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      Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr Usyk

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      THIERRY HENRY had a hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk.Usyk rematches Tyson Fury on Saturday in Saudi Arabia following his points victory in May. Oleksandr Usyk sent a hilarious message to Thierry HenryCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPLHenry gave a funny reaction to Usyk’s messageCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPLThe fight will be available on Sky Sports Box Office and an interview with Usyk played during Monday Night Football. And the former undisputed champ was asked how he would get inside Henry’s head before a fight. Usyk said: “Yeah, Thierry is a great player but Thierry, my legs, they’re better with you. Thierry, don’t be afraid, my legs are better.”Jamie Carragher and host Dave Jones burst into laughter as Henry was left head in hands. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd the Arsenal legend said: “Sometimes you have to stay in your lane and I will stay in my lane.” Usyk, 37, is an avid football fan and even signed for Ukrainian third tier team Polissya – even once playing in a friendly. But his focus is back on boxing ahead of his Riyadh rematch with Fury, 36.His split-decision win over the Gypsy King meant he became the first four-belt undisputed king in heavyweight history. Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he had to vacate the IBF title to proceed with the rematch allowing Daniel Dubois, 27, to inherit the belt. Fury vowed to ditch any showmanship in the ring telling media: “I need to be more focused this time and not do as much showboating. “One of the commentators said: ‘Has anybody ever seen Tyson Fury clown this much against even lower level opposition?’ “That’s how easy it was for me and you can get complacent.”Tyson Fury says he hasn’t spoken to wife Paris for THREE MONTHS and says he has ‘sacrificed a lot’ for Usyk rematch More

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      ‘This is going to be revolutionary’ – Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 to feature never-before-seen AI JUDGE

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      TYSON FURY’s do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will sensationally feature a FOURTH judge.But it won’t be a human scoring the crucial rounds in Saturday night’s eagerly-anticipated Saudi showdown for the unified heavyweight titles.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk renew their rivalry in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: GETTYUsyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champ in nearly 25 years with a split decision victory in the pair’s May meleeCredit: ReutersTheir rematch is set to feature an AI judgeCredit: PAArtificial intelligence will be tasked with scoring the desert dust-up, which will attract the eyes of the entire sporting world.Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh revealed the introduction of an AI judge on Tuesday night.The AI judge, however, won’t have any impact on the result of the Riyadh rumble.Ring Magazine supremo Alalshikh wrote on X: “For the first time ever, an AI-powered judge will monitor the fight.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2″Free from bias and human error brought to you by The Ring.”This groundbreaking experiment, which won’t impact the official results, debuts during the biggest fight of the century, #Usyk2Fury, on December 21.”Alalshikh’s short-notice revelation quickly became the talk of fight world.One fan wrote on X: “It would be awesome if this fixes the judging issue in combat sports. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’m sure it’s a couple of years out from being able to actually be used, but the concept is exciting.”Another said: “This is gonna be revolutionary.”Tyson Fury says he hasn’t spoken to wife Paris for THREE MONTHS and says he has ‘sacrificed a lot’ for Usyk rematchAnd another said: “Loved this. [It] will automatically put judges on high alert.”The future of boxing is safe with you taking over.”One remarked: “Wow! I can’t wait to see how this goes.”Another chimed in: “Boxing VAR in the making?”Several boxing fans, however, are sceptical about the effectiveness of AI scoring fights.One said: “Boxing scoring is subjective.. So what are the rules you put into the bot?”What you like to see or was it more general than that?”Another said: “AI can’t distinguish effectiveness?”The judges were called upon in Fury and Usyk’s May melee, which went the distance.Usyk was crowned the first undisputed king of the heavyweights in nearly 25 years courtesy of a split decision victory.Fury, 36, was adamant he did enough to have his hand raised and has vowed not to leave Saturday’s slugfest in the hand of the judges again.The former unified heavyweight champion said: “I’ve always been a bad man my whole life, and I’m still one today at nearly 40 years old, a few years off 40.”I’m going to go in there with destroy mode. “Last time, I went to box him, I was being cautious.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights.”But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock that motherf****r out.” More

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      Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor: Date, live stream, TV channel and fight card for huge featherweight bout

