is.”

      Paul’s message didn’t go down too well with KSI, who fired back saying”we are not the same”, and accused his rival of trying to “sabotage” his last event.
      KSI replied: “Yeah this is cap. I can literally see your numbers and ours.
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      “We beat your last fight by a HUGE amount ppv wise.
      “Even with your team trying hard to sabotage the event and me having to fight 2 randoms last minute. We are not the same.”
      A fight between the two has been one of the hot topics ever since KSI’s win over Jake’s older brother Logan a few years ago.
      Paul says KSI should focus on getting ready to face him instead of throwing around accusations.
      He said: “If you actually think we tried to ‘sabotage’ your event, then you are dumber than you look.
      “I’m glad you admit they were randoms with no boxing skills though.
      “Honesty comes out in turmoil. Again congrats.
      “Now shut up and keep trying to get ready. HUGE hahahaha.”
      But before the pair can fight, Paul will be taking on ex-UFC star Anderson Silva on October 29. More

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      Jake Paul’s next fight CONFIRMED as YouTuber will face Anderson Silva on October 29 as UFC legend granted boxing licence

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      JAKE PAUL’S next fight has been confirmed for October 29 against Anderson Silva.The YouTuber turned boxer will look to stretch his unbeaten record to 6-0 after the ex-UFC star was granted a boxing licence.
      Jake Paul’s next fight has been confirmed for next monthCredit: Getty
      The clash between the much-maligned star and the 48-year-old Brazilian will take place in Phoenix, Arizona.
      Paul said: “Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva is the most versatile fighter the world has ever seen.
      “Just a year ago he outclassed boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and showed the world why he is often referred to as the greatest fighter of all time.
      “Every expert, from MMA to boxing, has said Jake Paul won’t fight Anderson Silva. They said Jake Paul is afraid of Anderson Silva, and Jake Paul would lose to Anderson Silva.
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      “Well, to all the non-believers – Jake Paul is fighting Anderson Silva. It’s an honour to have the opportunity to share the ring with the greatest UFC striker of all time.
      “On Saturday, October 29, I will walk humbly into the ring, touch gloves with a living legend and do my best to exterminate ‘The Spider.’”

      Paul, 25, was originally due to return on August 6 until suffering two fight cancellations.
      The American was twice set to fight Tommy Fury, 23, until the Brit pulled out after suffering an injured rib and then over US visa issues.
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      Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, had signed to replace Fury but a weight disagreement with Paul saw their bout cancelled.
      Paul last fought in December, knocking out Fury’s substitute Tyron Woodley, 40, who he had already beaten on points four months earlier.
      That added to KOs over online rival “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 38.
      Silva was released by the UFC in 2020 following five losses in six bouts, three of which were on the spin.
      But he has made a successful transition to boxing, having already had a 1-1 record in the ring.
      Silva beat former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36, in June 2021 then knocked out ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz, 47, in September.
      He will become Paul’s first opponent with a recognised boxing record.
      Silva said: “I know that in life everything has its purpose. Nothing comes just by chance. So, I thank God for my health, my family and my team for providing me with this opportunity to continue doing the thing that I love the most.
      “I believe this will be the biggest combat event of the year and will truly make history in the sport forever. See you on October 29.” More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury ‘Battle of Britain’ mega-fight can only take place at Principality Stadium in December

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury’s highly-anticipated ‘Battle of Britain’ heavyweight bout could take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.On Monday, Fury sensationally called out Joshua – who recently suffered a second successive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk – offering him a shot at his WBC heavyweight title.
      Fury has offered Joshua the chance to fight him for the WBC heavyweight beltCredit: Reuters
      Joshua has agreed to the fight just weeks after losing to UsykCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      In a video on social media, he said: “Tyson Fury here. Aka the Gypsy King, the WBC heavyweight champion of the world – as you can tell.
      “I think you’ve all heard that I’m going to be fighting soon – within the next few months.
      “And I think that before I announce an opponent, that I need to do this just in case.
      “Anthony Joshua, I know you just lost a fight to Usyk and you’re beltless at the moment.
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      “But I’d like to give you an opportunity to fight for the WBC heavy championship of the world and the lineal championship in the next few months.
      “You’re coming off a 12-round fight, so you’re match-fit, you’re ready.
      “I’m giving you a few months’ notice. So if you’re interested, I’ll send you the date over and we can rumble.
      “A Battle of Britain for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world.”
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      Joshua has since agreed to the fight, prompting Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn to open contract talks.
      And with the bout seemingly set to be held in December, attention has now turned to the potential venue.
      According to Hearn, Cardiff’s Principality Stadium is the only suitable UK venue to host the heavyweight clash.
      He told TalkSPORT: “That time of year, you’d only really have one choice which is the Millennium Stadium.
      “You’re leaving a huge amount of money behind to do the fight in the UK, but, guess what, these two also have a huge amount of money.”
      Hearn added: “We’ve got our plan in place. We’ve known what the original plan was. Since he walked out of that ring after getting defeated by Usyk, until a day ago, we’ve been working on that plan to bring AJ back and move him towards the world heavyweight title.

      “If this opportunity presents itself, fantastic. But we’ve got to keep the move going because I think this is an exciting time for AJ, especially if he gets a shot at Fury. I believe this fight will happen. Will it happen in December? I have my doubts, but we’re ready to talk.”
      Fury has offered AJ a 40 per-cent split of what will be the biggest purse in the history of British boxing.
      But, Joshua isn’t ranked by the WBC, so Fury will have to cherry-pick him, with special permission, to make the long-awaited domestic dust-up happen. More