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      THERE is some featherweight action set to be on the undercard of the highly-anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor will open the fight card in what is an all-British bout.Isaac Lowe set to fight on huge December 21 fight cardCredit: GettyLast time out, Lowe, 30, had fought on the undercard of the first fight between Fury and Usyk, where he won by decision against Hasibullah Ahmadi.McGregor, 27, is making a quick turnaround where he last fought just two months ago where he earned a TKO victory against Deiner Polo.Lee McGregor makes a quick turnaround to be on huge fight billCredit: GettyWhen is Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor?The featherweight fight will be on Saturday, December 21.The bout will be held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.The all-British clash is part of a stacked card for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2.Fight times will be confirmed a week before the fight but the main card, which includes Lowe vs McGregor, begins 7pm UK time.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?The FULL card will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV, TNT Sports Box Office, and Sky Sports Box Office.All three will offer the action as a pay-per-view event – both DAZN and TNT have priced it at £24.99, while Sky has set a slightly cheaper price tag of £24.95.The action will also be available to stream on their apps.Also, SunSport will be live blogging all the action from Riyadh as it happens.READ MORE IN BOXINGFull cardOleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury, for Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs. Israil MadrimovMoses Itauma vs. Demsey McKeanJohnny Fisher vs. Dave AllenDennis McCann vs. Peter McGrail, for McCann’s European super bantamweight titleIsaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregorFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematch More

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      Oleksandr Usyk’s tattoos explained, from his children’s names to Olympic rings, as he gets ready to fight Tyson Fury

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      OLEKSANDR Usyk is gearing up for the biggest fight of his life.The WBA, WBO and WBC belts are on the line as he faces Tyson Fury at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.Oleksandr Usyk shows off his impressive tattoos and chiselled torsoCredit: GettyUsyk’s tattoos will be on display when he fights Tyson Fury this weekendCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingUsyk will have three belts on the line when he faces off against Fury for a second timeCredit: ReutersBoxing fans will be praying it is as eventful as the first bout between the pair, which ended in the Ukrainian winning by split decision.Amusingly, whoever wins, the pair could end up going for a pint together.Usyk joked about it in a recent TV interview where he said he would entertain having a beer with his rival.The trash talk has ramped up in recent weeks but there remains a healthy respect between the pair, so much so that Usyk is willing to put all the Gypsy King’s “rabbit” jokes aside and visit the boozer with him.Read more boxing newsDuring a chat with Sky Sports, Usyk said: “Listen I can go to the pub, drinking beer.”After, we go to play golf and then we go to play football. Then we go horse racing.”As he fought back fits of laughter, the fan favourite added: “Yes [a few beers]. No problem.”The Cat and Fury could even talk about his incredible tattoos that decorate his chiselled torso.Most read in BoxingSunSport wades through his ink to explain what some of them mean below.Oleksandr Usyk puts Tyson Fury rivalry aside and invites Gypsy King to the pub to ‘drink beer’ and cheer on Man Utd Family manUsyk is one of sport’s great characters.Loveable, goofy at times, and certainly a lot smarter than people realise.However, beneath his joker in the pack exterior is a proud man whose roots firmly belong to Ukraine.He is also a father, which he takes great joy in being.Usyk’s dedication to his children is obvious, as he has their names, Yelizaveta and Kyrylo, etched on to his skin in Ukrainian script.These names roughly translate to Elizabeth and Kyrill in English.Usyk married Yekaterina in 2009.They have four children in total, including Mykhalio and a daughter who was born this year.Usyk’s children’s names appear on his biceps in Ukrainian scriptCredit: EPA/ALI HAIDERUsyk is married to Yekaterina and they share four kidsCredit: Instagramread more sport featuresA true UkrainianIt was little wonder Usyk returned to his native country to fight the ongoing war against Russia.But, he’s best served representing his country on the global stage as one of the world’s most popular sportsman.When he’s in the ring, fans will get to see his right shoulder inked with the Simferopol, the national coat of arms of Ukraine.Known as the tryzub, it wasn’t until 1979 that it was considered a national symbol.Usyk’s tributes to his homeland don’t end there.On his left lower-back, he has an angel tattooed that looks like the iconic statue of Archangel Michael atop Lach Gates at the Independence Square in Kyiv.It is holding a sword, which signifies its role in protecting the country from invasion or danger.Famously, after defeating Anthony Joshua, Usyk dedicated his victory to the soldiers of Kyiv’s territorial defence forces.“They (injured soldiers) were asking me to go, to fight, to fight for the country, fight for your pride and if you’re going to go there, you’re even going to help more for our country,” he said.On his lower left back, Usyk has an angel tattoo , while Ukraine’s national coat of arms is on his right shoulderCredit: InstagramAfter beating Anthony Joshua, Usyk dedicated his victory to Kyiv’s territorial defence forcesCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingOlympic heroUsyk rose through the ranks by competing at the Olympics.Famously, he won gold at London 2012 in the heavyweight class.On both of his arms he has Olympic rings, with one of those labelled ‘London 2012’.They symbolise how far Usyk has come as he has conquered the professional boxing world, as both cruiserweight an heavyweight king.READ MORE SUN STORIESNext, it’s time to conquer Tyson Fury again.Maybe there will another tattoo designed already for that honour.Usyk’s Olympic success features on his arms with the Olympic ringsCredit: Reuters More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 fight purse: How much are stars making for huge rematch?

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      THE highly anticipated rematch goes down this weekend where Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will battle it out in their massive rematch.Fury, 36, lost his first ever professional fight to Usyk last may in what was a controversial split-decision – and the two men are set to split an even bigger pot of cash than they did first time round.Oleksandr Usyk became undisputed heavyweight champion on May 24Credit: GettyAfter the fight, the Gypsy King saw a staggering £85million enter his bank account, in what was a contracted 70-30 purse split.And this meant Usyk cashed in around £30m for the fight to go alongside his heavyweight belts.The two are now set to meet in the ring once again in Riyadh to cap off what has been an excellent 2024 for heavyweight boxing.What is the Fury vs Usyk fight purse?The official purse for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is yet to be revealed. read more Fury vs UsykHowever, as seen from the previous Saudi Arabia events, there will be a huge amount shared between the two men.Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchIt is expected that Usyk will receive a much higher pay split compared to his last fight against Fury.This is because the Ukrainian is now the defending champion and is seen as the A side of the bill.Reports suggest the total payout of the fight will be £150m – an increase of £35m compared their first bout.Most read in BoxingHow much does the Fury vs Usyk PPV cost?The FULL card will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV, TNT Sports Box Office, and Sky Sports Box Office.All three will offer the action as a pay-per-view event – both DAZN and TNT have priced it at £24.99, while Sky has set a slightly cheaper price tag of £24.95.The action will also be available to stream on their apps.SunSport will also be live blogging all the action from Riyadh as it happens. More

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      Conor McGregor claims he will fight Logan Paul in boxing bout before returning to UFC

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      CONOR MCGREGOR claims he’s agreed to fight Logan Paul in a boxing match in India.He has vowed to return to the octagon once he faces the YouTuber.Conor McGregor has agreed to fight Logan PaulCredit: GettyPaul has fought just two boxing contestsCredit: GettyThat could mean McGregor’s long-awaited return to UFC, in which he’s not fought since losing to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, will have to wait even longer.McGregor, 36, wanted to dispel rumours he will face UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria next, confirming Paul is instead likely to be his next opponent.McGregor said: “The rumours of a bout with [Ilia] Topuria are false. “I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have agreed.READ MORE ON MCGREGOR”I will then seek my return to the Octagon.”McGregor has fought just one boxing match in his career – a loss to Floyd Mayweather in August 2017.Paul, 29, also fought Mayweather in an exhibition and his only other boxing experience came in fights against YouTuber KSI and MMA star Dillon Danis.He has been tipped to make a return to the ring with a number of potential opponents mooted.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul was even called out for a fight by Tyson Fury’s father John last week, after he said his brother Jake would not fight Tommy Fury.John said: “This is a message to Logan Paul. You keep going on about Tommy Fury not wanting to fight your brother.Tyson Fury’s dad John calls out Logan Paul for fight on undercard if Tommy and Jake Paul rematch”Here’s one for you my friend. He does want to fight your brother and I’ll tell you what else, I will fight you on the undercard.”As soon as possible, ASAP. I’m sick of people saying ‘I won’t do this and I won’t do that.’ I will show you how I’ll do.”Tommy will fight your brother as early as end of February or end of January and I’ll fight you on the undercard.” More

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      Tyson Fury says he ‘feels sorry’ for Oleksandr Usyk in rematch after failing to knock him out in first fight

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      TYSON FURY claims his spirit is too strong to be broken by Oleksandr Usyk’s powder-puff punches.Fury survived a standing count after having his skull rattled in an explosive ninth round of their undisputed world heavyweight clash in May.Tyson Fury says he feels sorry for Usyk in the rematchCredit: GettyFury claims Usyk doesn’t have the power to knock him outCredit: GettyThe Gypsy King’s nose was also smashed in the eighth on the way to a split-decision defeat to the Ukrainian.But despite the shellshocked Brit stumbling round the Riyadh ring — with only the corner post holding him up — Usyk failed to land a knockout punch.And ahead of Saturday’s multi-million-pound rematch in the Saudi desert, Fury warned his bitter rival: “I’m not a quitter.“When I look in the mirror, I don’t see a quitter.READ MORE IN BOXING“I see a man who would do anything to keep going and survive, keep getting up.“If I get knocked down nine times I’ll get up ten. And that’s it.“Why do I do it? If I didn’t want to do that, if I didn’t have it in me, I wouldn’t be a boxer, I’d be doing something else, playing darts or something. But that’s my job, so it’s what’s expected, isn’t it, of me? Anything less is no good.”Fury, 36, has proved on a number of occasions that his recovery powers are one of his key assets.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe bounced off the canvas in sloppy early bouts against Neven Pajkic and Steve Cunningham.He also twice climbed off the deck in two of his iconic WBC title wars with Deontay Wilder.Oleksandr Usyk puts Tyson Fury rivalry aside and invites Gypsy King to the pub to ‘drink beer’ and cheer on Man Utd Usyk’s brutal, ninth-round left hand robbed Fury of all of his senses for several seconds but did not put him down.And Fury insists the 37-year-old Ukrainian’s punches are not as powerful as some heavyweights.Fury added: “If I had him in that position, I’d have knocked him out cold.“If I’d have been in that position with Daniel Dubois, I’d have been knocked out cold.“Usyk can punch you hard but there are different levels to power.“One man can switch you off like a TV and one man can hurt you and try to wear you down. When I got knocked down in round four of the third Wilder fight — twice — I thought, ‘It’s f***ing fight or die now’.“But in that fight with Usyk, I didn’t feel, even in round nine, that I was about to be taken out. I feel sorry for him in the rematch.”Win, lose or draw on Saturday, multi-millionaire Fury will likely pursue an overdue British superfight with former champion Anthony Joshua, followed by a clash with IBF king Dubois.And adoring wife Paris knows better than to try convincing him to swap trading punches for stocks and shares.Fury added: “I train every day. I love what I do. I went for a run with my mate the other day and I asked him, ‘Do you think we’ll still be doing this at 50?’“I will be doing it until I can’t run any more. It’s what we do.“My grandfather, he jogged three miles the day he died. So it’s in me to do it all my life.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Paris doesn’t say anything. She knows I like to do what I do and it gets me out of the house, doesn’t it?“What else am I going to do? Sit around counting money like that, ‘Ten, 20, 30, 40, 50’? It’s what I do.” More

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      Tyson Fury says he hasn’t spoken to wife Paris for THREE MONTHS and admits he has ‘sacrificed a lot’ for Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY says he hasn’t spoken to wife Paris for THREE MONTHS after “sacrificing a lot” for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.The bruisers collide for a second time in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, with Fury looking to avenge his defeat to the Ukrainian in May.Tyson Fury claims he has not spoken to wife Paris in three monthsCredit: AlamyThe Gypsy King has been training hard for his rematch against Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyUsyk won the first contest on points to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.And Fury is desperate to put his first-ever loss to bed with a comeback triumph in the Middle East this weekend.The Gypsy King has been training hard in a bid to regain his belts.But he claims it has taken a toll on his personal life.READ MORE IN BOXINGFury met wife Paris in 2005 and they began dating shortly afterwards.The pair were married three years later and now have seven children together.However, the intensity of Fury’s training regime means that he has not seen Paris in three whole months.And the British ace adds he’s not even spoken to her in that time either.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe told TNT Sports: “It’s been a long camp, been away from my wife and kids for three months.“I’ve not spoken to Paris at all for three months, not one word.Tyson Fury touches down in Saudi as final countdown for Usyk rematch begins Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematch“I’ve sacrificed a lot. It will be worth it (if I win), 100 per cent.”Fury’s comments come after he insisted he was only fighting Usyk “for the money.”He said: “I’m only doing it for the money, obviously. More generational wealth. “All prize fighters, if they tell the truth, do it for the money, don’t they? Who here is not doing it for the money?“I don’t want to work for f*** all. I want as much as I can get. “I want the easiest fights possible for the largest amounts of money possible. I wasn’t born in a Christmas cracker.”Fury and Paris have been married since 2008Credit: GettyThey share seven children together after first meeting in 2005Credit: Getty More